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Piece of Work · 02-16-2007, 10:17 PM

I'm getting ready to redo the interior of my '72 C-10 and was wondering if there is any way to gain leg room, without major cab modifications?

wanted · 02-17-2007, 12:38 AM

An early 90's chevy seat seems to give more leg room, I think the backrest is thinner

jimmydean · 02-17-2007, 12:56 AM

Ditch the tank and get a skinny seat. Also try some of the column mods and a smaller wheel.

**LockDoc** · 02-17-2007, 01:04 AM

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I think re-locating the tank to the back of the frame and using later bucket seats would gain you some. Board member Putter posted a thread about lowering the steering wheel closer to the dash. That would give more room in that area.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=191143

I guess these trucks were just made for people like me......

LockDoc

Piece of Work · 02-17-2007, 09:51 AM

Great info, just what I was looking for. I now have todays "to-do" list. Last week I installed a 13 1/2 inch Grant steering wheel. I need to replace the seat because it is beyond repair. Thanks for the help, this is much easier, having experienced people sharing their knowledge.

jd4300fel · 02-17-2007, 11:20 AM

p.o.w. AS locdoc mentioned moving the steering column closer does make the cab seem bigger, I am 6'5" and it has helped a lot the next is getting the skinny seat and a smaller diameter steering wheel.

M

jimmydean · 02-17-2007, 12:57 PM

My tank is still in the cab and my steering wheel is original, but I picked up a 60/40 bench out of a 90's Silverado and I seem to have a lot more room. I'm 6'4" and the wheel is a little tight getting in and out, but the driving position is great.

**Yukon Jack** · 02-18-2007, 10:52 AM

I put 40/20/40 seats from an 98 Silverado into my truck and although I removed the tank, the tank could have stayed in and made no difference. BTW, these seats are a bit bigger and you loose some legs space.

02-16-2007, 10:17 PM	#1
Piece of Work Cultural Infidel Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 668	Leg Room I'm getting ready to redo the interior of my '72 C-10 and was wondering if there is any way to gain leg room, without major cab modifications? __________________ posted via La-Z-Boy -Mark 1972 C-10 Fleetside 350/TH350 PS PB A/C Cab Sadly....Sold 1968 Short Fleet 350/TH400 PS PB Delivered by Fine69 Also sadly Sold! It may be that your whole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others. A man is not complete until he is married -- then he is finished.

02-17-2007, 12:38 AM	#2
wanted Registered User Join Date: May 2003 Location: duluth, mn Posts: 63	Re: Leg Room An early 90's chevy seat seems to give more leg room, I think the backrest is thinner

02-17-2007, 12:56 AM	#3
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Leg Room Ditch the tank and get a skinny seat. Also try some of the column mods and a smaller wheel. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

02-17-2007, 01:04 AM	#4
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,648	Re: Leg Room - I think re-locating the tank to the back of the frame and using later bucket seats would gain you some. Board member Putter posted a thread about lowering the steering wheel closer to the dash. That would give more room in that area. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=191143 I guess these trucks were just made for people like me...... LockDoc __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 -

02-17-2007, 09:51 AM	#5
Piece of Work Cultural Infidel Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 668	Re: Leg Room Great info, just what I was looking for. I now have todays "to-do" list. Last week I installed a 13 1/2 inch Grant steering wheel. I need to replace the seat because it is beyond repair. Thanks for the help, this is much easier, having experienced people sharing their knowledge. __________________ posted via La-Z-Boy -Mark 1972 C-10 Fleetside 350/TH350 PS PB A/C Cab Sadly....Sold 1968 Short Fleet 350/TH400 PS PB Delivered by Fine69 Also sadly Sold! It may be that your whole purpose in life is simply to serve as a warning to others. A man is not complete until he is married -- then he is finished.

02-17-2007, 11:20 AM	#6
jd4300fel Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: wheatland, Ca Posts: 427	Re: Leg Room p.o.w. AS locdoc mentioned moving the steering column closer does make the cab seem bigger, I am 6'5" and it has helped a lot the next is getting the skinny seat and a smaller diameter steering wheel. M __________________ Mike K Friend of Bill W

02-17-2007, 12:57 PM	#7
jimmydean Registered User Join Date: May 2005 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 3,728	Re: Leg Room My tank is still in the cab and my steering wheel is original, but I picked up a 60/40 bench out of a 90's Silverado and I seem to have a lot more room. I'm 6'4" and the wheel is a little tight getting in and out, but the driving position is great. __________________ New Project: 1966 LWB C20 Plans: 1/2 ton conversion Dropmember front Dropmember rear Corvette discs Restored raised bed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=4295210

02-18-2007, 10:52 AM	#8
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,684	Re: Leg Room I put 40/20/40 seats from an 98 Silverado into my truck and although I removed the tank, the tank could have stayed in and made no difference. BTW, these seats are a bit bigger and you loose some legs space. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

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