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  • Y bodies; do they have similar interior dimensions regardless of model year?

    Question here: I looked at my 1962 Lark (definitely a Y body) and the center section seems to have the same overall dimensions as a 1950's Y body (Land Cruiser, President, etc.). Am I correct or were the older Y's roomier inside? I know the wheelbase is significantly shorter on the 1959 up Y's due to the portion in front of the firewall/cowl being shortened to create the compact Lark.
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    The major difference would be in overall height, in 1958 (& on) the roof was flattened, and the seats lowered to get back some head room, so the Larks have less overall height.

    Also notice that there is a wheelwell "curve" cut into the lower rear of the rear doors on later cars, so you have to think there may have been a slight change in length there also, going from 120 1/2" WB to 113 in.
    StudeRich
    Second Generation Stude Driver,
    Proud '54 Starliner Owner
    SDC Member Since 1967

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