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post Dec 31 2009, 12:16 PM
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Just looked at that nasty thread about the right hand drive 914. If one where thinking about converting, what would it take?
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post Dec 31 2009, 12:22 PM
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post Dec 31 2009, 12:55 PM
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QUOTE(effutuo101 @ Dec 31 2009, 11:16 AM) *

Just looked at that nasty thread about the right hand drive 914. If one where thinking about converting, what would it take?



cut the tank in half cut the bulkhead in half cut the dash and dashpad in half get a right hand drive pedal cluster extension assembly, cut and move the emergency brake to the right longitudinal along with the cable tubes through the firewall cut and move the steering column mount along with the cut bulkhead.


Thankfully in Australia they no longer have to convert old cars to right hand drive. When I was there in 1998 for the 50th celebration of Porsche I saw at least 25 914s at the big show and all were butchered to right hand drive, and I mean BUTCHERED! Bottom line is: 914s were never manufactured to be right hand drive so DON"T TRY to convert!
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post Dec 31 2009, 01:44 PM
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post Dec 31 2009, 01:47 PM
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What ever happened to the race project where the seat was moved to the middle?
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post Dec 31 2009, 07:40 PM
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What would it take? A total lack of good sense. And stay clear of roundabouts, too.
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post Dec 31 2009, 07:51 PM
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Just flip the car upside down.
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post Dec 31 2009, 07:51 PM
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IIRC, ALL the RHD 914s were produced by an English contractor, and there are NO parts available, other than used. The Cap'n
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post Dec 31 2009, 08:51 PM
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Well that settles that then. My car will stay left hand drive. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/lol-2.gif)
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post Jan 1 2010, 07:50 AM
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QUOTE(Cap'n Krusty @ Jan 1 2010, 01:51 AM) *

IIRC, ALL the RHD 914s were produced by an English contractor, and there are NO parts available, other than used. The Cap'n



The contractor was actually Crayford Engineering, there are no parts available not even used, the dash was a fibreglass thing. See previous threads on right hand drive conversions
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post Jan 1 2010, 09:39 AM
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QUOTE(dr914@autoatlanta.com @ Dec 31 2009, 10:55 AM) *

QUOTE(effutuo101 @ Dec 31 2009, 11:16 AM) *

Just looked at that nasty thread about the right hand drive 914. If one where thinking about converting, what would it take?



cut the tank in half cut the bulkhead in half cut the dash and dashpad in half get a right hand drive pedal cluster extension assembly, cut and move the emergency brake to the right longitudinal along with the cable tubes through the firewall cut and move the steering column mount along with the cut bulkhead.


Thankfully in Australia they no longer have to convert old cars to right hand drive. When I was there in 1998 for the 50th celebration of Porsche I saw at least 25 914s at the big show and all were butchered to right hand drive, and I mean BUTCHERED! Bottom line is: 914s were never manufactured to be right hand drive so DON"T TRY to convert!



If it is anything like the Dealers A.C. installation, not even experienced butchers I ponder..
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post Jul 28 2015, 05:02 PM
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QUOTE(veltror @ Jan 1 2010, 11:50 PM) *

QUOTE(Cap'n Krusty @ Jan 1 2010, 01:51 AM) *

IIRC, ALL the RHD 914s were produced by an English contractor, and there are NO parts available, other than used. The Cap'n



The contractor was actually Crayford Engineering, there are no parts available not even used, the dash was a fibreglass thing. See previous threads on right hand drive conversions


sorry to bring up such as on thread - came across it while searing for something else ...

my 914 was converted to RHD in Australia and seems to have had a reasonably good job of it done. the dash was cut, re-enforced & glued / recovered in vinyl .. the metal backing for the dash was cut & welded and a new section of steel was bent & welded in for the pedal box area.

