SER1 Re: LHD to RHD

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From: Riaan Botes
Subject: SER1 Re: LHD to RHD
Date: 08:49 on 18 Dec 2004
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Tom B wrote:

  HI,
  >To follow up on Tom W.s comments, probably a few of us in the US =
would like to have the complete Rover!

  Gave that some thought, but not ready to get rid of it yet.

  >Oddly enough, we are about to convert Jeff's 109 PU to RHD as that is =
the chassis he has. Not a job for the faint of heart. We are >lucky not =
to have meddling rules forbiding RHD cars in this country, This would be =
frustrating to find out you have spent loads >getting the vehicle ready =
and not permitted to drive it.  As yours is an 80", the RHD bits will be =
easy to source in the UK.  Shipping >might be a headache. =20
  >I know this sounds a bit far out, but any shot at finding a RHD =
chassis to use for a restructured vehicle?  Africa right?  I know it is =
>a big place, club contacts might be a possible source.

  Not much of a chance. 80" vehicles are like hen's teeth around here. =
So usually no matter what their condition when they do come up for sale, =
they are rebuilt and not used as spares vehicles.

  Riaan B

  Ser 1 80" ('52)
  SIII PUP ('76)
  Range Rover Classic ('81)
  TDi 300 PUP ('96)
  TD5 Disco ('00) - Catherine's Toy

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  <DIV>HI,</DIV>
  <DIV>&gt;To follow up on Tom W.s comments, probably a few of us in the =
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  would like to have the complete Rover!</DIV>
  <DIV>&nbsp;</DIV>
  <DIV>Gave that some thought, but not ready to get rid of it yet.</DIV>
  <DIV>&nbsp;</DIV>
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  frustrating to find out you have spent loads &gt;getting the vehicle =
ready and=20
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  <DIV>Riaan B</DIV>
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