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| dgi |
 Feb 23 2022, 06:32 AM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 23-February 22 From: Finksburg, MD Member No.: 26,353 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region  |
Found a local 914 project… its not too close to me but the idea intrigues me.
Can I make it work? Im 6’6”. 240lbs. 36” inseam. Size 16 shoe. Tips? Tricks? Mockery? I’ll take it all lol |
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| mb911 |
Feb 23 2022, 06:34 AM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 6,855 Joined: 2-January 09 From: Burlington wi Member No.: 9,892 Region Association: Upper MidWest 
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QUOTE(dgi @ Feb 23 2022, 04:32 AM)  Found a local 914 project… its not too close to me but the idea intrigues me. Can I make it work? Im 6’6”. 240lbs. 36” inseam. Size 16 shoe. Tips? Tricks? Mockery? I’ll take it all lol For sure with top off. Top on might be to tight. |
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| mate914 |
Feb 23 2022, 06:41 AM
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Matt Group: Members Posts: 749 Joined: 27-February 09 From: Eagles mere, PA Member No.: 10,102 Region Association: North East States
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Hi, I have seen driver seat lowered about two inches into the floor, making room for long people.
Matt (IMG:style_emoticons/default/flag.gif) |
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| GregAmy |
Feb 23 2022, 06:49 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,307 Joined: 22-February 13 From: Middletown CT Member No.: 15,565 Region Association: North East States
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Responded to you on FB. Congrats on finding the real source of good info on these cars.
Yes. I'm 6'1" and I fit very comfortably, plenty of head room for a helmet. My seat is almost, but not quite, all the way back so there's some left to go. The seat cushions are 4-6" thick and of crap foam. You could have one built with 2" of good Temperfoam (or similar) and give yourself another 2-3" head clearance. You can also mod the backpad if you need more backward clearance. Find one locally, sit in it. They're roomier than you think. |
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| BeatNavy |
Feb 23 2022, 07:00 AM
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Certified Professional Scapegoat Group: Members Posts: 2,924 Joined: 26-February 14 From: Easton, MD Member No.: 17,042 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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QUOTE(dgi @ Feb 23 2022, 07:32 AM) Tips? Tricks? Mockery? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I'm stupid, but not stupid enough to mock someone as big as you! @sjhenry1075 is "Size Large" like you (and is also a great guy), and I believe he makes it work. He's in Bowie. There are a couple of other members here not too far from you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
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| Shivers |
Feb 23 2022, 07:12 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 2,393 Joined: 19-October 20 From: La Quinta, CA Member No.: 24,781 Region Association: Southern California |
My Uncle was 6-4" and bought one new in 70'. He fit no mods
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| Front yard mechanic |
Feb 23 2022, 07:23 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,165 Joined: 23-July 15 From: New Mexico Member No.: 18,984 Region Association: None
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I think you will fit. Can you drive barefooted? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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| StarBear |
Feb 23 2022, 07:28 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,893 Joined: 2-September 09 From: NJ Member No.: 10,753 Region Association: North East States
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6’2” 210 size 13. Fit just fine. That’s why I got the tenet back in 74 since didn’t fit in a 240Z very well. Ditto on the roof, though so either hat or roof off.
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| sixaddict |
Feb 23 2022, 07:41 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 804 Joined: 22-January 09 From: Panama City Beach, FL Member No.: 9,961 Region Association: South East States
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Tony , Cracker on here is .6.5 and made it work even considering helmet: I’m sure he would be happy to help,
He did cut and lower floor but that is extent of my knowledge. Good luck |
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| flipb |
Feb 23 2022, 07:57 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,723 Joined: 2-September 09 From: Fairfax, VA Member No.: 10,752 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Well, Wilt Chamberlain folded himself into a 914 once.
https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/video/pr...otage/126285922 Edit: Noticed that you're local-ish. If you find yourself down around my area, you're welcome to do a test-fit with mine. Totally stock interior. |
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| dgi |
Feb 23 2022, 08:01 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 23-February 22 From: Finksburg, MD Member No.: 26,353 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
QUOTE(GregAmy @ Feb 23 2022, 07:49 AM) Responded to you on FB. Congrats on finding the real source of good info on these cars. Yes. I'm 6'1" and I fit very comfortably, plenty of head room for a helmet. My seat is almost, but not quite, all the way back so there's some left to go. The seat cushions are 4-6" thick and of crap foam. You could have one built with 2" of good Temperfoam (or similar) and give yourself another 2-3" head clearance. You can also mod the backpad if you need more backward clearance. Find one locally, sit in it. They're roomier than you think. Glad I found the FB Group but figured this was the real source of info! Hoping to swing by the potential project car next week but didnt want to waste time if there was no "hope". QUOTE(BeatNavy @ Feb 23 2022, 08:00 AM) QUOTE(dgi @ Feb 23 2022, 07:32 AM) Tips? Tricks? Mockery? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) I'm stupid, but not stupid enough to mock someone as big as you! @sjhenry1075 is "Size Large" like you (and is also a great guy), and I believe he makes it work. He's in Bowie. There are a couple of other members here not too far from you. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) Bowie!? Will have to reach out to him, thanks! QUOTE(Front yard mechanic @ Feb 23 2022, 08:23 AM) I've done worse to fit in cars I really want to drive lol |
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| gereed75 |
Feb 23 2022, 09:42 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,247 Joined: 19-March 13 From: Pittsburgh PA Member No.: 15,674 Region Association: North East States
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Dgi, i'm 6'4"+, 205, 34" inseam. I am comfortable but getting right to the limits size Wise. Without some mods your size would be pushing it.
