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michael a · 07-01-2018, 10:51 PM

I have absolutely no reason whatsoever to buy one of these Rascals but I am a car nut and own a Model A I am a big guy 6ft 2in tall 310 lb how would I fit in a Model T Ford looking at buying a touring car any suggestions or is it impossible for me to drive one

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J Franklin · 07-01-2018, 11:49 PM

You won't be happy, buy a larger make. If you are really wanting a T get in and out 3 times in a row or look for a center door sedan.

29spcoupe · 07-02-2018, 05:23 AM

I have a model A coupe and 2 model T's. The A is more comfortable, but for me, the T's are much more fun to drive. Suggest that you find a T that someone will let to sit in to see if you fit. You might just find that you agree. John

M2M · 07-02-2018, 04:33 PM

[QUOTE=michael a;1646494]I have absolutely no reason whatsoever to buy one of these Rascals but I am a car nut and own a Model A I am a big guy 6ft 2in tall 310 lb how would I fit in a Model T Ford looking at buying a touring car any suggestions or is it impossible for me to drive one

I own a 1913 and can confirm brass era (1909-1915) touring bodied cars offer MUCH more room than the later black era cars. Bad news is brass cars are double the price. 1926-27 coupes are also said to be roomy.

Will N · 07-03-2018, 08:29 AM

If you can fit in the Tudor in your avatar picture, you will fit better in a Model T Touring.

CharlieB · 07-03-2018, 08:57 AM

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Touring is probably your best bet (or a runabout 2 seater). Closed cars are tight. I'm 6' 2" and had a '27 Tudor. Just couldn't get comfortable. Maybe it was the up front tank but I sold it & got a '23 Touring & it was quite a bit better.

Royce P · 07-03-2018, 01:14 PM

The 1914 - 1925 T's are all the same size. The only difference is the steering wheel got bigger on the 1920 - 25 T's. If you need more room you can install a earlier steering wheel on a later T. Any of them have more room than a Model A.

The 1926 - 27 Model T's are smaller and at 6'5" and 250 pounds I cannot drive one comfortably. Similarly I am unable to drive Model A's without pain, my legs simply don't fit under the steering wheel well enough to be able to operate the brake and clutch pedals.

The 1913 body is 1" wider than 1914 - 25. The 1911 - 1912 bodies are 2" wider than 1914 - 25. The 1909 - 1910 bodies are 3" wider than 1914 - 25.

07-01-2018, 10:51 PM	#1
michael a Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Lone Jack Missouri Posts: 381	Looking at Model T Ford I have absolutely no reason whatsoever to buy one of these Rascals but I am a car nut and own a Model A I am a big guy 6ft 2in tall 310 lb how would I fit in a Model T Ford looking at buying a touring car any suggestions or is it impossible for me to drive one Sent from my SM-J700T using Tapatalk

07-01-2018, 11:49 PM	#2
J Franklin Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,963	Re: Looking at Model T Ford You won't be happy, buy a larger make. If you are really wanting a T get in and out 3 times in a row or look for a center door sedan.

07-02-2018, 05:23 AM	#3
29spcoupe Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Rhinebeck, NY Posts: 761	Re: Looking at Model T Ford I have a model A coupe and 2 model T's. The A is more comfortable, but for me, the T's are much more fun to drive. Suggest that you find a T that someone will let to sit in to see if you fit. You might just find that you agree. John

07-02-2018, 04:33 PM	#4
M2M Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Australia/USA/EU/Soviet Russia Posts: 1,105	Re: Looking at Model T Ford [QUOTE=michael a;1646494]I have absolutely no reason whatsoever to buy one of these Rascals but I am a car nut and own a Model A I am a big guy 6ft 2in tall 310 lb how would I fit in a Model T Ford looking at buying a touring car any suggestions or is it impossible for me to drive one I own a 1913 and can confirm brass era (1909-1915) touring bodied cars offer MUCH more room than the later black era cars. Bad news is brass cars are double the price. 1926-27 coupes are also said to be roomy. __________________

07-03-2018, 08:29 AM	#5
Will N Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 1,100	Re: Looking at Model T Ford If you can fit in the Tudor in your avatar picture, you will fit better in a Model T Touring.

07-03-2018, 08:57 AM	#6
CharlieB Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Toms River N.J. Posts: 515	Re: Looking at Model T Ford Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) Touring is probably your best bet (or a runabout 2 seater). Closed cars are tight. I'm 6' 2" and had a '27 Tudor. Just couldn't get comfortable. Maybe it was the up front tank but I sold it & got a '23 Touring & it was quite a bit better.

07-03-2018, 01:14 PM	#7
Royce P Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Tulsa OK Posts: 476	Re: Looking at Model T Ford The 1914 - 1925 T's are all the same size. The only difference is the steering wheel got bigger on the 1920 - 25 T's. If you need more room you can install a earlier steering wheel on a later T. Any of them have more room than a Model A. The 1926 - 27 Model T's are smaller and at 6'5" and 250 pounds I cannot drive one comfortably. Similarly I am unable to drive Model A's without pain, my legs simply don't fit under the steering wheel well enough to be able to operate the brake and clutch pedals. The 1913 body is 1" wider than 1914 - 25. The 1911 - 1912 bodies are 2" wider than 1914 - 25. The 1909 - 1910 bodies are 3" wider than 1914 - 25. __________________ 1910 Touring 1914 Touring 1915 Touring 1917 Torpedo Runabout