How Much Room In A 2b

[Guest adie]

hi all

im new to this site,not quite sure whether this is the right place to post this but here goes

since i was a kid ive allways wanted a 7 replica

now im a lot older im in the market for one either a part built or a finished second hand one looking toward the 2b,

a young family and shift work means a kit would take ages to complete

but i have a couple of concerns

how much room is in the 2b,because im a big bloke 6ft and 17 stones lol

ive looked round the net for info on leg room,seat width etc etc and all i can find is that from the back of the seat to the brake pedal is 44 inch,well in a slim car seat im 48inch

im sure that big people use them but how easily is it to drive?

can you modify the car to move the seat back or even the pedal box forward ?

or is there enough room for a six footer ?

 

any help,comments or info would be appreciated

many thanx in advance

 

adie

[Dave R]

i am 6 foot and 17 stone

i fit in a 2b without mods

if you found you couldnt fit, grp seats would give you more leg room

 

 

turn up at a local meet, or newark in june, someone will let you sit in and try

[Swan Jnr]

6 ft 4 and 17 stone, and fit in monocoque robin hood. not the most comfortable drive in the world.

got a 2b and found the difference amazing. drove to le mans and back with less back ache than i get in my focus!

youll be fine.

[Guest adie]

cheers thanx for the replys

seems i will be ok then ,bought a smile to my face

 

just got to find the right one now

is there anything special i should look out for when buying second hand

or is it just the same as buying any used motor

 

 

cheers

 

adie

[Guest salty_monk]

You'll fit in a 2b. Depending on who built it you may have to modify the seat mountings & move the pedal box forward, (you wouldn't fit in mine for example) it's all possible though.

 

www.joeybrown.co.uk has as car with a moved forward pedal box on it....

 

Dan

[richyb66]

Hi adie,

 

I think there's a Warwicks, Worcs and West Mids meeting next Wednesday night at the Malt Shovel Pub on the A45 - 7-30 onwards. Keep an eye out on the forum for confirmation. No doubt someone will be there in a car you could have a look at though sadly not me as I'm still building.

[Guest Dan_Beeston]

Hi Adie,

 

Where abouts in Cov are you?

[philshelton]

hi adie

im only in leicester if you want to meet up and see if you fit in mine and might be able to give you some pointers on wot to look for. wot shifts you working might be able to fit round them

[Longboarder]

Tom2B has his up for sale at the moment. Very good nick, thumping engine and a nice build. Full wet weather gear. In for sale section. Only problem is he lives in St Austell.

 

Nigel

[Guest Jabberwocky]

I am 5"10 and 20 Stone, no problems on fitting. I need a crane to get me out after a long drive though lol

[Guest adie]

thanx for all the replys i will definately be getting one now

 

Hi Adie,

 

Where abouts in Cov are you?

 

i live on proffit avenue just off old church road,classed as little heath

 

hi adie

im only in leicester if you want to meet up and see if you fit in mine and might be able to give you some pointers on wot to look for. wot shifts you working might be able to fit round them

 

that would be cool,im working saturday till 5.30pm off sunday but woking monday and tuesday till 10pm off then till saturday then doing hr shifts 2 days on and 2 off

if we could arrange to meet that would good amd hopefully you will be able to fill me in on what im letting myself in for lol

 

cheers

 

adie

[Guest adie]

anyone else local to coventry who would be willing to meet up

and let me look at their car and fill me in regards the pros and cons of buying a second hand hood

 

 

cheers

 

adie