> Today for the first time I installed a seat. Although the car is up on jack
> stands, with one old floorpan and a new driver's side powdercoated floorpan
> and now one seat minus the steering wheel. With the seat slid all the way
> back (against the rear shelf), I had sufficient leg room. However, my knees
> hit the dashboard when depressing the pedals. The uninstalled steering wheel
> will proably make the situation worse.
> I am 6'2" and I expected problems with my size, although Fred Thomas et al
> had coached me into thinking this was fine. I guess I am asking: is there
> anything I can do to improve things or does this problem disappear once I
> start to drive it?
Paul, I would suggest driving it a bit first. With some practice, I think
you'll learn to fit. Also, the seat will likely sag some, giving you more
clearance to the dash.
But if not, the pedals can be lowered a bit, and the package shelf removed.
Randall
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