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  • Re: Very Dim Rectangular Square Headlights
    Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
    Thu, 23 Nov 2006 18:47:52 -0800
    ...All the square ones in Britian are LHD ones taken off > LHD models imported in (like this one). All RHD Vanagons (T25) until 1991...
  • Re: LHD caravelles? (SA caravelle)
    Historical mailing list
    Sat, 6 Apr 2002 11:10:44 EST
    ...voicebox@DNAI.COM writes: > Does VW make this caravelle for any LHD markets? > <http://members.cruzio.com/~cikasper/sa/pics/carrier.jpg> > > Just wondering...
  • LHD caravelles?
    Historical mailing list - DaveC
    Sat, 6 Apr 2002 07:51:26 -0800
    Does VW make this caravelle for any LHD markets? <http://members.cruzio.com/~cikasper/sa/pics/carrier.jpg> Just wondering... Dave -- Dave Carpenter Whatever...
  • Re: Vanagon early vs. late grille fitment?
    Historical mailing list - DaveC
    Sun, 16 Jun 2002 07:53:53 -0700
    >"The ones you'd want are the ones from LHD countries which dip to the RIGHT >unless you are in a RHD country like...
  • Rolling up the paper
    Historical mailing list - pensioner
    Sun, 15 Dec 2002 07:27:22 -0800
    ...Exchanging the passenger side (LHD) shaft which in it's previous position was "driven" CW with the driver side (LHD) shaft will place the...
  • Re: Anyone converted RHD to LHD or vice-versa?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 23 Sep 2004 22:24:10 +1200
    ...it's about time the English woke up to this; there a LOT of vehicles are LHD... -- Andrew Grebneff Dunedin New Zealand Fossil preparator...
  • Re: [subaruvanagon] Re: SVX-powered crewcab pickup blows trans
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Thu, 9 May 2002 23:25:37 +1200
    ...English cars tend to have LHD switches and wiper arms, even in RHD cars. >They are not just a mirror image of LHD vehicles...
  • Re: '56 progress - 'fridge
    Historical mailing list
    12 Jan 95 24:35
    ...Last summer I saw a '50's LHD Devon interor for 100 quid!!! I would have had it if it wasn't for a...
  • Re: Vanagon early vs. late grille fitment?
    Historical mailing list - Bob Stevens
    Sat, 15 Jun 2002 17:18:23 -0600
    "The ones you'd want are the ones from LHD countries which dip to the RIGHT unless you are in a RHD country like...
  • Re: Vanagon early vs. late grille fitment?
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Sun, 16 Jun 2002 01:23:43 EDT
    ...Are you sure you mean right on both? Is it dip left in LHD countries and visa versa? >> Bob, You are right of course...
  • Re: Very Dim Rectangular Square Headlights
    Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
    Thu, 23 Nov 2006 09:54:53 -0800
    ...All the square ones in Britian are LHD ones taken off LHD models imported in (like this one). All RHD Vanagons (T25) until 1991...
  • Re: Rolling up the paper
    Historical mailing list - Marshall
    Wed, 15 May 2002 17:17:53 -0500
    ...Exchanging the passenger side (LHD) shaft which in it's previous position > was "driven" CW with the driver side (LHD) shaft will place the...
  • Re: Anyone converted RHD to LHD or vice-versa?
    Historical mailing list - Tom Miller
    Wed, 22 Sep 2004 12:31:08 -0400
    ...Anyone converted RHD to LHD or vice-versa? > Andrew, > > Shawn for the SF area converted a RHD Tristar to LHD. He changed the > whole...
  • Importing used cars to US... help? (NVC)
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Mon, 8 Oct 2007 21:11:20 +1300
    ...I suggested bringing in a LHD van from South America, where they are sold (possibly also M�xico). I mentioned that people are bringing...
