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• Re: Yellow euro headlight bulbs? H4?
  Historical mailing list - David Marshall
  Fri, 18 Jun 2004 09:58:06 -0700
  I just imported a Golf Syncro from Japan - LHD model - took it for a drive the other night and it was white light, **BUT...
• Aux Battery
  Historical mailing list - Bob Calkins
  Thu, 18 Jun 1998 20:15:07 -0700
  Today I installed a second battery in the box under the drivers seat (LHD) it apperently had one from the PO, but was out...
• Re: Grafting LHD slider into RHD van to make dual-slider
  Historical mailing list
  Sun, 9 Nov 2008 11:05:28 EST
  ...I had a LHD 69 Bay > that had been very roughly converted, and have had a Hiace > dual-slider, and found that having a...
• Re: Importing New Vanagon from South Africa
  Historical mailing list - James S. Cohen
  Tue, 14 Nov 2000 00:41:18 -0500
  ...They do not produce a LHD version for export (I checked when I was last there!) But the person to talk to about importing...
• Re: 1987 Vanagon GL Synchro for Sale
  Historical mailing list - Peter Cassidy
  Fri, 26 Jan 2001 14:53:13 +0000
  ...Being LHD in a RHD country isn't that much of a disadvantage, especially in a high van. Pete C -- Pete Cassidy, pcassidy@apple...
• Re: Power steering
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Fri, 5 May 2006 10:33:01 -0700
  ...Since you have a LHD, US ebay can be a good resource for you. Rebuild kits for PS racks are about $50-$65. BenT
• re: What kind of bus do I have?
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 6 Nov 1995 00:16:20 -0500
  ...and 130 (hinged windshields) UP (?) type 241(vw micro-bus deluxe, LHD), Beige GRey/Sealing-wax Red color, chassis # 761961 in Martin Skielboe's...
• Re: Equaling out Westy L/R weight
  Historical mailing list - Bill Collins
  Mon, 10 Oct 2005 15:05:00 -0400
  >One 'solution' for equally out the Westy L/R weight would be to put the water tank on the right >hand side of LHD...
• Re: Grafting LHD slider into RHD van to make dual-slider
  Historical mailing list - Jeff Palmer
  Sun, 9 Nov 2008 20:18:23 -0600
  Was it dark blue? I believe Scott Stothers of Winnipeg sold his dual slider to someone from Alberta a year or so ago. It...
• Wanted: Bay front split bench seat
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 25 Jun 2005 21:11:43 +1200
  ...I assume this part is the same in both RHD & LHD vehicles. The van's driver's seat is a brown nonglossy soft vinyl...
• Re: Bosch and Hella H4 Lights - Group Purchace (All Mod...
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sun, 14 Nov 1999 01:21:21 +0100
  ...Of course, the RHD lights may do that when used in LHD traffic, but that is because of their asymmetrical nature. If the H4...
• Re: Importing used cars to US... help? (NVC)
  Historical mailing list - Tom Forhan
  Mon, 8 Oct 2007 04:29:12 -0700
  ...I suggested > bringing in a LHD van from South America, where they > are sold > (possibly also M�xico). I mentioned that people are > bringing...
• poss FS: complete powersteering system
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Sat, 27 Jan 2001 23:29:23 EST
  ...Basically all you need to covert from manual steering (sorry Oz & NZ, it's LHD) to power. NO CORE CHARGE. Best offer over $300...
• Re: Wing mirror question
  Historical mailing list - Paul Clarke
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 18:09:27 +0100
  ...Our van is LHD (import from USA) and so the passenger side mirror is vitally important as otherwise I end up pulling into traffic...
• Re: Xenon kit from Sylvania
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 16 Dec 2003 22:01:53 +1300
  ...Illegally, the Honda dealer was stocking LHD lights! If you look at an H4 headlight lens, you will see that below the centerline there...
• Re: Spare Tyre Too Big?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Jack
  Wed, 15 May 2002 22:27:11 +1000
  ...Could be different for LHD/2WD. Spare now floats around in the back, until further notice.... Andrew Australia '92 T3 Syncro ----- Original Message ----- From...
• Re: what a d*mn shame..parting out a 16" syncro singlecab....
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Tue, 23 Mar 2010 20:06:00 -0700
  ...I believe all 16's are LHD. Michael looks to be selling his collection of 16" parts which he was going to install in...
• Re: the high+pop-top
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Wed, 23 Nov 2005 17:35:21 -0500
  ...RHD's have the fuel fillers on the same side as LHD. The only > things they change on RHD are the things the HAVE...
• Re: lighted rocker switches/which side of the road?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Mon, 28 Aug 2000 22:56:54 +1200
  ...The LHD standard is wipers right, lights left stalk. RHD is reversed. But the Euros (including the English!) don't bother; they save money...
• Re: Vanagon is Type 25
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Sat, 4 Mar 2000 02:22:58 +0100
  ...On my LHD, the sticker is on the left door post .) PerL 87 Syncro 112i Andrew Grebneff wrote: > Does anyone know for sure what...
