How to convert vehicles. Pls, I will like to know how to convert left hand vehicle to right. Also what parts need to to be changes.
2006-09-17 07:24:09 · 6 answers · asked by thomas_bukky 1 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Other - Car Makes
New body shell (the panel that separates the cabin from the engine bay is usually different, and is not designed to be easily changed).
New headlamps.
New dashboard mouldings
New pedal box
Possibly new brake pipes (the servo may be moved to the driver's side)
New interior/dashboard wiring
Possibly new rear lamps and/or wiring (if there's only one fog lamp, as that must be on the driver's side)
Possibly new door trims, or door trim switches.
New door mirrors (they are designed to be seen from only one seat).
Possibly new wipers & mechanism.
New steering rack - possibly new column too.
New/re-routed clutch cable or hydraulics
New/re-routed throttle cable (unless drive by wire with potentiometer fitted to pedal box, in which case you'll need new wiring for that).
Re-routed brake-light wiring (switch is on the pedal box).
Much easier on some cars than others, but generally not advisable - likely to reduce the value of the car rather than enhance it, and cost a lot of money (thousands of pounds).
Also likely to be difficult/expensive to ensure a converted car.
2006-09-17 22:23:06 · answer #1 · answered by Neil 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
crikey,firstly you ll need new headlamps if your importing them, to suit UK beam direction for mot and use on UK roads.
new bulkhead panel to accept rhd column and pedal box which will require cutting out and new one welding in,
new steering rack and steering column.
maybe new pedal box.
right hand drive dashboard and dials (mph)
you may encounter a few more issues too.
2006-09-17 14:44:19 · answer #2 · answered by craigs @ peugeot 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not economically viable believe me.If you need to know what parts to change you are not capable of doing it yourself.Harsh but fair regards Mick.
2006-09-19 14:23:34 · answer #3 · answered by mick 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Crap! If your car is newer than a 1965 model, FORGET IT! You will save money buying a used postal truck at auction.
2006-09-18 18:37:38 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
dont even try, take it to a garage, you need loads o tools and the right allignment equipment that they dont do at halfords. theres no haynes manual on it either
2006-09-17 14:38:07 · answer #5 · answered by david c 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
challenging matter. do a search in search engines like google. just that can help!
2014-12-01 06:25:53 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