Tall Guy
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From: Arlington Va Current ride 04 vert, previous vettes: 69 vert, 77 resto mod
is this a vert? you will not fit comfortably with stock seats with the t tops on.....the later c3s with the two part back seats seem to sit lower.....definitely try the fit first...C4s don't have this problem....
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Depending on your proportions and flexibility, I'd say...maybe. My tall friends (6'4"-6'7") can't even get in my '68 with top on it...tilt steering would help...as would a 15"-14" wheel. I don't have either!
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From: Living in the Hartland
Originally Posted by AGVI
Go to his house and sit in it....problem solved
I am 6'1" and going to a smaller steering wheel helped with leg room but with manual steering makes it little more challanging to turn at low speeds. Have a vert so most times it it top down cruising.
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From: Canberra AUSTRALIA
St. Jude Donor '05-'06
Originally Posted by jwine
I am 6'5" tall and thinking about buying a '74 Corvette from an office buddy. Anyone out there have advice on whether I would fit or not?
You can make it more comfortable by messing with the firewall and pedals (gain 5" legroom), owning a VERT to get infinite head room or put on glass tops/astrotop on a T-Top for a couple of inches. You can also modify the tracks from your seat to lower it if you are the only one driving it. Tilt/Tele is a must. A 14" wheel gives more leg room. An auto gives even more leg room.
So short answer is yes but uncomfortable. Yes with mods you can make it more comfortable.
If I was buying my car again as a tall guy I would want the following in order of priority for comfort.
1. Auto = legroom (keeps left leg from getting jammed between wheel and door panel / turn lever)
2. Vert = headroom
3. Tilt/Tele = easy entrance / exit
4. 14" wheel = more legroom
Good luck,
Pete
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Melting Slicks
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From: Wisconsin
I'm 6'4" with a longer torso and I fit fine vertically. I don't see how I could operate a clutch in the car, but I'll put a manual in anyways. I fit better in the Corvette than I do in my Crown Victoria.
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From: Buckeye, AZ
St. Jude Donor '12-'13
I have a '78 and a guy in our club who is 6'4" tried to get in and had his knees up and his head was just above the T-top edge. My uncle had a '78 and I think he's 6'1" and fit fine. I don't knwo what the trick is.
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From: In the Beautiful Shenandoah Valley of VA
I'm 6' 4" with a 36" inseam. I fit but my head is up against the tops. I have purchased an AstroTop to increase the room. There is no way that I could operate a clutch with my legs, hence, mine is an auto. It also has the tilt/telescopic steering column. You need to sit in it; anything else is a guess.
Steve
Steve
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From: Orange Park Florida
I"{m 6'5" and like mentioned before, I cut the bottom forward section of the wirewall to a point just below the steering column, and moved it forward about3" or so on the bottom, also cutting/bending/welding the pedals for better position, I also cut the rear 'ears' off the seat tracks, and peeled the carpet/padding from under the tracks in front, and straightened them out, bought about 1/2" on front of tracks....adjust seat for more forward back rake to allow for the bodywork behind, and it's a done deal....now with the later shark TT wheel assy, that is also a positive, and I also eliminated the turnsignal switch and that annoying bump in the floor, by putting it on the column where it should be....
so now my '72 fits my arthritic *** just fine, ready for cross country cruising...
GENE
so now my '72 fits my arthritic *** just fine, ready for cross country cruising...
GENE
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Tall Guy responds...
Originally Posted by AGVI
Go to his house and sit in it....problem solved
Thanks to all for the feedback.
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St. Jude Donor '09
I'm 6'4" with a 36" inseam and have plenty of room. My original seats are well worn though. I still have plenty of head room.
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From: Ft. Walton Beach, Fl USA
Originally Posted by jwine
I am 6'5" tall and thinking about buying a '74 Corvette from an office buddy. Anyone out there have advice on whether I would fit or not?
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St. Jude Donor '09
Originally Posted by jwine
but I currently live in Bermuda where no Corvettes are allowed.
Thanks to all for the feedback.
Thanks to all for the feedback.
Bet you could drive a Yugo.
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From: Atascadero Ca
6'3" 32" inseam (height really in torso) in a 73 with new foam and springs on the stock seats. T-top 4 speed car with tilt wheel. The fit is VERY TIGHT, i duck when i over large bumps, my head hits when i make hard right turns, my clutch leg is a bit cramped my gas brake leg is even worse.