Date:         Wed, 22 Sep 2004 00:14:37 -0700
Reply-To:     BenT <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         BenT <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Anyone converted RHD to LHD or vice-versa?
Comments: To: Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac.nz>
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My point, Snailhopper, was to answer your question. You may have
thought about it but you asked for input on what you may have
overlooked. I still think it is too much trouble. That is because
Syncros are quite plentiful here. That is not likely the case in NZ or
some other place. You also need to consider the value of your time.
Tuning up an engine or adding a new accessory may be a fun weekend
project. Converting LHD to RHD and vice versa is what most consider a
father/son project. Father starts. Son finishes years later. D'you
know what I mean?

Ben


On Wed, 22 Sep 2004 00:47:48 +1200, Andrew Grebneff
<andrew.grebneff@stonebow.otago.ac.nz> wrote:
> >Shawn for the SF area converted a RHD Tristar to LHD. He changed the
> >whole front floor section. Wiper holes were welded up; new holes
> >drilled.
>
> Perfectionist. I'd blank the old wiper holes. VW did this itself on
> many models... punch holes for both sides and blank one set...
>
> >You are also missing shifter in your list of things to change.
>
> The shifter is centrally-mounted, so it would be an easy one. With a
> T1 or T2 all you had to do was heat & bend the lever. Been there,
> done that.
>
> >Steering knuckles (aka suspension uprights.)
>
> These won't need changing...
>
> >Rightside door handle will lock w/o key.
>
> Simple enough.
>
> >Sliding door will be on the wrong side.
>
> No problem.
>
> >Headlights dip the wrong way.
>
> Easy to replace, cheap too... in fact I have spare H4s lying around
> in a box somewhere.
>
> >Front interior light on wrong side.
>
> There's an opening on the other side, under the headlining, ready to
> accept a light.
>
> >Maplight can be changed with dash.
>
> Maplight? IF it has one...
>
> >Speedo cable. Flip-flop front bench if equipped w/2 person front bench.
>
> It'll be buckets.
>
> >Power mirror & window controls and wiring if so
> >equipped.....
>
> An afternoon's play...
>
> >Starting to sound like too much trouble IMHO.
>
> Dunno!
> --
> Regards
> Andrew
>