Had the 37 out for the first time this year and it seemed like the cab shrunk,I know I need to loose some weight and will be doing some modifications so I can fit it it and put those in the appropriate sections when it happens. This got me to thinking about passing it down to a younger and thinner member of the family but would happen in a few years as I still need to find a truck I can fit in better.
Ed, I think it sounds like Jeff needs to lower his seat or install shorter/softer seat springs. This happens to so many of us as we get up there. Thus why I walk 6-7 miles a day. It keeps my truck happy
Craig
My '50 Chevy 3100 5 window, '62-235cu, 3:55 rear My truck ....... Respect The Rust If I'm not working on my truck, '65 m00stang or VW camper, I'm fishing with the wife or smoking Salmon.
Jeff, A peek at your interior picture (copied and added below for ease of access) from your Gallery Page shows just how little extra room there is in your 1937 Truck. If you do make changes, maybe consider something that may be more temporary than permanent. Or at the least, hang on to what you take out to change so it might be easily returned to the current condition.
~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100 Follow this story in the DITY Gallery "My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine" 1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
Had the 37 out for the first time this year and it seemed like the cab shrunk,I know I need to loose some weight and will be doing some modifications so I can fit it it and put those in the appropriate sections when it happens. This got me to thinking about passing it down to a younger and thinner member of the family but would happen in a few years as I still need to find a truck I can fit in better.
Jeff, Perhaps your conversation may better fit into the Interiors forum??? I've moved it to that forum for further discussion.
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~ Dan 1951 Chevy 3 window 3100 Follow this story in the DITY Gallery "My Grandpa Carl's Truck and How it Became Mine" 1966 Chevelle (Wife's Hot Rod) | 2013 Chevy Silverado (Current daily driver) US Army MSG Retired (1977-1998) | Com Fac Maint Lead Tech Retired (1998-2021)
Does the truck in question have the gas tank inside the cab? I've often wondered why more guys don't relocate it, simply because these trucks were designed when guys were 5'6" on average. That extra 3-4" of room might make a big difference.
The gas tank in my ‘52 is behind the seat. When the seat is back as far as it can go, the seat frame bumpers are touching the back of the cab. So even if I removed the tank, it wouldn’t buy me any room.
I’ve heard that an upholsterer can tie the springs back a bit to gain some room. That is what I’m going to try when I get to that point. I’m not sure if the ‘37 is the same way but it may be something to consider.
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