Re: SER1 RHD?
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Diana-
Probably not an issue now, but I don=B9t buy the whole RHD or LHD drive thing
here in the states. I should do some research. You are right about
California being different. They have stringent laws.
Matthew Clark
On 12/18/04 6:46 AM, "Diana Alan" <dianaa@xxxxxxxx.xxx.xx> wrote:
> Tom
> =20
> Riaan will tell me if I'm wrong, but I thought Africa was the one contine=
nt
> where there is a true mix of both RHD and LHD from country to country. T=
he
> basis being whether they were British or European (French, German, Belgia=
n)
> colonies.
> =20
> Maybe Riaan should contact member LR80-86FR from the "garage" if he has a=
RHD
> steering column from the 1950 parts collection, so recently posted in the
> scrap book.
> =20
> In relation to the US in the late 1980's I was offered a contract to work=
as a
> Registered Nurse in California. When I contacted a shipping agent about
> taking my Range Rover, which was only a couple of years old at that stage=
, I
> was told that it would have to be converted to LHD within 18 months if I
> stayed. I don't know if that only applies to California but was part of =
the
> reason I didn't end up taking up the contract.
> =20
> Diana
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: TBache9248@xxx.xxx
> To: series1@xxxxxxxxx.xxx
> Sent: Sunday, December 19, 2004 1:04 AM
> Subject: Re: SER1 RHD?
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> HI Mathew and All,
> ....
> .... In some ways, it is surprising that a LHD Rover is there in the firs=
t
> place, but I am sure there is a story behind it.
> Was trying to make light with humor about us wanting your Rover, LHD 80"
> aren't too common here in the US.
> =20
> Tom Bache
> Avondale, PA
> USA
> =20
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<FONT FACE=3D"Helvetica">Diana-<BR>
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Probably not an issue now, but I don’t buy the whole RHD or LHD drive=
thing here in the states. I should do some research. You are ri=
ght about California being different. They have stringent laws. =
<BR>
<BR>
Matthew Clark<BR>
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On 12/18/04 6:46 AM, "Diana Alan" <dianaa@xxxxxxxx.xxx.xx> =
wrote:<BR>
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</FONT><BLOCKQUOTE><FONT FACE=3D"Helvetica">Tom<BR>
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Riaan will tell me if I'm wrong, but I thought Africa was the one continent=
where there is a true mix of both RHD and LHD from country to country. &nbs=
p;The basis being whether they were British or European (French, German, Bel=
gian) colonies.<BR>
<BR>
Maybe Riaan should contact member LR80-86FR from the "garage" if =
he has a RHD steering column from the 1950 parts collection, so recently pos=
ted in the scrap book.<BR>
<BR>
In relation to the US in the late 1980's I was offered a contract to work a=
s a Registered Nurse in California. When I contacted a shipping agent =
about taking my Range Rover, which was only a couple of years old at that st=
age, I was told that it would have to be converted to LHD within 18 months i=
f I stayed. I don't know if that only applies to California but was pa=
rt of the reason I didn't end up taking up the contract.<BR>
<BR>
Diana<BR>
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</FONT><FONT SIZE=3D"2"><FONT FACE=3D"Arial">HI Mathew and All,<BR>
....<BR>
.... In some ways, it is surprising that a LHD Rover is there in the first =
place, but I am sure there is a story behind it.<BR>
Was trying to make light with humor about us wanting your Rover, LHD 80&quo=
t; aren't too common here in the US.<BR>
<BR>
Tom Bache<BR>
Avondale, PA<BR>
USA<BR>
<BR>
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