65 Convertible RHD Converison

[sawards]

hi there,

ive recently acquired a 65 Convertible... i need to convert it to RHD..

Does anyone know of any companies that may assist with a kit, or a list of what needs to be done.

thanks!

Stuart

[johnny_b]

you'll probly find that most forum members here will say keep it lhd cos its cheaper, keeps it original and its cool . With more and more early verts as dailys or weekend cruisers appearing on the roads it'll be good to keep as is for that xtra wow value:(;x

[JC074]

where are you located Sawards?

[ejmustang]

Go RHD lots of us can assist you i can send you pics if you want;z

[sawards]

hi,

Funny, i live in South Africa, but joined this forum as we dont have one over here..

problem is... my 65 is on the water from the USA, but now the government has just passed law that no more LHD vehicles may be registered...

i either have to slip someone some cash.. or do the conversion.. .  1st option is a bit tough..

Stuart

[moe]

Hi sawards,
You interested in a mirror conversion?
installing a rack and pinion steering as part of the conversion??

[moe]

Have a look at some of these threads:

http://www.mustang.org.au/forum/viewthread.php?tid=4261
http://www.mustang.org.au/forum/viewthread.php?tid=3075
http://www.mustang.org.au/forum/viewthread.php?tid=7214

[sawards]

i guess it woudl be a mirror conversion, but defo power steering while we at it.

[mark678]

pay the graft keep it lhd .....will be worth more in the long run......if you must convert any compentant  panelbeater should be able to do it.........cheers

[djc]

Originally posted by mark678
pay the graft keep it lhd .....will be worth more in the long run......if you must convert any compentant  panelbeater should be able to do it.........cheers  

Agree!  There will come a day when the US will be importing these back, and at a premium dollar

[scott66stang]

Originally posted by djc

Originally posted by mark678
pay the graft keep it lhd .....will be worth more in the long run......if you must convert any compentant  panelbeater should be able to do it.........cheers  

Agree!  There will come a day when the US will be importing these back, and at a premium dollar

Well they have all the sheet metal , let them convert back to LHD i say. :+

[moe]

Originally posted by scott66stang
Agree!  There will come a day when the US will be importing these back, and at a premium dollar

Well they have all the sheet metal , let them convert back to LHD i say. :+ [/quote]

given the quality of some of their handiwork making it to our shores, do you think that they would be able to convert it back???

There was a 68 coupe in a mustang magazine that had been converted to RHD, and made it back to the us.  It stayed RHD and made it into print in a magazine as a feature ;w

[scott66stang]

I hear ya Mo , i have got a good taste of their handywork.

[JC074]

Hey Scott...hows the progress going?

i found an engineer in perth for when u need sign off - not cheap...but he's the business! :)

[scott66stang]

Originally posted by JC074
Hey Scott...hows the progress going?

i found an engineer in perth for when u need sign off - not cheap...but he's the business! :)

Will update soon , sought of gone backwards . Totally stripped and on a rotisery to do the rh conversion , i think i might be using a XL or XW firewall , but have been occupied fixing more bodgie repairs and slowly sandblasting using my little portable unit. But its going good.
I will need that engineer. ;}

[JC074]

kool