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Hi I'm new I need help. I'm looking at a 1948 Coe but my problem is I'm 6 foot 10 inches tall I'm worried I'm not going to fit in the cab to well any help would be appreciated

Hy Mr chalmers, welcome, I'm not sure what "help" we can provide, I think I can say with certainty that a person of your size would not be comfortable in that cab for very long, if at all! There have been a few people who have stretched cabs to make them more comfortable, but depending on how that is done it can be a very big and expensive job. I would think that the first cab design that might accommodate someone of your size would be a 55B or 2nd design, but not an LCF, hope that "helps".

Hi there, I am also new to the forum. I am 6'2" and 300lb. I have a 1950 COE. I bought it sight unseen and shipped it to Australia and I have no difficulty fitting in the cab, however swinging your legs in does take some work.
I actually step up with my right foot onto the top step and swing my left foot and butt into the cab and onto the seat and then bring in my right leg and foot.
Now for you folks over there driving on the wrong side, my technique works OK over here in Australia, but you will have to mirror this for your left hand drive position.
Like I said, I couldn't get there to trial fit myself into a cab, but I have owned a couple of regular cab 1/2 ton chevy pickups and know that I fit in those, so I don't see that you are going to have a problem fitting. The other consideration might be a lower seat or custom cushion to sit on to bring yourself lower in the cab.
I hope this helps you out - regards

Actually at 6 foot 10, I doubt you'll find a cab of any year, that's going to be comfortable, so that being said, if you like it, & want it, buy it. You'll figure it out. I know a guy that's 6 foot 6, & weighs 375 pounds, & he owns a '49 Chevy COE. His size didn't prevent him from buying the truck of his dreams.

A friend of mine is 6' 9" and skinny, he fits in and can drive my 52 1 ton but looks quite cramped.

I'm 6' and have no troubles.

Grigg

Thank you very much. I don't believe in cars I have two dodge trucks and not always comfortable.

I'm 6' 4" at 245 lbs. If I can squeeze into a '36 low cab and drive it for an hour you'll probably be ok in a 48 COE. The feeling comes back in your legs in about 20 minutes...