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12-12-2004 04:12 PM #9
Long as I'm on a roll, here's a pic of the first stages of column installation.
Thing I want to point out here is the multi-hole mounting bracket.
(I did the same with the 32.)
Holes are spaced 1" apart and allows for a little leeway in altering the ergonomics of the car.
The column ended up 1" to the right from where it started out.
(The bracket has gussets that were not installed when the pic was taken.)
Note too the shallow steering column angle.
This helps in the ergonomics dept.
In fact, I copied the ergonomics out of my stock 72 Pinto that I was driving when I started building the 32 in 1985.
It was a comfortable car for the most part and duplicating the seat/column/pedal relationships worked well.
During the construction process I thought a tilt column would be nice, but found it wasn't required.
I'm 6' tall with a 32" inseam fwiw so ergonomics are important.
My 5'1" wife can drive the 32 with no problems.
When we had the car upholstered I had a square foam backpad upholstered to match.
The foam's 4" thick and the controls are correct for her once the foam pad is in place.C9





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