johntatlow Posted July 2, 2005 Report Share Posted July 2, 2005 Can anyone tell me what is involved in converting a TR3a from LHD to RHD I have found a good rust free car, 100% complete, O/D, weather equipment not original colour but looks very presentable for £7000 Is this a good buy? What is involved in converting to RHD? Any help / advice much appreciated Thanks John Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neil Posted July 2, 2005 Report Share Posted July 2, 2005 I bought mine a few months ago after a long search, I did look at some LHD ones and I contacted a couple of the big name Triumph workshops about conversions. Rough quotes ranged from about £1,500 to £2,000 all assuming that no major new parts would be needed. The excellent book 'How to restore TR2, TR3 and TR3A' by Roger Williams has a whole section devoted to what is incolved in doing the conversion. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mychael Posted July 3, 2005 Report Share Posted July 3, 2005 I could ask, why bother to convert at all? If the car was a L.H.D in the first place. I aknowledge the convienience of being on the "correct" side of the car in traffic etc, but (In Australia at least) you can now fully register a car a in L.H.D. Think of all the money you'd save by not swapping over. Mychael Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel Lay Posted July 3, 2005 Report Share Posted July 3, 2005 Just to add my thoughts, I had a 1951 LHD Riley 2 1/2 for years and found no problem driving it with the steering wheel on the other side. All the best which ever way you go. Nigel (with TS952) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sforster Posted July 3, 2005 Report Share Posted July 3, 2005 Hi John, I recently converted a 3A from RHD to LHD, about the only parts you need are, steering box, accelerator pedal, dash panel and glove box, rev and mph cables and the Y bracket on bulkhead. From memory everything else is transferrable. If you are mechanically confident I would think about £300 in parts. Good luck, Simon Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest GDalzell Posted July 6, 2005 Report Share Posted July 6, 2005 John, Conisider a rack and pinion if you're changing over. The difference is worth it. There are a few kits out there and I suggest you contact Protek. If not, there are many people who converted RHD cars to rack and pinion and the RHD peg and worm bits should be freely available. A bit of cutting and welding plus some 3/8 rod and 1/8 roll pins will change over your throttle pedal. You may need to twist the clutch/brake pedals to get the right position. I believe that the experts use a bit of heat and some welly. The expensive part is the RHD dashboard if you want a steel one. Regards Graham Quote Link to post Share on other sites
david ferry Posted July 6, 2005 Report Share Posted July 6, 2005 The expensive part is the RHD dashboard if you want a steel one. Mike Ellis has one for sale. No idea of price but I would be quick if you want it! See the buy, sell, trade section. Regards David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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