Siverson on here is the largest person I know who routinely drives these cars about the same size as you. Great guy. I suggest you contact him as I believe he has made some big guy mods to his car |
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| Andyrew |
Feb 23 2022, 09:49 AM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California
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@cracker can probably shed some light on this.
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| siverson |
Feb 23 2022, 10:12 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,448 Joined: 5-May 03 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 654 Region Association: Southern California 
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I'm 6'6" and about 270 atm but on my way to join you at 240 hopefully. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)
I've owned 914s since I was 15 and they work no problem. With "adjustments" I honestly feel like I fit better in my 914 than in my Tundra. - small steering wheel - 350mm - ~4" steering wheel extension brings it closer and up - cut a U and lowered the back of the seat floor about 3/4" - no seat rails - shave extra fiberglass bumps off bottom of seat. probably not necessary, but gives you another 1/16". bolt seat to lowered floor. - thin seat cushion - I bent my shift lever to the right so the knob is about 2" to the right from the normal position. Sit in a 914 without a seat and realize how much room there is! then just add back some small creature comforts like a seat. I fit fine for daily driving put still have to have the top off with a helmet. -Steve |
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| dgi |
Feb 23 2022, 10:57 AM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 3 Joined: 23-February 22 From: Finksburg, MD Member No.: 26,353 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
QUOTE(siverson @ Feb 23 2022, 11:12 AM) I'm 6'6" and about 270 atm but on my way to join you at 240 hopefully. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I've owned 914s since I was 15 and they work no problem. With "adjustments" I honestly feel like I fit better in my 914 than in my Tundra. - small steering wheel - 350mm - ~4" steering wheel extension brings it closer and up - cut a U and lowered the back of the seat floor about 3/4" - no seat rails - shave extra fiberglass bumps off bottom of seat. probably not necessary, but gives you another 1/16". bolt seat to lowered floor. - thin seat cushion - I bent my shift lever to the right so the knob is about 2" to the right from the normal position. Sit in a 914 without a seat and realize how much room there is! then just add back some small creature comforts like a seat. I fit fine for daily driving put still have to have the top off with a helmet. -Steve Thank you for the info! Really gives me hope. Im hoping to drop some weight as well. What size shoe do you wear? Any issues with pedal spacing? |
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| oakdalecurtis |
Feb 23 2022, 11:22 AM
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Oakdalecurtis Group: Members Posts: 1,327 Joined: 5-June 15 From: Oakdale, Ca Member No.: 18,802 Region Association: Central California
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I don't know if you have a center console, but if you do, your big right foot will drag the right side of the brake pedal when your foot is on the gas pedal. Here's a fix for that if this applies to you....
http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...;hl=brake+pedal |
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| siverson |
Feb 23 2022, 12:23 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 2,448 Joined: 5-May 03 From: San Diego, CA Member No.: 654 Region Association: Southern California
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Size 14 and no not really. I do prefer to remove the center console as that seems to get in the way a little. And I guess I also just prefer the look of no center console.
-Steve QUOTE(dgi @ Feb 23 2022, 08:57 AM) QUOTE(siverson @ Feb 23 2022, 11:12 AM) I'm 6'6" and about 270 atm but on my way to join you at 240 hopefully. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) I've owned 914s since I was 15 and they work no problem. With "adjustments" I honestly feel like I fit better in my 914 than in my Tundra. - small steering wheel - 350mm - ~4" steering wheel extension brings it closer and up - cut a U and lowered the back of the seat floor about 3/4" - no seat rails - shave extra fiberglass bumps off bottom of seat. probably not necessary, but gives you another 1/16". bolt seat to lowered floor. - thin seat cushion - I bent my shift lever to the right so the knob is about 2" to the right from the normal position. Sit in a 914 without a seat and realize how much room there is! then just add back some small creature comforts like a seat. I fit fine for daily driving put still have to have the top off with a helmet. -Steve Thank you for the info! Really gives me hope. Im hoping to drop some weight as well. What size shoe do you wear? Any issues with pedal spacing? |
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| RARE 6 |
Feb 23 2022, 02:20 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 141 Joined: 18-January 15 From: Grand Junction CO Member No.: 18,337 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
6'3" and fit fine with a helmet and the bottom cushion in place...if I tilt the seat back. I think your problem will be shoe size and the pedals, not height.
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| 930cabman |
Feb 23 2022, 02:58 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 3,085 Joined: 12-November 20 From: Buffalo Member No.: 24,877 Region Association: North East States
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QUOTE(flipb @ Feb 23 2022, 08:57 AM) Well, Wilt Chamberlain folded himself into a 914 once. https://www.gettyimages.com/detail/video/pr...otage/126285922 Edit: Noticed that you're local-ish. If you find yourself down around my area, you're welcome to do a test-fit with mine. Totally stock interior. If Wilt the Stilt can do it, anybody can. Good luck |
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| 914sgofast2 |
Feb 23 2022, 06:21 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 617 Joined: 10-May 13 From: El Dorado Hills, CA Member No.: 15,855 Region Association: None |
My son is 6'6" tall. When he put the top on, he had to take out the standard seat cushion bottom and sit on a thin piece of foam rubber so he would fit into the car and could drive it. He show size was 13, but he never complained about a lack of room around the pedals. It was the lack of headroom.
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