RHD Conversion ?

[ag71]

Hi guys just a query what would you be looking at cost wise for a quality RHD conversion on say a '66 model would around the $5,000 to $8,000 be realistic, if anyone has had one done recently what sort of price was it ?

Any recommendations in Sydney for this sort of work, Als my guess any others ?

Cheers AG.

[fredm666]

Hey AG,
I think $5,000 to $8,000 for a quality RHD is very optimistic. I would expect two to three times that, and Big Al is the right person in Sydney for that kind of job.

[Reborn67]

There is a lot of conversions about that have not been done fully, eg, swapping the wipers over, this is a tricky bit because it involves cutting out the cowel panel and subsequent panel and paint works, if you have A/C it will likely cost you even more, a lot of money to part with that may see resale more desired but not reflected in value,

[Aussie-67]

But it's a lot easier to drive when jumping from one car to another.  Certainly love mine, don't love the cost of doing it thou.

[ag71]

thanks $5k TO $8k was my initial guess and I understand quality work costs money, would it be madness to drop $70k on a nice fastback then another $10 to $12k on a conversion, will it kill the value in the long run ?

I know the argument of keeping it original and the like but I prefer RHD vehicles.

[fredm666]

thanks $5k TO $8k was my initial guess and I understand quality work costs money, would it be madness to drop $70k on a nice fastback then another $10 to $12k on a conversion, will it kill the value in the long run ?

I know the argument of keeping it original and the like but I prefer RHD vehicles.

If you are going to spend $70k for a fastback, you should consider a proper quality conversion, and it will be $15k to $20k (unless you are knowledgeable and do most of the works yourself).
If you do a half job on the conversion you would expect a hit in the future value.

Honestly I recommend driving it as LHD for a period and then decide what to do. Chances are that you will like it, plus you won’t risk a drop in value.

[ag71]

wow 15k to 20k wasn't I expecting such high numbers, think I may not worry about it myself and maybe try and pickup one already done,

[jiffy]

$15K-$20K minimum. There is a LOAD of work that needs to be done and you would need to pay someone to do it unless you want to try your own hand - and if you haven't done a lot of them, don't bother.

Driving a LHD car is no issue, but if it's a deal breaker, then get one that's already been done well.

[pmb0186]

I own both a RHD and LHD, would choose RHD every time but wouldn’t spend $20-$30k to get there.