  • re : splash pan for '56
    Historical mailing list
    Thu, 2 Nov 1995 23:57:55 -0500
    ...211 703 611 - to chassis # 20 - 117 902 (March 1955) LHD 211 703 609 B from 20-117 902 LHD for all post barndoor...
  • Re: Very Dim Rectangular Square Headlights
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
    Fri, 24 Nov 2006 11:19:37 +1100
    ...All the square ones in Britian are LHD ones taken off LHD models imported in (like this one). All RHD Vanagons (T25) until 1991...
  • Re: South Africa Vanagown
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sat, 19 Jul 2003 01:28:57 +1200
    ...I had a Corvair-"powered" LHD 69 Bay for a while, and always felt most uncomfortable driving it (no, I didn't feel uncomfortable...
  • Anyone converted RHD to LHD or vice-versa?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 21 Sep 2004 19:14:07 +1200
    ...someone imported it from Germany, but as it's LHD it can't be put on the road. It's a 2.1 and...
  • 1984: Cruise control conversion
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 3 Mar 2000 22:08:20 +1300
    ...I was wondering what exactly is necessary to convert to cruise? Are all parts interchangable between RHD & LHD, or are some not? Andrew
  • Re: re. double door vanagon pics..(sliding doors on both sides)
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 1 Jul 2005 23:32:16 +1200
    >Is there any way to modify a standard, single sliding door to a double? I had a LHD Bay for a while. Some PO...
  • Re: Very Dim Rectangular Square Headlights
    Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
    Fri, 24 Nov 2006 05:08:08 -0800
    ...All the square ones in Britian are LHD ones taken off LHD models imported in (like this one). All RHD Vanagons (T25) until 1991...
  • Re: Interesting discoveries
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Thu, 13 Apr 2000 23:17:18 +0200
    ...According to the info in the ETKA, the left sliding window was for LHD cars (253, 255) while the right sliding window was for...
  • re: What kind of bus do I have?
    Historical mailing list - Bob
    Mon, 6 Nov 1995 09:13:24 -0500
    ...MODEL 211 Delivery Van (dbl door right, LHD) 213 Delivery Van (dbl door left, LHD) 214 Delivery Van (dbl door left, RHD) 215 Delivery...
  • Re: Anyone converted RHD to LHD or vice-versa?
    Historical mailing list - BenT
    Tue, 21 Sep 2004 02:09:46 -0700
    Andrew, Shawn for the SF area converted a RHD Tristar to LHD. He changed the whole front floor section. Wiper holes were welded up...
  • Re: Very Dim Rectangular Square Headlights
    Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Schwaia
    Thu, 23 Nov 2006 18:10:13 -0800
    ...All the square ones in Britian are LHD ones taken off LHD models imported in (like this one). All RHD Vanagons (T25) until 1991...
  • Re: Grafting LHD slider into RHD van to make dual-slider
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Sun, 9 Nov 2008 12:59:30 -0700
    On Sun, Nov 9, 2008 at 9:05 AM, <JordanVw@aol.com> wrote: > **rolls eyes** grebby, youve been eating too many snails LOL ... dern...
  • Re: Vanagon grilles and lights/SA Square lights?
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Sat, 22 Jan 2000 20:07:17 +0100
    ...The light pattern is asymmetric, with the right hand side of the light (on LHD cars) drawn upwards to light more of the right...
  • Re: Big Orange Baggage To The UK
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 24 Oct 94 10:37:20 gmt
    ...As far as selling a LHD camper in the UK goes, you are in luck. Most LHD cars are not worth as much as...
  • Re: Eurospec Rectangular headlights
    Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
    Mon, 28 Aug 2006 09:18:24 -0700
    ...as most of the ones sold are LHD (eg Germany, USA, etc). They import LHD cars and don't want them (but some Brits...
  • Re: Anyone converted RHD to LHD or vice-versa?
    Historical mailing list - Cory Sammons
    Wed, 22 Sep 2004 17:00:06 -0400
    ...someone imported > it from Germany, but as it's LHD it can't be put on the road. > > It's a 2.1 and...
