Will I fit?
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Joined: Jun 2004
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From: North Canton Ohio
Originally Posted by Baytraveler
Kind of a stupid question. I have an appointment to see a 1982 Corvette in 2 weeks. However, I've not driven one of these cars since I was in High School. I'm 6'3", 250 lbs; will I fit? I just don't want to waste my time or the owners if it's not going to work.
Drifting
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From: Flanders NJ
Originally Posted by MAC74
Im 6-1 and 225.I have a hard time in my 74 with the t-roof on.When I bought the car years ago it wasnt as bad as it is now that I redid my seats.
But it's still a blast 
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From: Living in the Hartland
Think your body proportions play a big part in it, I have somewhat short legs for being a little over 6'1" (32" inseam) so working the clutch is not too bad but I have trouble getting in and out with the top up on my 73.
Le Mans Master
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From: Wildwood IL
I'm 5'-7" and can take off cloths...make love...put on cloths...switch seats...work on interior components...and do jumping jacks without taking the t-tops off in my Vette. Munchkins DO have more fun!!!! 
Eddie
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From: Living in the Hartland
Originally Posted by Silvr77
I'm 5'-7" and can take off cloths...make love...put on cloths...switch seats...work on interior components...and do jumping jacks without taking the t-tops off in my Vette. Munchkins DO have more fun!!!!
Eddie
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Drifting
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Seabrook Texas
St. Jude Donor '05
I'm 6'2 325 lbs. I have a 78 Pace Car and I am comfortable. Granted it is a lot smaller than my 93 40th anniversary (It feels like a Suburban compared to the C3). My Pace car is not my daily driver but I have driven across town a couple of times 1 hr both ways with no complaints. Houston is big so it takes along time to go anywhere!
Burning Brakes
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From: Dixie TN
Glass t tops give you a little head room. The 79 and up seats are a better fit as well. Just get manual seat tracks unless you want to fab. the floor to fit them. A member on this forum that goes by Pinky modifies and rebuilds steering columns. So you could get a T/T column. This should give you plenty of room.
Drifting
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From: Metro Detroit -- Farmington Hills MI
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Originally Posted by stingry
I am 6'6". 230lbs.
I think us big guys "wear corvettes" not drive them. Having said that I would rather be in my Vette then any other car I have driven.
I think us big guys "wear corvettes" not drive them. Having said that I would rather be in my Vette then any other car I have driven.
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Joined: Oct 2004
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From: Shoreline WA
I'm 6'3" and with the T-tops on I have to duck & twist to enter/exit but once seated it's perfect. You really think I'm gonna complain? Even though it's 34 years old it's more comfortable than my Durango or the wifey's Equinox.