I bought the car as a project car and didn't come with a fuel tank but has been previously registered as RHS in Western Australia (checked with rego people & also has stickers for WA rego on it)

I just got the car back from 6 months in storage as I moved states ... i'll get my build thread back on track ...
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post Aug 4 2015, 04:39 PM
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QUOTE(barrym @ Jul 29 2015, 09:02 AM) *

QUOTE(veltror @ Jan 1 2010, 11:50 PM) *

QUOTE(Cap'n Krusty @ Jan 1 2010, 01:51 AM) *

IIRC, ALL the RHD 914s were produced by an English contractor, and there are NO parts available, other than used. The Cap'n



The contractor was actually Crayford Engineering, there are no parts available not even used, the dash was a fibreglass thing. See previous threads on right hand drive conversions


sorry to bring up such as on thread - came across it while searing for something else ...

my 914 was converted to RHD in Australia and seems to have had a reasonably good job of it done. the dash was cut, re-enforced & glued / recovered in vinyl .. the metal backing for the dash was cut & welded and a new section of steel was bent & welded in for the pedal box area.

I bought the car as a project car and didn't come with a fuel tank but has been previously registered as RHS in Western Australia (checked with rego people & also has stickers for WA rego on it)

I just got the car back from 6 months in storage as I moved states ... i'll get my build thread back on track ...




Hey Barry,

I cant remember if i have spoken to you or not.
I have a RHD one as well.
I'm in Melbourne.


Cheers

Dale
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post Aug 4 2015, 04:55 PM
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Barry,

Glad to hear you are back at it. Mine is stripped and I'm about to attack it with a plasma cutter and do the left to right. I have got an OBP pedal unit to put in it. http://www.obpltd.com/Pedal-Boxes/Pro-Race-V3, also going to use a Fuelsafe bladder tank in the original location after lengthening the foot well. I cant find a fibreglass dashtop though.

I have been delayed a bit lately with a certain Alfa 1750 which is now painted and going back together.

Cheers,

H
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post Aug 4 2015, 07:14 PM
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As usual you all are overthinking this. Only a 914 owner can take a $200 job & turn it into a $4000 job (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif) So luckily you are on 914world & have the benefit of "WWJD"

Yes that is what would Jamie do (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)

Step one. Get your duck tape out. Use your right hand to wrap around your chest with your left hand under the tape.

Step 2: Drive your car. It is now only a right handed drive car (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) . Just be smart when you shift (IMG:style_emoticons/default/driving.gif)
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post Aug 4 2015, 09:15 PM
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QUOTE(Downunderman @ Aug 5 2015, 08:55 AM) *

Barry,

Glad to hear you are back at it. Mine is stripped and I'm about to attack it with a plasma cutter and do the left to right. I have got an OBP pedal unit to put in it. http://www.obpltd.com/Pedal-Boxes/Pro-Race-V3, also going to use a Fuelsafe bladder tank in the original location after lengthening the foot well. I cant find a fibreglass dashtop though.

I have been delayed a bit lately with a certain Alfa 1750 which is now painted and going back together.

Cheers,

H



Hi Howard,

Could this mob help at all ???

http://dashboarddoctor.com.au//

I have never used them, but a friend did years ago for a Datsun 240Z dash that was falling apart and it came back looking fantastic.



Cheers

Dale
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post Aug 4 2015, 10:41 PM
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QUOTE(barrym @ Jul 29 2015, 11:02 AM) *

QUOTE(veltror @ Jan 1 2010, 11:50 PM) *

QUOTE(Cap'n Krusty @ Jan 1 2010, 01:51 AM) *

IIRC, ALL the RHD 914s were produced by an English contractor, and there are NO parts available, other than used. The Cap'n



The contractor was actually Crayford Engineering, there are no parts available not even used, the dash was a fibreglass thing. See previous threads on right hand drive conversions


sorry to bring up such as on thread - came across it while searing for something else ...

my 914 was converted to RHD in Australia and seems to have had a reasonably good job of it done. the dash was cut, re-enforced & glued / recovered in vinyl .. the metal backing for the dash was cut & welded and a new section of steel was bent & welded in for the pedal box area.

I bought the car as a project car and didn't come with a fuel tank but has been previously registered as RHS in Western Australia (checked with rego people & also has stickers for WA rego on it)

I just got the car back from 6 months in storage as I moved states ... i'll get my build thread back on track ...


Was I guy from Australia posted on Pelican that had one,a gold car ,no pics of the interior but I expect the Poms did a good job.....what a job to do ???.
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