FW: [Syncro_T3_Australia] LHD to RHD conversion.

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Hi Jens,
Bit difficult this.
I'm aware of only one LHD to RHD syncro conversion having ever been done in Oz. This was carried out by the seller, Rudi, on a syncro Doka during 2012. He would have had the expertise and necessary RHD parts to complete it. So good luck.
Cheers.
Ken


-----Original Message-----
From: jens <jens.baufeldt@me.com>
Sent: Sunday, 27 January 2013 8:44 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] LHD to RHD conversion.


Hi, I think I have said things about myself about a year ago when I joined in on the forum. I have read most threads and follow most tech talk eagerly. I don't say a lot or anything for that matter because my dad used to do all the work on my and our VWs until mow because I have left him in Namibia to stay in OZ.

I was going to import a Syncro t3 van to OZ. the van I used to have in mind was reconditioned from top to bottom by an old German VW mechanic. I didn't realize that it was registered on my dads name all the time and now I haven't owned the van for long enough to import.

My second Van is a real beauty and one of the original Steyer conversions back from 85 with the westfalia conversion e.t.c. It is left hand drive though. I have picket it up for 4000$ two years ago with 180k on the clock and register in Nam so I thought it was a good deal.

Now to come to the question, did anyone ever do one of these conversions? I have an unregistered van in NSW and could use all the steering parts to do do the steering conversion if that's so easy. Any advise on this would be great and maybe if there are other things to watch out for when importing.

Thanks again,
Jens
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Also KombiJon on the kombi club did his doka. Greg E

From: Ken Garratt <unclekenz@hotmail.com>
To: "Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com.au " <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, 27 January 2013 10:02 PM
Subject: FW: [Syncro_T3_Australia] LHD to RHD conversion.

Hi Jens,
Bit difficult this.
I'm aware of only one LHD to RHD syncro conversion having ever been done in Oz. This was carried out by the seller, Rudi, on a syncro Doka during 2012. He would have had the expertise and necessary RHD parts to complete it. So good luck.
Cheers.
Ken


-----Original Message-----
From: jens <jens.baufeldt@me.com>
Sent: Sunday, 27 January 2013 8:44 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] LHD to RHD conversion.


Hi, I think I have said things about myself about a year ago when I joined in on the forum. I have read most threads and follow most tech talk eagerly. I don't say a lot or anything for that matter because my dad used to do all the work on my and our VWs until mow because I have left him in Namibia to stay in OZ.

I was going to import a Syncro t3 van to OZ. the van I used to have in mind was reconditioned from top to bottom by an old German VW mechanic. I didn't realize that it was registered on my dads name all the time and now I haven't owned the van for long enough to import.

My second Van is a real beauty and one of the original Steyer conversions back from 85 with the westfalia conversion e.t.c. It is left hand drive though. I have picket it up for 4000$ two years ago with 180k on the clock and register in Nam so I thought it was a good deal.

Now to come to the question, did anyone ever do one of these conversions? I have an unregistered van in NSW and could use all the steering parts to do do the steering conversion if that's so easy. Any advise on this would be great and maybe if there are other things to watch out for when importing.

Thanks again,
Jens




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The biggest 'hard part' that pops into my mind that would have to be different is the steering rack.
and a right hand drive dash .

after than ..the body sheet metal might have to be modified to some to move parts like brake booster across ...
lot of wires would have to be extended or re-routed or a whole other loom/wiring harness acquired ..

Sounds like a fun rewarding job !
The only right hand drive car I've ever driven was a factory TD Syncro ...from the UK.
Felt pretty strange to drive !
Scott
On 1/27/2013 3:02 AM, Ken Garratt wrote:
Hi Jens,
Bit difficult this.
I'm aware of only one LHD to RHD syncro conversion having ever been done in Oz. This was carried out by the seller, Rudi, on a syncro Doka during 2012. He would have had the expertise and necessary RHD parts to complete it. So good luck.
Cheers.
Ken


-----Original Message-----
From: jens <jens.baufeldt@me.com>
Sent: Sunday, 27 January 2013 8:44 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] LHD to RHD conversion.

 
Hi, I think I have said things about myself about a year ago when I joined in on the forum. I have read most threads and follow most tech talk eagerly. I don't say a lot or anything for that matter because my dad used to do all the work on my and our VWs until mow because I have left him in Namibia to stay in OZ.

