Question for "BIG GUYS"
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Question for "BIG GUYS"
I have a 1970 with auto transmission--always an an itch for a 4 speed and Big Block--I stand 6-4 and was wondering is it a problem working clutch being that tall with size 12 feets? Even with the auto, sometimes it feels like my foot hits the vacuum cutoffs when I go to apply the brake pedal. What better place to ask than the FORUM--Thanks
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From: Zionsville, PA NRA Life Member
St. Jude '03-'04-'05-'06-'07-'08-'09-'10
Re: Question for "BIG GUYS" (1970 Dave)
I have to wear sneakers or my feet wedge under the dash. My boots are too big to shift easily. I'm 6' , 210 lbs and wear 11 1/2 EEEE .
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Re: Question for "BIG GUYS" (1970 Dave)
I am also 6'4" with a size 12 kicker. All the vettes I have had were equipt with T&T columns. Even with the T&T I find my knee close to the turn signal lever.
It seems (may be my imagination) that the brake pedal is closer to the throttle pedal with a manual that with an automatic. My feet are fairly wide and with some shoes it is tight between the gas and the brake pedal.
Other than that it is not a problem. :crazy:
[Modified by Pete79L82, 8:48 PM 7/26/2002]
It seems (may be my imagination) that the brake pedal is closer to the throttle pedal with a manual that with an automatic. My feet are fairly wide and with some shoes it is tight between the gas and the brake pedal.
Other than that it is not a problem. :crazy:
[Modified by Pete79L82, 8:48 PM 7/26/2002]
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Re: Question for "BIG GUYS" (1970 Dave)
I have to go barefoot to drive my friend's 71 jag XKE, my foot will hit the gas and brake at the same time otherwise.
The 79 4-speed vette I drove was fine, though.
-Steve(6'2, 250-ish)
[Modified by Pacin'California, 9:38 PM 7/26/2002]
The 79 4-speed vette I drove was fine, though.
-Steve(6'2, 250-ish)
[Modified by Pacin'California, 9:38 PM 7/26/2002]
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From: The Only Corvette in Gila Bend, Az.
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Re: Question for "BIG GUYS" (70 LS1)
Sometimes it is nice being short. :)
J/K... :D
