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Old 07-22-2010, 12:59 PM
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Hey I'm wondering if I will fit into a 1969-1971 chevelle. I'm 6'6
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Old 07-22-2010, 01:16 PM
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Old 07-22-2010, 01:22 PM
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With factory seats you might be a tight fit. You can always remove the seats and install buckets lower to the floor though.
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Old 07-22-2010, 01:49 PM
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With factory seats you might be a tight fit. You can always remove the seats and install buckets lower to the floor though.
does the steering wheel adjust up and down?
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Old 07-22-2010, 03:21 PM
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It does if it has tilt wheel option. Your best bet is to go sit in a few.
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Old 07-22-2010, 07:58 PM
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I had more room in our 72 with the bench seats. I'm 6'4.
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Old 07-22-2010, 08:32 PM
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mid-size car for mid-size people ..... go for it!
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Grumpy is a tight fit on the driver's side. But then again, he doesn't drive my car much.
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I'm 6-4 290 and fit fine with buckets, tilt(rarely use it), LeCarra 13" wheel. Plenty of room.

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Old 09-24-2010, 11:26 AM
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seats are easily moved in the classic cars...all depends if you want to use the back seats tho lol
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