 I was going to import a Syncro t3 van to OZ. the van I used to have in mind was reconditioned from top to bottom by an old German VW mechanic. I didn't realize that it was registered on my dads name all the time and now I haven't owned the van for long enough to import.

 My second Van is a real beauty and one of the original Steyer conversions back from 85 with the westfalia conversion e.t.c. It is left hand drive though. I have picket it up for 4000$ two years ago with 180k on the clock and register in Nam so I thought it was a good deal.

 Now to come to the question, did anyone ever do one of these conversions? I have an unregistered van in NSW and could use all the steering parts to do do the steering conversion if that's so easy. Any advise on this would be great and maybe if there are other things to watch out for when importing.

 Thanks again,
 Jens




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Three things to consider apart from the difficulty of the conversion. 1. The sliding door will always be on the wrong side. Lhd laws have been eased in Australia in the last 10 years, worth checking your states laws. 3. What about importing the westy parts and fitting to an Aussie kombi? Greg E

From: Scott Daniel - Turbovans <ScottDaniel@turbovans.com>
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Cc: Ken Garratt <unclekenz@hotmail.com>
Sent: Monday, 28 January 2013 1:38 PM
Subject: Re: FW: [Syncro_T3_Australia] LHD to RHD conversion.
 
The biggest 'hard part' that pops into my mind that would have to be different is the steering rack.
and a right hand drive dash .

after than ..the body sheet metal might have to be modified to some to move parts like brake booster across ...
lot of wires would have to be extended or re-routed or a whole other loom/wiring harness acquired ..

Sounds like a fun rewarding job !
The only right hand drive car I've ever driven was a factory TD Syncro ...from the UK.
Felt pretty strange to drive !
Scott
 
On 1/27/2013 3:02 AM, Ken Garratt wrote:
Hi Jens,
Bit difficult this.
I'm aware of only one LHD to RHD syncro conversion having ever been done in Oz. This was carried out by the seller, Rudi, on a syncro Doka during 2012. He would have had the expertise and necessary RHD parts to complete it. So good luck.
Cheers.
Ken


-----Original Message-----
From: jens mailto:jens.baufeldt@me.com
Sent: Sunday, 27 January 2013 8:44 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] LHD to RHD conversion.

 
Hi, I think I have said things about myself about a year ago when I joined in on the forum. I have read most threads and follow most tech talk eagerly. I don't say a lot or anything for that matter because my dad used to do all the work on my and our VWs until mow because I have left him in Namibia to stay in OZ.

 I was going to import a Syncro t3 van to OZ. the van I used to have in mind was reconditioned from top to bottom by an old German VW mechanic. I didn't realize that it was registered on my dads name all the time and now I haven't owned the van for long enough to import.

 My second Van is a real beauty and one of the original Steyer conversions back from 85 with the westfalia conversion e.t.c. It is left hand drive though. I have picket it up for 4000$ two years ago with 180k on the clock and register in Nam so I thought it was a good deal.

 Now to come to the question, did anyone ever do one of these conversions? I have an unregistered van in NSW and could use all the steering parts to do do the steering conversion if that's so easy. Any advise on this would be great and maybe if there are other things to watch out for when importing.

 Thanks again,
 Jens




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I have done a LHD to RHD conversion on my syncro karmann gipsy .Straight forward conversion taking approx 1 week inc cutting & welding in donor bits easily obtainable from a wreck .Engineers certificate inc motorhome approval & RHD conversion cost approx $1000 for NSW rego .Used all donor parts from aussie vehicles including wiring  .Will try & load some photos if possiable .nick

--- On Sun, 27/1/13, greg esposito <gregespo73@yahoo.com> wrote:

From: greg esposito <gregespo73@yahoo.com>
Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] LHD to RHD conversion.
To: "Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com" <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>
Received: Sunday, 27 January, 2013, 9:33 PM



Also KombiJon on the kombi club did his doka. Greg E

From: Ken Garratt <unclekenz@hotmail.com>
To: "Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com.au " <Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, 27 January 2013 10:02 PM
Subject: FW: [Syncro_T3_Australia] LHD to RHD conversion.

