Finally got to drive a 65' Skylark today. Now, I'm not even that tall, but I couldn't believe how little (non-existent) the headroom was. At 6ft with a long abdomen, and was slouching hard to see more than just the sun visor. Does anyone have any experience with this? a fix for when/if I decide to buy one? I'm assuming the seats were stock, nothing special. I really want a bench seat if I get one, but not sure I can make it work... Thanks!
I'd pay extra attention to the seats; they might be from a different car. I'm also 6'0" with a tall torso and I've never considered headroom to be an issue in mine.
I'm 6 ft and I have had five 64/65 Skylark/Specials and it's never been an issue. BTW, the roof on a 64/65 is 2" lower then a 66/67. I sold a 65 Special windsheild to a friend who has a 66 Chevelle and it was 2" to short.
No headroom issues in mine, I'm 5'9 but the 18yo daughter is 6'2 & o.k. up front too. Back seat has no legroom with me driving though so the kids aren't too keen on cruising in it - if that means I get time with the missus without the kids I'm good with that
I had this issue when i had the bucket seats redone in my 67. The new foam and new springs (from opgi or yearone - don't recall) were way too stiff causing my head to touch the headliner (never did before) and my gut was up against the steering wheel (yes I'm fat, but it wasn't like that before). I'm also 6' tall. I ended up having my original springs repaired and went with ACI cushions as per the recommendation of my seat guy. The ACI cushions are as close to stock as you can get (nice and squishy). After that everything was much better. I did end up getting the yearone seat extenders to move it back 2 inches. That is something to try out. I've also heard of folks sectioning the seat track (right above where it bolts to the floor) an inch or so to lower the seat down. You could give it a shot with a set of aftermarket tracks.
Hey KelsoSV, I am a bit over 6' and fit well into my 65 GS! BTW, are you in the market for a 65? http://www.v8buick.com/index.php?threads/1965-gran-sport-53-000-documented-miles.327436/ Will consider serious, genuine REASONABLE cash offers. Wheelz, Tampa Bay
Hi, Yeah I can agree new springs and cushions from Legendary, abot a inch or 2 taller, I keep thinking about having the cushions shaved down. I'm 5'10" so no issues with head room before or after just not how it was with worn-out seat cushions. Regards,
6' 8" and forget it. The only way I fit in an A-body is if it has a power seat or I'm slouched with my knees around my ears. I'd like to say I'd feel your pain but in my case I can't anymore, it actually is painful to do that anymore, so I won't and I can't.
Thanks for all the replies. I think the seats were from year one, so that makes much more sense. Wheelz, thanks for the offer. Unfortunately, I just picked up a different car that has taken me off of the hunt for a Buick for a little while. A clean MK6 GTI popped up in my neck of the woods and I couldn't resist it as a new DD. But this is all good info for when I finally get my classic car! Thanks again, much appreciated.
After I had the seats in my '65 redone my head got closer to the headliner. My solution was to remove some of the clips between the main springs and the straight runners. That seemed to allow the springs to sag a bit.
