snappingturtle Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 Hi , I've just bought my first datsun a 510 2 door sedan from America , it's going to take a few weeks to arrive in the UK but I want to convert it from lhd to rhd , I have already found a rhd dash with clocks from a sss but what else would I need , sorry I'm new to doing up cars so apologize for any stupid questions If this topic has been covered please put a link to the topic Thanks snappingturtle Quote Link to comment
Draker Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 Well.. your going to need a new steering gear, pedals, complete dash, likely steering links, a welder, you'll need some new brakes lines. I'm probably forgetting a few things. Quote Link to comment
snappingturtle Posted March 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 Thanks mate appreciate the help , is it a weekend job or will it take longer 1 Quote Link to comment
snappingturtle Posted March 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 Any good places where I might get those parts Quote Link to comment
shacks510 Posted March 2, 2015 Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 Steering box, idler arm, steering center link, steering column with interior covers, ignition switch, pedal box, dash frame, dash, (don't know if existing wiring harness can be used with some wiring extensions or not). Cut new holes for the master cylinders and steering column, welder to transfer necessary hardware welded on the firewall and to patch old holes, possibly more I can't think of. Welcome to Ratsun. Quote Link to comment
snappingturtle Posted March 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 Thanks Quote Link to comment
snappingturtle Posted March 2, 2015 Author Report Share Posted March 2, 2015 Will have to post some pics of it being done Quote Link to comment
Fat510 Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 Any good places where I might get those parts rockauto.com Quote Link to comment
datzenmike Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 Hi , I've just bought my first datsun a 510 2 door sedan from America , it's going to take a few weeks to arrive in the UK but I want to convert it from lhd to rhd , I have already found a rhd dash with clocks from a sss but what else would I need , sorry I'm new to doing up cars so apologize for any stupid questions If this topic has been covered please put a link to the topic Thanks snappingturtle Are LHDs illegal there? Keep it LHD. Quote Link to comment
bananahamuck Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 http://www.datman.co.uk/ Quote Link to comment
MikeRL411 Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 Are LHDs illegal there? Keep it LHD. If it's anything like Australian rules, either convert or bear a visible marker denoting LHD, depends on the age of the vehicle. Newer cars - convert. Collectable cars - place the required warning device and take your chances that someone surprised at a vehicle with a front seat passenger and no driver will be so surprised that he/she will wind up in your trunk. Quote Link to comment
MikeRL411 Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 LHDs can't be illegal given the chunnel and all the mainland European visitors. Now for a full time resident, I don't know! Quote Link to comment
Pedro Posted March 3, 2015 Report Share Posted March 3, 2015 Yeah given all the LHD cars coming over on the ferry or tunnel to the UK, I'd be surprised if he couldn't just keep it LHD. For RHD parts, I think you'll be finding those in Australia. www.ozdat.com should be able to net you those parts, but most steering boxes are flogged these days, so be aware. Quote Link to comment
Duncan Posted March 4, 2015 Report Share Posted March 4, 2015 sent a private message. Check your mailbox. Quote Link to comment
johnzracer Posted December 4, 2015 Report Share Posted December 4, 2015 I got my conversion parts from Australia. Shipping is a bitch! Quote Link to comment
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