Haha, thanks for reminding me. My long tubes always rubbed my steering arm. You could hear a light squeal when you turned the wheel but I always dealt with it and never paid it to much mind as it wasn't that loud. About two or three months ago I put new motor mounts on it. I haven't heard the squeal since then, but never noticed it was gone until right now when I read your rubbing issue.
Very nice car, definitely one of my favorite verts, very simple, very clean, looks like you got a good thing going there, Cant wait to see finished product. Sorry to hear about the injury at work, hope all is well, stay safe out there.
Also want to say, jealous of you picking up the car for your daughter. Cant wait until my son is old enough to get into a good hobby.