Thanks for your quick replies. Well I did look at both holes before putting it on and hopefully I got it right and the problem was with some chrome plating in the hole. I checked with the tech guy at Bebops who said the hole is not tapered as far as he knows and they are on a slow production line using the same parts. Soo, using an open end 3/4" Craftsman I did the simulation of an impact wrench with a hammer and after about 30 minutes I got about a full turn on the nut and managed to slip a cotter pin through the hole. I tried to tap (hammer) both ends off before the "impact" trick and believe me both ends are "on to stay" and the steering seems to work OK so I will leave it alone unless a Tech Inspection tells me otherwise. I don't think I could have pulled it through the hole if I had the taper backwards. I really appreciate ALL your comments and experience at this web site. I am beginning to realize how valuable your years of experience are to me as I try to construct the whole car and I certainly did the right thing buying the "full bracket" version of the Brookville frame!

Thanks,
Don Shillady
REtired Scientist/teen rodder