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02-16-2007, 10:17 PM
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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?
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02-17-2007, 12:38 AM
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Re: Leg Room
An early 90's chevy seat seems to give more leg room, I think the backrest is thinner
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02-17-2007, 12:56 AM
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Re: Leg Room
Ditch the tank and get a skinny seat. Also try some of the column mods and a smaller wheel.
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02-17-2007, 01:04 AM
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Re: Leg Room
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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
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02-17-2007, 09:51 AM
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Cultural Infidel
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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.
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02-17-2007, 11:20 AM
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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.
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02-17-2007, 12:57 PM
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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.
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02-18-2007, 10:52 AM
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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.
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