Good one! I was concerned about the leg room & head room.
purchase question(s)
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purchase question(s)
Hi all, new member here. Am looking to purchase a '68-73 (I know the '73's were different but like the combi nose/chrome back bumper
. Am going to buy a t-top model (not a convertible). My issue is with interior room. I'm 6 foot 3, 300 lbs. That being said which year(s) offer the most interior room? Thanks
. Am going to buy a t-top model (not a convertible). My issue is with interior room. I'm 6 foot 3, 300 lbs. That being said which year(s) offer the most interior room? Thanks
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Hi all, new member here. Am looking to purchase a '68-73 (I know the '73's were different but like the combi nose/chrome back bumper. Am going to buy a t-top model (not a convertible). My issue is with interior room. I'm 6 foot 3, 300 lbs. That being said which year(s) offer the most interior room? Thanks
. Am going to buy a t-top model (not a convertible). My issue is with interior room. I'm 6 foot 3, 300 lbs. That being said which year(s) offer the most interior room? ThanksLast edited by theblackvette; Mar 3, 2013 at 06:36 AM.
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I have no problem seeing over the hood of my '66. A fellow about the same size as I asked to try my driver seat and said he had a prob. Go figure?
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I'd find a local dealer that has at least one of those years and take it out for a test drive, if possible. At the very least, take a seat in one and see how it feels for yourself. I don't know if one of those years is going to yield that much more room than the other that would make that much of a difference to you. But then again, I'm only 5-10 and they all feel the same to me. 
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All C3 interiors are essentially the same physical size. Most people say the BBW cars 78-82 feel roomier only because of the rear window. Overall headroom and legroom changed very little. Glass top cars have a bit more headroom compared to fiberglass top cars due to the absence of the top upholstery trim panels.
My advice would be to find a 68-73 on a lot or a friend's car and take a seat.
My advice would be to find a 68-73 on a lot or a friend's car and take a seat.
Last edited by Easy Mike; Mar 3, 2013 at 08:33 AM.
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These cars are tight no matter how you slice it. The door panel and console are just about against the seat. Headroom is limited at best. I also agree with sitting in a convertible if for no other reason to see if it suits you better.
Good luck in your search!
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Your a big dude , I am not trying to be rude but the height would be ok maybe a little tight but your over all size is going to make it pretty uncomfortable . You will have to have a tilt telescopic wheel and getting in and out may be a challenge
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back in the 80s i had a boss who musta had a half dozen vettes. he was about 6'1" ish and maybe 550-600 lbs. Yeah. He couldnt get the seat belt around himself so once a cop let him off for not using his seat belt. You may want to chk out a c4.
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... the c-3 is much easier to get in and out of ..
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I am 6'2" and 240lbs without the tilt tele wheel I would seriously consider myself the maximum allowable size....really hard to get in and out and I am relitively fit and without the window open I still feel squished.Test drive or at least sit in one for an hour if its good for that long you will be okay.Good luck!
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Thanks guys for all the input! It looks like it's going to be a tight fit unless I apply vaseline to my body. Many have suggested looking into a 65 or 66 model as apparently they are roomier? But I am really attracted to the 68-73 models.
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The top of the 68 door panels are wider, to accomodate the hidden 68 interior door handle. That extra width can be a problem for someone with broad shoulders. But that width, carries the upper dash line across the doors to the rear window area. Lou.
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Some may cry heresy, but as a guy who owns two vettes, a C3 and a 95' C4, I wouldn't recommend a C4. They've got an even higher sill than a C3! I'd tell you, you'd be happy with the room in a C5 vette. I totally love the 02' a.d up Z06's. You may suffer in a C3 or C4. Remember all Corvettes are loved.