Brooklands Bentley

So today was a non-build day as I had other commitments but I did manage to snatch an hour this morning to weld up the steering wheel.

I'm using the typical generic quick release go-kart steering hub to attach it to the steering column. This is an aluminium hub with a steel adaptor that you can weld onto the end of the shaft.

One thing that annoys me about these is the three bolts that hold it on, especially on a steering wheel with four spokes. There's a distinct lack of symmetry to it. So in a bid to make it a little more aesthetically acceptable I decided to add three more mounting bolts. On reflection, perhaps I should have just re-drilled it for four fixings as the original holes would be obscured, and it would have matched the spokes, but foresight appears to be in short supply today. At least with six mounting bolts it has some symmetry to it. I'm not overly keen on the socket head bolts as they seem too modern, but were evidently invented in 1910, so are contemporary with the era. I did have a go at filing a slot in one to turn it into a faux slotted head. But not too sure on what looks best. If I can find some M8 slotted countersunk bolts I'll swap them out.

I also received a delivery for some of the parts I reordered due to not being able to find the ones I already bought. Specifically the brake disk hub and extended hydraulic brake line. Got to hand it to Amazon, I ordered them two days ago and here they are already. Of course. Now that I have the replacements I am almost certain that I will now find the original parts. This being the Law of Sod.

One more day of CK suff before the event on Sunday. Don't expect I'll get anything major done. Lots of shits and bits to finish off tho.