Bob Rentfro wrote:
> David noticed:
> 
> " It's not so surprising when you
>  look at how deep the dashboard is."
> 
> It's ironic considering that in Bugs back in the day you could stick out a 
> finger
> and touch the windshield while gripping the steering wheel in the 12 o'clock 
> position.

Yeah, and in a Bus you could touch the back of the headlight bucket with
your toe.

> These days you can either recarpet your whole home or get a dash mat for 
> your Bug...requires about the same amount of carpet.

I didn't like it when I sat in one.  I felt like I was driving from the
back seat.  The A-pillars seemed to really intrude on my vision.

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