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I'm new to the forum and located in Australia. I have been a long time fan of the Trans Am (77-84), and have just purchased a 83 black and gold Trans Am here in Australia. I don't have the car as it was purchased from someone on the other side of the country which is in the process of transport. It needs a fair bit of work, and has been converted from LHD to RHD.
My question is related to converting it back to its original state (LHD) and the difficulty of the task. Could anyone provide insight into the difficulty of finding parts and a rough idea of the process? Thanks in advance.
Without an understanding of what was done for the initial conversion to RHD, it would be difficult to assess what would be required to undo that and return it to LHD. Fortunately, parts should be more readily available for the left-hand configuration (at least globally) since that was the predominant configuration. Once you acquire the vehicle and are able to document its present condition, more suggestions and directions can be offered.
Without an understanding of what was done for the initial conversion to RHD, it would be difficult to assess what would be required to undo that and return it to LHD. Fortunately, parts should be more readily available for the left-hand configuration (at least globally) since that was the predominant configuration. Once you acquire the vehicle and are able to document its present condition, more suggestions and directions can be offered.
I'll post up some pics as soon as I get it, thanks for the response!
If you have pics as you disassemble, I am sure the folks on this site can tell you if a LH assembly or area is modified or original.
Sorry, what is the mfgr? I'm probably going to disassemble to find all potential rust areas. The car has been modified for RHD, brake booster on right hand side and steering column has been moved (not a chain under dash). I'm currently looking at a 1983 firebird wreck that has the firewall in tact, the brake booster is on the left side but steering column is on the right side through firewall.
Alright here's some places to find most new and used parts for it in the US. I hope everyone post their favorites to help Tt83TA. Bookmark these in your favorites on your browser.
You'll need to learn the part # of what you need and google US "Google" to find those parts.
The AC Delco / GM link above will help, and of course just post here we will all help.
We can't tell you where to start on your car you have to choose and then if you can't find what you need then ask where parts or repair questions.
Welcome to Trans Am World Mate ! Also all US cars of course are LHD but if there's nothing wrong with you RHD I'd strongly consider the $$$ PRICE its going to cost you. Price it out you may change your mind and its safer to have RHD in Australia anyway. To answer your Question yes, I think it's a Large undertaking to do it.
Using all 83 parts will make things go much better. The 82-83 cars have unique steering columns with unique wiring harnesses and wiper motors. Using a parts car is a great move. Post pics. I'm always curious how these cars are converted.
Using all 83 parts will make things go much better. The 82-83 cars have unique steering columns with unique wiring harnesses and wiper motors. Using a parts car is a great move. Post pics. I'm always curious how these cars are converted.
is the car an auto or manual trans?
It's an auto, but it was removed, the owner was going to repair it but apparently it was too far gone.
At least it's not a manual. I was wondering what the clutch release was gonna be like. I think some 83s had a 3 speed auto and some had a 4 speed auto. Either shouldn't be to hard to source.
Last edited by Firechicken82; Aug 17, 2024 at 09:28 PM.
Also all US cars of course are LHD but if there's nothing wrong with you RHD I'd strongly consider the $$$ PRICE its going to cost you. Price it out you may change your mind and its safer to have RHD in Australia anyway. To answer your Question yes, I think it's a Large undertaking to do it.
