Potential TR7 owner.

cojohill · Postby **cojohill** » 02 Mar 2014 17:20

Hi
I am potentially looking to purchase a TR7 and i am in the process of looking for a vehicle, unfortunately there appears to be nothing available close to me. This would not normally be a proble but being 6 foot 3 tall i really want to know will i fit in, it may be the case that the DHC is more suitable than the FHC. are there any tall owners that can help. I amd prepared to travel to buy but it will be a waste of time if i cannot fit inside the car. thanks

stevie_a · Postby **stevie_a** » 02 Mar 2014 17:37

You don't say where you are, there may be someone near you that will let you have a sit in there car.

I know of quite a few 6"ters that own our cars.

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john 215 · Postby **john 215** » 02 Mar 2014 17:43

Hi,

[:D] WELCOME TO THE BEST TR7 / 8 FORUM IN THE WORLD EVER [8D]

I am six foot ( higher in heels [:I] [:D] ) and have no problem in either my FHC or DHC. There is loads more room than a MGB for example.

As Stevie say's hopefully someone near where you live [?]

Cheers John

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1976 Speke FHC Beauty Now with an overdrive conversion

1979 3.5 FHC(STATUS PENDING!!)

1982 2.0 DHC NOW A 4.6, BUILT NOT BROUGHT !!!!

stevie_a · Postby **stevie_a** » 02 Mar 2014 18:46

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Neil_W · Postby **Neil_W** » 02 Mar 2014 19:28

<blockquote id="quote">quote:<hr height="1" noshade id="quote">Originally posted by cojohill

Hi
I am potentially looking to purchase a TR7 and i am in the process of looking for a vehicle, unfortunately there appears to be nothing available close to me. This would not normally be a proble but being 6 foot 3 tall i really want to know will i fit in, it may be the case that the DHC is more suitable than the FHC. are there any tall owners that can help. I amd prepared to travel to buy but it will be a waste of time if i cannot fit inside the car. thanks
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Your profile says Spalding ( Lincs ) so for me the best is to search the ads & sit in a car.
I am 6ft 3" or 195cm & do fit into a DHC with the hood up.
Sight line with hood down is just below the windscreen so ok.
Recline the seat back & slid back allows a comfy position.

A bit of a limbo dance getting out due to the high sill height but ok.

Only way to be sure is to sit in one & the show season is coming up & most owners will allow you to sit in a car.

Workshop Help · Postby **Workshop Help** » 02 Mar 2014 19:45

The trick to getting in a FHC TR7 is to insert your left or right foot, (as the case may be), DEEP into the footwell of the cockpit and ease your torso into the seat, at the same time leaning your head far over to keep from banging it against the door frame.

To egress the car, exit your left or right leg, (again as the case may be), to the ground, place your elbow against the rear door frame and lever yourself out and up in one motion keeping your head bent to the side to clear the door frame.

These are the calculated efforts for taller people and have been honed to perfection over the past three and a half decades. Note, the interior cabin was designed to accommodate folks up to about 6'6', once they are seated. It's the getting seated and getting out is the problem.

Mildred Hargis

jclay (RIP 2018) · Postby **jclay (RIP 2018)** » 02 Mar 2014 20:37

My first sports car was an Austin Healey Sprite. I learned the bottom in first, then swing the legs in entry style. Getting out is the reverse with one hand on the steering wheel and the other on the rear door frame.

Clay

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jclay (RIP 2018) · Postby **jclay (RIP 2018)** » 02 Mar 2014 20:43

Here, it wouldn't hurt you to read this page, too!

[url="http://www.triumphtechnical.me/triumphtechnical/Buying_A_TR7.html"]Buying a TR7[/url]

Clay

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cojohill · Postby **cojohill** » 03 Mar 2014 14:50

Hi
thanks for the replies, it sounds like i should fit in. if it takes a bit of effort thats no problem. I am desperately looking for a car local to me but to date no luck, really want to have one in my garage in the next month ready for summer. Great forum by the way and i have my list ready printed off to inspect when i eventually find one.

stevie_a · Postby **stevie_a** » 03 Mar 2014 16:23

What's your budget ???

2.0L \ V8 ???

Rolling Project or show winner???

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Workshop Help · Postby **Workshop Help** » 03 Mar 2014 16:30

Whoa-whoa! Your profile shows you to be 55 years of age. You do know a TR7 is an adults only toy, don't you? Do you have a permission slip from your parents for this? We here don't want to be held responsible for the ruination of your youthful innocence and virtues.

Mildred Hargis

cojohill · Postby **cojohill** » 03 Mar 2014 18:02

Looking to spend about 3k give or take, not looking for a concours car, hopefully for that i should get some half decent. Dont want a big project.

Ianftr8 · Postby **Ianftr8** » 03 Mar 2014 18:21

It's not just the height thing - what I find best about our cars is the width!

Whilst not quite 6foot tall I have a more fuller figure! I have always found the cockpit of the wedge a really comfortable place to be in.

Welcome!

Ian

Ian Freeman
1979 TR8 DHC KDU 315V Poseidon Green
Triumph Courier
Triumph owner for 32 years

Peter smith · Postby **Peter smith** » 03 Mar 2014 18:30

I aM 6' 4" and have no problem with my 81 dhc, I too had trouble finding a local TR7 and ended up driving from Hextable (Kent) to Hereford, well woth the trip got a glorious 81 TR7 DHC in very good nick for Â£2200. Got in her and drove it back no problem what so ever, 7 months later still running well.

REPLIC8 · Postby **REPLIC8** » 03 Mar 2014 18:48

Peter,
If you're in Hextable you should come along to the Kent TRDC meetings. Here's a link to our website with some of the shows we hope to go to.

http://trdckentarea.webs.com/

We're meeting on the second Saturday of the month for a while instead of the Tuesday. [:)]

Andy
1981 TR7 FHC

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