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tubman · 04-05-2019, 05:28 PM

A lot depends on your own physical size. If you're a "large" person (much over 6 feet and 200 lbs), you may find the earlier cars (with the possible exception of the "Fordors") to be a bit cramped. The older you get, the bigger a problem it becomes. I know, some people will put up with just about anything for "style", but in the long term, you really want to be comfortable. I've been there; about 25 years ago, I realized a life-long desire, and built the '36 3-window I had dreamed about since the 11th grade. After about three years, I had enough, and sold the car. Luckily, I had not gotten rid of the '51 club coupe it was to replace, which I still have and drive daily in the summer when the weather is not terrible. One of the worst things about the '36 was the very thin steering wheel which made my already arthritic hands cramp up after a short drive. I know, I could have changed that, relocated the seat, etc. but then it wouldn't have been what I had chased for 40 years.

Just a thought.

04-05-2019, 05:28 PM	#49
tubman Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Minnesota, Florida Keys Posts: 10,319	Re: Best early V8 to buy A lot depends on your own physical size. If you're a "large" person (much over 6 feet and 200 lbs), you may find the earlier cars (with the possible exception of the "Fordors") to be a bit cramped. The older you get, the bigger a problem it becomes. I know, some people will put up with just about anything for "style", but in the long term, you really want to be comfortable. I've been there; about 25 years ago, I realized a life-long desire, and built the '36 3-window I had dreamed about since the 11th grade. After about three years, I had enough, and sold the car. Luckily, I had not gotten rid of the '51 club coupe it was to replace, which I still have and drive daily in the summer when the weather is not terrible. One of the worst things about the '36 was the very thin steering wheel which made my already arthritic hands cramp up after a short drive. I know, I could have changed that, relocated the seat, etc. but then it wouldn't have been what I had chased for 40 years. Just a thought.