Rimmer Bros sells them
Part # RR1279
They do have a list that you might want to consider on top of that. Like
front flashers and the sun visors etc.
It came to $522 USD
Steve R.
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-6pack@autox.team.net [mailto:owner-6pack@autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Matthew Ford
Sent: Thursday, January 23, 2003 3:23 AM
To: 6pack@autox.team.net
Subject: LHD to RHD Conversion - Info Available?
New Member Greetings!
I have been a TR6 fan for some years now, and am finally in a position
to acquire one. However, in South Africa we drive on the LHS and with
our weakened currency, all the good TR's, Jags, etc are going "home".
I have located a 1970, Laurel Green on Black US spec TR6, but being LHD
it will require a future conversion. there is a posistive spin off here,
being it's cheap due to the LHD. This car drives very well, although not
perfect, or concourse, but is complete, straight and relatively rust
free.
I searched the web, various Trimph sites, and now have joined this list.
The mailing list archives do not return me a result on related searches
for this info, but I'm probably not using the search engine correctly.
So 2 questions:
a) Is there a thread on this topic in the archive already? If so, please
point me there.
b) If anyone has been through this process and is prepared to drop me a
doc with the parts, tools, and procedure to follow, or can point me to
some useful web URL's I'd appreciate it. Otherwise here's what I expect
to be needed, any comments on my thoughts?
1)New dashboard, and all related instrument connections, wiring, the
routing of these etc, 2)Effect metalwork changes to the instrument panel
surrounds/cubby hole to reverse the shapes, mounting points etc, 3)Cut
firewall for RHS steering column, and close up existing, 4)Move brake
and clutch master cylinders, attendant tubing, connections, etc for both
systems, 5)Effect metalwork to RHS footwell for pedal mechanisms + close
up existing firewall openings, 6)Re-route accelerator cables 7)Attend to
steering rack changes - I'm not sure what's required here? Can the LHD
rack be used in reverse ?
8) Re-route all wiring within and around the steering column,
9) Re-route wiring for the ignition key unit,
10) Attach new RHS wing mirror,
11)
No doubt I've missed a few items.
Is there a kit of parts available, or a shopping list, from any of the
UK based import firms, who are importing and converting similar US
spec'd cars to RHD?
Lastly if anyone has any scar tissue from having done this, and is
prepared to share the Do's and Don'ts with me?
Any leads welcomed (by direct e-mail if preferred)
Kind Regards,
Matthew Ford
CapTech Technologies (Pty) Limited
Johannesburg - South Africa
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