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Old 12-22-2014, 07:54 AM   #41
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PeteC,
Nice Coupe. Yours is the first 1935 3-window I have ever seen.
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Old 12-22-2014, 10:37 AM   #42
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Well, I guess at least "upsized" people enjoy better ride quality on rough roads.
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Old 12-22-2014, 10:49 AM   #43
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My 68C Cabriolet's door is MUCH longer than that of a roadster. I have had no trouble getting in or out both before and after getting knee replacements. Hope this helps.
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Old 12-22-2014, 11:54 AM   #44
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You can't beat a '35 three window coupe! Nice car!!
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Old 12-22-2014, 12:15 PM   #45
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PeteC,
Nice Coupe. Yours is the first 1935 3-window I have ever seen.
Went to lunch with my friend on its first run in his 35 3-winow street rod. It is a Ford in body only with chevy drive train and a 400hp + crate motor. Acceleration G forces snaps you back into the seat. NOT something I have to worry about with my 29 tudor!
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Old 12-31-2014, 01:53 AM   #46
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I'm no giant but I'm stout... in a channeled Roadster... having the steering wheel close to the dash gives room for the belly but would hinder the leg action for the brakes and clutch.

I used a pair of stripped down office chairs sitting flat on the floor and it turned out to be the most comfortable set up I've ever had in a Roadster!

Plenty of room to get in and out as well as allowing me plenty of legroom.

I' let a giant of a friend 6' 4" 300 lbs drive my car and after he squeezed himself in there he was very comfortable behind the wheel... but it was a different story getting him out!

The first shot is in the rough and the next was with bomber seats which offered more room but less comfort.

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Old 12-31-2014, 05:31 PM   #47
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They hopped over the closed door and had fat man steering wheels. Some discarded the package tray and moved the seat further back.
I have never seen a Fat Man Wheel for a Model A.
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