  • Re: ok, i gotta tell ya this one ...
    Historical mailing list - jbange
    Fri, 11 Feb 2005 08:09:47 -0800
    ...SDP produced both LHD models (43,468) and RHD models (2,108) in Graz.
  • Wanted: knuckes etc from power-steered van
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 25 Jan 2005 22:43:50 +1300
    ...Apparently RHD & LHD kennuckles are different (is the LHD speedo drive in the right knuckle??... that's the only place I can think they...
  • Re: Frydae - Right-Hand drive manual transmissions
    Historical mailing list - Ben
    Fri, 14 Mar 2014 07:38:15 -0700
    ...Pedal arrangements are the same as LHD. That is clutch/brake/fuel left to right. Shift pattern is typically same as LHD because manufacturers...
  • Go Westy products
    Historical mailing list - Stephen Overmyer
    Wed, 24 Aug 2005 14:09:11 +1000
    ...If the console is specifically shaped to house the handbrake lever on the left hand side (for LHD) then it is no good for...
  • Re: Grafting LHD slider into RHD van to make dual-slider
    Historical mailing list - gary lee
    Sun, 9 Nov 2008 15:08:34 -0600
    There was a dual slider (sliding doors on both sides) 1991 automatic for sale in Calgary, Canada a couple weeks ago. Around $4000 I...
  • Re: Anyone converted RHD to LHD or vice-versa?
    Historical mailing list - Eric Zeno
    Tue, 21 Sep 2004 07:56:38 -0400
    ...Eric BenT wrote: >Andrew, > >Shawn for the SF area converted a RHD Tristar to LHD. He changed the >whole front floor section. Wiper holes...
  • 81 Westy fs in UK?
    Historical mailing list - Rick Harper
    Tue, 12 Mar 1996 09:08:46 GMT0BST
    I've got an 81 Westy (lhd) that I'll want to sell before leaving this green and pleasant land in early June... :( I...
  • zu: Re: Wanted - Euro-spec headlights for a '91 (rectangular)
    Historical mailing list - Meier Michael
    Wed, 23 Jul 1997 18:04:01 +0200
    ...the left side of the road, what will be bad in lhd-countrys because you are disturbing the people that are going in opposite...
  • Re: Anyone converted RHD to LHD or vice-versa?
    Historical mailing list - BenT
    Wed, 22 Sep 2004 00:14:37 -0700
    ...Converting LHD to RHD and vice versa is what most consider a father/son project. Father starts. Son finishes years later. D'you know...
  • Re: Eurospec Rectangular headlights
    Historical mailing list - Mike Rouby
    Tue, 29 Aug 2006 09:05:21 -0700
    ...But I know all about Euro LHD lights vs our crummy US DOT ones, as I used to sell Euro lights. Robert Fisher <refisher...
  • Re: Interesting discoveries
    Historical mailing list - Garth Woolstenhulme
    Thu, 13 Apr 2000 15:27:10 -0700
    ...I cant see why > the LHD cars shouldn't have the right side sliding windows they you saw, Ari. > > Anyone have any ideas, like...
  • Grafting LHD slider into RHD van to make dual-slider
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Fri, 7 Nov 2008 23:30:24 -0700
    ...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: Toolkit
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Wed, 24 Nov 1999 23:40:14 +0100
    ...is it to get the cable for a RHD car in LHD Europe? I know it is different, and it is definitely not stocked...
  • Importing used cars to US... help? (NVC)
    Historical mailing list - Kim Springer
    Mon, 8 Oct 2007 00:26:16 -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...
  • Re: Anyone converted RHD to LHD or vice-versa?
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 22 Sep 2004 00:47:48 +1200
    >Shawn for the SF area converted a RHD Tristar to LHD. He changed the >whole front floor section. Wiper holes were welded up; new...
