[V8Vairs] legroom in a Crown

[ricknorris at suddenlink.net]

The best seats I have ever sat in for a Crown style Vair were a set of original Viper seats. They nwere take outs when the owner reolaced them with some custom units.

--
Rick Norris
#36 Sunoco Corvair
www.corvairalley.com 

---- GnKHOFFMAN at aol.com wrote: 
> Matt:
> 
> I don't remember exactly what the firewall looked like, but Mikie re-did it 
> once he had that extra room.  I don't have a photo of the interior (I haven't 
> seen the car for 4 1/2 years).  Maybe the new owner, Lonnie, can post some 
> photos?
> 
> Matt, my "dimensions" are almost identical to yours.  In my other Crown car 
> (that still has the original style subframe), it is my knee/thigh that gets 
> into the steering wheel.  And it is a small after market wheel.  Part of my 
> latest work has been to do away with the early Camaro bucket seats, and go with an 
> aftermarket racing style seat.  I am thinking (hoping) the seat will mount 
> lower, and give more room.  I also plan on going with the Grant Wheel from one of 
> our bretheran.
> 
> Gary
> 
> In a message dated 11/13/08 9:51:38 PM Pacific Daylight Time, 
> PatioMatt at aol.com writes:
> 
> > where's the couch butted up against?  Mines at the   doorjamb,  6 ft 210   
> > no problem...but no extra!!
> > 
> > Have you tried chopping the column 4-6"  worked for me..
> > 
> > 
> 
> 
> 
> 
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