Elio Type Vehicle Resurection --- AKA the BEX

[JEBar]

Per Mark BEX ....

I have been working on the steering column top mount.

Like everything, it's not just for me, but needs to have a lot of adjustment to suit 5' to 6'6" drivers.

Got a rotten cold and haven't left the house today, but will go to the laser shop soon to pick up the parts for the 4th iteration of an adjustable mount, hope it's the final one.​

This is the 4th steering column mount, it's not something you can just design and make, you need to sit in a seat, hold the steering wheel, and judge physically were the wheel should be, and where it should be for others.

Bottom row is rough scrap version, through to improved versions with mods.

Seems to be right now, but until I decide on the actual seat, sit in it and drive it to see the comfort factor, there might be a 5th version yet, so that's why it's bolted in, not welded in. ​

[JEBar]

when asked : "Speaking of steering columns, I am curious if there will be a "rag joint" in the steering column??"

Mark BEX responded : " No, you can see quite clearly in a number of pictures, 2 x universal joints .."

[JEBar]

Per Mark BEX ....

Sorry, not much of a report, as I have been laid up for 4 days with a shocking bout of Flu, I think Facebook gave it to me as extra punishment ( I went to Facebook jail for a week).

The other few days I have been sorting out the shop, including dismembering prototypes and older projects, as I am about to move the factory about 100 yards away, so taking the chance to sort it all out now to improve efficiency. Not even sure when the move will be, days or weeks to make matters worse.

On the car itself, concentrating on mounting the very front stuff, radiator, fan, A/C condensor etc.

[JEBar]

Per Mark BEX ....

As you see by the shadows of the factory lights, working late into the night developing the very front structure to support the radiator and air conditioner condenser ..

[markiver54]

Wow, that's a huge radiator.

[JEBar]

Wow, that's a huge radiator.

my thought exactly .... I've asked Mark about it and will post what he says

[JEBar]

In response to me commenting to him about the large the radiator ....

Mark BEX stated,

"Unusually so, it's because it's only 2 rows, i.e. very thin. I would have prefered a little thicker and more offset to the left for weight bias, but not going to argue with a setup that a few million cars successfully driving around.

Leaves room for a battery low and left, which is good.​"

[markiver54]

I guess if the final body design will accommodate it then no big deal. I guess that was part of my initial thought.

[JEBar]

Per Mark BEX ....

As some of you might imagine, figuring out the front stuff is quite tricky, also has to do with beginning the process of building up the front bodywork, positioning and clearances around the radiator and air conditioning condensor among other items.

Please be patient.

[JEBar]

Per Mark BEX ....

Woah, a lot of work for a very small visual update.

Radiator and air con condenser lower frame mount is done, lot of work in it, Now to make a simple top bracket/brace for them both.​