Category Archives: Projects

New Vacuum Hose

Posted on April 28, 2008 by Brian Gallimore

Another box of parts came in today for the Benz Twins. I had a few minutes and changed out the main vacuum hose assembly and replaced the breather hose assembly on Betty. She started right up. I drove her around … Continue reading →

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Air Cleaner Woes

Posted on April 27, 2008 by Brian Gallimore

I had a few hours of time to do some work on the cars, so I decided the most important thing was to get Betty’s air cleaner back together. This looks much nicer than the one I took off. (that … Continue reading →

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Tippmann A5 2.0.1 and 2.0.2

Posted on April 23, 2008 by Brian Gallimore

I’ve been working to get my marker mods done in time for this weekend. The seemingly simple always turns complicated in my hands. Here is my prototype from a few nights ago. Then I changed it up the next night … Continue reading →

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Two Steps FWD… with Betty

Posted on April 20, 2008 by Brian Gallimore

After 6 hours of work in the yard (another fence post replacement, drip system repair, and other fence work) I finally had some time to work on Betty again. With some creative use of a c-clamp, I was able to … Continue reading →

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Parts for Betty

Posted on April 17, 2008 by Brian Gallimore

I was happy to see the UPS man bring my box of parts this evening. The vacuum pump rebuild kit was the main thing I needed. The oil pan was bashed in pretty bad, and leaking, so I figured this … Continue reading →

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Tippmann A5 2.0

Posted on April 15, 2008 by Brian Gallimore

I’ve been working on a solution for my paintball marker so I can have the best of everything. Large (and heavy) compressed air tank mounted off the marker so the balance is normal Small CO2 tank mounted on the marker … Continue reading →

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Betty’s First Operation

Posted on April 13, 2008 by Brian Gallimore

I finally had some time this weekend to work on one of the oil burners. My goal was to change out the motor mounts and get the vacuum pump off so I can find the correct rebuild kit for it. … Continue reading →

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More Houston Trip Pictures

Posted on April 9, 2008 by Brian Gallimore

I picked up the car from Eddy. (to quote Dave: “remove a tiny car from a big bad situation”)     I thought this was a real HAM radio guy coming up in my mirror. I was a little disappointed … Continue reading →

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Arrival of Wilma and Betty

Posted on April 2, 2008 by Brian Gallimore

You may remember me mentioning a while back that I found a couple of 1985 Mercedes Benz 300D’s a week or so ago. The previous owner, TC, shuttled them both to my house tonight. He was going to use the … Continue reading →

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More Shed Progress

Posted on March 23, 2008 by Brian Gallimore

It seems to progress SO slow, but we are making progress at least. Brandon came over Saturday and we worked on trim and filling in holes. Now all that remains is the gable soffit and trim then painting it all. … Continue reading →

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