Re: [ihc] Small problem

["William Cunningham" <slypigs@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

On Thu, 2 Sep 2004 12:28:52 -0600
"John M. Adams" <jma@domain.elided> wrote: 
> > -----Original Message-----
> > From: owner-ihc@domain.elided [mailto:owner-ihc@domain.elided]On Behalf
> Of
> > William Cunningham
> > Sent: Thursday, September 02, 2004 9:01 AM
> > To: ihc-digest@domain.elided
> > Subject: [ihc] Small problem
> >
> > Any suggestions for making an 800 more user friendly for the height
> > challenged?
> >
> > Willy
> > 77 SS II
> 
> Willy,
> 
> Were I you, I would keep the auto, and fabricate extension blocks
> and/or
> pedal lever modifications for brake and accelerator. I don't see an
> advantage to the expense and learning curve of hand controls, unless
> your
> daughter is fully grown, and will need such modifications
> indefinitely...
> And actually, even then I think it's better to keep the controls at
> the
> feet. ..
> 
> John A.

Thanks Mac, David, Howard, John,

I like the extend/modify arms and pedal idea better than hand controls.

Raising the floor is a great idea as well.
Perhaps a smaller steering wheel would help but may lead to a power
steering build.

Any thoughts on keeping a Borg Warner or converting to a 727?

Willy