Fitting tall guys in Cab 11/12's

[Alex van de Wetering]

Sjoerd,

I guess what they say is true "Size does matter"......Pity you had to pass on the F8. You could contact Jaap de Wit here on the forum; he is quite tall and drives a C15 cab11!

A later cab model should be no problem, but this does not fit my garage i am afraid....at least not with a hard top.

You could look at an C15 or F15.....the non driven front axle makes them lower to ground. C15A or F15A could indeed be a problem with your garage door.

regards,

Alex

[svdwal]

Thanks Alex,

My search continues and eventually I’ll find a nice proper vehicle.
I’m not in a hurry but want a nice driveable ww2 Commonwealth truck.
This F8 was a nice change, but unfortunately not the right size cabin.

Maybe a F15 is an idea, but I think it might be to high for my garage.
I’ll find out.

Rgds.

Sjoerd van de Wal

[Phil Waterman]

Hi Guys

You just about have to be able to touch your nose with your knee to be able to get into either a Pat 12 or 13. That's why I go to exerciser class 3 times a week.

Getting your left leg and but into either of them is not bad, its pulling that right leg in because of the wheel cut out. I was a little 5'7" over when I got my first CMP 35 years ago, time has worn me down to 5'5" which is probably a good thing in terms of getting in and out of the CMPs.

One thing that does help is make sure your seat slide actually works, I've added a second spring to the seat rail so I have springs on both rails this helps the seat slide straight in the track. If I remember to hit the seat release and slide the seat all the way back before getting out it does make getting in easier.

If you are really tall and have a Pat 12 you may want to remove one or both of the wooden seat spacers to lower the seat.

Guess the best thing is to try on a CMP before acquiring.

Cheers Phil