ComicArtist Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 Just going through all the parts I'd need for a RHD swap on my '78. I'm probably going to get flamed for considering it, but I'm building it for me and not planning on reselling it or anything. Ideally I'd like to find a genuine Fairlady, but it looks like the chances are slim of finding a non rusted Fairlady stateside that's within my budget. It's looking like it'll be less expensive to find a rusted out RHD and swap everything over. So I'll need the dash, obviously. Also the steering rack. From what I've read, I can use my LHD steering column. I can more than likely weld up pedal mounts, but if I find a shell, I can use the mounts off of it. Console, wiper controls. I should be able to move my master cylinders, but I'm wondering what I should do for brake lines. Can I use the original hardlines or would it be easier to use the RHD lines? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted July 9, 2011 Share Posted July 9, 2011 If you don't have $1000 for a Fairlady Z, reconsider this project! They are cheap. What is different about the console? There are some nice RHD conversion threads out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplyedmind Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 If you don't have $1000 for a Fairlady Z, reconsider this project! They are cheap. What is different about the console? There are some nice RHD conversion threads out there. please lead me to a 1000 fairlady Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theguppies Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 tonyD will tell you to keep searching Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted July 10, 2011 Share Posted July 10, 2011 They are out there, an I will bet the money I said you could buy one for that before your conversion is completed, there will be one that shows up for that price! They show up regularly at the usual places. More than a dozen last year alone. Eyes and ears to the interweb, gentlemen... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ComicArtist Posted July 11, 2011 Author Share Posted July 11, 2011 If I could find a 1K fairlady, I'd be more than happy. I've only seen a few pop up though in the last few years, and most of them have been s130's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-tom Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 I paid 1020.00 for my first fairlady 5 years ago, and 1400 for the one I hve now. Dont let the picture fool you there is alot of rust and bondo under that Macco paint job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theguppies Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 I paid 1020.00 for my first fairlady 5 years ago, and 1400 for the one I hve now. Dont let the picture fool you there is alot of rust and bondo under that Macco paint job. DAMN you're LUCKy!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-tom Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 :DNot lucky I just look for good deals, or I should say that I find good deals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
280zjoel Posted July 11, 2011 Share Posted July 11, 2011 Here is a link to my thread on how to do a right hand drive conversion. Look through it, i posted some pics of the differences from LHD and RHD parts. The steering column IS different, but you might be able to modify it to fit. http://forums.hybridz.org/index.php/topic/84244-how-to-do-a-rhd-conversion/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I agree, there is no LUCK about it! You keep your ears and eyes open, and things happen. Run/Trundle along head down and preoccupied and you miss a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-tom Posted July 12, 2011 Share Posted July 12, 2011 I bought my first one off ebay for 1020.00 almost rust free. It looked like hell but was a very solid car. The one I have now was for sale on the HAZCC club website. You just have to look for them. There is one here in kansas city for sale on craigslist right now. (not mine) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 SEE SEE SEE! ROADTRIP! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 Check posting time, that is how log it took to find THIS: http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/2485194531.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spitz17 Posted July 13, 2011 Share Posted July 13, 2011 The hardlines are definitely different. Probably would be easier to get a shop to bend/flare some hard lines for you. Goodluck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ArnZ Posted July 16, 2011 Share Posted July 16, 2011 That blue 72 is on ebay now My link There is a 75 GS 30 on CL in Canada My link There was a pretty rough one that did not sell on ebay not too long ago for I think $700? It was a GS 30 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 My bud in Henderson NV just said he saw one on a trailer there, in primer... They are around. More than you think! Guys get greedy, and eventually realize they're just another Z-Car and unless it's something REALLY special, it's not going to command a premium much above what a similar condition US Spec car would sell for in the same venue. The guy in KC figures he's got GOLD. So since nobody in KC Appreciates what he has, he's going to E-Bay where the money will roll in to him. Seen it all the time. Give it a couple attempts and the price will come down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JES0486 Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 Just going through all the parts I'd need for a RHD swap on my '78. I'm probably going to get flamed for considering it, but I'm building it for me and not planning on reselling it or anything. Ideally I'd like to find a genuine Fairlady, but it looks like the chances are slim of finding a non rusted Fairlady stateside that's within my budget. It's looking like it'll be less expensive to find a rusted out RHD and swap everything over. So I'll need the dash, obviously. Also the steering rack. From what I've read, I can use my LHD steering column. I can more than likely weld up pedal mounts, but if I find a shell, I can use the mounts off of it. Console, wiper controls. I should be able to move my master cylinders, but I'm wondering what I should do for brake lines. Can I use the original hardlines or would it be easier to use the RHD lines? Thanks There is a pretty rusted out RHD car in SA, Tx for cheap if your willing to take drive for parts. Here is the link: http://sanantonio.craigslist.org/cto/2442911561.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony D Posted July 17, 2011 Share Posted July 17, 2011 I wouldn't say that car is really rusted. The parts that are rusted are compatible with US Market parts (the floors)---pieces to lust after are the electric windows! They would fit in any 74-early 76 2+2 very nicely with some rewiring to make the double switch on the lefthand side! Frankly, it would be cheaper buying that and repairing the rust with a solid LHD Donor than it would be to do a conversion! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
t-tom Posted July 18, 2011 Share Posted July 18, 2011 Thats the car you need to buy. Its not too far from you, most of the big parts are there. I'd offer 250 bucks to him and see what he says. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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