I made my steering column out of a piece of exhaust pipe and some 1/4” plate. The shaft is 3/4” hot rolled steel. I used a lawnmower flanged wheel bearing to support the top of the steering shaft, and a Sweet Manufacturing u-joint between the bottom of the shaft and the gearbox. The 1963 Chevy Nova steering wheel was a $10 treasure from a swap meet.

I also got my seat bottom made. The base is made out of 3/4” plywood. I used a 2x4 for the front seat riser. The webbing is from a tie down strap I picked up on the side of the freeway. After spending a bit of time sitting in the seat with me right foot in the “gas pedal” position, I realized that with my long legs I will need a good amount of thigh/bolster support to keep my leg from going numb. I added a pretty tall bolster support. This may get adjusted down or up a bit later on, after I add the foam.

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