How tall are you?? - Page 2 - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Bennett68C10 · 11-07-2010, 09:21 PM

I'm 6'3" and 250lbs and never had a problem. Lots of room in these cabs.

RustyParts · 11-06-2010, 10:25 PM

5' 6", weight 140, fighting capacity unknown!

dan42 · 11-06-2010, 10:42 PM

Jeez, there's a bunch of big guys here! I'm 6 foot 1/2 inch, 190 pounds, and my '67 is quite comfortable with a custom steering wheel and the seat all the way back - the stock wheel is a little crowded. I personally would not shorten the steering column; I did that, and the steering wheel was too low and felt akward to drive, so I pulled it back out. I think I'm gonna shave the foam in my buddy buckets, though, to make it a little more friendly on my back.

powerbench · 11-06-2010, 11:13 PM

6' 195....no problem at all...stock wheel stock column

**special-K** · 11-07-2010, 09:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dan42

Jeez, there's a bunch of big guys here!

NO DOUBT!!! I'm gonna start being a lot friendlier around here!!

**kev2809** · 11-07-2010, 12:02 AM

there sure is some tall people around here...never wouldve guessed!

5'11" 135lbs haha! plenty of room here in my suburban...although im switching to 60/40 seats out of a obs silverado, but i should be fine there too

cam.man67 · 11-07-2010, 08:51 AM

6'0", 135 lbs, got all kinds of room in my '69.

**kev2809** · 11-07-2010, 12:29 PM

^^^

Maxxd07 · 11-08-2010, 01:42 AM

Well there is one thing we all need to do, start a basket ball team. 6'3" to 6'7" depending on the gas station im walking out of, and 225. I fit comfortably but my knees cant take long drives holding the gas pedal any more. Other wise I am comfortable and could fix the long trip problem with cruise.

**special-K** · 11-08-2010, 07:41 AM

^^^

Next national board meet outta include a slam-dunk contest!

nv6425 · 11-08-2010, 08:31 AM

Thanks for all of the help, insight and number of responses. It does seem as though I will fit and perhaps this will encourage me to drop some pounds as well so I don't look like a sardine, packed in all nice and neat!

cam.man67 · 11-08-2010, 08:38 AM

Well you can't look ill-fitting as the dude I saw the other day. At least 6'0", 200 and change, trying to fit in a "Smart" car.

Lippyp · 11-08-2010, 09:03 AM

6'2" tall, 50" chest and 273lbs, original bench seat and a small steering wheel and I find it like riding around on my mums old sofa.

*stich626* · 11-08-2010, 09:51 AM

5'10"
220 lb
no issue unless my wife drives any of my cars..
she's 5'0"
s-wheels hurt when you catch your nadds on it..

Blue71LWB · 11-08-2010, 10:13 AM

6'6" 285 here .. Not any room to spare , but all in all it's OK. I would have no complaints with just a couple more inches on leg room.

It seems to be getting smaller over the years , but I was about 205 lbs when I bought the truck

scooterskoolkustoms · 11-08-2010, 10:18 AM

I'm 5'7" and 155 I fit just fine.

No Regretz · 11-08-2010, 08:33 PM

personally im 5 10 but my bro is 6 5 and he can drive my truck sum what comfortably, the benches dont skoot back to far so you cant really stretch out but its ok because these trucks are one of a kind

scrapmetalart · 11-09-2010, 03:24 AM

5'11'' 220
stock wheel. 88 truck bench seat. lots of room, but going to cut the brackets & lower the seat soon...

68Stepbed · 11-09-2010, 09:34 AM

6' 4"-300lbs. here. I seriously need to lose some weight. When my truck had the 92 bench seat, I actually had plenty of room and rode comfortably. My upholsterer talked me into going back with an original CST seat. He replaced all the foam with a stiffer foam. The seat is VERY comfortable, but it makes me ride kinda tall in the saddle.

I need to take it back to him and have the seat mounts cut down about an inch. I've just learned to slouch down a little for now though.

You could always just resort to the method below.

Vintage Windmills · 11-09-2010, 02:25 PM

I'm not big at 6-1, 200 but my 72 is nowhere near as comfortable as newer vehicles. the big difference is the pedals are so close and high up. This sacrifice is worth it though to have the classic truck. I need to play around with raising the seat.

Sicklajoie · 04-05-2011, 09:28 PM

I just stumbled across this thread... Goddamn there some big people here!!!

I'm 6'2" and a stringbeany 150lbs...

05crewcab · 04-05-2011, 10:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sicklajoie

I just stumbled across this thread... Goddamn there some big people here!!!

I'm 6'2" and a stringbeany 150lbs...

Big and gettin bigger...since I posted to this thread in November I gained a solid 10 lbs. Man, I need the "active" season to get here!!!

BossHogg69 · 04-05-2011, 11:11 PM

^^^ What's that meaty little dude in your avatar weigh in at?

That's a good lookin bulldog!

