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RustyParts · 11-06-2010, 10:25 PM

5' 6", weight 140, fighting capacity unknown!

dan42 · 11-06-2010, 10:42 PM

Jeez, there's a bunch of big guys here! I'm 6 foot 1/2 inch, 190 pounds, and my '67 is quite comfortable with a custom steering wheel and the seat all the way back - the stock wheel is a little crowded. I personally would not shorten the steering column; I did that, and the steering wheel was too low and felt akward to drive, so I pulled it back out. I think I'm gonna shave the foam in my buddy buckets, though, to make it a little more friendly on my back.

powerbench · 11-06-2010, 11:13 PM

6' 195....no problem at all...stock wheel stock column

**kev2809** · 11-07-2010, 12:02 AM

there sure is some tall people around here...never wouldve guessed!

5'11" 135lbs haha! plenty of room here in my suburban...although im switching to 60/40 seats out of a obs silverado, but i should be fine there too

cam.man67 · 11-07-2010, 08:51 AM

6'0", 135 lbs, got all kinds of room in my '69.

**special-K** · 11-07-2010, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan42

Jeez, there's a bunch of big guys here!

NO DOUBT!!! I'm gonna start being a lot friendlier around here!!

**kev2809** · 11-07-2010, 12:29 PM

^^^

Jacfourteen · 11-07-2010, 03:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Todd68Chevy

I have 99 Cavalier Bucket seats

I used to have a 98 cavalier z24 and those were some of the most comfortable seats I've ever had, way better than the heated, leather, power seats in my 01 Tahoe. I am 6'1" and weigh 180 #'s, and 68 GMC is very comfortable to me. I did notice the stock wheel was a little large, the thing that bugged me the most is that if I had a soda in between my legs, when I would turn the wheel it would catch the lid and rip it off or knock it on the floor (Good thing I don't have any carpet/mat

). Now that I have a 13.5" grant wheel I think it is much better, it doesn't feel like I'm driving a bus anymore!

**LEEVON** · 11-07-2010, 08:40 PM

6-3 / 290 seems like my truck has gotten a little smaller the last few years...

Bennett68C10 · 11-07-2010, 09:21 PM

I'm 6'3" and 250lbs and never had a problem. Lots of room in these cabs.

Piece of Work · 11-07-2010, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by LEEVON

6-3 / 290 seems like my truck has gotten a little smaller the last few years...

That's why I'm afraid to wash mine...it might shrink

72chevyk10 · 11-07-2010, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Piece of Work

That's why I'm afraid to wash mine...it might shrink

dsy1 · 11-07-2010, 10:47 PM

About 6'5" here and 185 pounds. I bought my 71 3/4 ton a few months ago and just today cut the seat brackets and re-welded them lower to get more headroom. I had enough room to sit upright, but needed to lower the seat to keep from looking at the visor. No way I could see a stoplight if I was stopped at an intersection; had to duck my head to see up there. Lots of room under the seat to lower it a bit. I've had to lower the seat in three of my four cars/trucks. Much better now.

50mercfan · 11-07-2010, 11:11 PM

6'2" 265. the last three trucks i've used a 88 to early 90's bench seat and smaller steering wheel. fixes everything.

heartbeat96 · 11-08-2010, 12:04 AM

dang some tall sob's on here, i'm 5'9. i guess it is true we are getting bigger as a society as time goes along, but not just taller, wider too unfortunately.

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Maxxd07 · 11-08-2010, 01:42 AM

Well there is one thing we all need to do, start a basket ball team. 6'3" to 6'7" depending on the gas station im walking out of, and 225. I fit comfortably but my knees cant take long drives holding the gas pedal any more. Other wise I am comfortable and could fix the long trip problem with cruise.

**special-K** · 11-08-2010, 07:41 AM

^^^

Next national board meet outta include a slam-dunk contest!

nv6425 · 11-08-2010, 08:31 AM

Thanks for all of the help, insight and number of responses. It does seem as though I will fit and perhaps this will encourage me to drop some pounds as well so I don't look like a sardine, packed in all nice and neat!

cam.man67 · 11-08-2010, 08:38 AM

Well you can't look ill-fitting as the dude I saw the other day. At least 6'0", 200 and change, trying to fit in a "Smart" car.

