lhd to rhd
Posted: 10 Sep 2009, 20:52
how easy/hard is it to convert from left hand drive to right hand drive?if you have a lhd and a rhd can parts from one just be transferred from one to the other?,cant see anything in wiki
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Re: lhd to rhd
Posted: 10 Sep 2009, 21:12
I was concerned about buying a lefty westy but I now would'nt change it for anything else. A lefty is really easy to drive. The only downside is getting into the passenger seat and not being able to find the steering wheel!! That takes a bit of getting used to!!
Re: lhd to rhd
Posted: 10 Sep 2009, 21:13
why go to the hassle mate? i reckon it would be easier selling the lefty and just buying a right hand drive. i have a left hand drive but it doesn't bother me coz it's not used as a daily driver. to answer your question it can be done but it's an involved job for ur diy mechanic 
Re: lhd to rhd
Posted: 10 Sep 2009, 22:09
the wife dont get a lhd I dont want to sit in the ''death seat''!,it does not bother me but her in doors really is not keen on it
Re: lhd to rhd
Posted: 10 Sep 2009, 22:18
put her in the back and turn the radio up 
Re: lhd to rhd
Posted: 10 Sep 2009, 22:46
i have done it and i know of sevral others that have done it!
i posted some pics on hear somewhere.
took 3 days , you basically need a donor van.
or i can supply the parts.
you need to change the wipers , this is the only part of external bodywork you need to change ,
some welding is required to relocate the steering idler part , other than that its more bolting / unbolting parts.
i posted some pics on hear somewhere.
took 3 days , you basically need a donor van.
or i can supply the parts.
you need to change the wipers , this is the only part of external bodywork you need to change ,
some welding is required to relocate the steering idler part , other than that its more bolting / unbolting parts.
Re: lhd to rhd
Posted: 10 Sep 2009, 22:49
does the dvla have anything to say.once you go to change the log book from lhd to rhd.
Re: lhd to rhd
Posted: 10 Sep 2009, 22:59
never seen that option on there!
they are not interested.
bit like when i changed to a camper from a panel van , just had to fill in the box and send the form!
also changed several vans from petrol to diesel , and up or lower the cc takes nothing more than posting a form.
also the colour of my van on the log book is 'not stated' does upset thje police when the stop me , but apparently they cant do anything about it only i can if i want to....
they are not interested.
bit like when i changed to a camper from a panel van , just had to fill in the box and send the form!
also changed several vans from petrol to diesel , and up or lower the cc takes nothing more than posting a form.
also the colour of my van on the log book is 'not stated' does upset thje police when the stop me , but apparently they cant do anything about it only i can if i want to....