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tubman · 03-31-2026, 11:46 PM

I feel your pain. I had a very nice '36 3-window that was very cramped (and I was only 6'). I struggled with it for a while, but since it was finished car with a full new interior, I ended up selling it. Being a coupe (and a 3-window at that), there was no room to move the seat and even if there was, it would have meant messing with that nice interior. Luckily, you have a larger car that probably doesn't have the same limitations.

Some years later, I had an employee who married a gal who was 6'4". (He was a larger gentleman himself.) In her infinite wisdom, she had purchased a new mini-car (a Plymouth Colt or some such) that was a very bad fit for her. I told them to bring the car, 4 steaks, and a bottle of Scotch whisky, to my place that weekend. I did exactly as you are proposing (moving the seat assembly back about 4 inches). You have to look at the car and decide which is the best wat to move things around, but it can be done. Please note : After this exercise, the rear seat will probably become unusable.

She was eternally grateful and thanked me again each time we met.

03-31-2026, 11:46 PM	#2
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 12,145	Re: 36 Front Seat Delima I feel your pain. I had a very nice '36 3-window that was very cramped (and I was only 6'). I struggled with it for a while, but since it was finished car with a full new interior, I ended up selling it. Being a coupe (and a 3-window at that), there was no room to move the seat and even if there was, it would have meant messing with that nice interior. Luckily, you have a larger car that probably doesn't have the same limitations. Some years later, I had an employee who married a gal who was 6'4". (He was a larger gentleman himself.) In her infinite wisdom, she had purchased a new mini-car (a Plymouth Colt or some such) that was a very bad fit for her. I told them to bring the car, 4 steaks, and a bottle of Scotch whisky, to my place that weekend. I did exactly as you are proposing (moving the seat assembly back about 4 inches). You have to look at the car and decide which is the best wat to move things around, but it can be done. Please note : After this exercise, the rear seat will probably become unusable. She was eternally grateful and thanked me again each time we met.