Thread: Tall person hot rod

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Welcome to the forum. I really feel for you big dudes. Us little 5' 9" guys can squeeze into these chopped and channeled rods, whereas you would never have a chance. I guess you see now why your Pop has the sedan......you can move that seat back into the rear seat area and gain the room you need.

Coupes and roadsters are much shorter, and as halftanked said, some modifications are probably going to be needed to pickup some extra leg room. I like his solution, makes good sense. You will also need to be very conservative on seat padding and back rest padding, a thick seat will take up too much room.

I would start by going to some shows and cruises, and asking guys if you can sit in their car for a second. Some are reluctant, but most will have no problem letting you test it out. One thing, if you go the roadster route, headroom won't be a problem........the sky is the limit.

Don