• Re: Eurospec Rectangular headlights
  Historical mailing list
  Mon, 28 Aug 2006 17:48:32 EDT
  ...Both look identical Is it just the Euro LHD pattern vs. the US > DOT one that makes you want to swap?? > > sucky US spec...
• Re: Wing mirror question
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Lubin
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 13:50:46 -0400
  ...Our van is LHD > (import from USA) and so the passenger side mirror is vitally > important as otherwise I end up pulling into traffic...
• Re: E-Code Headlights
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Thu, 11 Dec 2008 07:45:44 -0500
  ...Aside from that, US RHD cars would have had their headlights replaced for LHD New Zealand use, no? -- David Beierl - Providence RI USA -- http...
• Re: Frydae - Right-Hand drive manual transmissions
  Historical mailing list - James
  Mon, 17 Mar 2014 00:02:31 -0400
  ...in the same places in the RHD car as in the LHD car. It was very convenient, let me tell you, driving out of...
• Re: which side of the road?
  Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
  Mon, 28 Aug 2000 19:47:35 EDT
  ...They're on LHD over there. Fortuitous that they still have more bikes than cars. BenT
• Re: Major light upgrade (long)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 31 Jul 2002 22:12:49 +1200
  ...The RHD RSA hi/lo lights of course won't be sent, and will be replaced with some LHD units. -- Andrew Grebneff 165 Evans...
• Re: Importing a Hiace into the USA
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 10 Oct 2007 21:58:59 +1300
  ...The only problem used Japanese-market vehicles have in LHD markets is the headlights (need to source RHD lights or tape-up some low...
• Rare sighting/speed stickers
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Bebb
  Tue, 08 Jul 1997 23:32:44 +0100
  ...But, a couple of evenings ago one showed up, in the local supermarket car park, 'B' reg plate so an 84/85 LHD import...
• Re: SYNCRO
  Historical mailing list - MAINTTEC DUNBAR
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 07:21:29 +0100
  ...Do you know of an LHD Syncro Westy Diesels that are FS? or any good places to look for these? like web sites?? or...
• Equaling out Westy L/R weight
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Mon, 10 Oct 2005 11:10:38 -0700
  One 'solution' for equally out the Westy L/R weight would be to put the water tank on the right hand side of LHD...
• Re: Go Westy products
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Wed, 24 Aug 2005 07:58:44 -0700
  ...is right hand drive, I am curious if the console is LHD specific > or universal... It's pretty universal. It's a generic center...
• 81 steering wheel height
  Historical mailing list - Murray Crawford
  Tue, 11 Jan 2000 11:53:13 -0800
  ...Past vans were a 69 RHDrive in England and a 74 auto LHD so have not encountered this problem before, however I do prefer...
• Re: How long will Vanagons be made in RSA?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 26 Apr 2001 12:03:31 +1200
  ...However, that would be GREAT! > >LHD may be a step back for the Aussis, but I don�t care! ;-) >Andrew, is New Zealand also...
• Re: Manual mirror question
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Sat, 8 Oct 2011 14:25:26 -0700
  ...http://www.oocities.org/harald_nancy/images/vw_vanagon.jpg There is an oddball issue as well (in LHD countries) that your van is...
• Re: Arrangement of US Taillights
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Fri, 17 Sep 1999 01:19:14 +0200
  ...Tail/Cat | Light | | pied | Tail/Cat| Brake | ---------------------------- ---------------------------- This is on a LHD car, RHD has the fog light / empty section mirrored. PerL 87 Syncro...
• Re: SA 5-cylinder conversions and TDI conversions (was: Tiico conversion vs. other I4 conversions)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Wed, 9 Jan 2002 19:56:07 +1200
  ...Then all you need is to start importing engineless (ie incomplete) RSA buses to convert to LHD and fit with the new kits!
• Re: two sliding doors: [T2] Body seam question
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 13 Apr 2001 11:58:26 +1200
  ...vanagons with two sliding doors? Anybody >seen one (or two)? The LHD Corvair-"powered" 68 Bay I recently sold had had the left sidepanel...
• Nice Splitty Model
  Historical mailing list - Marcus Grant
  Thu, 19 Jan 1995 10:11:39 +0000 (WET)
  ...The rag top slides back on tracks, the steering wheel (LHD I think) and front wheels turn, all the bits that are supposed to...
• Re: Vanagon from South Africa - volkswagen.co.za
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 17 Nov 2000 21:53:42 +1200
  ...What right do the feds have to stop you importing one? Here you can import any car you want, including LHD. You may not...
• Vans for sale
  Historical mailing list - Jim Davis
  Tue, 29 Dec 1998 10:36:16 EST
  ...It appears they are both in England. ------------------------------------------------------------------- VW COMBI LHD PETROL QTY: 10 L. Jackson & Co. Email: rocketsite@compuserve.com Phone: (0) 1302 770485...
