Building the Cockpit was an interesting project. I'll occasionally use polished Aluminum were it seems practical, it really adds a lot to the overall look. On the downside, over time it will need to be cleaned and polished, but I think I can live with that.......The seat was hand formed out of flat stock. Six individual pieces were cut, formed, drilled, and riveted. It was then hand polished, which nicely compliments the steering column. I will eventually sew up a Leather seat cover, which should be very cool...
The steering wheel was also cut from flat stock, drilled, bent, and polished. The hand grips were carved from hardwood, stained, then attached with Brass rivets which adds a nice little touch. The steering column is made completely from wood and painted.
People often confuse the Fire Extinguisher with a Nitrous bottle, seems back then it pointed directly at the driver.....The bottle was turned on the lathe, the straps were cut from aluminum then bent to shape. The gauge was a simple painted wooden disk.
There are still some parts I need to fabricate...foot pedals, brake handle, and harness.....
......starting to look like a race car.....
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