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nv6425 · 11-06-2010, 03:01 PM

Hello all, I'm new to the forums and have already picked up a wealth of knowledge from all of the great contributors! I look forward to learning more and becoming a contributor myself soon!

I'm looking at a 71 C10 SWB (my first classic), but it's out of state and I'm curious if I will even fit in the truck. I'm 6'4" and 280 lbs and am wondering if I will be comfortable driving a single cab C10. Would you guys mind giving me your opinion??

Thanks in advance!!!

**Already Gone** · 11-06-2010, 03:10 PM

I'm 6'3", 240 and have no problems in my 72. Forgot to metion I'm using a Lecarra Steering Wheel with a 14 inch diameter.

BOOFIRE · 11-06-2010, 03:13 PM

Well I am kind of in the same boat as you. I just bought a 69, have not sat in it yet, I am 6' 5" 300lbs. So I am hoping i still fit. Back in high school my buddy had an old farm truck. It was grandpa gradys farm truck, a 72 C10 three on the tree. I remember driving that around no problem at 16 but i was alot lighter and almost as tall as I am now. Later same friend bought a 69 GMC, I remember driving it and no issues. Yeah I know it sounds funny i bough the truck and have not sat in it. A friend has had it for quite awhile. I have known him for over ten years and he has been wanting to sell it for most of that ten years. I had no interest until my 14 year old son and myself stopped by to hang siding on his house and my boy showed interest. I wanted a project for us at his age and I have always liked these trucks so what the hell I bought it. New painted southern box, solid cab and doors. oh yeah and he threw in a 400sb and th350 trans, engine hoist and engine stand. So i am now vested. Room might be a little tight but not bad as long as we dont put crazy large aftermarket seats in them.

70short/step · 11-06-2010, 03:15 PM

It Will be a tight fit with the large stock steering wheel. I use a smaller Grant wheel and have shortened the steering column. Now its real comfortable.
Im 6'4"

Hottrucks · 11-06-2010, 04:28 PM

smaller wheel and somewhere here on the board is an easy mod to push the wheel closer to the dash...add in a tilt and you could ride a motorcyle though it....

Dano69c10 · 11-06-2010, 04:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hottrucks

smaller wheel and somewhere here on the board is an easy mod to push the wheel closer to the dash...add in a tilt and you could ride a motorcyle though it....

I'm 6'2" and I have no problem with the wheel, but I could see if I had longer legs and a few more pounds I'd need the tilt and the push mod. I also found that without the in-cab gas tank my bench seat gives a little more and I have some more room.

72chevyk10 · 11-06-2010, 05:29 PM

im 6'7" and have no problems at all but i weigh about 235-40

stock wheel with no tilt btw. im skinny haha

hugger6933 · 11-06-2010, 05:50 PM

Pulled my truck into the shop yesterday. No room at all. I will be puttting in the tilt with a 14 in wheel and pushing it closer to the dash. I am 6'2 but go in at 360 [maybe a little more or less] Jim

pat 70/71 · 11-06-2010, 06:37 PM

I'm 5' 9" 175 lbs and my head is close to the top of the window glass& run a stock steering wheel no tilt. (new seat padding) can"t see how a 6' 7" man could fit. (even sitting on the floor) lol, anyway, I think if one wants one of these trucks he will make himself fit in it! cheers, Pat

Mayo · 11-06-2010, 06:41 PM

I am 6'5" 290 and fit into my truck good. I got the stock wheel and column but some bucket seats out of an 80 or so Camaro. Everyone tells me I look cramped in the but I don't feel it, maybe I am just used to it. My brother has a 71 with a stock wheel, column, and bench seat and I have a little trouble getting my leg under the wheel. Once I am in, I am fine, but if there were 3 people my leg would probably be hitting the column shifter.

69 longhorn · 11-06-2010, 06:44 PM

5 ft 9, & 245....I drive a 4" chop top Longhorn, steering column is slid down about 2", & has a grant flat dish woody for a wheel. Nobody picks out the mods on the steer column, but they notice the "pineapple" (grenade) on the shifter

The old truck fits me pretty good, .....but I need to stay about 2 car lenghts back at the stop lights(so I can see the light ,without tippin my head sideways)

CrazyAl

falvarez12001 · 11-06-2010, 06:56 PM

6,1 300lbs and I run a stock steering wheel. Comfortable drive.

thunder71 · 11-06-2010, 06:59 PM

6' 7" 230 pounds here with no problems

4LUG39 · 11-06-2010, 07:29 PM

I'm '6"5 and weigh 220. All I did was use a 14" steering wheel and I haven't had any problems.

