09-18-2018, 05:37 PM | #1 |
Junior Member
Join Date: Feb 2016
Location: Green Bay Wi
Posts: 24
|
New car
I've been thinking about getting another Model A, I would like to get a Pickup but I'm afraid I might not fit. I have a late 1931 tudor now. I've had a coupe a fordor and other tudors, are pickups that tight or would I be better off looking for another Fordor. Thank You for any input.
|
09-18-2018, 06:12 PM | #2 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Lynden, Wa
Posts: 3,552
|
Re: New car
I had a hard time fitting into a 29 and I am 5'4 about 165-not then of course. I was about 150. So.....there is at least one reference point.
Mike
__________________
1930 TownSedan (Briggs) 1957 Country Sedan |
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) |
|
09-18-2018, 06:18 PM | #3 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2018
Location: Coral Springs, Florida
Posts: 552
|
Re: New car
Essex!
My wife says my '31 Pickup "fits me" -- (5'8/170) |
09-18-2018, 07:22 PM | #4 |
Senior Member
|
Re: New car
6' 200 lbs here. '31 CCPU . Tight fit but certainly doable.
|
09-18-2018, 10:55 PM | #5 |
Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Carlsbad, CA
Posts: 76
|
Re: New car
6' 175 lbs. fit nicely into my 29 CCPU
|
09-19-2018, 05:28 AM | #6 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: NNNNNNNNJJJJJJJJJJ
Posts: 6,789
|
Re: New car
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements)
tight but fine. |
09-19-2018, 07:28 AM | #7 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Burton, Texas
Posts: 681
|
Re: New car
84 years old with an early '28 OCPU, the most uncomfortable vehicle I have ever owned. It's also hard to get in and out of but I still like it. My dog likes it too.
|
09-19-2018, 08:49 AM | #8 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 2,332
|
Re: New car
30 CC PU, am 65, 220 lbs., 5'10", was 245 lbs. a couple of years ago. a little cramped, suggest add a little padding on the seat, the suspension on mine is mostly on the seat. Stiff ride. Definitely need a "process" getting in and out. Not much room between the seat riser and the edge of the door opening for getting your feet in and out. Have to have your feet sideways.
|
09-19-2018, 09:01 AM | #9 | |
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 2,332
|
Re: New car
Quote:
Also as an FYI, as stock, trucks are usually geared lower, 1st gear is a real granny gear, I typically start in 2cnd. Mine is in decent shape, but not restored. Mine likes to cruise at 40-45, above 45 it sounds real busy, do not like running it above 45. 55 on the flat no headwind is my max, slows to 40 - 45 on steep hills. This is with a recent head gasket/valve job and good compression. I believe some change the diff gears to a higher ratio, for better speeds. |
|
09-19-2018, 09:31 AM | #10 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2011
Location: SW Virginia near the Blue ridge Parkway
Posts: 674
|
Re: New car
5'9" 235 lbs with bad knees. Driving my '29 CCPU is one of the great joys in my life.
|
09-19-2018, 11:04 AM | #11 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Aug 2018
Posts: 2,332
|
Re: New car
|
09-19-2018, 02:26 PM | #12 |
Senior Member
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Santee, California
Posts: 3,505
|
Re: New car
My '29 OCPU is tight and a bear to get in and out of, mostly because I don't step on the running board. Getting that left foot out can be a chore. Great little car for short trips, but I would never tour in mine.
P.S., Once in mine and rolling, it does not seem to tight, as I have never put a top on mine so it feels nice and open. |
09-19-2018, 07:54 PM | #13 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Posts: 9,115
|
Re: New car
I am 5'9", 225#. My '31 came to me with a beautiful looking seat that was too high and too stiff. I drove it that way for 8 years, 10K+ miles. Even then it was dooable. My wife complained enough that I now have seats that sit much lower and are way more comfortable.
Getting in and out is a "learned experience"!
__________________
Alaskan A's Antique Auto Mushers of Alaska Model A Ford Club of America Model A Restorers Club Antique Automobile Club of America Mullins Owner's Club |
09-20-2018, 07:26 PM | #14 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: FRESNO, CA
Posts: 12,560
|
Re: New car
At 5' 9" & 135 Lbs, I could NEVER find a Model A Pickup, that I could drive in!!!!
Bill Cramped
__________________
"THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF" |
09-20-2018, 10:13 PM | #15 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2014
Location: Santa Maria, CA
Posts: 985
|
Re: New car
I recommend you sit in a fellow club member's P-U for a determination if one would be a good 'FIT' for you.
__________________
Alan 1929 Special Coupe 1941 Pick-Up 1955 Victoria |
09-20-2018, 10:22 PM | #16 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: College Station, Tx
Posts: 326
|
Re: New car
6-2 235 have 30cc and 31wb fit good
|
09-21-2018, 09:24 AM | #17 |
Senior Member
Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: FRESNO, CA
Posts: 12,560
|
Re: New car
Seems that '28 & '29 Pickups are traded often, 'cause they're SO TIGHT!
Ted built a BEAUTY,even with A.C. After He & Naomi took 3 rides, he SOLD it! I wanted a pickup, BAD, but I couldn't fit right, even in a '30 or '31--- Bill Cryin'
__________________
"THE ASSISTANT GURU OF STUFF" |
|
|
Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) |
|