Hi Jens,
Bit difficult this.
I'm aware of only one LHD to RHD syncro conversion having ever been done in Oz. This was carried out by the seller, Rudi, on a syncro Doka during 2012. He would have had the expertise and necessary RHD parts to complete it. So good luck.
Cheers.
Ken


-----Original Message-----
From: jens <jens.baufeldt@me.com>
Sent: Sunday, 27 January 2013 8:44 PM
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] LHD to RHD conversion.


Hi, I think I have said things about myself about a year ago when I joined in on the forum. I have read most threads and follow most tech talk eagerly. I don't say a lot or anything for that matter because my dad used to do all the work on my and our VWs until mow because I have left him in Namibia to stay in OZ.

I was going to import a Syncro t3 van to OZ. the van I used to have in mind was reconditioned from top to bottom by an old German VW mechanic. I didn't realize that it was registered on my dads name all the time and now I haven't owned the van for long enough to import.

My second Van is a real beauty and one of the original Steyer conversions back from 85 with the westfalia conversion e.t.c. It is left hand drive though. I have picket it up for 4000$ two years ago with 180k on the clock and register in Nam so I thought it was a good deal.

Now to come to the question, did anyone ever do one of these conversions? I have an unregistered van in NSW and could use all the steering parts to do do the steering conversion if that's so easy. Any advise on this would be great and maybe if there are other things to watch out for when importing.

Thanks again,
Jens




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hi Nick, thanks for that. i was going to put a photo into the post to show the car but can't make it happen.






--- In Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com, Nicolaas De Waal wrote:
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> I have done a LHD to RHD conversion on my syncro karmann gipsy .Straight forward conversion taking approx 1 week inc cutting & welding in donor bits easily obtainable from a wreck .Engineers certificate inc motorhome approval & RHD conversion cost approx $1000 for NSW rego .Used all donor parts from aussie vehicles including wiring  .Will try & load some photos if possiable .nick
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> --- On Sun, 27/1/13, greg esposito wrote:
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> From: greg esposito
> Subject: Re: [Syncro_T3_Australia] LHD to RHD conversion.
> To: "Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com"
> Received: Sunday, 27 January, 2013, 9:33 PM
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> http://forums.kombiclub.com/showthread.php?25135-16-quot-syncro-blog
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> From: Ken Garratt
> To: "Syncro_T3_Australia@... "
> Sent: Sunday, 27 January 2013 10:02 PM
> Subject: FW: [Syncro_T3_Australia] LHD to RHD conversion.
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> Hi Jens,
> Bit difficult this.
> I'm aware of only one LHD to RHD syncro conversion having ever been done in Oz. This was carried out by the seller, Rudi, on a syncro Doka during 2012. He would have had the expertise and necessary RHD parts to complete it. So good luck.
> Cheers.
> Ken
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: jens
> Sent: Sunday, 27 January 2013 8:44 PM
> To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
> Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] LHD to RHD conversion.
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> Hi, I think I have said things about myself about a year ago when I joined in on the forum. I have read most threads and follow most tech talk eagerly. I don't say a lot or anything for that matter because my dad used to do all the work on my and our VWs until mow because I have left him in Namibia to stay in OZ.
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> I was going to import a Syncro t3 van to OZ. the van I used to have in mind was reconditioned from top to bottom by an old German VW mechanic. I didn't realize that it was registered on my dads name all the time and now I haven't owned the van for long enough to import.
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> My second Van is a real beauty and one of the original Steyer conversions back from 85 with the westfalia conversion e.t.c. It is left hand drive though. I have picket it up for 4000$ two years ago with 180k on the clock and register in Nam so I thought it was a good deal.
>
> Now to come to the question, did anyone ever do one of these conversions? I have an unregistered van in NSW and could use all the steering parts to do do the steering conversion if that's so easy. Any advise on this would be great and maybe if there are other things to watch out for when importing.
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> Thanks again,
> Jens
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Jens,

You can only insert or attach a pic when you are getting direct emails, which means setting your email preference to “individual Emails”.  No attachments can be made when reading and sending emails from the website. 

Les

From: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of jens
Sent: 28 January 2013 17:51
To: Syncro_T3_Australia@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Syncro_T3_Australia] Re: LHD to RHD conversion.

hi Nick, thanks for that. i was going to put a photo into the post to show the car but can't make it happen.