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24-10-2020, 03:11 PM
(This post was last modified: 24-10-2020, 03:12 PM by skyrocket racing.)
I have a gentleman who is considering a LWB Ulster, but he is 6' 4" and would like to just sit in a LWB Ulster to see if he actually fits. He is based in High Barnet.
I know that with a Rod Yates body, Rod can cut the rear of the cockpit further back, but it would good to see if it's possible to fit in a normal LWB with maybe the seat taken out which would give a similar feel.
Many thanks in advance.
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A LWB cockpit is already an enormous compromise in the original design. If he finds the LWB problematic, find a Speedex as Jem Marsh was very tall and designed the 750 with that in mind. A more vintage design than the Ulsteroid too.
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A leading VSCC trials driver has had a SWB Ulster body made recently. The cockpit was altered to suit. He is a seriously big chap so if he can fit in, anyone can. Some Forumists will know who he is!
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Mick Fleetwood manages to fit in a box saloon and drives it regularly
Buy an Austin 7 they said, It's easy to work on they said !
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What’s he doing with a SWB Ulster, Malcolm?
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I am 6'2" and happily managed to fit into my SWB Ulsteroid for 28 years clocking up nay committing miles per year, without suffering anything more than normal 'Austin Seven bum'.
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