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TymeSlayer

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I ended up breaking down and selling my Harness bar to put in a Watson Bolt In 4 Point Roll Bar (WR-BOLTINCAGE). This was a bear of an install as I am not as nimble and flexible as I once was but with a bit of assistance from @TMSBOSS, some perseverance, busted knuckles and countless cuss words, I got it in.Watson 4pt Roll Bar - WR-BOLTINCAGE (1).jpg

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TymeSlayer

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It does a little. I had another member come over who was quite tall to try it out and it was a bit tight. @cholmes1 can better answer this and I don't recall his actual height but at least 6'6", maybe taller. (I'm 5'11") He had me do a few measurements, perhaps these may help:

I pushed the seat back as far as I could and left the seat back at about a 75-80 degree angle.
The dash to the seat logo was 37"
The lower dash to the seat was 13-1/2"
Headliner to the seat bottom was 39"
From the seat belt holder to the front edge of the seat is approx 30"
 
Tyme, I hope Sweet Lorraine is happy with all the changes you've made.....I'm sure that's the case!....My Boss is happy the way I kept Him......Stock............;)...since we don't race...............only by ourselves, in Mexico................:rolleyes:.
 
Wow...many thanks for the great measurements! So full rear seat travel on the rails and still about a 10 to 15 degree recline....That should work for me. I did do the Ford Performance Racing School, and I think they use Watson 4 points as well...I seem to remember not being too cramped in their 350s. Thanks again...LMR Memorial Day Sale, here I come...
 

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