rmarks 20 Report post Posted June 19, 2019 Besides lowering the seat pan or going with a smaller diameter aftermarket steering wheel, is there a way to get more clearance (e.g., raising the steering wheel) to get more clearance between the seat and steering wheel? I find it difficult for me to slide in and out of the driver's seat when entering/exiting the car. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Midlife 814 Report post Posted June 20, 2019 You can lose weight... You can also slide the seat all the way back before exiting (if not already) and it will be there when you enter the car. You can also extend the rails for further movement backwards. 1 1 nymustang1969 and RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ridge Runner 1,113 Report post Posted June 20, 2019 Was waiting for that haha ! I was thinking ,eat less donuts haha Tilt stearing 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmarks 20 Report post Posted June 20, 2019 Good one Midlife ... weight is not the problem : ) and the seat is all the way back. I'll give the extension a try first as I'm not fond of the aftermarket tilt wheel and the tilt-a-way is cost prohibitive. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
unilec 57 Report post Posted June 20, 2019 The only way to help your issue is to lower the seat pans, unfortunately that involves welding. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
69Stanger408 82 Report post Posted June 20, 2019 I installed an IDIDIT tilt column, moved my seat pans back 6" and installed MTF seats (2" lower than competitor seats). I am 6'7" and now fit. Additionally, the inner qtr panel interior pieces was sectioned by 2 inches and wrapped in leather to allow the seat to recline further (can recline all the way though it is not needed). The back seat is eliminated with a custom fold down that stays down at all times. When your 6'7" people can't sit behind you regardless of the car 1 RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rsanter 152 Report post Posted June 22, 2019 You can also trim the bottom of the seat frame a bit bob Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newstang 388 Report post Posted June 22, 2019 they are expensive and hard to find, but a tilt away column sounds like what you want: https://www.ebay.com/itm/1969-Mustang-Cougar-Tilt-Tilt-Away-Steering-Column/133011065530?hash=item1ef813caba:g:LhUAAOSwB6ZcfDJ3 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
1969_Mach1 333 Report post Posted June 22, 2019 I am assuming you are talking about a 1969 fastback (Sportsroof) model and those came with two spacers fitting between the column bracket and where it attaches to the pedal support under the dash. It is an aluminum spacer and it is 1" x1" square and I think 3/8" thick and for some reason Ford wanted the column lower on Sportsroof models. If you remove those spacers the steering wheel will move up about 3/4"-1". That might be enough to help. That's what I did on my 1969 Mach 1. After you remove those spacers you will need to replace the small trim panel below the column and that round/oval rubber trim piece that fits over the column with those for a coupe. But, those are being reproduced and relatively inexpensive. After you are finished. from the engine compartment side of the firewall, make certain the steering shaft is fairly centered in the column. You might need to loosen the column floor mount and readjust it a little. 2 steferg and RPM reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hux 45 Report post Posted June 23, 2019 2 hours ago, 1969_Mach1 said: I am assuming you are talking about a 1969 fastback (Sportsroof) model and those came with two spacers fitting between the column bracket and where it attaches to the pedal support under the dash. It is an aluminum spacer and it is 1" x1" square and I think 3/8" thick and for some reason Ford wanted the column lower on Sportsroof models. If you remove those spacers the steering wheel will move up about 3/4"-1". That might be enough to help. That's what I did on my 1969 Mach 1. After you remove those spacers you will need to replace the small trim panel below the column and that round/oval rubber trim piece that fits over the column with those for a coupe. But, those are being reproduced and relatively inexpensive. After you are finished. from the engine compartment side of the firewall, make certain the steering shaft is fairly centered in the column. You might need to loosen the column floor mount and readjust it a little. I didn’t know that. Thanks for the tip. I’ll be doing that for sure. I move seat platform back 2” I’m only 6’5” Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmarks 20 Report post Posted June 23, 2019 Thanks Hux. Mine is a convertible with only one spacer. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aslanefe 333 Report post Posted June 24, 2019 8 hours ago, rmarks said: Thanks Hux. Mine is a convertible with only one spacer. Do you have a 69? I took out a 69 coupe steering column recently. Noticed that the column can be slid aft/forward 1.5-2 inches. To do that, you have to loosen the bolt that tightens the firewall bracket around the column, and loosen the 2 nuts that tighten the bracket that squuezes the column at the dash. Then you should be able to pull the column out (unless yours has been pulled all the way out already). This should move the wheel aft and up a little bit. I think 69 coupe and vert columns are the same and mounted the same way. I can get you some pictures showing the 2 nuts/bracket and the adjustment if you want. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Hux 45 Report post Posted June 24, 2019 8 hours ago, aslanefe said: Do you have a 69? I took out a 69 coupe steering column recently. Noticed that the column can be slid aft/forward 1.5-2 inches. To do that, you have to loosen the bolt that tightens the firewall bracket around the column, and loosen the 2 nuts that tighten the bracket that squuezes the column at the dash. Then you should be able to pull the column out (unless yours has been pulled all the way out already). This should move the wheel aft and up a little bit. I think 69 coupe and vert columns are the same and mounted the same way. I can get you some pictures showing the 2 nuts/bracket and the adjustment if you want. That would be good to see. Mine is a 70 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aslanefe 333 Report post Posted June 25, 2019 12 hours ago, Hux said: That would be good to see. Mine is a 70 70 column and attaching bracket is different, so it does not have the adjustability I mentioned for the 69. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rmarks 20 Report post Posted June 25, 2019 23 hours ago, aslanefe said: Do you have a 69? I took out a 69 coupe steering column recently. Noticed that the column can be slid aft/forward 1.5-2 inches. To do that, you have to loosen the bolt that tightens the firewall bracket around the column, and loosen the 2 nuts that tighten the bracket that squuezes the column at the dash. Then you should be able to pull the column out (unless yours has been pulled all the way out already). This should move the wheel aft and up a little bit. I think 69 coupe and vert columns are the same and mounted the same way. I can get you some pictures showing the 2 nuts/bracket and the adjustment if you want. Yes, a 69 vert. Thanks for the tip. I'll give your suggestion a try this weekend. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
aslanefe 333 Report post Posted June 25, 2019 18 hours ago, rmarks said: Yes, a 69 vert. Thanks for the tip. I'll give your suggestion a try this weekend. The 2 nuts can be seen on the picture below. You might also have to loosen 3 nuts that attach the bracket to dash (the ones on aluminum blocks). There is a slot on the column tube and an indentation on the bracket (blue tape pointing), you can pull/push the column and change where the indentation on the bracket lays on the slot. Total movement is about 1.5 inches. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites