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Ohmygosh....six years and $20k later, I’m finally realizing I can’t fit in my just-finished 70 mach. It’s my left leg’s fault. Too long I guess. To shift (darn those fat deluxe, door panels), I have to depress the clutch at a very uncomfortable angle—just to keep my knee from hitting the turn-signal lever. And that rim-blow wheel is so BIG! It’s a wonder I can squeeze in the car in the first place. Ok, ok...I’m no jaws, lurch, or even kobie bryant, but I’m 6’4” (more like judge reinhold). The bottom line is I think I made a huge mistake going with a ‘70.
Now why didn’t I think of this so many years ago, I’ll never know. Maybe becasue from day one she was completely undrivable, and although I had never been in a ‘70 before, it was the right car at the right price. Now I’ve had three ‘71s over the years - my favorite body style - and I’ve fit in them perfectly. BUT, they’ve all been automatics.
So, I’ve got a decision to make. Either figure out how to fit in my beloved ‘70 (while keeping it as original as possible - i.e. no grant wheels. Would a tilt column might make the difference?) - or, sell the ‘70 and buy my dream, a ‘71 boss - a 4-speeded car I THINK I can fit in. Is there much difference between the ‘0s and ‘1-2s as far as m/t room? Thanks.
70 Mach 1 (351C 4V 4-speed) I've been restoring since '96. 95% complete. Also have a '68 HT (289 2-speed) that I restored between '97-98 and is FOR SALE! The VMF has proven to be an invaluable resource for information, humor and excellent advice.
Now why didn’t I think of this so many years ago, I’ll never know. Maybe becasue from day one she was completely undrivable, and although I had never been in a ‘70 before, it was the right car at the right price. Now I’ve had three ‘71s over the years - my favorite body style - and I’ve fit in them perfectly. BUT, they’ve all been automatics.
So, I’ve got a decision to make. Either figure out how to fit in my beloved ‘70 (while keeping it as original as possible - i.e. no grant wheels. Would a tilt column might make the difference?) - or, sell the ‘70 and buy my dream, a ‘71 boss - a 4-speeded car I THINK I can fit in. Is there much difference between the ‘0s and ‘1-2s as far as m/t room? Thanks.
70 Mach 1 (351C 4V 4-speed) I've been restoring since '96. 95% complete. Also have a '68 HT (289 2-speed) that I restored between '97-98 and is FOR SALE! The VMF has proven to be an invaluable resource for information, humor and excellent advice.