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    Hey guys

    might have found a cheap mk1 but its LHD just wondering if anyone here has done a swap or if they ahve just left it LHD.

    It wont be a daily drive so having overtaking issues doesn't worry me as i dont see myself overtaking anyone anyways haha!

  • #2
    they were built to be left and right hand drive so it's very doable.

    you'd need all the linkages associated with the brakes, RHD steering rack, steering coloum, dash etc etc. a bit of mucking around for probs not much result. (unless it was a GTI or a freebie maybe!)

    i'm guessing you're talking about the cabby on ebay? in primer?


    i like volkswagens
    My blog: http://garagefiftythree.blogspot.com.au/

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    • #3
      Bingo - i suppose if i was to buy it would be too much mucking around and very expensive - MK1 parts are hard to get at the best of times

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      • #4
        yea, if you had all the parts from a complete donor, it could be OK, but i think the money he's asking for starters, is unrealistic!


        i like volkswagens
        My blog: http://garagefiftythree.blogspot.com.au/

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        • #5
          Agreed

          i spoke to my favorite customer and he said not to bother converting it, and when i told him it was a convertable he said it would only be worth the money to wreck as converting to rhd would cost more than its worth

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          • #6
            Buy my car, so I can buy the one similar to mine in NSW.

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            • #7
              haha i cant afford it...YET
              see below

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              • #8
                Originally posted by hitoriko View Post
                haha i cant afford it...YET
                see below
                Haha well I'm not sure what 100% represents.

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                • #9
                  2.5k - then MAYBE i can find a MK1 if i dont find something between now and 100%

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                  • #10
                    That convertible is worth $500 tops. This is it's second outing on e-bay. It'll get cheaper.

                    Considering there's no rego history registering it will be a pain.

                    I'd convert it to RHD but then I've got a heap of parts lying about.
                    79 MK1 Golf Wreck to Race / 79 MK1 Golf The Red Thread / 76 MK1 Golf Kamei Race Car
                    7? MK1 Caddy
                    79 B1 Passat Dasher Project
                    12 Amarok

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                    • #11
                      wouldn't have a shell for me would you?

                      just rolling no engine or interior is needed

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                      • #12
                        That cabby has been around.

                        Its the village bicycle. I know a far bit about that car but wont say any more...

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                        • #13
                          yea I sware I've seen it on ebay ages ago. I think the panel shop may have been selling it then...?


                          i like volkswagens
                          My blog: http://garagefiftythree.blogspot.com.au/

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by hitoriko View Post
                            wouldn't have a shell for me would you?

                            just rolling no engine or interior is needed
                            Nothing to spare at the moment. Just be patient, something will turn up before long.

                            Somebody will know somebody that's giving one away and one will land in your lap.

                            I've had 4 given to me over the last 3 years.

                            I'll let you know if I hear of any.

                            Pete
                            79 MK1 Golf Wreck to Race / 79 MK1 Golf The Red Thread / 76 MK1 Golf Kamei Race Car
                            7? MK1 Caddy
                            79 B1 Passat Dasher Project
                            12 Amarok

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                            • #15
                              thanks mate taht would be awesome - yeah looks the the panel shop is selling it in one of the pics it had free on it! (look at the windscreen haha)

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