Testing the water for an Early Bay

[Toad]

I think a RHD conversion would be too expensive.

Think I'm going to start a new thread on 'reasons NOT to buy a LHD'.

I'm totally stumped now. It makes sense to bye an import if I don't want a ton of welding to do and I don't want to pay £1000's for an immaculate restored RHD one mainly because I haven't got £1000's to spend.

Thanks everyone.

I could price it up for you if you are interested.

 

[Photophil]

Hi. Sorry.

Just got back from Cuba.

I've had loads of fantastic advice and now I can't see a problem with a lefty. However, no doubt I may be requiring someone with your talents in the future. Where are you in the country?

Phil

 

[clyde]

You said youve seen perfect buses for 10K!!
Thats either far from perfect or just very very cheap.

 

[gr00veg0d]

I love my Californian LHD import, only needed a battery tray and the patina is so much cooler than new paint, there's something special about getting an honest, un-molested bus.

Whatever you get you will end up spending money on it - but with an import it will probably be "mechanical" stuff (engine, gearbox, brakes, suspension) rather than bodywork. Which for me was the ideal opportunity to upgrade the Single Port to a 1776 lump and bolt-on a 1303s gearbox

 

[Photophil]

Found a RHD one within budget. Looks ok. Bit rough around the edges but MOT til march so plenty of time to sort it out.

 

[niklee1]

Found a RHD one within budget. Looks ok. Bit rough around the edges but MOT til march so plenty of time to sort it out.

Cool you won't regret getting a RHD.

 

[gumbo]

I have a leftie & my wife can't drive. Perfect combo.

Even if she had a licence though.... No-one drives my bus ever except me

 

[Stueyd1975]

Hi, I've just registered my 1970 Deluxe which came from Oregon, super solid and it didn't take long to get used to driving a lefty. I paid 6k and although needs some work on the interior, is an honest bus.

 

[niklee1]

I have a leftie & my wife can't drive. Perfect combo.

Even if she had a licence though.... No-one drives my bus ever except me

Like your thinking I have retro fitted seats that are slightly higher and my wife can't reach the pedals :lol: Saves any hassle/worry/insurance claims :msn4: etc :lol: