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Does Brookville make a stretched steel body for a 32 ford roadster? I am looking to buy a steel body but must have the extra room because Im 6'5". I think the only stretched body is Rod bods (2 inch). Any help would be great!!!

The Dearborn Deuce is stretched.
Ken

Yes, Its stretched but only to make more room for the top. I am looking for more leg room. Thanks

No, the finished interior is stretched. http:\\www.Dearborndeuce32.com.
Ken

I have a glass Show Me body with a 2" stretch through the doors. And it makes a big difference.

The only problem I have with Dearborn is (unless they made a major change) You can order one all you want.
Dont hold your breath for the finished product.

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Welcome back, Master Chief. I see you moved. Any new projects in th works?

Originally Posted by jwall

Does Brookville make a stretched steel body for a 32 ford roadster? I am looking to buy a steel body but must have the extra room because Im 6'5". I think the only stretched body is Rod bods (2 inch). Any help would be great!!!

I am 6 foot 2 inches @ 290 pounds ... and I have plenty enough room in my stock, original body 32 Ford roadster. My wife is no Barbie doll type size either ... With a custom built seat ... you should be OK ... My seat is about 2 inches lower ... and 3 inches further back than original. It is built of foam.



The seat looks pretty much original ... but RED ... ... I do have a tilt van column to make long drives a little more comfortable.

We are building her a new ride ... started with a original 32 3W body ...
Here she is in it ... original seat frame in it also. I am changing the steering wheel from a original 40 Ford wheel to a smaller 14 inch wheel ... with the van tilt ... in the position I have it ... the large wheel is too close to the door and too close to her knees.



Here it is with the new repro 40 Ford wheel from LeCarra ... lots more room ...



Too bad you are not closer to the SouthLand ... I would let you drive my roadster and see how you fit ...

Deuce - I agree with you, it's all in the seat. There is plenty of room in there it's all in the configuration of all the "stuff".
Ken
Nice cars!

I have a RodBods body & I could barely get in it when I bought it. So off to the upholstery shop it went & they shortened & tucked the back of Glide seat partially under the body. I'm 6'2", about 250 lbs & have lots of room.
That's family friend Jarod sitting in my car & he's 6'3".

Not to beat this to death, but my roadster is stretched 2". The advantage to a stretched interior is the extended door length. It's much easier to enter and exit. But again, I think once you are in you can have as much room as you need. Just my opinion.
Ken

Well- Ken's pic got me to go to the garage & measure mine from the same exact point. You do have more room!

Originally Posted by Steves32

That's family friend Jarod sitting in my car & he's 6'3".

Steve, the next time you see Jarod please pass on my thanks for his service and sacrifice.