How To: Restoration of Ford M8 armoured car US Ordnance number 7373

[Bruce Parker (RIP)]

Originally Posted by Big D

I agree on the seat. A folded blanket maybe the best option to sit on. I have found though the fact that the steering wheel does come off nice and easy that removal is a good way to help one get in and out of the drivers seat reasonably quickly.

The WW2 British Coventry armoured car required the driver remove the steering wheel to get into the driver's seat. The Fox only that you fold the back of the seat down and climb over it (I rarely fold it back upright and expect drivers in WW2 didn't either). So there is precedent...