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Offline DarthMeinholz

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Newbie here
« on: March 04, 2017 - 10:31:24 PM »
Hey guys. I figured I've been looking around on this forum for long enough I might as well register. I'm a recent college grad in Manufacturing Engineering, and decided I wanted to try my hand at restoring an E-body. I'm currently working on restoring a 1971 Chevelle (I know, blasphemy around here), but decided that, being 6 foot 7, it wasn't the right fit for me  :bigsmile:
Hoping to learn as much as I can!




Offline jimynick

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Re: Newbie here
« Reply #1 on: March 04, 2017 - 11:53:05 PM »
Welcome to the site, shorty and good luck with your build.  :wave:

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Re: Newbie here
« Reply #2 on: March 05, 2017 - 02:07:50 AM »
Welcome to the site!   :wave:  :wave:  :wave:

Offline ed-pv

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Re: Newbie here
« Reply #3 on: March 05, 2017 - 06:03:27 AM »
Welcome!  It's no sin to own a Chevy  ;)

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Re: Newbie here
« Reply #4 on: March 05, 2017 - 08:42:25 AM »
Welcome 2 C.C.com  :cheers: :aussie:
Go 4 a spin Ya Why Not.

Offline dakota

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Re: Newbie here
« Reply #5 on: March 05, 2017 - 09:49:37 AM »
Welcome to the site from NY.   I'm tall too (6'5"), so I know all too well the "joy" of finding a vehicle you can fit in comfortably.

Offline blown motor

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Re: Newbie here
« Reply #6 on: March 05, 2017 - 12:02:09 PM »
Welcome. Where are you from? Do you have an E-body or are you still looking?
In search of the eternal buzz!

Offline DarthMeinholz

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Re: Newbie here
« Reply #7 on: March 05, 2017 - 11:34:11 PM »
Welcome. Where are you from? Do you have an E-body or are you still looking?
Thanks for the warm welcome guys. I am from the Southern Wisconsin area, but am currently looking for a full time engineering job, so the its up in the air on where I'll be in 6 months. I am still looking for an E-body, but the job and student bills come first. I'm guessing at least another year before I'll have the chance to afford one, but I'm hoping to have a lot more knowledge accumulated before then.

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Re: Newbie here
« Reply #8 on: March 06, 2017 - 12:45:41 PM »
Welcome!! At 6'7" your gonna find an E body isn't really ideal either... I have a friend who's 6'6" that has made a few adjustments to his Challenger, the seat has custom brackets that move it back about 2" & he uses a six way seat that he tilts to improve head room..... It works.. But honestly he's owned a few B bodies & they are a better fit.....   Good luck whatever you decide....

Oh and just cause I like them lets see your Chevelle... :thumbsup:
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Offline DarthMeinholz

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Re: Newbie here
« Reply #9 on: March 06, 2017 - 04:33:34 PM »
Alrighty, I'll have to look more into B-bodies, then. Thanks for letting me know. My Chevelle needs a new paintjob, but she was driveable when I got her.

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Re: Newbie here
« Reply #10 on: March 10, 2017 - 11:22:16 PM »
Welcome to c-c.com from New York!
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Re: Newbie here
« Reply #11 on: March 15, 2017 - 12:51:58 PM »
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