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ndnchf · 06-03-2012, 02:50 PM

As I continue my search for my first T I realized that the amount of room behind the wheel is not the same for all body styles and years. I have to admit to being a bit portly and this can present a problem. I've read about fat-man steering wheels and mods to the seat to get more room. Yesterday there was a local car show in town which included a few Ts. I had the opportunity to sit in a '24 touring car and was pleased to find plenty of tummy room. I also sat in a TT truck with a wooden phone booth type cab and it was too tight. I saw a 1910 touring also and it appeared to have even more room than the '24 touring. My question is does a roadster have comparable tummy room to a touring car? Visually they look similar, but I did not have the opportunity to sit in one. What models typically have the most room?
Thanks,
Steve

Doug Money · 06-03-2012, 03:31 PM

Newer cars have less room.

jboggess · 06-03-2012, 04:12 PM

I know the pre 15 Ts have the smaller steering wheel.

Brother Hesekiel · 06-03-2012, 09:47 PM

You definitely want to stay away from the "improved" Model Ts, which are the 1926 and '27 models that not only look sleeker, more modern (relatively speaking), but also have the fuel tank 10 inches away from your belly, behind the dashboard. Drill a hole and meet your creator!

[email protected] · 06-03-2012, 10:31 PM

I'm fat and I've got a '21 touring and a '26 Tudor. I fit fine in both. And it's true. The gas tank on the '26 is in the dash. The one in the touring is a lot safer. It's directly under the front seat.

ndnchf · 06-04-2012, 05:37 AM

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Thanks for the responses. So pre-'26's have more room and are a bit safer because of the gas tank location. For the same year, say 1925 for example, how does a roadster compare to a touring for tummy room? I ask because there is a roadster pickup in the area for sale. I sat in a '24 touring and it had adequate paunch room, is the roadster comparable?
Thanks,
Steve

vwgary · 06-04-2012, 04:28 PM

I think Garrison was being tongue in cheek touting the pre26 Ford gas tanks being in a safer location. Drive into the flame or have it jettison you out of the T

Being rotund myself, I had no problems in our 26 roadster or 22 RPU. I however, had a problem reaching the pedals in our 27 speedster.

yachtsmanbill · 06-04-2012, 04:48 PM

You shouldve seen me and Mike in the Pollinator. We got ourselves cheek to cheek and then squished down into the seat. Getting jettisoned is impossible with out some black powder underneath us!
Make yourself some pedal extenders out of some square aluminum tubing... Comfort is paramount! ws

06-03-2012, 02:50 PM	#1
ndnchf Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia Posts: 768	newbie question - tummy room As I continue my search for my first T I realized that the amount of room behind the wheel is not the same for all body styles and years. I have to admit to being a bit portly and this can present a problem. I've read about fat-man steering wheels and mods to the seat to get more room. Yesterday there was a local car show in town which included a few Ts. I had the opportunity to sit in a '24 touring car and was pleased to find plenty of tummy room. I also sat in a TT truck with a wooden phone booth type cab and it was too tight. I saw a 1910 touring also and it appeared to have even more room than the '24 touring. My question is does a roadster have comparable tummy room to a touring car? Visually they look similar, but I did not have the opportunity to sit in one. What models typically have the most room? Thanks, Steve

06-03-2012, 03:31 PM	#2
Doug Money Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Posts: 350	Re: newbie question - tummy room Newer cars have less room.

06-03-2012, 04:12 PM	#3
jboggess Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 112	Re: newbie question - tummy room I know the pre 15 Ts have the smaller steering wheel.

06-03-2012, 09:47 PM	#4
Brother Hesekiel Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: San Buenaventura, Calif. Posts: 362	Re: newbie question - tummy room You definitely want to stay away from the "improved" Model Ts, which are the 1926 and '27 models that not only look sleeker, more modern (relatively speaking), but also have the fuel tank 10 inches away from your belly, behind the dashboard. Drill a hole and meet your creator!

06-03-2012, 10:31 PM	#5
[email protected] Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Posts: 937	Re: newbie question - tummy room I'm fat and I've got a '21 touring and a '26 Tudor. I fit fine in both. And it's true. The gas tank on the '26 is in the dash. The one in the touring is a lot safer. It's directly under the front seat. __________________ It's 110 miles to Chicago We've got half a pack of cigarettes It's dark And we're wearing sunglasses Let's go.

06-04-2012, 05:37 AM	#6
ndnchf Senior Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia Posts: 768	Re: newbie question - tummy room Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Thanks for the responses. So pre-'26's have more room and are a bit safer because of the gas tank location. For the same year, say 1925 for example, how does a roadster compare to a touring for tummy room? I ask because there is a roadster pickup in the area for sale. I sat in a '24 touring and it had adequate paunch room, is the roadster comparable? Thanks, Steve

06-04-2012, 04:28 PM	#7
vwgary Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 9	Re: newbie question - tummy room I think Garrison was being tongue in cheek touting the pre26 Ford gas tanks being in a safer location. Drive into the flame or have it jettison you out of the T Being rotund myself, I had no problems in our 26 roadster or 22 RPU. I however, had a problem reaching the pedals in our 27 speedster.

06-04-2012, 04:48 PM	#8
yachtsmanbill Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Two Rivers, Wi. Posts: 1,406	Re: newbie question - tummy room You shouldve seen me and Mike in the Pollinator. We got ourselves cheek to cheek and then squished down into the seat. Getting jettisoned is impossible with out some black powder underneath us! Make yourself some pedal extenders out of some square aluminum tubing... Comfort is paramount! ws __________________ " Warning; the following contains content that the anal retentive may find offensive - please skip on to the next posting!"