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Old Feb 28, 2003 | 02:37 AM
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Old Feb 28, 2003 | 02:47 AM
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Aussie car, brake booster and MC and steering on pass side
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Old Feb 28, 2003 | 05:17 AM
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:iagree: I noticed that before I saw the steering wheel.
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Old Feb 28, 2003 | 06:04 AM
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yep u got it!

The whole firewall is cut out and replaced with a mirrored version.

BTW that is my new 413 ci SBC
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Old Feb 28, 2003 | 06:15 AM
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No it's not (from what I see), the stock pedal box section is still in the original position, also the hood locks are still in the stock locations, what exactly is the mirorred part???

Loos sharp though

Marck :confused:


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Old Feb 28, 2003 | 06:49 AM
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Hey,I can do that too,except mine is a haul butt 383 in a 74R,did you move the engine to center it in the body,now that's a fun job.....getting headers around a RHS steering box is great fun.....john :cool:
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Old Feb 28, 2003 | 08:36 AM
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EEEEK!!! :eek: :eek: Someone stole the carb, distributor and rad hoses!!!!
Man...I don't think I'd ever get use to shifting with my left hand.
BTW...nice motor. What HP do you plan on obtaining?
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Old Feb 28, 2003 | 08:41 AM
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the engine is still offset to the right so its very tight on the steering box. Luckily i have custom made headers so they are a good fit.
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Old Feb 28, 2003 | 08:47 AM
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How do you do the interior? Are there after market dashes, etc or does all of that have to be custom created?? I thought some of the stuff I did was difficult - kudos to ya! :cheers:
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Old Feb 28, 2003 | 10:15 AM
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im not sure whats involved in the interior conversion but it is complex. Ill take some pics tom of the interior and post em.

SLVR77-->Looking for 420+ Horsepower. Hopefully 450.

Shifting with the Left hand is 'normal'. Most people are right handed so it would be better for them to steer with right and change gears with left. Finer control is needed on the steering hand compared to changing gears. My 2c anyway. :D


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Old Mar 1, 2003 | 02:38 AM
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:iagree
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Old Mar 1, 2003 | 02:40 AM
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Dear xrated,
:iagree: :cheers:

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Old Mar 1, 2003 | 02:45 AM
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nothing that i can see...alternator on the wrong side :jester



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Old Mar 1, 2003 | 02:56 AM
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X, Nice looking motor, be sure to show us what it looks like when its done....

:cool: :cheers:
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Old Mar 1, 2003 | 09:45 AM
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Nice looking engine :cool:

BTW I agree with the right hand drive being 'right' I drove a right hand drive in the Cayman Islands and it felt natural after about 5 minutes!
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