• Re: Top speed of a Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 21 Mar 2000 10:38:53 +1200
  ...Andrew Grebneff 84 Caravelle GL V6 69 LHD Kombi-Corvair 75 Kombi 1800 derelict 86 Toyota Corolla DX 1.8 diesel 89 Toyota Corona...
• Re: Eurospec Rectangular headlights
  Historical mailing list - Robert Fisher
  Mon, 28 Aug 2006 16:34:37 -0700
  ...Both look identical Is it just the Euro LHD pattern >> vs. the US >> DOT one that makes you want to swap?? >> >> > > sucky US spec...
• Re: Best van ever designed (PICS 1)
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Tue, 28 May 2002 20:59:38 +1200
  ...Why didn't Toyota market it there? I dunno; it's not because they don't make an LHD version, because it's sold...
• Re: Eurospec Rectangular headlights
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Mon, 28 Aug 2006 14:41:53 -0700
  ...Both look identical Is it just the Euro LHD pattern vs. > the US DOT one that makes you want to swap?? >
• Re: SA exclusiv!
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Wed, 30 Jun 1999 22:51:00 +0200
  ...There were also rumours of a small batch of 200 or so cars to be produced with LHD steering (albeit with left slider) to...
• Re: Equaling out Westy L/R weight
  Historical mailing list - jimt
  Mon, 10 Oct 2005 19:57:46 -0600
  ...to put the water > tank on the right > hand side of LHD vans. > > GoWesty sells a 45L water tank that fits under the sliding...
• M-code synopsis
  Historical mailing list - Kevin Murray
  Wed, 07 Feb 1996 20:58:52 +0000
  ...P = (port of entry?) "PORTLAND,WA"? 241 = model number 9241 is LHD Deluxe or Samba 38 = upper body colour Velvet Green 13 = lower body...
• Re: [f] Our big happy family
  Historical mailing list - M.Grant
  Mon, 6 Feb 1995 15:35:33 +0000 (GMT)
  ...Chamonix (French Alps) about three years ago, and got a 71 lhd, English registed bus from a German for 100$ US (How's that...
• Re: Wing mirror question
  Historical mailing list - Paul Clarke
  Tue, 5 Aug 2008 19:08:10 +0100
  ...Our van is LHD > (import from USA) and so the passenger side mirror is vitally > important as otherwise I end up pulling into traffic...
• Re: fresh air/heat sliders
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 10 May 2001 20:13:23 +1200
  ...And also why do the Euro cheapskates keep fitting LHD column switches to RHD cars? DANGEROUS! The Japanese make column switches for particular sides...
• SA vanagons ... was rare lapel pin
  Historical mailing list - Hans Achter
  Sat, 11 Dec 2004 11:58:57 -0500
  Plus they are probably all right hand drive, or maybe they made some LHD too for other african nations? -Hans ----- Original Message ----- From: "The...
• Re: Grafting LHD slider into RHD van to make dual-slider
  Historical mailing list - gary lee
  Sun, 9 Nov 2008 19:49:37 -0600
  I remember a couple double door airport vans being sold in calgary the last few years. They were all older, if I recall. This...
• Re: Vanagon is Type 25
  Historical mailing list - Stephen Arbaugh
  Fri, 3 Mar 2000 19:12:42 -0800
  ...On my LHD, the sticker is on >the left door post .) > >PerL >87 Syncro 112i
• Re: Importing New Vanagon from South Africa
  Historical mailing list - Gary Stearns
  Mon, 13 Nov 2000 19:57:46 -0500
  RHD or LHD not withstanding, this would be an attempt at a "Grey Market" importation. My understanding is that though the true grey market...
• Re: OT: Where have all the Vanagons gone in the UK & IT?
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Sat, 27 Aug 2005 19:15:28 -0400
  ...to begin with, as Westfalia only made a LHD version which was not intended for the British market. On the other hand this resulted...
• Re: How long will Vanagons be made in RSA?
  Historical mailing list - Raimund Feussner
  Wed, 25 Apr 2001 12:16:31 +0200
  ...However, that would be GREAT! LHD may be a step back for the Aussis, but I don�t care! ;-) Andrew, is New Zealand also...
• Re: SYNCRO
  Historical mailing list - Bill Johnson
  Wed, 20 Oct 1999 11:21:00 -0500
  ...Do you know of an LHD Syncro Westy Diesels that are FS? or any good places to look for these? like web sites?? or...
• Re: E-Code Headlights
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Thu, 11 Dec 2008 11:57:11 -0700
  ...that, US RHD cars would have had their headlights replaced for > LHD New Zealand use, no? Sorry; I'm in Calgary right now, so...
• Re: How much different is a "Wolfsburg" Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Chuck Mathis
  Tue, 13 Feb 2001 12:00:10 EST
  ...The Wolfies have a dual voltage refridgerator/cooler that bolts down behind the passenger seat (LHD version). They may or may not have an...
• Re: interesting vanagon for sale in victoria
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Tue, 18 Feb 2014 10:44:49 -0800
  Wouldn't they be upside down and spin the wrong way in a northern hemisphere LHD? ;-) Seems like someone should go down there and...