[Spridgets] Steering Wheel project finished

[Bob Spruck]

I finally found the correct size hub and wheel at LBC Car Co. Jeff Zorn 
knew what he was talking about and had both in stock. Just for the 
record and to disseminate correct info, the MK1 Sprite has a 5/8" 
steering shaft spline while all else has a 3/4" spline. So, I got a 
Moto-Lita 13" leather wheel with flat, thick grip, 3 chrome, slotted 
spokes, and a Moto-Lita hub. Not the cheapest but good quality.

Mini-Mania sent me a later hub that didn't fit after they assured me 
that it would. Their set-up is Mountney, a little cheaper, and not quite 
as nice as the Moto-Lita. Most other supply shops either didn't know the 
difference or didn't have a hub. Bugeye.com just added the correct hub 
to their growing parts availability.

I'll be trailering the car up to Road Atlanta tomorrow to work Tech, 
write magazine articles, and take photos, using the Bugeye as a paddock 
vehicle at the VDCA race. Still can't race due to cataract surgery last 
March that got infected and just cleared up. I will get the left eye 
done next week with hopefully better results. Then I can pass my medical 
exam and get racing (and seeing) again.

Bob

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