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        Started: 07-26-19 Build Revisions: Never  
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        Before the Mark II was finished, I was thinking that I need some rest and maybe stopping modeling completely.
        After a few months "without", I noticed that I'm missing something. But, what to do? A new 10-years project is out of question, I need something less complex.
        After a while, it was clear that I had to do something with Cadillac. But what? The answer came rather quickly: a 1930 to 1933 Cadillac V-16 engine and frame, as a rolling frame.
        I have some contacts with people restoring the second version: 1932/33 which differs framewise from the first version 1930/31.
        I will have to do new things, like wire wheels! I searched in this forum for a tutorial, but found nothing. However , I do remember that somebody did recently (1 to 2 years) wire wheels. Can somebody tell me where to search?


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    1. Roger Zimmermann
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      Thanks Don!
      The wheel was made with steel covered by an hard rubber composition according to the shop manual.
      I'm wondering how few noticed that "spike tip" on each spoke! Regarding taps: I should have a 5 mm (for what?) and indeed, the other largest I had was 2 mm! I don't do work in the house very often...


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      Hi Roger!

      M3 taps, easy:

      https://knupfer.info/shop/index.php/...w-g-sz-30.html

      Of course I'm as everybody in admiration for your work!
      Sorry, but I'm also in small trouble with all, every brass parts. A steering wheel wasn't in brass, never...

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      Yes, Dan, I bought them there!
      Don't understand really your last sentence...The steering wheel from all my models are done with brass!


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      Oh yes, I Know this, but I don't like that, sorry! Your tyres, thanks god, are in rubber...
      Bakelite will be harder to make than rubber!
      But please Roger, it's just my point of view, I don't want offence you, you are one of my master.

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      Each point of view has its justification, you don't offense me! I suppose you know how a steering wheel is done: a steel armature, covered by plastic (at that time hard rubber) or other material. I cannot imagine creating a mold for just one part when the brass will be anyway painted...Just as a curiosity: how are you doing your steering wheel(s)?

      The steering system is basically finished. The last piece to be added was the steering connecting rod. A straight bar?
      Oh no, it would be too easy! This bar or rod is vertically and horizontally curved. Looking from above the curve is obvious: to clear the way for the tire during a left turn. But why horizontally? I don't know. Maybe to clear the rear shackle from the front spring.
      At both ends, I have a ball stud, two shoes, a spring and a treaded plug, however much simplified compared to the original set-up. This elaborate system is allowing to have no play at the joints during a normal effort. I still must add a dirt/grease shield over both joints.
      As my assemblies are without splines, I had to add something to index the Pitman arm and steering wheel on their respective shafts; I did that with a 0.5 mm diameter rod inserted between hub and shaft. Totally not visible when assembled, but allowing a disassembly if needed.

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      Looks great. Some materials do not scale and when used can ruin the look. Like certain woods, the grain is too prominent, ends up looking out of scale. I think brass was perfect for the steering wheel. Painted with the right combination of colors and it will look fabulous.
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      I agree with Paul, wood, fabric, and leather have to be chosen with care. -and plastics are not always the best choice, even if correct.

      Does this Cadillac have check straps on the doors?
      -craftsmanship is a lifelong project of
      self-construction and self determination
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      @ Paul: there was just one color for the steering wheel: black.
      @ Don: I really don't know and, for the moment I don't care!


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      Hi Roger and congratulations for this... deserved score!

      About my steering wheels, sometimes wood, for an E TYPE:





      Or plastic for a bakelite rim, for the TALBOT by exemplar:







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      Thanks Dan! I did some comments on my other thread.


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      Quote Originally Posted by Roger Zimmermann View Post
      @ Paul: there was just one color for the steering wheel: black.
      Maybe so Roger…but what shade of black?
      A warm black… a cool black. You know what I mean.
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      I just have no idea. I'm not that far for such questions...


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      Distracted by other comments, -the retaining spring loaded into the end of the steering rod!
      With of course a threaded plug in the end to retain everything in place.

      My question.

      How did you keep Murphy from grabbing that spring?
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      Murphy was on vacation at that time! In fact, the spring and the threaded plug M3 (at both ends, of course) was a necessity. Those small parts are critical for steering play. With a threaded plug alone, the steering will be either too stiff or have play. The spring was the solution!
      It seems that you are the sole person who noticed that...


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      That sprung ball joint must have worked - my '53 Chevy pickup still used them.
      Scorpio - Builds models the way the prototype should have been built.
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