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Title: Wall mounted steering wheel
Post by: robertomarkin on 21 February, 2023, 06:38:56 PM
Hi all, I'm currently in the process of teaching (not brainwashing or anything, honest ;D) my 1 year old that Lancias are the best cars and he absolutely loves them. Cannot walk past mine in the garage /driveway without pointing / touching the Lancia badges on the grilles and wheels.

Anyway, I'm currently preparing his bedroom and thought it would be cool to wall mount a Dedra Turbo steering wheel I had, at his height so he can play with it. I used some bicycle bottom bracket bearing rings and created this! Spins real nice and smooth and he can't get enough of pretending to drive with it. Just a thought for those with little ones :D


Title: Re: Wall mounted steering wheel
Post by: Kevinlincs on 21 February, 2023, 07:09:18 PM
Perfect, start 'em young on the right path  ;D


Title: Re: Wall mounted steering wheel
Post by: nthomas1 on 21 February, 2023, 07:49:00 PM

That's a great idea Roberto! You can never start them too young!  Here's my three and a half year old grandson at last year's National Rally.


Title: Re: Wall mounted steering wheel
Post by: robertomarkin on 21 February, 2023, 08:22:52 PM
Absolutely - have to start them young!! :D

That's amazing, great photos of you and your grandson, precious memories. That ride on car is an impressive bit of kit too, mine would be jealous for sure :D


Title: Re: Wall mounted steering wheel
Post by: simonandjuliet on 26 March, 2023, 08:02:40 PM
Nice memories ......

It reminded me to look out for a photo of our daughter at 6 months old (her christian names are Mathilda Aurelia) - David Laver made a lovely wooden model

So this evening Mathilda recreated the photo - she's 18 next month !



Title: Re: Wall mounted steering wheel
Post by: DavidLaver on 26 March, 2023, 09:20:50 PM

I need to make a larger one to make the photo work!


Title: Re: Wall mounted steering wheel
Post by: dannels on 27 March, 2023, 12:43:26 PM
I did something similar with my kids... although perhaps I should have let them behind the wheel as well  ;D



Title: Re: Wall mounted steering wheel
Post by: williamcorke on 27 March, 2023, 01:33:13 PM
A few years ago, another approach, getting my girls familiar with the body curves of my B20.


Title: Re: Wall mounted steering wheel
Post by: Delta James on 28 March, 2023, 12:37:59 PM
Got to get them motivated young


Title: Re: Wall mounted steering wheel
Post by: robertomarkin on 30 March, 2023, 09:42:47 PM
Looks like your kids all hold great memories growing up around Lancias, let's keep it  going!  ;D


Title: Re: Wall mounted steering wheel
Post by: robertomarkin on 23 April, 2023, 10:51:28 AM
... now complete with an ignition too!