LHD to RHD conversion

Post by **Chilla** » 14 Dec 2007, 15:22

Hi all

As above, anyone converted a syncro from LHD to RHD?
What work would be involved ?
Would the wiring loom need to be replaced or could it just be moved ?

thanks

Post by **Aidan** » 14 Dec 2007, 17:24

major structual changes in the cab, replace wiring, change steering rack, add bits, take bits away. Don't even think about it, just enjoy lhdness it's no hassle in a T25 imho.

Post by **syncropaddy** » 14 Dec 2007, 20:05

I agree. I spent ages looking at it and it isnt worth it really. Major structural changes to front floor pan, electrics,steering and brakes. Whats wrong with LHD anyway??

Post by **Chilla** » 14 Dec 2007, 20:28

thanks for the replies

nothin against lefthanders at all just wondering whether I should buy a shiny lefthooker and convert or do up a battered rhd. Have the opportunity to buy an 86 crewcab which is very tired and trying to consider the work involved in either project. Done plenty of resto's but not a conversion.

Incidently, anyone care to give a (ball park) price for buying said knackered crewcab with cooked td engine.

cheers guys

Post by **Ye Olde Syncrospares** » 14 Dec 2007, 20:31

£1000-£2000

Post by **Chilla** » 14 Dec 2007, 21:05

£1000-£2000
thanks!

Post by **HarryMann** » 14 Dec 2007, 22:21

If well knackered all round more like £1000, but... is it really knackered?

Post by **Chilla** » 14 Dec 2007, 23:00

If well knackered all round more like £1000, but... is it really knackered?

yep! knackered as a knackered thing. Dents in every panel inc roof. Worked in forestry commision for best part of its life. front tyres well worn so no wheel rotation get an idea transmission could be a bit "shaky" but is complete.

By the way can anyone beat my uber low milage syncro... 43k genuine miles....rushes off to shine medals.

Post by **HarryMann** » 14 Dec 2007, 23:54

No, that IS very low mileage, probably get first prize, unless speedo drive broken

Post by **vwjon** » 15 Dec 2007, 00:02

ive done a left to right conversion, i would only reccomend it to those who are not only crazy enough but are very VERY skilled in metal crafts, the re-fabrication is quite something.
a whole front cut maybe the go?? cut the windscreen pillars then across the footsteps and replace the whole lower front end.
cheersa jon

Post by **Chilla** » 15 Dec 2007, 14:30

HarryMann- speedo not broken, sat in a garage for 18yrs before I got my grubby mitts on it. Everything still tight as you would expect. I ve had it since 03 and only put 3.5k on it. Spends most the time gathering dust in a mates barn.

VWJon- Not as simple as I may of thought, cheers for the info. Noticed you were crazy enough though. What bit of Oz you in ? My old fella's just retired to Bribie Island

Post by **Russel** » 15 Dec 2007, 15:06

Doing a total rebuild on a 29000mile tristar at present.
Unfortunatly quite often at this age milage dosent mean much.Age and non use can kill a van before milage.
This tri star was very good to start with but the owner wants it showroom condition.

Post by **Chilla** » 15 Dec 2007, 21:35

29000mile tristar - 29k....Ive been spanked !

Post by **vwjon** » 16 Dec 2007, 07:31

hi chilla, i'm over in perth WA. the reason i converted my van was i read the LHD vehicles were not accepted in Oz so i converted my syncro, i believe its the only left to right converted syncro in the world.
the Oz changed the rules and LHD is more acceptable now! bugger!!

Post by **Ye Olde Syncrospares** » 16 Dec 2007, 22:11

i sold a ex mountain rescue syncro 2 years ago from kendall,its now covered 27,000 odd,cj.