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#1 Posted : Tuesday, 24 July 2012 8:34:43 PM(UTC)
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I have posted a similar post on the Holden forum concerning the Camaro but I also like the Mustang. I am sure this topic has been covered before but I can't find it.

I have been lucky enough to spend a few weeks in Hawaii for work. While here I have seen loads of Mustangs, Camaros and Challengers. Awesome looking cars and they are quite cheap. I got all excited about maybe importing one until, yep you guessed it, I saw the prices quoted for RHD conversions.

Ok, here's the rub. I know it isn't a simple process. There's a lot more to it than just relocating the steering wheel and pedals and making a new dash. But the quote I had was for $33,000. Some even more.

Now seriously, can anyone explain where that type of money goes....

look, here is a few sums that I thought of. please feel free to correct or add. Lets assume labour rates are $200. I think this is very pessimistic so I cannot think of anyway they can justify over $30,000

Strip dash, interior and engine bay - two days $3200
New steering rack and brackets $5000
New dashboard $1000
Complete new manufactured heater box $2000
Relocate steering wheel, airbag, pedals two days $3200
Relocate brake booster etc one day $1600
Refit everything two days $3200
Modified exhaust $2000
Miscellaneous such as computer reprogram for airbags etc $2000

That still only totals $23,200

Have i forgotten anything?

So in summary, can someone please please help me find a way of doing this - I want a new muscle car lol
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#2 Posted : Tuesday, 24 July 2012 9:20:39 PM(UTC)
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OK you really have a couple of choices. Firstly I see that you are in Sydney from your profile.

I would strongly advise that you get your self to Eastern Creek raceway this Sunday morning for the All Ford Day.

Why? because when I went two years ago there were lost of current model Mustangs so you can bounce questions off owners who have been there and done that.

Secondly you could import a steel Mustang from the 60's or early 70's which will be cheaper to convert but conversion would not be compulsory as you can register a 30+ year old LHD car in any state.

HTH, Jim...

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#3 Posted : Wednesday, 1 August 2012 8:01:27 AM(UTC)
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I did read somewhere that you have to be careful the floor on the right hand side is higher than the left for some reason so makes conversion very difficult.
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