Ergonomic issues

Fri.18.08.06. I have not worked on the car today. I feel I need for a small break to revive my waning enthusiasm. I am becoming slightly depressed with these constant setbacks. Progress is painfully slow, achievement is minimal.

Sat.19.08.06. Over the weekend Chris has started the final dry build. The incorrect location of the rear outrigger brackets has been a reminder that there may presently be other faults that remain unnoticed. The dry build should expose these potential ‘stumbling blocks’ enabling repairs or alterations to be accomplished before the rust prevention treatment can be applied. Already there have been several additional modifications to some of the replacement parts. Namely, the new engine panels have been trimmed to permit access to the suspension turrets. The new left hand drive access aperture has been drilled into the body tub as a preliminary guide for the final route of the steering column. Noticeably, the steering wheel now appears to rest too high to encourage a comfortable ride, this in turn affects the precise sighting of the pedal box, the handbrake and the gear lever. 

The ergonomics of ‘cockpit comfort’ is very critical; but, sadly often overlooked by the average kit car’ builder. There is also uncertainty regarding the exact position the body tub should sit on the chassis. Even though meticulously ‘set up’ by Chris and Colin, specific misgivings have crept into many past judgements. At present, all the fixing points coincide with earlier calculations but clearly, should be 100% correct, but frustratingly recent difficulties are clouding current estimations, casting doubts upon the former data. .

The development of the Burlington has caused many delays but progress should now be rapid. The new components when ordered from Rimmers together with the recycled original parts should permit the project to move on at a pace. The deadline for completion of mid October could be achieved. But, I still think that we are in need of some weighty prayers from Preacher Steven.