Lippyp · 11-08-2010, 09:03 AM

6'2" tall, 50" chest and 273lbs, original bench seat and a small steering wheel and I find it like riding around on my mums old sofa.

*stich626* · 11-08-2010, 09:51 AM

5'10"
220 lb
no issue unless my wife drives any of my cars..
she's 5'0"
s-wheels hurt when you catch your nadds on it..

Blue71LWB · 11-08-2010, 10:13 AM

6'6" 285 here .. Not any room to spare , but all in all it's OK. I would have no complaints with just a couple more inches on leg room.

It seems to be getting smaller over the years , but I was about 205 lbs when I bought the truck

scooterskoolkustoms · 11-08-2010, 10:18 AM

I'm 5'7" and 155 I fit just fine.

No Regretz · 11-08-2010, 08:33 PM

personally im 5 10 but my bro is 6 5 and he can drive my truck sum what comfortably, the benches dont skoot back to far so you cant really stretch out but its ok because these trucks are one of a kind

scrapmetalart · 11-09-2010, 03:24 AM

5'11'' 220
stock wheel. 88 truck bench seat. lots of room, but going to cut the brackets & lower the seat soon...

11-06-2010, 10:25 PM	#26
RustyParts Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Wyman, Kentucky Posts: 403	Re: How tall are you?? 5' 6", weight 140, fighting capacity unknown! __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy, 4WD, 454 CI, 350 Turbo, 4" lift, 35" tires The math teacher said my son "Bubba" could be a mathmatical genius. cause he's got 13 fingers!

11-06-2010, 10:42 PM	#27
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: How tall are you?? Jeez, there's a bunch of big guys here! I'm 6 foot 1/2 inch, 190 pounds, and my '67 is quite comfortable with a custom steering wheel and the seat all the way back - the stock wheel is a little crowded. I personally would not shorten the steering column; I did that, and the steering wheel was too low and felt akward to drive, so I pulled it back out. I think I'm gonna shave the foam in my buddy buckets, though, to make it a little more friendly on my back. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

11-06-2010, 11:13 PM	#28
powerbench Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Surrey B.C Posts: 432	Re: How tall are you?? 6' 195....no problem at all...stock wheel stock column

11-07-2010, 12:02 AM	#29
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,133	Re: How tall are you?? there sure is some tall people around here...never wouldve guessed! 5'11" 135lbs haha! plenty of room here in my suburban...although im switching to 60/40 seats out of a obs silverado, but i should be fine there too __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

11-07-2010, 08:51 AM	#30
cam.man67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jefferson, MD Posts: 2,397	Re: How tall are you?? 6'0", 135 lbs, got all kinds of room in my '69. __________________ '68 Dodge Dart 270, 225, 904, 2.76--"Lucy" 1996 Gmc 1500 Z71, 350, 4l60e, 3.73s 1995 Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande 2.5, AX5, 4.10s 1989 Toyota Pickup 22re, auto, 3.73

11-07-2010, 12:29 PM	#32
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,133	Re: How tall are you?? ^^^ __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

11-07-2010, 08:40 PM	#34
LEEVON Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Ozark, MO Posts: 4,887	Re: How tall are you?? 6-3 / 290 seems like my truck has gotten a little smaller the last few years... __________________ '20 Silverado Trail Boss ~ '17 Tahoe ~ '79 K15 Sierra Grande ~ '76 Blazer 2wd ~ '71 Cheyenne swb ~ '55 Pontiac Safari ~'50 3100 bagged ~ '80 Wife ~ Late model kids

11-07-2010, 09:21 PM	#35
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: How tall are you?? I'm 6'3" and 250lbs and never had a problem. Lots of room in these cabs. __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

11-07-2010, 10:47 PM	#38
dsy1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 127	Re: How tall are you?? About 6'5" here and 185 pounds. I bought my 71 3/4 ton a few months ago and just today cut the seat brackets and re-welded them lower to get more headroom. I had enough room to sit upright, but needed to lower the seat to keep from looking at the visor. No way I could see a stoplight if I was stopped at an intersection; had to duck my head to see up there. Lots of room under the seat to lower it a bit. I've had to lower the seat in three of my four cars/trucks. Much better now.

