How did the steering wheel and roll bar get closer?
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05/31/14 02:43 PM
05/31/14 02:43 PM
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MadMez
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After a long time I am getting my 64 440 ready to run again. When climbing in, over the roll cage and under that giant stock steering wheel I barely fit through. Now I used to fit in there just fine, years ago. How could this have happened? The car looks like it is the same size and has not shrunk. So how on earth did the distance between the steering wheel and roll cage shrink? It is puzzling. I had better have some pizza and beer and try to figure out how that space got smaller on its own. Anyway I guess I need a smaller steering wheel. Any one have any recommendations? Pics of aftermarket steering wheels in early b bodies would be cool as well. Thank you all for assistance in these things.
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Re: How did the steering wheel and roll bar get closer?
[Re: SpareParts]
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05/31/14 07:30 PM
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bigtimeauto
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we all have that same problem. I just lowered the door bars on my outlaw car as I'm not as flexible.....just make the steering wheel removable
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Re: How did the steering wheel and roll bar get closer?
[Re: MadMez]
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06/01/14 12:50 AM
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Its called getting fatter and older... we all have the same issue... LOL... I'm 20 lbs heavier than just a SINGLE year ago... and I sure done bend like I use to
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Re: How did the steering wheel and roll bar get closer?
[Re: MadMez]
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06/01/14 10:31 AM
06/01/14 10:31 AM
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therocks
oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
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oh wait.but hey.lets see.oh yeah.
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Seems my wheel is closer in the 65 also.Might be the power race seat I put in.I know its not me as I weigh the same as when I bought it in 69.I went to a flat spoke wheel.My knees are close but a lot more room that if it had the OE wheel.Rocky
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Re: How did the steering wheel and roll bar get closer?
[Re: gregsdart]
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06/01/14 09:52 PM
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MadMez
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Quote:
My steering wheel distance is fine, but I had to lower the seat for helmet clearance! Do you guys think I ordered too big of a helmet by chance?
Since helmet size is detetmined by head size it is just as likely you ordered too big a head.
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