The Ford Barn

Geokop · 12-25-2023, 12:14 AM

Merry Christmas, Everyone!
I log in here regularly and enjoy everyone's posts.
I really enjoy learning about how these cars work.
I've never even sat in a Model T. A friend of mine, who knows I'd like to buy a Touring car one day, has a drop- dead gorgeous, restored Model A "hard top" pick up truck that he worked on with his dad. It's covered up for the winter so I haven't been able to sit in it, but he says it's very uncomfortable to drive; there's not nearly enough leg room for a tall person, and he's not as tall as I am. It's not driven much because his knees are up in his chest. I'm 6'2" and weigh 190-200 pounds. He says I would hate it (his Model A).
OK, would a 6'2" person require grease and a shoe horn to fit in a Model T? Did Ford cars only appeal to shorter people? I still think a Model T would be a fun, maintainable car, but not if I couldn't fit in it...Yeah, maybe I should find one and sit in it myself. Easier said than done sometimes.

Thanks for your thoughts! I respect your input.

12-25-2023, 12:14 AM	#1
Geokop Member Join Date: Sep 2023 Posts: 34	Leg Room Question Merry Christmas, Everyone! I log in here regularly and enjoy everyone's posts. I really enjoy learning about how these cars work. I've never even sat in a Model T. A friend of mine, who knows I'd like to buy a Touring car one day, has a drop- dead gorgeous, restored Model A "hard top" pick up truck that he worked on with his dad. It's covered up for the winter so I haven't been able to sit in it, but he says it's very uncomfortable to drive; there's not nearly enough leg room for a tall person, and he's not as tall as I am. It's not driven much because his knees are up in his chest. I'm 6'2" and weigh 190-200 pounds. He says I would hate it (his Model A). OK, would a 6'2" person require grease and a shoe horn to fit in a Model T? Did Ford cars only appeal to shorter people? I still think a Model T would be a fun, maintainable car, but not if I couldn't fit in it...Yeah, maybe I should find one and sit in it myself. Easier said than done sometimes. Thanks for your thoughts! I respect your input. Last edited by Geokop; 12-25-2023 at 02:07 AM.