roughground Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 (edited) I am currently in a dilemma as to wether to convert my lefthand drive 1971 TR6 to righthand drive. Is it worth it? My car was reimported in 1993 from Jacksonville Florida and I bought it from the importers. I was going to change hands but was posted to Suffolk from Lincolnshire. The proximity to the south coast and Europe meant it could be driven on the continent with ease. However I'm now back in Lincs and a considerable distance from the southern ports (and even the east Anglia ones). As it stands it's in good condition and runs like a dream. Age is beginning to creep up on me and the prospect of selling is not that far away so do I change it and hopefully recoup the cost with more interest. Or do I keep it as is and hope for someone with more European access wants a great car! Edited February 24, 2020 by roughground Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Hill Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 (edited) I suppose it depends what it owes you, and would you recoup the cost of the conversion, I think not, if you are going to sell in the near future. Edited February 24, 2020 by Paul Hill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
openroad Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 There is a big European Market for LHD cars, it probably wouldn't pay you to change at this stage. Depends how long you are thinking of keeping it for. Conrad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
michaeldavis39 Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 If you are going to sell then leave it as it is as you will never get back the money it costs to do the conversion- theres a lot to do as i know to do it properly eg replacement wooden dash and metal dash , new rhd steering rack, some dashboard padding parts, couple of brackets to support steering rack either side of bulkhead( to do a proper job - some folks dont bother with under bonnet support but hey each to their own but not me), alterations to wiring loom, brake pipes need altering, interior pedal mounting bracket and new brake pedal, clutch pedal, accelerator pedal, speedo and tacho cables possibly too, some welding and cutting, drilling and painting a bit i think that covers just about most of it and you could also be tempted to do other works if you did convert ( as i have done going from conversion to a full restoration - my damn OCD kicked in and that was that lol). Have fun whatever you do. Michael Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mtrehy Posted February 24, 2020 Report Share Posted February 24, 2020 I've converted 2 but both as part of full restorations where the car was being stripped completely anyway. As michael says there is quite a bit to it. First one I did I extended the existing loom but i'd recommend a replacement loom. To do it properly you need to patch and weld the holes left when you move the column, pedal box etc. This all then needs painting.... I've not priced it up properly but minimum it's got to be 1k+ in parts (if you get lucky you with used bits) and 2k+ in labour if you can't diy. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roughground Posted February 25, 2020 Author Report Share Posted February 25, 2020 Thanks to all who've replied. I've had it 27 years like that so maybe I'll keep it a while longer and just hope 1 of our continental friends would like a nice one. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
elclem1 Posted February 26, 2020 Report Share Posted February 26, 2020 Prices here for a good original LHD TR6 are on the rise. For some reason people here, around the south west like originality not restoration. €20000 is a good guide for a GOOD,' solid, original LHD car . Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mtrehy Posted February 26, 2020 Report Share Posted February 26, 2020 13 hours ago, elclem1 said: Prices here for a good original LHD TR6 are on the rise. For some reason people here, around the south west like originality not restoration. €20000 is a good guide for a GOOD,' solid, original LHD car . You'd get a seriously good LHD US import delivered to your door for significantly less than that. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
elclem1 Posted February 27, 2020 Report Share Posted February 27, 2020 The trouble is the French can't be bothered to import here ( too much hassle) and there are not enough hours in my day to get involved. A business opportunity for someone with the time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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