05crewcab · 04-06-2011, 09:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BossHogg69

^^^ What's that meaty little dude in your avatar weigh in at?

That's a good lookin bulldog!

Thanks! That's Winston. He's a 60 lb ball of fury

BIGBLU 72 · 04-06-2011, 10:34 AM

6'4" and 250 but like a rock lol! the 68 bench and stock wheel is a little tight on leg room but not anything else. my 72 Jimmy is amazing plenty of head room (top off) and it seems the seat is alot further back?? its a real comfy drive and i have drop it on a couple 800 mile trips and it wasnt bad

11-07-2010, 09:21 PM	#1
Bennett68C10 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Toms River, NJ Posts: 5,518	Re: How tall are you?? I'm 6'3" and 250lbs and never had a problem. Lots of room in these cabs. __________________ Keith 66 Suburban Burb Build Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=751361 IG: bennett68c10

11-06-2010, 10:25 PM	#2
RustyParts Registered User Join Date: May 2006 Location: Wyman, Kentucky Posts: 403	Re: How tall are you?? 5' 6", weight 140, fighting capacity unknown! __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy, 4WD, 454 CI, 350 Turbo, 4" lift, 35" tires The math teacher said my son "Bubba" could be a mathmatical genius. cause he's got 13 fingers!

11-06-2010, 10:42 PM	#3
dan42 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Cali Central Coast Posts: 5,191	Re: How tall are you?? Jeez, there's a bunch of big guys here! I'm 6 foot 1/2 inch, 190 pounds, and my '67 is quite comfortable with a custom steering wheel and the seat all the way back - the stock wheel is a little crowded. I personally would not shorten the steering column; I did that, and the steering wheel was too low and felt akward to drive, so I pulled it back out. I think I'm gonna shave the foam in my buddy buckets, though, to make it a little more friendly on my back. __________________ '67 SWB Fleetside ZZ4/350/Tremec 5-speed/4link/Scott's IFS - and fun as heck! SOLD Click here to support the board Philippians 4: 6-7

11-06-2010, 11:13 PM	#4
powerbench Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Surrey B.C Posts: 432	Re: How tall are you?? 6' 195....no problem at all...stock wheel stock column

11-07-2010, 12:02 AM	#6
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,190	Re: How tall are you?? there sure is some tall people around here...never wouldve guessed! 5'11" 135lbs haha! plenty of room here in my suburban...although im switching to 60/40 seats out of a obs silverado, but i should be fine there too __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

11-07-2010, 08:51 AM	#7
cam.man67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jefferson, MD Posts: 2,397	Re: How tall are you?? 6'0", 135 lbs, got all kinds of room in my '69. __________________ '68 Dodge Dart 270, 225, 904, 2.76--"Lucy" 1996 Gmc 1500 Z71, 350, 4l60e, 3.73s 1995 Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande 2.5, AX5, 4.10s 1989 Toyota Pickup 22re, auto, 3.73

11-07-2010, 12:29 PM	#8
kev2809 low n' slo Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: rosenberg, texas Posts: 5,190	Re: How tall are you?? ^^^ __________________ 67 1/2 ton Suburban - Project DRGNWGN. Build thread -_--_--_ _________ _--_-_ -/____\|__\|__\__ ,.,,,.,.,,.,\|_O _______ O_]

11-08-2010, 01:42 AM	#9
Maxxd07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: ND Posts: 520	Re: How tall are you?? Well there is one thing we all need to do, start a basket ball team. 6'3" to 6'7" depending on the gas station im walking out of, and 225. I fit comfortably but my knees cant take long drives holding the gas pedal any more. Other wise I am comfortable and could fix the long trip problem with cruise. __________________ Name: Les ---------------------- Couple 80s Couple 70s One 68

11-08-2010, 07:41 AM	#10
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,851	Re: How tall are you?? ^^^ Next national board meet outta include a slam-dunk contest! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~ Last edited by special-K; 11-08-2010 at 07:45 AM.

11-08-2010, 08:31 AM	#11
nv6425 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 17	Re: How tall are you?? Thanks for all of the help, insight and number of responses. It does seem as though I will fit and perhaps this will encourage me to drop some pounds as well so I don't look like a sardine, packed in all nice and neat!

11-08-2010, 08:38 AM	#12
cam.man67 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Jefferson, MD Posts: 2,397	Re: How tall are you?? Well you can't look ill-fitting as the dude I saw the other day. At least 6'0", 200 and change, trying to fit in a "Smart" car. __________________ '68 Dodge Dart 270, 225, 904, 2.76--"Lucy" 1996 Gmc 1500 Z71, 350, 4l60e, 3.73s 1995 Jeep Wrangler Rio Grande 2.5, AX5, 4.10s 1989 Toyota Pickup 22re, auto, 3.73

11-08-2010, 09:03 AM	#13
Lippyp English Chevy Owner Join Date: May 2002 Location: Shropshire, UK/ Lot, France Posts: 1,848	Re: How tall are you?? 6'2" tall, 50" chest and 273lbs, original bench seat and a small steering wheel and I find it like riding around on my mums old sofa. __________________ Phil '67 C10 long fleet. 350/TH350, 4 bbl Carter, K&N, Dual exhaust, loads of stuff coming soon 2001 S10 Blazer Daily Driver, bone stock 4 door 4x4 with manual transmission

11-08-2010, 09:51 AM	#14
stich626 Account Suspended Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: hingham ma Posts: 1,721	Re: How tall are you?? 5'10" 220 lb no issue unless my wife drives any of my cars.. she's 5'0" s-wheels hurt when you catch your nadds on it..

