phil farnden Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 hi all recently aquired a 1960 triumph tr3a from the states, i,m hoping to change to rhd, and keeping the horn and indicators original,not looking to go rack and pinion,does anyone have a rhd steeringbox,also a steering wheel for an adjustable column.tia phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Morrison Posted October 13, 2021 Report Share Posted October 13, 2021 Hello Phil, and welcome to our forum. Congratulations on your purchase Tr3A's can be tremendous fun. I have enhanced your title to hopefully better focus any replies, hope this is OK? John. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ralph Whitaker Posted October 14, 2021 Report Share Posted October 14, 2021 Hello Phil, welcome to the forum, I also have a 1960 TR3a that came from the states. I am not saying you will not find a RHD steering box, but they are hard to find. Far more LHD cars were made than RHD, and the survival rate of the LHD cars is better. You could try phoning round all the TR specialists, place a wanted ad on here, and hope! I converted mine with a conversion using a modified TR7 rack, and I am happy with the results, light steering,and seems to track well even on full lock with no tyre squeel, and there are ways of keeping the original wheel and horn push, although it does rotate with the wheel rather than being fixed. Good luck with your search. Ralph Quote Link to post Share on other sites
markaluge Posted October 14, 2021 Report Share Posted October 14, 2021 Hi Phil, i too imported a LHD from the US and after considerable deliberation decided to stick with the steering box rather than convert to R&P; mainly for the reasons you gave of wanting to keep the horn and indicator on the steering wheel. I found the RHD steering box and a RHD dashboard by contacting dealers. They do exist. Good luck with it. Mark Quote Link to post Share on other sites
openroad Posted October 14, 2021 Report Share Posted October 14, 2021 Good Morning Phil, I have a RHD Steering Box and column, also a Steering wheel, I will send a Pm . Conrad. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harlequin Posted October 14, 2021 Report Share Posted October 14, 2021 (edited) Phil There was a reasonable steering wheel amongst this lot. George Edited October 14, 2021 by harlequin Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bob Smith Posted October 14, 2021 Report Share Posted October 14, 2021 I have a NOS RHD adjustable long column and NOS Steering wheel that is no longer required. Have sent a PM Quote Link to post Share on other sites
John Morrison Posted October 14, 2021 Report Share Posted October 14, 2021 Hey Phil. you got to be impressed with the response? Where abouts are you? If you are getting stuck into a sidescreen car - big time, and it sounds as if you are, then you should really look at getting a long to your local Group and also joining the 'TR Register' John. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phil farnden Posted October 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2021 11 hours ago, John Morrison said: Hello Phil, and welcome to our forum. Congratulations on your purchase Tr3A's can be tremendous fun. I have enhanced your title to hopefully better focus any replies, hope this is OK? John. thankyou,yes,its been a long haul to get here,the tr needs work,but thats the fun,as a sibling i never knew what a family car was!!! it was jaguar healey mg,s and of course triumph,my fathers love of british sports cars and triumph,s in particular certainly rubbed off on me!!! always had stags, spitfires, vitesse,s, but finally made the leap into the hairy chested world!!!! lol kind regards phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phil farnden Posted October 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2021 2 hours ago, openroad said: Good Morning Phil, I have a RHD Steering Box and column, also a Steering wheel, I will send a Pm . Conrad. that would be great,thanks conrad Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phil farnden Posted October 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2021 26 minutes ago, John Morrison said: Hey Phil. you got to be impressed with the response? Where abouts are you? If you are getting stuck into a sidescreen car - big time, and it sounds as if you are, then you should really look at getting a long to your local Group and also joining the 'TR Register' John. great response but i didn,t expect any different from the tr crowd, yes definitely will be joining, my dad was with them when he had TLR510 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RAHTR4 Posted October 14, 2021 Report Share Posted October 14, 2021 Hi Phil, You have a P.M. Regards, Richard Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phil farnden Posted October 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2021 3 hours ago, markaluge said: Hi Phil, i too imported a LHD from the US and after considerable deliberation decided to stick with the steering box rather than convert to R&P; mainly for the reasons you gave of wanting to keep the horn and indicator on the steering wheel. I found the RHD steering box and a RHD dashboard by contacting dealers. They do exist. Good luck with it. Mark thanks,got the dash,a fella on ebay converts them with good result,the hunt begins for the rest, i,ve bot accelerator,dipswitch bracket,any other suggestions,as to what i need,i know much can be reused. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phil farnden Posted October 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2021 3 hours ago, Bob Smith said: I have a NOS RHD adjustable long column and NOS Steering wheel that is no longer required. Have sent a PM iff you could forward me a ££££ price and anything else you might suggest reference the conversion,i have already heared good things about you Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phil farnden Posted October 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2021 46 minutes ago, John Morrison said: Hey Phil. you got to be impressed with the response? Where abouts are you? If you are getting stuck into a sidescreen car - big time, and it sounds as if you are, then you should really look at getting a long to your local Group and also joining the 'TR Register' John. hi,i,m in barry s,glam for my sin,s i blame the parent,s!!!!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phil farnden Posted October 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2021 3 hours ago, openroad said: Good Morning Phil, I have a RHD Steering Box and column, also a Steering wheel, I will send a Pm . Conrad. hi conrad if you could let me know what price you are looking for Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phil farnden Posted October 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2021 thanks everyone for your almost immediate and friendly advice, if you pm me your prices,i can then approach,"she who must be obeyed"!!! on bended knee with offerings and salutations to the one true god !!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ewan2 Posted October 14, 2021 Report Share Posted October 14, 2021 (edited) Phil Welcome to hours of fun with a TR working on them and driving. You will also need an accelerator pedal and linkage. They are fairly easy to copy and fabricate if you cant get one from other sources. Ewan Edited October 14, 2021 by ewan2 spelling Quote Link to post Share on other sites
phil farnden Posted October 14, 2021 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2021 10 hours ago, Ralph Whitaker said: Hello Phil, welcome to the forum, I also have a 1960 TR3a that came from the states. I am not saying you will not find a RHD steering box, but they are hard to find. Far more LHD cars were made than RHD, and the survival rate of the LHD cars is better. You could try phoning round all the TR specialists, place a wanted ad on here, and hope! I converted mine with a conversion using a modified TR7 rack, and I am happy with the results, light steering,and seems to track well even on full lock with no tyre squeel, and there are ways of keeping the original wheel and horn push, although it does rotate with the wheel rather than being fixed. Good luck with your search. Ralph i think it was something like a 9:1 ratio,triumph gambled on the tr being a success in the states Quote Link to post Share on other sites
david ferry Posted October 14, 2021 Report Share Posted October 14, 2021 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304185241876?hash=item46d2da7114:g:uFgAAOSwTvthaF8l looks like this is everything you need for your steering. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ralph Whitaker Posted October 15, 2021 Report Share Posted October 15, 2021 Just goes to show, there are more RHD boxes out there than I would have thought. Ralph Quote Link to post Share on other sites
R.M. Posted October 15, 2021 Report Share Posted October 15, 2021 flippin hek a world glut of RHS steering boxes, even i have a spare one, thoughts of retiring on the proceeds of a sale are right out of the window now. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
markaluge Posted October 15, 2021 Report Share Posted October 15, 2021 When I was after one last year I didn’t get any offers; eventually getting one off of a dealer who had converted a car from RHD to LHD. No it’s like No49 buses. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted October 15, 2021 Report Share Posted October 15, 2021 I guess there are more conversions to R & P these days, as the owners arms get weaker with age. Bob. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted October 15, 2021 Report Share Posted October 15, 2021 22 hours ago, david ferry said: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/304185241876?hash=item46d2da7114:g:uFgAAOSwTvthaF8l looks like this is everything you need for your steering. It is not mine for sale located in Pinner Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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