wanting a right hand drive car

[Steve C]

Hi

The idler arm and steering box are different, tie rods etc would be the same, I have a steering box and idler arm in my shed. There is a good forum to visit that is aussie based http://www.aussieveedubbers.com/forum/index.php Im 1302Steve on that forum.

I think the biggest hassle would be the cost of shipping, our $ is piss weak so that would be an advantage.

I coluld hook you up with a few local VW shops if you want.

Steve C

[721302]

Steve if you would part with your parts could you maybe email me at CYBERBUG53@aol.com with a price figure and i could email you my address so we could try to figure a shipping cost. i just wonder if they will bolt onto my car in place of the stock parts. i looked at both mounting points and they look the same from side to side.

[oasis]

I was re-reading your original post and I am now of the belief this thread may be taking you down the wrong path.

Originally Posted by 721302

i was wondering if anyone knows what all you have to go through to get a right hand drive car shipped over to the states from europe. I am wanting a right hand drive 1302 super for my next gl project and have no clue how to go about getting one. or would it be easier to get all the RHD parts and convert a LHD to RHD?

I know converting is possible. I even saw a RHD Kübel on the British eBay once. That must've taken a lot of tinkering and one-off parts. I looked into the reverse conversion -- RHD-to-LHD -- and decided it was too daunting for me.

I started picking up an issue of VolksWorld every month when I was looking for a car to buy. They have a nice classified section. Each issue has has some interesting cars for sale. There are always a couple of nice 1302s and/or 1303s for sale.

Since Supers were always imported to the states -- unlike Type 181s (1973-74 only) or the '78 Last Edition standard Beetle (never) for example -- there shouldn't be a problem with registration. Heck, since you specifically want a 1302, it should be even easier. That's because (a) the VINs of Supers and standards are muddled together so a RHD version shouldn't trigger anything, and (b) all 1302s are over 30 model years old.

It would be best to check with your state's DMV on details. There may be an issue of whether it will need any kind of inspection. (Maryland doesn't require one if your car is designated as "historic.") I doubt any state has an inspection on a 30-plus year old car on emissions or type of engine. I mention the latter because 1302s in the states came with the 1600cc automatically. That was an option over the 1300cc elsewhere. Also, you would probably ditch low-back bucket seats if your car had them anyway,

The cost of shipping a car from the UK is roughly $1000. That's little different than a coast-to-coast transport here. Now, a thousand bucks is a thousand bucks and, therefore, nothing to snibble at. But how much is a conversion going to cost? Unless there is a lot of difference (or you're the enterprising type), I can't but help think the difference would be worth spending as a properly assembled RHD car has to be superior to a LHD-to-RHD conversion.

Another option is to check out Japan's 1302s for sale, although shipping from there may be more prohibitive.

I think it's worth looking into this option as well especially since you are going to need the bulk of your convesion parts shipped anyway.

[721302]

oasis i think you are right about having one that was factory RHD being a better car and i am thinking of looking into this route for my next project but i wonder what it would cost to ship one over from Autralia since, like stated above, a UK version might have more rust to deal with. I need to get someone in Australia to find me a 72 RHD that is in good condition as far as pan and all the suspension is there. as far as fenders and engine are concerned i dont really care since it will be getting wider fiberglass fenders when i get it over here. and engine will be replaced when i get it to.

[boygenius]

Is there an Australia specific ebay, you might be able to get some idea of the VW market over there. You might also want to start a post in the wanted section that is specific to your needs. There are a few guys here from down under that might be able to help you out.

[oasis]

721302, did you ever get your RHD?

[721302]

i never got a whole car. i did get the steering box and a dash pad but that is all. i kinda switched focus to anthor project and put the RHD on the back burner for awhile. i want to get my front suspension worked out to clear my 18 inch wheels and drive it for awhile while i gather the rest of the parts and find some more info. but if anyone has any of the parts i need let me know what you have and a price and we will talk because i will get this done someday