Short girl problems
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I resemble that remark... in fact, both of them!
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On another post I saw the the 60-40 sit seats all the way up to 96 would fit as long as you use the tracks off the original truck. That may be the road I take, so to speak. I had a 96 with split seats that I was able to drive with passengers sitting comfortably because I could move my seat forward separately. I'm excited for this project. I'm in NC so there are quite a few trucks available to find. Treasures galore!
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Hah! Me too! I am, as they say, vertically challenged but love big trucks. It's been long enough being in a small car (2000 Ford Focus) that I need a truck again to settle my craving for something more. Power and size matter!
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From: S/W Missouri, Polk county
Or with some work you could a Bronco split back or a SC split back seat bottom into separate seats and then add separate sliders....and there you go.
I would just get a 60/40 with a flip down arm rest from the JY or dealership and mod it in. Yes up to a 96 will bolt in using the older slider tracks and bottom seat frame.
I would just get a 60/40 with a flip down arm rest from the JY or dealership and mod it in. Yes up to a 96 will bolt in using the older slider tracks and bottom seat frame.
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From: Douglas, Georgia
Get a shorter boyfriend and slide the seat up.
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Just kidding of course. Lokar makes a cable operated throttle pedal. Technically you could mount it on the dashboard if you wanted to, so I don't see an issue putting something behind it, or moving it toward you a little.
On another unrelated note, due to floor shifters and the like, my seat is all the way back. My 5ft 2inch wife drives my truck just fine. My daughter is 5 ft and she can drive it as well (we go for test rides on private roads as she is 15). that being the case, I don't think it would take much to get you where you need to be... a little pedal adjustment, slide the seat up a notch or two.... whatever, it's an old Ford, if you aren't willing to make a few adjustments here and there, it's going to be VERY hard to own one of these trucks.
:-)
Just kidding of course. Lokar makes a cable operated throttle pedal. Technically you could mount it on the dashboard if you wanted to, so I don't see an issue putting something behind it, or moving it toward you a little.
On another unrelated note, due to floor shifters and the like, my seat is all the way back. My 5ft 2inch wife drives my truck just fine. My daughter is 5 ft and she can drive it as well (we go for test rides on private roads as she is 15). that being the case, I don't think it would take much to get you where you need to be... a little pedal adjustment, slide the seat up a notch or two.... whatever, it's an old Ford, if you aren't willing to make a few adjustments here and there, it's going to be VERY hard to own one of these trucks.
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Get a shorter boyfriend and slide the seat up.
:-)
Just kidding of course. Lokar makes a cable operated throttle pedal. Technically you could mount it on the dashboard if you wanted to, so I don't see an issue putting something behind it, or moving it toward you a little.
On another unrelated note, due to floor shifters and the like, my seat is all the way back. My 5ft 2inch wife drives my truck just fine. My daughter is 5 ft and she can drive it as well (we go for test rides on private roads as she is 15). that being the case, I don't think it would take much to get you where you need to be... a little pedal adjustment, slide the seat up a notch or two.... whatever, it's an old Ford, if you aren't willing to make a few adjustments here and there, it's going to be VERY hard to own one of these trucks.
:-)
Just kidding of course. Lokar makes a cable operated throttle pedal. Technically you could mount it on the dashboard if you wanted to, so I don't see an issue putting something behind it, or moving it toward you a little.
On another unrelated note, due to floor shifters and the like, my seat is all the way back. My 5ft 2inch wife drives my truck just fine. My daughter is 5 ft and she can drive it as well (we go for test rides on private roads as she is 15). that being the case, I don't think it would take much to get you where you need to be... a little pedal adjustment, slide the seat up a notch or two.... whatever, it's an old Ford, if you aren't willing to make a few adjustments here and there, it's going to be VERY hard to own one of these trucks.
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I just put 70 Mach 1 seats in my 70 F100... it's got upgraded foams so the buns are much thicker. Reaching the pedals is fine but getting under the steering wheel with thick thighs is a lil tight.
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2x.. I like full size trucks. The only thing I miss is being able to lean over to the other side to roll down the window or pull the lock.
I just put 70 Mach 1 seats in my 70 F100... it's got upgraded foams so the buns are much thicker. Reaching the pedals is fine but getting under the steering wheel with thick thighs is a lil tight.
I just put 70 Mach 1 seats in my 70 F100... it's got upgraded foams so the buns are much thicker. Reaching the pedals is fine but getting under the steering wheel with thick thighs is a lil tight.
I'm a huge fan of full sized trucks also. Always have been and always will be. Working at a truck dealership is torture when I get in my car at the end of the day
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I just made brackets for my truck that do what you want. I have bench/bucket combo seats, the middle stays put but each seat has its own independent sliders. All three are mounted to a frame that bolts into the truck. I took the mounts for the bracket off and put the original sliders from my Scab under it. Now I can slide the whole unit as one or each seat individually. Works great in the scab as it gives me more forward slide to get things in the back. I'll try to get some pix.
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I just made brackets for my truck that do what you want. I have bench/bucket combo seats, the middle stays put but each seat has its own independent sliders. All three are mounted to a frame that bolts into the truck. I took the mounts for the bracket off and put the original sliders from my Scab under it. Now I can slide the whole unit as one or each seat individually. Works great in the scab as it gives me more forward slide to get things in the back. I'll try to get some pix.
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Those Mach 1 seats are a perfect touch Hio, blows away the Bimmer seats I saw at a buddies place. Guess I'm going to have to go home and steal Grampa's 1921 Singer and start stitching up a set for myself. Dear old mommie dearest can't sew worth a damn and besides, I was supposed to be the family shoe maker.
Only suggestion I have is a split bench or that throttle lock idea, really like the throttle lock. Look in the cabs of large trucks at the jy and I'm sure you'll find one.
Only suggestion I have is a split bench or that throttle lock idea, really like the throttle lock. Look in the cabs of large trucks at the jy and I'm sure you'll find one.