**68350** · 11-06-2010, 08:31 PM

I'm 6'6" and 300 and have no problem driving my 72 GMC with tilt and factory 17" wheel.

Hubscrub · 11-06-2010, 08:58 PM

6' 2" 360 and i now have a smaller grant wheel but i drove it fine with the factory wheel too i was a little smaller then but not much

bigguy69 · 11-06-2010, 09:06 PM

6'5" and 370 (soakin wet

) and it is a litle tight. i have noticed it easier for me on the one truck that has power steering. the one with manual steering is a little harder, but not much.

**special-K** · 11-06-2010, 09:08 PM

I'm not tall at 5'10".But,I've been driving these trucks since '73 and never heard anybody complain about space in these trucks until extended cab trucks came out.

05crewcab · 11-06-2010, 09:09 PM

Sounds like the consensus here is that you'll fit

I am 6'5" 280 and fit comfortably.

Hubscrub · 11-06-2010, 09:20 PM

also the great thing about it is there is lots of things you can do to these trucks to make it fit you personaly

**Todd68Chevy** · 11-06-2010, 09:21 PM

I am 6 foot and 250lbs and I have an 88 Chevy truck steering wheel, 99 Cavalier Bucket seats and a clutch pedal. I am more comfortable in my 68 than I am in my 94 ext. cab or my 98 ext. cab. Chevy trucks

Rob H. · 11-06-2010, 09:32 PM

Wow there's alot of big and tall men around this place LOL. I'm 6' 2" and around 220. I'm real comfortable in these trucks in stock form. Can't wait till my 72 is back together and driveable!

Piece of Work · 11-06-2010, 09:45 PM

I'm 6'4" and weigh way too much!
to shorten column:
http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=191143&page=2
start at post #41.

Also a 13" Grant steering wheel helps with "belly room"

72chevyk10 · 11-06-2010, 10:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pat 70/71

I'm 5' 9" 175 lbs and my head is close to the top of the window glass& run a stock steering wheel no tilt. (new seat padding) can"t see how a 6' 7" man could fit. (even sitting on the floor) lol, anyway, I think if one wants one of these trucks he will make himself fit in it! cheers, Pat

i still have the origanal broken seat springs and foam. i sink in alot haha. very comfortable especially since it makes its own lumbar!!

my truck is actually the only thing i can fit in comfortably.. most newer cars/trucks hurt

breezy · 11-06-2010, 10:21 PM

Put van tilt in mine and pushed column closer to dash. Did it in my driveway. It's a cake walk. Do a little research and you can do it. Lots of room now. Also a late model seat from a 88-94 will give you another 2 inches if I measured correctly.

11-06-2010, 03:01 PM	#1
nv6425 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 17	How tall are you?? Hello all, I'm new to the forums and have already picked up a wealth of knowledge from all of the great contributors! I look forward to learning more and becoming a contributor myself soon! I'm looking at a 71 C10 SWB (my first classic), but it's out of state and I'm curious if I will even fit in the truck. I'm 6'4" and 280 lbs and am wondering if I will be comfortable driving a single cab C10. Would you guys mind giving me your opinion?? Thanks in advance!!!

11-06-2010, 03:10 PM	#2
Already Gone 70+ ( Old Skool Club ) Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Saskatoon, Saskatchewan ,Canada Posts: 9,139	Re: How tall are you?? I'm 6'3", 240 and have no problems in my 72. Forgot to metion I'm using a Lecarra Steering Wheel with a 14 inch diameter. __________________ 1972 C10 Custom/Deluxe 613 Highlander 406/700R4 1999 White Tahoe LS 4x2 with Z56 Police Package 1992 K1500 GMC Suburban Members I have personally met: MusicMan70 - HeavyD - ChewyChevy67 - StingRay -71SWB4x4 - 67 Burb - DeadheadNM - too much stuff - bc65 - das601 " Circumsatances Do Not Change Responsibility " " The Sky is not the Limit, Your Mind is." Marilyn Monroe .. RIP Charlie Watts 1941 - 2021 Last edited by Already Gone; 11-06-2010 at 03:37 PM.

11-06-2010, 03:13 PM	#3
BOOFIRE Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Madison Wisconsin Posts: 3	Re: How tall are you?? Well I am kind of in the same boat as you. I just bought a 69, have not sat in it yet, I am 6' 5" 300lbs. So I am hoping i still fit. Back in high school my buddy had an old farm truck. It was grandpa gradys farm truck, a 72 C10 three on the tree. I remember driving that around no problem at 16 but i was alot lighter and almost as tall as I am now. Later same friend bought a 69 GMC, I remember driving it and no issues. Yeah I know it sounds funny i bough the truck and have not sat in it. A friend has had it for quite awhile. I have known him for over ten years and he has been wanting to sell it for most of that ten years. I had no interest until my 14 year old son and myself stopped by to hang siding on his house and my boy showed interest. I wanted a project for us at his age and I have always liked these trucks so what the hell I bought it. New painted southern box, solid cab and doors. oh yeah and he threw in a 400sb and th350 trans, engine hoist and engine stand. So i am now vested. Room might be a little tight but not bad as long as we dont put crazy large aftermarket seats in them.

