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Old May 19, 2006 | 12:09 PM
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Default How tall are you?

Hey guys, i was just wondering how tall everyone is and how they fit in their mustang( comfortable, uncomfortable). I'm 6'3" and i just barely fit in my 67 fastback, I just got new seats, so we will see how that works out.....



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Old May 19, 2006 | 12:20 PM
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I understand....

I'm 6'5, pushing 240.

I bought new seats for my '66, and once I'm in I'm fine. However, getting in and out isn't comfortable (getting my right leg under the steering wheel).
Old May 19, 2006 | 12:31 PM
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6' 4" 220 - I don't remember having any headroom issues at all with
my 68 stangs.....I'm thinking it has alot to do with how soft the seats are....
Old May 19, 2006 | 03:30 PM
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I'm 6'3" and 250 . My Mach 1 fit like a glove as an 18 year old at 6'3" and 165. BUT now that I'm a little wider with a little more cushion of my own, it's tight. I also replaced the foam in my seats and realized a 2 inch gain in elevation and a 1 inch adjustment forward. With a ball cap on I rub the headliner and my knees used to hit the steering wheel on entry. It was not easy to use the clutch with the steering wheel in a fixed location. I installed a tilt column to make entry and exit a little easier. I'm hoping that the foam mashes down a little more and that I lose a little weight. I expect the foam will mash down first. JMHO, Dean
Old May 19, 2006 | 03:41 PM
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I'm 6'4 and got new foam in the seats. My head scrubs a little, but I just keep the seat all the way back and kinda slump down in it.
Old May 19, 2006 | 03:49 PM
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6-1" / 190lbs and fit well in my 65 but have a time getting my right leg under the stock stearing wheel. I am thinking about a wood grant wheel, I think they are smaller diameter.
Old May 19, 2006 | 05:24 PM
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WTF do only tall people drive mustangs or what? I’m 6',3" and fit fine but I weigh a lot less than some of you guys

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Old May 19, 2006 | 05:29 PM
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I'm 5-10" and around 200 lbs and its pretty comfortable fitting in my 65 fastback, but the tops of my legs do rub against the steering wheel sometimes when turning.
Old May 19, 2006 | 06:16 PM
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ORIGINAL: jerzystang

I'm 5-10" and around 200 lbs and its pretty comfortable fitting in my 65 fastback, but the tops of my legs do rub against the steering wheel sometimes when turning.
i was begining to get a little scared there. all you tall *** bastards, JK!

5'9" 170, getting in my '66 coupe w/stock seats, i had a little rub on the wheel, driving was ehh, my seat was broken and leaned back about 1 1/2" to 2" so i had some extra room. i did notice issues with the stock hulahoop steering wheel and my legs, gotta replace that before i throw in the T5 LOL! but, going from an '89 with quite a bit of extra leg and head room was a change of pace to say the least. don't remember as well as i would have hoped, she ain't been on the road in a little over a year and a half.
Old May 19, 2006 | 06:21 PM
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yeah wtf with the tall guys? I'm 5'8" on a good day, but with all the worn out parts its tough to get in past the cage sometimes. Need a different toy.



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