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25th Anniversary MK4 "Quarter Past Half Time Machine" Build: NRG Removable Steering Wheel

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NRG Removable Steering Wheel Adapter
See here for original link and credit:
https://thefactoryfiveforum.com/showthread.php?34975-Quick-Release-Russ-Thompson-turn-signal
  1. 20210408 - Finally deciding on where to drill the bracket.
  2. 20210408 - I had drilled smaller hole diameters, since I was working to get the best alignment as possible for the steering shaft.
  3. 20210408 - Figuring out where the most optimal and "straight" alignment of the steering shaft.
  4. 20210408 - Top view for alignment process.
  5. 20210408 - Here I'm trying to get the shaft as far to the left as possible.  I know the wheel is kind of wonky due to geometry layout and chasing it...
  6. 20210408 - To the left.  To the left.  Again, just trying to maximize the holes drilled, all the while not hitting the actual side of the support...
  7. 20210408 - Tentative location for bolts.
  8. 20210408 - Steering wheel is done.   
*NOTE: I am going to swap out the Phillips screws with hex stainless one's on for final assembly.  Also, I will...
  9. 20210408 - Alignment planning steps.
  10. 20210408 - NRG logo is at the top.  Not sure it's totally dead center, but it's really close and that is good enough!
  11. 20210408 - Following the manual for the steering shaft prep.  I'm okay not drilling all the way though, as others have done.  I'm confident with...
  12. 20210408 - Steering shaft with in-set drilled holes.
  13. 20210408 - Following the FFR Manual as a great guide.  Getting ready for the steering shaft install.
  14. 20210408 - Reading up and studying the steering shaft installation process.
  15. 20210408 - Another photo as I was standing there and not only contemplating how beautiful the wheel looks, but just so happy on how it came out,  And...
  16. 20210408 - Zoomed-in view.   I'm still kind of pissed that the bottom hole drill bit grabbed the hole when trying to taper it down.  I know it will...
  17. 20210408 - Getting the steering wheel on the shaft was no small task.  I tried to file and clean it up, but didn't want it loose at all.  It's on...
  18. 20210408 - Beginning to tighten down these hex bolts.  I'll add blue thread locker when I to final assembly. 
*TIP: Do not over tighten them. They...
  19. 20210408 - Sipping a beer and contemplating this step...
  20. 20210408 - Our (Feral) shop cat.  His name is Smokey and joined our pack of misfits.  Some people have a guard dog, he's ours!
  21. 20210408 - Smokey keeping watch!  Good kitty!
  22. 20210408 - My shadow!  He follows me all over and sometimes, well, most times he's just a Lazy cat waiting for his dinner.
  23. 20210326 - I ground down the stainless bolts that were protruding past the Russ Thompson steering puck.   
*NOTE:  They have to be flush or it will...
  24. 20210326 - Damn!  The bolt has to come back out and get ground down some more.  It was hanging up on the steering hub.
  25. 20210326 - A couple bolts weren't cut to the correct length.  I'll have take them out and grind down a thread or two more.
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