  • Wiring Troubles
    Historical mailing list
    Mon, 16 Oct 95 11:15 CDT
    ...Then I saw your address of .UK and wondered if this is true for RHD as well as LHD layouts. It may not make...
  • Re: Sylvania 9004 CB headlight bulbs
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Wed, 24 May 2000 17:24:54 +1200
    ...I only realized later that the cutoff was on the wrong side, it was an LHD unit.
  • Re: Eurospec Rectangular headlights
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Mon, 28 Aug 2006 12:05:44 -0700
    ...as most of the ones sold are LHD (eg Germany, > USA, etc). They import LHD cars and don't want them (but some Brits...
  • Gene Berg
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 5 Jan 1996 18:34:44 -0500
    ...davidt@jsb.co.uk 63 LHD RAG TOP BUG 1776 twin 40 "OLD SCHOOL" CAL LOOK Anyone else heard the same? Brad
  • Re: M-code questions?
    Historical mailing list
    Fri, 7 Feb 92 18:59:15
    ...UP = country built for (do you mean US?) 2412 = model number 9241 is LHD Deluxe or Samba) 38 upper body colour Velvet Green 13...
  • Re: Vanagon from South Africa - volkswagen.co.za
    Historical mailing list - Benjamin Tan
    Fri, 17 Nov 2000 04:26:36 EST
    ...What right do the feds have to stop you importing one? Here you can import any car you want, including LHD. You may not...
  • Re: the high+pop-top
    Historical mailing list - John Bange
    Wed, 23 Nov 2005 08:38:55 -0800
    Yeah, but RHD's have the fuel fillers on the same side as LHD. The only things they change on RHD are the things...
  • Re: Interesting discoveries
    Historical mailing list - Rico Sapolich
    Thu, 13 Apr 2000 23:54:56 EDT
    In a message dated 4/13/00 6:45:45 PM, garth@RGLOBAL.NET writes: << I cant see why > the LHD cars shouldn't...
  • Re: Rt.Hand Drive Vanagon question
    Historical mailing list - Timothy Lee Harrison
    Mon, 19 Feb 2007 10:14:09 +0000
    ...It's in the identical place as the LHD version, i.e. the "left" of the vehicle from the driver's point of view...
  • Re: Interesting discoveries
    Historical mailing list - Michael J. Sullivan
    Thu, 13 Apr 2000 18:36:23 -0500
    ...According to >the info in the ETKA, the left sliding window was for LHD cars (253, 255) >while the right sliding window was for...
  • Re: wiper fill location
    Historical mailing list - G. Matthew Bulley
    Sun, 25 Aug 2002 00:32:53 -0400
    Under carpet under left foot when seated as if to drive (LHD). Developing business and guiding change since 1996, G. Matthew Bulley Bulley-Hewlett...
  • Re: Vanagon early vs. late grille fitment?
    Historical mailing list - Ben T
    Sat, 15 Jun 2002 16:01:54 EDT
    ...The ones you'd want are the ones from LHD countries which dip to the right unless you are in a RHD country like...
  • Re: Grafting LHD slider into RHD van to make dual-slider
    Historical mailing list - Jake de Villiers
    Fri, 7 Nov 2008 22:45:22 -0800
    ...I had a LHD 69 Bay > that had been very roughly converted, and have had a Hiace > dual-slider, and found that having a...
  • Porsche-powered van FS in Belgium
    Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
    Tue, 30 Apr 2002 22:16:42 +1200
    ...It is LHD. It has a 231hp 3.2 911 engine and 5-speed G50 trans. Rust in doors. Price 3900 Englisch pounds. Phone...
  • Re: M-code puzzlement
    Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
    Thu, 9 Mar 2000 22:58:48 +0100
    ...the rear and 2 swivelling seats in > the middle, but as LHD. Damn, I want one! Oh yeah! (Drool, sigh, hubba hubba) Think about...