How tall are you?
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From: Pace Florida
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6'2" with a 36" inseam and wish my 70 had tilt wheel. Once I'm in, I'm fine. Guess I'm used to my roomy C6.
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From: sellersville pa
6'6'' 250 its a little snug, thank god the foams alittle broken down in the seat. when i take the tops off i look like herman munster with my head sticking up over the windshield, here's the good part my wifes not even 5' tall and she can't reach the pedals
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From: Denison, TX
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We are a tall bunch around here! Or are the sub-6 people just not responding?
I am 6'2" and have no problems in my 73. I just had to master sitting down on the seat with my legs out the door, then turning to the right to get in. Normally I put a leg in and then my butt, then the other leg, but in the Vette it's butt first.
I am 6'2" and have no problems in my 73. I just had to master sitting down on the seat with my legs out the door, then turning to the right to get in. Normally I put a leg in and then my butt, then the other leg, but in the Vette it's butt first.
but i'm nowhere near 6'2" nor blonde.
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From: Taylor Michigan
Me, 6'-1", 215 lb.
The 1962 is the tightest to get into. The hardtop gives a taste more headroom. With the soft-top the center bow is damn close. There's more room with the 1968 and the 1984 is the easiest to get in and out. It`s also the more comfortable Vette..and the slowest...
The 1962 is the tightest to get into. The hardtop gives a taste more headroom. With the soft-top the center bow is damn close. There's more room with the 1968 and the 1984 is the easiest to get in and out. It`s also the more comfortable Vette..and the slowest...
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From: Bay Area CA
Well just to represent the sub 6 foot crowd,I've got no issues fitting in mine and my 74 doesn't have tilt-tele and it's a 4 speed, although I do have glass tops. I'm 5' 16", 210lb. Haven't tried a helmet on but maybe I should the way I drive.
By the way, do any of you have or tried aftermarket seats??
By the way, do any of you have or tried aftermarket seats??
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From: Springfield Tennessee
St. Jude Donor '09
Reply to all who have posted:
It just goes to show, some people will give up comfort for style. :-)
My Dad used to tell me, "It don't matter how fast you get there, it's what you look like when you arrive".
It just goes to show, some people will give up comfort for style. :-)
My Dad used to tell me, "It don't matter how fast you get there, it's what you look like when you arrive".
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From: waterloo ontario
Rod
Love the vette
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Putting in racing buckets and a smaller diameter steering wheel helps too. I'm 6'4" 230 and have about 2-3 inches of clearance to the roof with sparco seats. Being tall also helps me clear the sidepipes when i get out 
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From: Nixa Missouri
OK, I've seen where the 6' plus guy's wish they had tilt steering wheel. My question is I'm 6'2" and I have power windows, & I cant imagine driving down the road and trying to roll down the drivers window with the hand crank.
Any comments?
Any comments?
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The height issue comes up frequently with most any car. What surprises me is that more folks don't realize there's more to it than total height!
Torso length DOES make a difference. If your legs are long but with a short torso, then the question is leg room. If you've got a long/tall torso, then the issue is headroom.
The elbow to the windshield is a good suggestion I use regularly. Bear in mind, in addition to the 'vette I drive an MGB, Spitfire, and a Classic Mini. Big frame, 6'2", long torso. It's all in technique...
Steve.in.Roanoke
Torso length DOES make a difference. If your legs are long but with a short torso, then the question is leg room. If you've got a long/tall torso, then the issue is headroom.
The elbow to the windshield is a good suggestion I use regularly. Bear in mind, in addition to the 'vette I drive an MGB, Spitfire, and a Classic Mini. Big frame, 6'2", long torso. It's all in technique...
Steve.in.Roanoke
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From: Belmar NJ
The height issue comes up frequently with most any car. What surprises me is that more folks don't realize there's more to it than total height!
Torso length DOES make a difference. If your legs are long but with a short torso, then the question is leg room. If you've got a long/tall torso, then the issue is headroom.
The elbow to the windshield is a good suggestion I use regularly. Bear in mind, in addition to the 'vette I drive an MGB, Spitfire, and a Classic Mini. Big frame, 6'2", long torso. It's all in technique...
Steve.in.Roanoke
Torso length DOES make a difference. If your legs are long but with a short torso, then the question is leg room. If you've got a long/tall torso, then the issue is headroom.
The elbow to the windshield is a good suggestion I use regularly. Bear in mind, in addition to the 'vette I drive an MGB, Spitfire, and a Classic Mini. Big frame, 6'2", long torso. It's all in technique...
Steve.in.Roanoke
6'4" 220-30, 34" inseam, 37" sleave. I caused quite the radio traffic during a cruse to a show when I stuck my arms out BOTH side windows taking a strech at a stop (I was driving alone).The Conn. State Police asked me to park the car at LRP because my helmet stuck up an inch over the sail panel (and that was with a Recaro race seat slamed to the floor). /:\
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From: Chester VA
I'm 6'4" 235 with 14 wides. I have the same issue with the pedals, at Durango Boys suggestion I am about to cut the brake pedal down to fit a manual brake pedal pad on it to free up some room between it and the gas pedal. Of course this only helps with an automatic.
Peace,,,Moosie 
