Re: '74 Spider RHD Conversion

[Paul Bayly <thebaylys@xxxxxxxxxxx>]

Thanks for the responses so far.  Yep, I realise the RH well is less roomy
than the left, however I assume this is the case on every RHD 105 and 101
car ever sold ?

Biba's suggestion re the Alfetta column had crossed my mind as it gives
possibility to rake adjustment (and reach if I source a 75 column).  Unsure
of the legal/engineering ramifications of adding the extra shaft to the
steering setup.  Rather tough rules here in Oz, but nothing is
insurmountable.

Then again, maybe I stop modifying things and just enjoy the drive, even if
I need to pull into the wrong lane to check if I'm clear to overtake !!

Beatle
Oz
----- Original Message -----
From: "alfacybersite" <acs@domain.elided>
To: "AD" <alfa-digest@domain.elided>; "Paul Bayly" <thebaylys@domain.elided>
Sent: Tuesday, August 12, 2003 4:47 AM
Subject: '74 Spider RHD Conversion


> In #702 we find Paul Bayly (from Down Under) contemplating converting a
> LHD '74 US spec Spider to RHD.
>
> *******
>
> Since I'm entering into uncharted territory, my back-up is the knowledge
> I'm sure his fellow DU's, who really do know what they're talking about,
> will step up to the plate (LHD term).
>
> Paul, you do realize your passenger will be luxuriating in two inches
> more side space than you as the driver will enjoy?
>
> Gotta guess the floor pedal route as opposed to the Alfetta booster /
> pedal assembly on the firewall. Since the heater bump in the firewall
> looks as if mounting the pedal assembly there looks quite iffy. Also
> you'd be fighting for room with the (modified) accelerator linkage - not
> to mention the heater hose goes in and out in that area.
>
> When you get the steering box from the Berlina, also get the entire
> floor pedal assembly, including cutting out the reinforced sheetmetal
> from the floor.
>
> Berlina steering assembly. Not a clue if it is shorter, but since you'll
> be going to a lot of work anyway, why not remove the steering shaft
> assembly from the Alfetta? Have a short solid splined shaft (I love
> alliterations) installed on the south end of the Berlina box, then
> install. With the driver's seat (was passenger's) adjusted where you're
> comfortable, hold your hands where you'd like the steering wheel to be.
> Have a friend measure distance to splined stub. Cut or lengthen the
> Alfetta shaft to fit. 'Borrow' the steering wheel mounting brackets from
> the Alfetta and install in the Spider. Now you have an up and down
> adjustable steering assembly and a steering wheel which should 'fall
> readily to hand'.
>
> Good luck with the dash, gauges, speedo, and tach cables.
>
> Biba
> Irwindale, CA USA
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