Driving LHD isn't that bad once you get used to it, and it never bothered me once I had. You just have to think ahead a bit on occasions ie parked vans/lorries etc. For the hassle it is changing everything over, I just didn't bother. I think the new owners of my old one are keeping it that way too when I heard from them last week. Nice tidy van Rome, looks better body dent wise than mine was, but you need to get some proper early front sidelight/indicator units back on it if you can find any ;D
Your right there Ken it ain't that bad driving lhd, I've been driving it around a bit yesterday and today and I'm actually getting used to it being lhd easier than I thought I would.
It is very straight and solid, does have a couple of very minor rust bubbles but when you consider its 47 years old it ain't bad at all. I was thinking that it should have the early sidelight and indicator but wonder if the German ones didn't have them as it doesn't look like it ever has from the wiring on the van. I've noticed on other early German ones for sale that they haven't got the early side light indicator unit either.
All the German ones (even the early ones) have the sidelights in the headlights. It's easy to extend the wiring down though and they definately look more in keeping. The hard bit is finding a good s/h or new pair of early ones, they can fetch silly money on Ebay but do come up from time to time.
Well since I last posted on the van I have been busy driving her about, done a few classic road runs with her and have got to two shows so far. I am however very soon starting her new engine,gearbox an front an rear axle upgrade, just hope I am able to get it all finished before July as I have been asked to do a school leavers prom with it! Nothing like a bit of pressure!!
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sundowner: conrod coming over the ditch in early march please forward contact details so we can catch up n bob
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souths: conrod please forward details for a green set of body stripe kit if you have a spare set
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lotusrallyman: Hi Everyone, I'm new to the Forum, looking for a N/S stub axle for a Mk1 1973 Transit.
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conrod: Hi Bob, have emailed you about the stripes. I have a couple of sets left. Cheers Conrad
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souths: greetings conrod bob from sydney due to s little financel win i am keen on puchasing a green body stripe kit from you please forward cost to purchase pleasE and cost of postage to sydney i will require your bank details so i can lodge payment BOB
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transitmiler: Hi folks liked at some posts regarding heater fan. Have just bought a xtrail motor took magnets and armature out of old motor and replace with complete motor
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aussiebob: very little rust rear wheel arch needs respray and minor panel beating/250 alloy head motor/upgraded front disc brakes/ running dedicated lp gas/zl fairlane alloy wheels
Nov 7, 2019 5:41:32 GMT 1
aussiebob: due to age and finances i have to put my sundowner for sale; auto/power steering ,disc brake rear axle,e
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paultransit81: hi guys. have been reading some of your posts . I'm glad I live down under .. rust isn't our enemy . the sun is .. keep on keeping on.. transits rockin roll
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cortinae: Long shot aiming at my painting friends Got my screen out my MK 2 transit and for the love of god can not find the paint code for the metal part of the dashboard any ideas , went to paint shop and all the young guy kept saying can you not bring it in no it
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soapysmith: Hi all, a friend of mine, whose husband died last year, has dropped in a cd with pictures of some MK1 bits. I see she has a diesel bonnet and grille assy. I also spotted a front axle with disc brakes. Anybody interested in anything?I am away for a few days
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