11-08-2010, 10:13 AM	#15
Blue71LWB Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Alabama Posts: 120	Re: How tall are you?? 6'6" 285 here .. Not any room to spare , but all in all it's OK. I would have no complaints with just a couple more inches on leg room. It seems to be getting smaller over the years , but I was about 205 lbs when I bought the truck __________________ Working on my first 1,000 post. I'm sure I'll get there before this project is over .

11-08-2010, 10:18 AM	#16
scooterskoolkustoms Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: so cal Posts: 436	Re: How tall are you?? I'm 5'7" and 155 I fit just fine. __________________ big old burb in primer.lot of work to do.



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11-08-2010, 08:33 PM	#17
No Regretz Registered User Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Spokane,WA Posts: 27	Re: How tall are you?? personally im 5 10 but my bro is 6 5 and he can drive my truck sum what comfortably, the benches dont skoot back to far so you cant really stretch out but its ok because these trucks are one of a kind

11-09-2010, 03:24 AM	#18
scrapmetalart Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: DAYTON Posts: 505	Re: How tall are you?? 5'11'' 220 stock wheel. 88 truck bench seat. lots of room, but going to cut the brackets & lower the seat soon... __________________ frontstreetcycle on Instagram

11-09-2010, 09:34 AM	#19
68Stepbed Registered User Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 10-Uh-See Posts: 5,609	Re: How tall are you?? 6' 4"-300lbs. here. I seriously need to lose some weight. When my truck had the 92 bench seat, I actually had plenty of room and rode comfortably. My upholsterer talked me into going back with an original CST seat. He replaced all the foam with a stiffer foam. The seat is VERY comfortable, but it makes me ride kinda tall in the saddle. I need to take it back to him and have the seat mounts cut down about an inch. I've just learned to slouch down a little for now though. You could always just resort to the method below. Attached Images __________________ Matt 68 C10 stepside, LS1/700R4, TCI Engineering suspension system

11-09-2010, 02:25 PM	#20
Vintage Windmills Vintage 4x4s Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Prior Lake, MN Posts: 4,305	Re: How tall are you?? I'm not big at 6-1, 200 but my 72 is nowhere near as comfortable as newer vehicles. the big difference is the pedals are so close and high up. This sacrifice is worth it though to have the classic truck. I need to play around with raising the seat.

04-05-2011, 09:28 PM	#21
Sicklajoie The Niner Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Broad Brook, CT Posts: 2,503	Re: How tall are you?? I just stumbled across this thread... Goddamn there some big people here!!! I'm 6'2" and a stringbeany 150lbs... __________________ "A good racer is one whose head is in communication with his balls." - Richie Evans 1970 C/20 - 402/TH400/3.54s - 74K miles 2003 GMC Sierra 2500 - Wheatland Yellow Niner Progression Thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=697183 Classic Trucks article: https://www.motortrend.com/features/...et-c20-driven/

04-05-2011, 11:11 PM	#23
BossHogg69 motor exploder Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 2,346	Re: How tall are you?? ^^^ What's that meaty little dude in your avatar weigh in at? That's a good lookin bulldog! __________________ Adam 1969 Chevy CST/10 stepside, DART Big M/TREMEC Magnum Extreme/3.73's w/Detroit Truetrac 1965 Chevy Bel Air Wagon (daily driver), 327/TH350,10 bolt w/3.08's 1961 Chevy Bel Air Sport Coupe, ZZ454/M21/9" rear w/3.50's & Detroit Truetrac 2005 GMC 1500 ccsb 2wd, 6.0L/4L65e/3.73 G80 2006 GMC 2500HD ccsb 4x4, DMax LBZ/Allison 6spd/4.56's w/Detroit TrueTrac Use the SEARCH function on this forum - it is your friend!!

04-06-2011, 10:34 AM	#25
BIGBLU 72 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Ashland, KY Posts: 700	Re: How tall are you?? 6'4" and 250 but like a rock lol! the 68 bench and stock wheel is a little tight on leg room but not anything else. my 72 Jimmy is amazing plenty of head room (top off) and it seems the seat is alot further back?? its a real comfy drive and i have drop it on a couple 800 mile trips and it wasnt bad __________________ 68 C10 LWB 2/4 drop 406/th400/3.73posi 04 Silverado SS LQ9 6.0/4L65e/4.11posi AWD

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