11-06-2010, 04:28 PM	#5
Hottrucks Redefining LowBudget Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: lebanon Cow Hampshire Posts: 4,538	Re: How tall are you?? smaller wheel and somewhere here on the board is an easy mod to push the wheel closer to the dash...add in a tilt and you could ride a motorcyle though it....

11-06-2010, 05:50 PM	#8
hugger6933 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Marianna Arkansas Posts: 7,279	Re: How tall are you?? Pulled my truck into the shop yesterday. No room at all. I will be puttting in the tilt with a 14 in wheel and pushing it closer to the dash. I am 6'2 but go in at 360 [maybe a little more or less] Jim

11-06-2010, 03:15 PM	#4
70short/step Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Stockton, CA Posts: 1,579	Re: How tall are you?? It Will be a tight fit with the large stock steering wheel. I use a smaller Grant wheel and have shortened the steering column. Now its real comfortable. Im 6'4" __________________ For every person with a spark of genius, There are a hundred with ignition trouble. 70 Short/Step

11-06-2010, 06:37 PM	#9
pat 70/71 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: newbury park california Posts: 1,038	Re: How tall are you?? I'm 5' 9" 175 lbs and my head is close to the top of the window glass& run a stock steering wheel no tilt. (new seat padding) can"t see how a 6' 7" man could fit. (even sitting on the floor) lol, anyway, I think if one wants one of these trucks he will make himself fit in it! cheers, Pat Last edited by pat 70/71; 11-06-2010 at 06:40 PM.

11-06-2010, 06:41 PM	#10
Mayo Cool Truck Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Bowie,MD Posts: 1,869	Re: How tall are you?? I am 6'5" 290 and fit into my truck good. I got the stock wheel and column but some bucket seats out of an 80 or so Camaro. Everyone tells me I look cramped in the but I don't feel it, maybe I am just used to it. My brother has a 71 with a stock wheel, column, and bench seat and I have a little trouble getting my leg under the wheel. Once I am in, I am fine, but if there were 3 people my leg would probably be hitting the column shifter. __________________ 1968 Chevrolet C20 Longhorn "Cool Truck" 1937 Chevrolet Pickup - Project Looking for a patina'd 68 50th Anniversary longbed

11-06-2010, 06:44 PM	#11
69 longhorn Registered User Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: rock island,il,usa Posts: 5,382	Re: How tall are you?? 5 ft 9, & 245....I drive a 4" chop top Longhorn, steering column is slid down about 2", & has a grant flat dish woody for a wheel. Nobody picks out the mods on the steer column, but they notice the "pineapple" (grenade) on the shifter The old truck fits me pretty good, .....but I need to stay about 2 car lenghts back at the stop lights(so I can see the light ,without tippin my head sideways) CrazyAl __________________ http://community.webshots.com/user/hotrodhorn

11-06-2010, 06:56 PM	#12
falvarez12001 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: San Antonio , TX Posts: 140	Re: How tall are you?? 6,1 300lbs and I run a stock steering wheel. Comfortable drive. __________________ Why, Because it's my truck 1972 Chevy Longhorn, Dropped 4-7 1984 Chevy Shortbed custom Deluxe (Daily Driver)

11-06-2010, 06:59 PM	#13
thunder71 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Carolina Coast Posts: 582	Re: How tall are you?? 6' 7" 230 pounds here with no problems __________________ _____________________________________ 66 C10 shortbed stepside KEEPER 66 C10 longbed stepside SOLD 69 C10 shortbed stepside SOLD 71 C10 custom deluxe long fleetside SOLD _____________________________________

11-06-2010, 07:29 PM	#14
4LUG39 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Bastrop,Texas Posts: 61	Re: How tall are you?? I'm '6"5 and weigh 220. All I did was use a 14" steering wheel and I haven't had any problems. __________________ Ain't no way in the world I'm going out that front door. 69 SWB Fleetside 327/5spd 76 blazer 383/700R4 95 2Dr Tahoe 5.7 4x4 LT

