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Right to Left Conversion
Scott:
--- Quote from: 70vette on February 19, 2016, 09:02:53 AM ---I reckon they should do a "Where Are They Now" episode and show some of these cars in their current state...that would be an eye opener. Most of these cars would have bog, paint and rust falling out of them everywhere. :taunt: :yap:
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Overhaulin' did. Many cars ended up being sold as the owners couldn't afford to insure their cars due to the increase in value, or realised the money is better used paying off their house. Most cars still looked fine.
70vette:
Got a reply on Friday to my enquiry. I was surprised with speed of the response. :pepper:
Anyway the general feeling is that the RMS has no problem with the conversion due to the vehicle never being built as a RHD car, as long as all is right and the relevant procedures are followed.
The problem is depending how the Import Approval is worded,(IF IT SAYS MUST BE CONVERTED), this may create a bit of an issue. So into the archive boxes at home to go through 22 years of crap and paperwork so I can see how it is worded. Baring that I have to contact the Dept of Infrastructure etc etc, to get a copy of the approval.
Not out of the woods yet!!!! :grr:
StephenSLR:
--- Quote from: 70vette on February 22, 2016, 12:27:57 PM ---The problem is depending how the Import Approval is worded,(IF IT SAYS MUST BE CONVERTED)
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Would this even be on the approval? I would assume it's a requirement for registration once the car is imported; these days imported cars could be used in racing, etc. and not for street use.
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bfit:
--- Quote from: 70vette on February 22, 2016, 12:27:57 PM ---Got a reply on Friday to my enquiry. I was surprised with speed of the response. :pepper:
Anyway the general feeling is that the RMS has no problem with the conversion due to the vehicle never being built as a RHD car, as long as all is right and the relevant procedures are followed.
The problem is depending how the Import Approval is worded,(IF IT SAYS MUST BE CONVERTED), this may create a bit of an issue. So into the archive boxes at home to go through 22 years of crap and paperwork so I can see how it is worded. Baring that I have to contact the Dept of Infrastructure etc etc, to get a copy of the approval.
Not out of the woods yet!!!! :grr:
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I`m interested to know what you come up with .
I would have thought at that time you would just get approval to import. the fact of the RHD conversion would have been a product of each state registration process .
bfit
70vette:
What you guys are saying is possibly correct but you have to not forget that these are Government depts and can make your life a misery if you don't follow the bouncing ball.
It was the suggestion of the Tech officer from the RMS to check the wording first. I for one did not even think about it until he mentioned it.
Better to be safe than sorry. Don't want to turn up with a converted car to be told "Sorry no can do" due their bureaucracy!
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