[Trevor]

I know of plenty who could do the job but there is a snag.
The powers that be have dictated that any modified vehicle or a one off has to have approval from one of a number of engineers who have been licensed. Just how they would regard welded OM steering parts I do not know but I know a guy who is licensed and will look into it.

This used to be a great place for home built specials and kit cars but the current rules have made it much more expensive. There was a bad prang involving a poorly engineered road going hot rod some years back when several were killed and this was the catalyst.

Interesting that this driver related and rather technical enquiry has had only your reply.