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06-14-2020, 07:37 AM | #1 |
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Tips for shorter drivers
This weekend my wife took her first Model A driving lesson. She did great but at 5" 1" reaching pedals has been a challenge. We are looking at options, anyone got any tricks to share here? Thanks!
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06-14-2020, 09:54 AM | #2 |
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Re: Tips for shorter drivers
A quick & easy solution is to put a pillow behind her back till you figure out a more permanent way.
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06-14-2020, 10:12 AM | #3 |
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Re: Tips for shorter drivers
My 5' 3" wife has to use a pillow too.
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06-14-2020, 12:38 PM | #4 |
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Re: Tips for shorter drivers
I think the term is not short but vertically challenged
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06-14-2020, 01:56 PM | #5 |
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Re: Tips for shorter drivers
Most want more room, move the seat forward, modify the mounts.
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06-14-2020, 02:49 PM | #7 |
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That’s a great idea! [emoji23][emoji23][emoji23]
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06-14-2020, 06:05 PM | #8 |
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Re: Tips for shorter drivers
My trouble and strife (wife) is just under 5' tall in the old talk and drives my Phaeton well. Her only challenge is reaching the starter button. She uses no cushion on the seat but I have adjusted the clutch and brake to work near the top.
It a cushion is not enough, I suggest attaching a block to the pedals.
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06-14-2020, 07:24 PM | #9 |
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Re: Tips for shorter drivers
The nice thing about some of the body styles is that they cater very nicely to short folks because the average height back then was shorter. Works better in an open car rather than a tudor or a fordor but as stated, modifications can be made to the seat brackets.
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06-14-2020, 07:50 PM | #10 |
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Re: Tips for shorter drivers
Thanks all, roadster, so I am not sure we have too many options movong the seat. Blocking is an option, we'll see. I think we are going to do the following: replace seat springs as they are really soft. Look at pillows or cushions, and buy pedal pads (very minor, but every bit helps..) & go from there.
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I've lost over 4 1/2 " in height over the last 10 years. Biggest annoyance was the starter. Reworked starter to a stud with a solenoid start button. Lowered rearview mirror, raised the seat, in my '30 daily driver coupe. Biggest problem is just clambering aboard with two knee replacements some 35 yeas ago.
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A close friend had both Knees done 10 months ago. He still is not close to getting into his CCPU. Unfortunately I think it will soon be for sale.
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My wife also just uses a seat cushion in our '31 roadster. Keep things simple.
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