A newbie here from Mandurah, Western Australia

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Philblack
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A newbie here from Mandurah, Western Australia

Post by Philblack »

Hello,
I have just purchased a 1980s Apal Speedster with 1700cc, twin carby engine. It's LHD and I'm currently considering conversion to RHD. I have purchased all the parts for the conversion but am hesitating to put the dash under the knife.
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Post by Helen »

welcome to DDK.
i wouldn't bother conerting it to RHD they are such little cars and with the roof down you have such good visability, leave it LHD and enjoy.
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Post by Viv_Surby »

Hey Phil! I'm an ex-pat DDker living in Perth, WA right now.

I've got a 911R inspired hot rod with a 3.2 engine on PMO's currently languishing in a garage in the UK but soon to be shipped to WA (well in the new year)

Be good to see the car and catch up, I've seen one pootling around the streets as well as some early 911's so there's some others down here who share the passion.

PM me you contact details....

Viv
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Philblack
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Post by Philblack »

Hi Viv,
PM sent.

Phillip
1979 911 SC sunroof coupe
1978 Kombi Campervan
1980s Apal Speedster replica
2007 MX5 PRHT Coupe
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Post by 356california »

Hi

My sister in law has just moved from Wolverhampton England to Mandurah Oz! I was joking with her on skype only today saying i would love to take my car over to Oz when i go visit her! I'll tell her to look out for yours!

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Re: A newbie here from Mandurah, Western Australia

Post by Mick Cliff »

Philblack wrote:It's LHD and I'm currently considering conversion to RHD.
Is it mandatory to only have RHD cars in Oz?
I think I've read that somewhere - or am I dreaming it up? :roll:
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RHD a requirement for rego in Western Australia ? (No)

Post by Philblack »

Hi Mick,
The Apal is currently registered in LHD form so no, it's not a requirement for cars to be RHD for rego here.
I prefer the ability to see ahead to overtake safely and that is the main reason I'm converting the car.
1979 911 SC sunroof coupe
1978 Kombi Campervan
1980s Apal Speedster replica
2007 MX5 PRHT Coupe
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