Re: Headroom/Seat Height 2200 Series

Posted by DavidPackard On 2024/5/16 17:19:05

I concur with Ross’s observation. My ’54 front seat was elevated with one inch rough cut white oak pieces, one block for each side. The bottom side of these blocks even had rotary cutter cut-outs to clear some ‘bumps’ in the floor pan. I don’t know exactly who installed these, but the attention to detail suggests it was not their first rodeo. To facilitate some under seat non-OEM electrical equipment I replaced the previous blocks with 1 ½” units . . . red oak this time, darn ¼ sawn white oak would have been classier. I’m about 5’11’’ and find the elevated seat results in a comfortable/acceptable driving position. I still however find the seat cushion a bit soft. The condition of the cushion springs and the weight of the driver will surely alter the amount of lift required. Interestingly my ’48 does not have seat riser blocks and that seating position is equally OK, go figure. Todd if you think the seat needs to be elevated the solution back in the day was wooden blocks with longer bolts, however as Howard mentioned shims at the individual bolts seems to be an option for less aggressive shimming. I’ve also have the impression that shimming seat heights was quite common years ago, meaning if a sale of a new car was contingent on the height of the front seat I’m sure each dealer would accommodate the customer needs.

dp