11-06-2010, 08:31 PM	#15
68350 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Williston, ND Posts: 2,999	Re: How tall are you?? I'm 6'6" and 300 and have no problem driving my 72 GMC with tilt and factory 17" wheel. __________________ 68 Chevy CST/10, 50th Anniversary, 327/th400, 373 posi, buckets 68 GMC Shortbox Stepside, 402/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.08 Positraction 69 Chevy Camaro SS, 383, 4 speed, positraction 70 Chevy El Camino SS396, Triple Black, 454/th400, Tach 70 Chevy Shortbox Stepside 4x4, 350/th350, Tilt, Tach, Cab Lights, Bumper Guards, Tow Hooks 70 Chevy 3/4 Longbox, 350/auto, 70k, SURVIVOR 71 Chevy Blazer, CST, 350/auto 71 GMC Sierra K2500, 454, 4 speed, 4.10 posi, 37s 71 Custom/30, Open Road, 350/th400, tilt 72 Chevy Shortbox Fleetside, 496 Stroker/th400, Tilt, Tach, Bucket Seats, 3.42 Posi 72 GMC Sierra Grande 2500. 427/th400, tilt, a/c, tool and stowage, buckets/console, 3.54 posi

11-06-2010, 08:58 PM	#16
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: How tall are you?? 6' 2" 360 and i now have a smaller grant wheel but i drove it fine with the factory wheel too i was a little smaller then but not much __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14

11-06-2010, 09:06 PM	#17
bigguy69 dazed and confused Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: marion nc Posts: 1,649	Re: How tall are you?? 6'5" and 370 (soakin wet ) and it is a litle tight. i have noticed it easier for me on the one truck that has power steering. the one with manual steering is a little harder, but not much. __________________ members met: redbaron69, billsbowtie,nc67



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11-06-2010, 09:08 PM	#18
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,852	Re: How tall are you?? I'm not tall at 5'10".But,I've been driving these trucks since '73 and never heard anybody complain about space in these trucks until extended cab trucks came out. __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

11-06-2010, 09:09 PM	#19
05crewcab Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Minnetonka, MN Posts: 409	Re: How tall are you?? Sounds like the consensus here is that you'll fit I am 6'5" 280 and fit comfortably. __________________ 1971 C-20 350/350

11-06-2010, 09:20 PM	#20
Hubscrub Cruzin Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: on the road Posts: 2,835	Re: How tall are you?? also the great thing about it is there is lots of things you can do to these trucks to make it fit you personaly __________________ Lime Wife's 67https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...wZEMODaS2d94u8 Back to the Fifties 59 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=...NAeStpydfrcj_U Proverbs 3:5,6 "Thanks to the Interstate Highway System, it is now possible to travel across the country from coast to coast without seeing anything."Charles Kuralt In memory of our first baby daughter, daddy and mommy love you. Danica Grace 6/26/14 Last edited by Hubscrub; 11-06-2010 at 09:20 PM.

11-06-2010, 09:21 PM	#21
Todd68Chevy Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Shelburn Indiana Posts: 3,977	Re: How tall are you?? I am 6 foot and 250lbs and I have an 88 Chevy truck steering wheel, 99 Cavalier Bucket seats and a clutch pedal. I am more comfortable in my 68 than I am in my 94 ext. cab or my 98 ext. cab. Chevy trucks __________________ Note: All parts I have for sale are also for sale locally. I currently own: 1940 Chevy Fire truck (project), 1946 Chevy truck (project), 1946 Chevy 1 Ton pick up, 1953 Chevy school bus (storage area), 1968 Chevy C10 (I have drove for 26 years), 1994 Chevy C2500 (daily driver), 2005 GMC crew cab K2500 (parts hauler) and more trucks for parts.

11-06-2010, 09:32 PM	#22
Rob H. Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Petersville KY Posts: 673	Re: How tall are you?? Wow there's alot of big and tall men around this place LOL. I'm 6' 2" and around 220. I'm real comfortable in these trucks in stock form. Can't wait till my 72 is back together and driveable! __________________ Rob 72 C/10 (under reconstruction)(destruction ? LOL) 48 Willys CJ2A 1952 Super "A" Farmall (Grandfather's)

11-06-2010, 09:45 PM	#23
Piece of Work Cultural Infidel Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Clearwater, FL Posts: 668	Re: How tall are you?? I'm 6'4" and weigh way too much! to shorten column: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=191143&page=2 start at post #41. Also a 13" Grant steering wheel helps with "belly room" __________________ 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.

11-06-2010, 10:21 PM	#25
breezy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Palaskifield,Mo. Posts: 71	Re: How tall are you?? Put van tilt in mine and pushed column closer to dash. Did it in my driveway. It's a cake walk. Do a little research and you can do it. Lots of room now. Also a late model seat from a 88-94 will give you another 2 inches if I measured correctly.

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