rocket-rob
06-12-2003, 09:51 PM
Hi all ,
I did a search . came up with nothing . I'm looking for any info on this : 1988 Landcruiser BJ 74 , comes with turbo injected diesel , 5 speed , etc. etc . It was a special import direct from Japan , but has Right-hand drive :( .
I was wondering if anyone here has ever done a RHD to LHD conversion ? Maybe some Aussie 's here that could help ??
Rob
Stupid frnch jackasS
06-13-2003, 01:12 AM
I think it's somwhat a cutnpaste job, but definately involves sheetmetal work and the need to source specific LHD stuff. I'd do it with enough time and room for the job.
60seriesguy
06-13-2003, 06:07 AM
You're going to need a LHD dash skeleton and a few of the dash components; the toughest part will be changing over the steering and the pedals, sourcing all that stuff in Canada won't be extremely hard but it could get costly on you real quick. I suggest getting used to sitting on the other side of the truck, and no passing for you on two-lane country roads! :flipoff2:
rocket-rob
06-13-2003, 06:30 AM
about what I thought . Thanks !!
I always wanted to drive more in Australia , I guess , now I can pretend , here ;)
thanks again ,
Rob
Landpimp
06-13-2003, 07:42 AM
some guy(Mike??) in Surry BC I understand is doing this, it might be a hzj74........and that all I know.....
dd113
06-13-2003, 04:35 PM
Last time I was out @ SOR they had a few LHD HJ 70 they were parting out. Might be worth shooting them a mail and see how much for parts
Jason M
06-13-2003, 04:48 PM
on a 40 the motor is offset to the drivers side.
Would a RHD 40 have the same motor placement?
sixty
06-13-2003, 07:02 PM
Originally posted by Jason M
on a 40 the motor is offset to the drivers side.
Would a RHD 40 have the same motor placement?
No, Thats why all RHD cruisers all have 2" different offset Pumkins :rolleyes: Stoner :flipoff2: ....
Uhhh, sorry I thought I was BJ for a moment there :D ;)
BJ On Roids
06-13-2003, 08:27 PM
Originally posted by sixty
No, Thats why all RHD cruisers all have 2" different offset Pumkins :rolleyes: Stoner :flipoff2: ....
Uhhh, sorry I thought I was BJ for a moment there :D ;)
stoners :flipoff2:
Aarrgghh
06-14-2003, 03:04 AM
14Jun2003 (UTC -7)
Originally posted by 60seriesguy
You're going to need a LHD dash skeleton and a few of the dash components; the toughest part will be changing over the steering and the pedals, sourcing all that stuff in Canada won't be extremely hard but it could get costly on you real quick. I suggest getting used to sitting on the other side of the truck, and no passing for you on two-lane country roads! :flipoff2:
To add, you'd also have to swap the headlights, from left to right and vice-versa (for the hi and lo beams). Then there're the wipers that go the wrong way, which of course is attached to the hood...