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04-18-2024, 03:16 PM | #21 |
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I might try that. The problem I have is that I have such flat arches that the I the only thing that works for me is boots. I'd be fine in sneakers as long as I'm driving, but if I had to get out to walk, after about half an hour my back would be screaming at me!
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04-18-2024, 04:19 PM | #22 |
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For years I had a pair of low profile sneakers I'd make a point to wear when driving my car.
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04-18-2024, 05:57 PM | #23 |
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I'm 89 years old and 5 feet, 9 inches tall. My oldest son gave me several car cushions that are about 3 inches thick. On my '28 and '34 roadsters I step on the running boards and slip into the driver's seat. Then I slip a cushion under my butt. It is quite comfortable for me to drive this way but difficult and uncomfortable without the cushion. I do the same thing with my '22 roadster except that I use 2 cushions. I only drive these cars on the rural roads in my area.
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04-18-2024, 07:03 PM | #24 |
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Great thread... My wife and grandkids laugh..."Pop drives in his his socks". Yep, as soon as I get in the Roadster, off comes my footwear, sneakers or shoes or boots,,,,I can't navigate the pedals fast enough unless I'm footloose and fancy free!
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04-18-2024, 08:58 PM | #25 |
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04-18-2024, 09:02 PM | #26 |
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04-18-2024, 09:51 PM | #27 |
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Legroom or seat room is not a problem for me in an A.My problem is my shoulders.I can only drive a closed A with the window up for a very short time.I have to have my arms out from my sides,so the left arm has to go out the window.Doing the kinds of work I've done all my life has left me with some weird shoulder socket configurations.There is no way a set of handcuffs can be put on me without dislocating one shoulder.I need two sets.I have a nice 28 phaeton that I am going to get rid of because it is so hard for me to drive.That left side parking brake is a constant pain on my left leg and knee.Probably the A with the most comfortable sitting and driving position for me is my 30 RPU.Right arm up holding the wheel,left arm resting on the door top,and my legs just seem to fit.
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04-19-2024, 06:36 AM | #28 |
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Keith, That's interesting, I sold my early OCPU in March last year for the same reason that you sold your Phaeton. The guy I sold it to calls me once in a while but has never complained about this.
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04-19-2024, 07:57 AM | #29 |
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I might try that. The problem I have is that I have such flat arches that the I the only thing that works for me is boots. I'd be fine in sneakers as long as I'm driving, but if I had to get out to walk, after about half an hour my back would be screaming at me!
you obviously havent had a decent pair of sneakers. go buy yourself some New Balance sneaks.......... great arches. I was in the shoe biz in a previous lifetime. |
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04-19-2024, 08:50 AM | #31 | |
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04-19-2024, 09:03 AM | #32 |
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I had to sell my ‘30 CCPU when my wife could no longer negotiate into the passenger seat after her hip replacement. Got the Town Sedans because I could push the front seat back. Better for her, and at the same time helped me with the additional legroom. However, the coolant heater in my ‘31 is mounted to the left of the steering column and constricts foot access to the clutch pedal, especially with boots on. Trade offs I guess.
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04-19-2024, 09:42 AM | #33 |
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Years ago I was on my way into town,and the local PD was on traffic detail at a water line repair.The officer looked at me,did a double take,and pointed for me to pull over and park off to the side.He started lecturing,we've given you breaks time after time,and you just crap on our faces in return.Turn around.He found my shoulders wouldn't cooperate to put the cuffs on.I told him he needed two sets,so he got out another set.He called for transport,and the chief showed up in a couple of minutes.THAT AIN'T Ronnie! They asked why I didn't say anything,but the truth was I knew something was wrong,and something in me wanted to see how far it would go before the detail cop realized it. A friend that looks as scruffy as I do had been caught sneaking around town without a license.They spanked him,sent him home,and told him to cool it.(he did)It didn't help that we drove identical blue Toyota pickups.
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04-19-2024, 10:39 AM | #34 |
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I had the same problem. I'm 6'1" and 215 lbs. So, I bought a V8 Ford and it solved the problem.
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04-19-2024, 11:17 AM | #35 |
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It’s like your baby cup. You may not be able to still use or need it, but the item represents something you will never get back. Your Youth! Great story. Enjoy. |
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04-19-2024, 02:52 PM | #37 |
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I've got a few pounds on you and would love to add a 33-4 Vicky to the stable. I wonder if any of the aprox 4,200 1933 Vickys got a 4 cylinder.
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04-19-2024, 05:40 PM | #38 |
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Keith, thx for the laugh!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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04-19-2024, 06:25 PM | #39 |
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04-20-2024, 10:42 AM | #40 |
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I'm torn on which one to get. The rarer early 33 had a fender like the Model A but later and in 34 the fender had an extra piece behind the wheel. |
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