Steve_Mack_CT
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This weekend my wife took her first Model A driving lesson. She did great but at 5" 1" reaching pedals has been a challenge. We are looking at options, anyone got any tricks to share here? Thanks!
Tips for shorter drivers
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Ray in La Mesa
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A quick & easy solution is to put a pillow behind her back till you figure out a more permanent way.
GerryAllen
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I think the term is not short but vertically challenged 
Gerry Birch Bay WA
Gerry Birch Bay WA
1931 flamingo
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Most want more room, move the seat forward, modify the mounts.
Paul in CT
Paul in CT
30ccpickup
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Good time to buy a roadster pickup. They're tight. You can say it is for her.
Synchro909
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My trouble and strife (wife) is just under 5' tall in the old talk and drives my Phaeton well. Her only challenge is reaching the starter button. She uses no cushion on the seat but I have adjusted the clutch and brake to work near the top.
It a cushion is not enough, I suggest attaching a block to the pedals.
It a cushion is not enough, I suggest attaching a block to the pedals.
chrs1961815
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The nice thing about some of the body styles is that they cater very nicely to short folks because the average height back then was shorter. Works better in an open car rather than a tudor or a fordor but as stated, modifications can be made to the seat brackets.
Steve_Mack_CT
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Thanks all, roadster, so I am not sure we have too many options movong the seat. Blocking is an option, we'll see. I think we are going to do the following: replace seat springs as they are really soft. Look at pillows or cushions, and buy pedal pads (very minor, but every bit helps..) & go from there.
Don Cape Cod
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I've lost over 4 1/2 " in height over the last 10 years. Biggest annoyance was the starter. Reworked starter to a stud with a solenoid start button. Lowered rearview mirror, raised the seat, in my '30 daily driver coupe. Biggest problem is just clambering aboard with two knee replacements some 35 yeas ago.
Uncle Don now of Franklin NH
Uncle Don now of Franklin NH
CarlG
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I just had a knee replacement this past January. The other one gets done in July. Not looking forward to getting back into my '31 CCPU.
McMimmcs
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A close friend had both Knees done 10 months ago. He still is not close to getting into his CCPU. Unfortunately I think it will soon be for sale.