11-07-2010, 11:11 PM	#39
50mercfan Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: henderson ky Posts: 196	Re: How tall are you?? 6'2" 265. the last three trucks i've used a 88 to early 90's bench seat and smaller steering wheel. fixes everything.

11-08-2010, 12:04 AM	#40
heartbeat96 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: VA Posts: 40	Re: How tall are you?? dang some tall sob's on here, i'm 5'9. i guess it is true we are getting bigger as a society as time goes along, but not just taller, wider too unfortunately. . Last edited by heartbeat96; 11-08-2010 at 12:05 AM.

11-08-2010, 01:42 AM	#41
Maxxd07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: ND Posts: 520	Re: How tall are you?? Well there is one thing we all need to do, start a basket ball team. 6'3" to 6'7" depending on the gas station im walking out of, and 225. I fit comfortably but my knees cant take long drives holding the gas pedal any more. Other wise I am comfortable and could fix the long trip problem with cruise. __________________ Name: Les ---------------------- Couple 80s Couple 70s One 68

11-08-2010, 07:41 AM	#42
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,863	Re: How tall are you?? ^^^ Next national board meet outta include a slam-dunk contest! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 11-08-2010 at 07:45 AM.

11-08-2010, 08:31 AM	#43
nv6425 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 17	Re: How tall are you?? Thanks for all of the help, insight and number of responses. It does seem as though I will fit and perhaps this will encourage me to drop some pounds as well so I don't look like a sardine, packed in all nice and neat!

11-08-2010, 08:38 AM	#44
cam.man67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jefferson, MD Posts: 2,397	Re: How tall are you?? Well you can't look ill-fitting as the dude I saw the other day. At least 6'0", 200 and change, trying to fit in a "Smart" car. __________________ '68 Dodge Dart 270, 225, 904, 2.76--"Lucy" 1996 Gmc 1500 Z71, 350, 4l60e, 3.73s 1995 Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande 2.5, AX5, 4.10s 1989 Toyota Pickup 22re, auto, 3.73



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11-08-2010, 09:03 AM	#45
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Re: How tall are you?? 6'2" tall, 50" chest and 273lbs, original bench seat and a small steering wheel and I find it like riding around on my mums old sofa. __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

11-08-2010, 09:51 AM	#46
stich626 Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: hingham ma Posts: 1,721	Re: How tall are you?? 5'10" 220 lb no issue unless my wife drives any of my cars.. she's 5'0" s-wheels hurt when you catch your nadds on it..

11-08-2010, 10:13 AM	#47
Blue71LWB Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 120	Re: How tall are you?? 6'6" 285 here .. Not any room to spare , but all in all it's OK. I would have no complaints with just a couple more inches on leg room. It seems to be getting smaller over the years , but I was about 205 lbs when I bought the truck __________________ Working on my first 1,000 post. I'm sure I'll get there before this project is over .

11-08-2010, 10:18 AM	#48
scooterskoolkustoms Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: so cal Posts: 436	Re: How tall are you?? I'm 5'7" and 155 I fit just fine. __________________ big old burb in primer.lot of work to do.

11-08-2010, 08:33 PM	#49
No Regretz Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Spokane,WA Posts: 27	Re: How tall are you?? personally im 5 10 but my bro is 6 5 and he can drive my truck sum what comfortably, the benches dont skoot back to far so you cant really stretch out but its ok because these trucks are one of a kind

11-09-2010, 03:24 AM	#50
scrapmetalart Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: DAYTON Posts: 505	Re: How tall are you?? 5'11'' 220 stock wheel. 88 truck bench seat. lots of room, but going to cut the brackets & lower the seat soon... __________________ frontstreetcycle on Instagram

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