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**truckdude239** · 03-26-2014, 04:43 PM

Im 5'8 340 pounds i just finshed my tilt column and and with the stock seat ive got enough room

nicks diner · 03-26-2014, 04:48 PM

Im glad to hear the tilt makes that much of a difference. I always took it for granted in the newer cars. I do like to lean back though but seems I am probably limited in the 68. Have it for a year and still haven't taken her for a ride yet.

**Dieselwrencher** · 03-26-2014, 06:50 PM

I know I'll have to get used to driving a 67-72 again as my daily driver is a 95 Ford crew Cab. Plenty of room in the cab of it.

*veedubshafer* · 03-26-2014, 07:09 PM

In my '67 I shoved the column in and put on a smaller wheel. Has plenty of room for me now....375lbs and 6 feet tall.

**master 1969 c10** · 03-26-2014, 07:44 PM

wow lots of reply's . I guess this is on a lot of members mind. guess I pick something good to talk about. It's great how we all come togather as one to help each other. Maybe we should get the president a truck so he can see whats it's like to to get things handle. but back to this there is also adapter that puts the wheel I think 2 inches back to the dash but I have read that it may hit your tilt or turn handle. just for fun here use a milk crate bolted down lol. Keep it coming this all has help me out and I think others.

nicks diner · 03-26-2014, 08:09 PM

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Originally Posted by veedubshafer

In my '67 I shoved the column in and put on a smaller wheel. Has plenty of room for me now....375lbs and 6 feet tall.

I like that, how do you go about pushing the column back? I have a brand new ccp tilt column with shifter, is this column doable?

*veedubshafer* · 03-26-2014, 08:11 PM

I don't think you can do that with yours. The factory column had a "crush zone" that you can collapse. On a column without it you'd have to cut and shorten it somehow.

nicks diner · 03-26-2014, 08:13 PM

Gotcha, TY

AZBIG1 · 04-05-2014, 06:39 PM

6'8" 380#s. Smaller wheel helped alot. Considering pushing the column forward. haven't crawled under to look at the shift linkage for the th400 but assume it can be readjusted to work? Same with 3 on the tree?

03-26-2014, 04:43 PM	#26
truckdude239 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Lewisville, Nc Posts: 10,233	Re: how much room in the cab for us bigger people Im 5'8 340 pounds i just finshed my tilt column and and with the stock seat ive got enough room __________________ David fuller Ase Certified Mechanic Click here to help support our board!! 1971 Chevy c-10 under going a 4.8l LSx swap Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=421305 2007 Honda Accord my daily 145kmiles 2002 Honda Accord 4 door With 330k(sisters car) 2005 toyota Avalon 228k( brothers car) 2002 Sububran 5.3 245k 2000 Tahoe 5.3l 378 General manager for Marco's Carwash & lube

03-26-2014, 04:48 PM	#27
nicks diner Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Orlando fl Posts: 106	Re: how much room in the cab for us bigger people Im glad to hear the tilt makes that much of a difference. I always took it for granted in the newer cars. I do like to lean back though but seems I am probably limited in the 68. Have it for a year and still haven't taken her for a ride yet. Attached Images

03-26-2014, 06:50 PM	#28
Dieselwrencher 6>8 Plugless........ Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Prairie City, Ia Posts: 17,140	Re: how much room in the cab for us bigger people I know I'll have to get used to driving a 67-72 again as my daily driver is a 95 Ford crew Cab. Plenty of room in the cab of it. __________________ Ryan 1972 Chevy Longhorn K30 Cheyenne Super, 359 Inline 6 cylinder, Auto Trans, Tilt, Diesel Tach/Vach, Buckets, Rare Rear 4-link and air ride option Build Thread 1972 GMC Sierra Grande Longhorn 4x4 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Super K20 Long Step side tilt, tach, tow hooks, AC, 350 4 speed 1972 C10 Suburban Custom Deluxe 1969 Chevy milk truck 1971 Camaro RS 5.3 BTR STG3 Cam Super T10 1940 Ford 354 Hemi 46RH Ford 9" on air ride huge project *Tired of spark plugs? Check this out.*

03-26-2014, 07:09 PM	#29
veedubshafer Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Aquashicola PA Posts: 143	Re: how much room in the cab for us bigger people In my '67 I shoved the column in and put on a smaller wheel. Has plenty of room for me now....375lbs and 6 feet tall. Attached Images

03-26-2014, 07:44 PM	#30
master 1969 c10 Active Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Columbus Ohio Posts: 157	Re: how much room in the cab for us bigger people wow lots of reply's . I guess this is on a lot of members mind. guess I pick something good to talk about. It's great how we all come togather as one to help each other. Maybe we should get the president a truck so he can see whats it's like to to get things handle. but back to this there is also adapter that puts the wheel I think 2 inches back to the dash but I have read that it may hit your tilt or turn handle. just for fun here use a milk crate bolted down lol. Keep it coming this all has help me out and I think others.

03-26-2014, 08:11 PM	#32
veedubshafer Account Suspended Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Aquashicola PA Posts: 143	Re: how much room in the cab for us bigger people I don't think you can do that with yours. The factory column had a "crush zone" that you can collapse. On a column without it you'd have to cut and shorten it somehow.

03-26-2014, 08:13 PM	#33
nicks diner Registered User Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Orlando fl Posts: 106	Re: how much room in the cab for us bigger people Gotcha, TY

04-05-2014, 06:39 PM	#34
AZBIG1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 67	Re: how much room in the cab for us bigger people 6'8" 380#s. Smaller wheel helped alot. Considering pushing the column forward. haven't crawled under to look at the shift linkage for the th400 but assume it can be readjusted to work? Same with 3 on the tree?



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