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12-22-2011, 02:48 PM | #1 |
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Leg room question
How much more leg room is there in a model a coupe than there is in a pickup?? I believe that the coupes have a seat fore and aft adjuster whereas the pickup seats have only one position.
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12-22-2011, 03:18 PM | #2 |
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Re: Leg room question
I just compared my '29 closed cab to my '29 standard coupe. The top front edge of the seat bottoms were the same at about 9" back from the A pillar. The top front edges of the seat backs were about 1-1/2" different in distance back from the dash rail, 29-1/2" versus 31" for the coupe. Both do not have adjustable seats. That small distance difference for the seat back is significant for improving comfort on a multi hour drive.
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12-22-2011, 03:51 PM | #3 |
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To say nothing of the wear marks the steering wheel leaves on my shirt.
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12-22-2011, 04:07 PM | #4 |
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Re: Leg room question
In my '30 coupe I cut about an inch and a half off the package tray. That let the seat slide back,and give more room for my 6'4" body. A small move, but it made a noticeable difference.
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12-22-2011, 04:26 PM | #5 |
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I have a 29 std coupe and I was able to adjust the back of the seat back, a couple of inches. The Ford service bulletins page 257 tells you how to do this. If you would like a copy of this page, PM me and I will try to send you a copy.
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12-22-2011, 06:49 PM | #6 |
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12-22-2011, 08:05 PM | #7 |
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I am 6' 4" and I just didn't fit in my Fordor sedan. It wasn't safe either as my leg would get stuck under the steering wheel and I couldn't get to the brake. I made new seat to door post brackets and moved the whole seat back about 2.5 - 3 inches and bent the shifter to the right. It is very comfortable and easy to drive now. A pickup or coupe is nearly impossible to drive for me. There is so much leg room in the back seat of the Fordor that it wasn't a problem for the passengers when I moved the seat back.
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On my '30 coupe, I cut 4" from the package tray, drilled out seat riser rivets and moved the WHOLE seat assembly back a full 4," WONDERFUL! and it looked like a factory job. Can't do it on my '29 coupe without butchering it! Took out stock cushions, cut 3/4" plywood panels for back & bottom, covered them with carpet, put piano hinge on front of bottom panel for tool acccess under seat. Mounting 2 curved back bar stool seats, with swivels I found at Bass- Pro Shop! Go'nna look RACY! No alterations to the car at all,and it can be changed back to stock in 10 minutes. Keep watching, as I will be posting pictures.--Bill W.
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12-23-2011, 08:28 PM | #10 |
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Yes, definately. The curved back of the seat is only about 1 inch thick, which gives you a lot of leg room and it has a nice angle for comfort. The foam filled bottom is about 3 inches thick, so you gain some headroom also. Bill W.
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I will anxiously await the pictures.
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I realize this is an old post, but I am just facing this issue now in my effort to find a Model A I can fit in. Can you tell me why the '30 coupe allows this modification, but the '29 coupe does not? Many thanks, Russ
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Bill was a frequent poster and a great resource on the Barn for many years. Unfortunately, Bill passed away some time ago. I have a 29 Roadster and a 30 Roadster, and the 30 Roadster has more space than the 29. I believe all the 30 - 31 model have more space than the 28 - 29 models. Maybe someone else can answer your question regarding the difference between the Coupes. David Serrano |
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There is a a service bulletin that explains how to shorten the package tray, but I think it only gains about 2" and dunno if it applies to all years. Anyway, 30-31 coupes have seat adjusters - dunno when they first became available but I had an April, 1930 Sport Coupe that had one. I'm 6' with average proportions and there was plenty of legroom with the seat all the way back. Entry/exit was a little tight because of the door width but full rearward seat adjustment also helped that. |
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12-23-2011, 03:25 PM | #15 |
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If I remember correctly, I think there is quite a difference between 28/29 and 30/31.. I think there is more room in the 30/31, but, then again, maybe not..
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Yes, the 30/31 coupes have quite a bit more legroom than the 28/29. Bill W.
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What I really remember is that there was a whole lot more room in my Model A's when I was a teen ager than there is now.
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Has Santa left yet?? My main question is: did you grow taller or thicker?? My dog told me to put the idiot grin, he says it is my official badge pic. Have a great Christmas, Bill W. & Buster
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Hmmm I wonder why this is. Could it be that you got fat well lets just say gained some like the rest of us.
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My friend has a 31 widebed and the seat is very tight as well as uncomfortable because the seat back is so straight. I'll have to check another 31 to compare, but this one just doesn't seem right.
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