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Dans66Chevy · 07-31-2014, 07:29 AM

Im thinking of pulling the trigger on a 63 SWB. The truck is 2000 miles away. My problem is im a BIG dude. How much room is between the steering wheel and the seat? If I was to remove the gas tank would the seat move back any farther? I have wanted one of these trucks for years. I don't want to get it and feel like a sardine. Thanks in advance.

Ozzy2013 · 07-31-2014, 07:35 AM

Yes moving the seat back helps and you can put a tilt column in with a smaller wheel unless you are 8 foot tall it will work .lol

**Clyde65** · 07-31-2014, 08:22 AM

OK, so how big are you?

I am 6'3" 300lbs, are you bigger?

removing the tank provides very little extra space but, you could change the seats to accommodate a little more...You!

I sit in my 65 with 2005 power 40/20/40 seats and I am comfortable.

1963c-10 · 07-31-2014, 08:35 AM

I agree with Clyde. The room you'll gain by removing the tank is very marginal. Some people do shorten the columns a few inches and a change in seat design will help.

Dans66Chevy · 07-31-2014, 09:10 AM

I need to find one I can sit in.I have a Ice Cream Truck business. I want to put a shop truck together with my business name on the side. I have a 66 Impala that I have owned since I was 15. It was in Super Chevy magazine at one time.

07-31-2014, 07:29 AM	#1
Dans66Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: up-state ny Posts: 93	OK I need a little HELP... Im thinking of pulling the trigger on a 63 SWB. The truck is 2000 miles away. My problem is im a BIG dude. How much room is between the steering wheel and the seat? If I was to remove the gas tank would the seat move back any farther? I have wanted one of these trucks for years. I don't want to get it and feel like a sardine. Thanks in advance.

07-31-2014, 07:35 AM	#2
Ozzy2013 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Elkton Posts: 693	Re: OK I need a little HELP... Yes moving the seat back helps and you can put a tilt column in with a smaller wheel unless you are 8 foot tall it will work .lol

07-31-2014, 08:22 AM	#3
Clyde65 1965 Chevy C10, 2005 4.8L/4l60 Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: DFW Texas Posts: 8,546	Re: OK I need a little HELP... OK, so how big are you? I am 6'3" 300lbs, are you bigger? removing the tank provides very little extra space but, you could change the seats to accommodate a little more...You! I sit in my 65 with 2005 power 40/20/40 seats and I am comfortable. __________________ Clyde65 Rebuild of Clyde http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post8338184 69 Aristocrat Lo Liner build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...84#post7561684 *support our troops!*

07-31-2014, 08:35 AM	#4
1963c-10 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: fayetteville nc Posts: 10,338	Re: OK I need a little HELP... I agree with Clyde. The room you'll gain by removing the tank is very marginal. Some people do shorten the columns a few inches and a change in seat design will help. __________________ 1963 Short bed step side SBW 427 big block and borg warner T-16 HD 3 speed manual http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=519869 1963 Short bed fleetside BBW 348 1st gen big block w/Powerglide http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=619024 1964 Short bed trailer

07-31-2014, 09:10 AM	#5
Dans66Chevy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: up-state ny Posts: 93	Re: OK I need a little HELP... I need to find one I can sit in.I have a Ice Cream Truck business. I want to put a shop truck together with my business name on the side. I have a 66 Impala that I have owned since I was 15. It was in Super Chevy magazine at one time.

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