seat height convertible

[newstang 388]

For some reason i hit my head getting into the convertible and the frame is right along side my skull in this car. (Im not tall)

I measured the seat height in my fastback and its at most 1" lower. The convertible makes me feel like on a seat booster. Is this normal?

Im also concerned about any impact from a side. your head is the only buffer to the frame. Anyone make a frame cushion?

 

[mustangstofear 608]

You might  try wearing a  helmet LOL. I've  need heard of anything  available .

[newstang 388]

21 minutes ago, mustangstofear said:

You might  try wearing a  helmet LOL. I've  need heard of anything  available .

like the one AOC wears :-)

 

[newstang 388]

i found this roll of weatherstrip that i stuck on the frame. Its only ⅛ in but even though it wont help much in a crash it sure helps as you bump your head into the steel frame.

 

[Rsanter 152]

Do they have the same seats?

how about the seat foam? I put new seat upolstry and foam in my conv and now I don’t like how I sit higher in the car. I’m thinking about trimming my seat frames down a little

[newstang 388]

26 minutes ago, Rsanter said:

Do they have the same seats?

how about the seat foam? I put new seat upolstry and foam in my conv and now I don’t like how I sit higher in the car. I’m thinking about trimming my seat frames down a little

im using mach1 seats, but i dont think they are higher, but i dont hav any others to compare them to.

[mustangstofear 608]

That's  better than  nothing.  

[RPM 1,190]

 Yes, the 1 inch height difference is normal, and probably too is the bumping the head :)

 I believe the conv riser is higher due to the hump narrowing the area where the seat sits. 

[newstang 388]

1 hour ago, RPM said:

 Yes, the 1 inch height difference is normal, and probably too is the bumping the head :)

 I believe the conv riser is higher due to the hump narrowing the area where the seat sits. 

thank god im only 5'10" 

 

[newstang 388]

I find it hard to believe that no one has invented a bolt on skull saver for these cars.....

OH RIDGE_RUNNER, where are you????

[69RavenConv 286]

1 hour ago, RPM said:

  I believe the conv riser is higher due to the hump narrowing the area where the seat sits. 

RPM speaks the truth. They are higher.

My only question is why get in a convertible when the top is up?

:)

 

 

[newstang 388]

11 hours ago, 69RavenConv said:

RPM speaks the truth. They are higher.

My only question is why get in a convertible when the top is up?

:)

 

 

its annoying, im almost at eye level with the visors. if i were taller the car would have to go.

 

[capemustang 15]

I have the same issue.   I forget and bump my head getting out of the car.  The bruise reminds me for a few days to watch my head and then I forget until the next time!. I think I just get used to having the top down and not having to worry about my head.  My seats are the ones that came with the car. I like the idea of the padding and will probably do that as well. 

[newstang 388]

1 hour ago, capemustang said:

I have the same issue.   I forget and bump my head getting out of the car.  The bruise reminds me for a few days to watch my head and then I forget until the next time!. I think I just get used to having the top down and not having to worry about my head.  My seats are the ones that came with the car. I like the idea of the padding and will probably do that as well. 

youll still get bumped, but it wont be as shocking :-)

 

[aslanefe 333]

At 6'2", I guess I have to figure out how to modify the seat riser to lower it and still retain the rigidity when I start restoring my 70 vert, even the coupe with original seat foam requires careful manevouring while getting in and out.

[newstang 388]

On 12/25/2019 at 1:11 PM, aslanefe said:

At 6'2", I guess I have to figure out how to modify the seat riser to lower it and still retain the rigidity when I start restoring my 70 vert, even the coupe with original seat foam requires careful manevouring while getting in and out.

if i didnt have the whole thing together, i would defiantly try to cut the center section of the platform and sink it down as much as possible.  It may bother me enough to still do that before the spring.

 

[danno 128]

Instead of cutting the car, maybe there is a way to cut off the track on the bottom of the seat that moves it back and forward? 

[Ridge Runner 1,112]

On 12/23/2019 at 4:54 PM, newstang said:

I find it hard to believe that no one has invented a bolt on skull saver for these cars.....

OH RIDGE_RUNNER, where are you????

Put that damn top down ,problem solved :)

[newstang 388]

13 hours ago, Ridge Runner said:

Put that damn top down ,problem solved :)

then ill have to move near you. we get too much,,, you name it

 

[danno 128]

Generally this is a sad point of life, but as we age we get shorter.  This could work in your benefit. Maybe in another 20 years you will fit fine in the car? 

[RPM 1,190]

9 hours ago, newstang said:

then ill have to move near you. we get too much,,, you name it

 

Good, make the move. We need more good folks here.

[Vicfreg 771]

The floor pan and seat supports are different in the Convertibles.   Plus the area is narrower, as the inner rockers take up room on the inside of the passenger compartment.   Picture shows this.

Options are:

 - Top Down (my vote)

  - For the Sportsroof crowd - T-Tops

- Tactical Helmet 

 - Biker Helmet