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where to cut?

Posted:
Fri Jul 25, 2008 8:40 pm
by i<3myhatch
im about to do a right hand drive conversion but i dont know whats better....would you guys rather cut the car just above the mirror and weld everywhere you cut or cut out the firewall???

Posted:
Fri Jul 25, 2008 9:31 pm
by JDM FERIO MAN
the firewall

Posted:
Sat Jul 26, 2008 3:44 am
by Classiccarsrule85
Firewall definately if you cut the mirror area 1 your losing strength in the whole car itself and creating a weakspot so to speak and 2 getting the alignment down is darn near impossible....
Post some pictures too!!!

Posted:
Sat Jul 26, 2008 5:10 am
by Greasedmonkey
just cut the firewall. its easier that way.

Posted:
Sat Jul 26, 2008 11:22 am
by opocot
firewall

Posted:
Sat Jul 26, 2008 8:03 pm
by i<3myhatch
alrite thanks alot cause i didnt know where to cut

..and ill post some pics pretty soon when i take them...but where do i post them exactly at ?...sorry im new.

Posted:
Sun Jul 27, 2008 12:48 am
by suspendedHatch
Why would anyone want to do this? So you can deliver mail?

Posted:
Mon Jul 28, 2008 3:57 am
by i<3myhatch
haha YA . THATS EXACTLY WHY....DUH


Posted:
Mon Jul 28, 2008 5:34 am
by suspendedHatch
Good luck with left turns, drive through windows, and toll booths. And good luck getting the car registered (passing safety inspection). But hey, you're more Japanese now. Cool.

Posted:
Mon Jul 28, 2008 1:57 pm
by mage182
I concur. This is a pretty large project to undertake. Unless you have more than novice welding and bodywork skills, mechanical and wiring fabrication skills, and EVERY part you will need (My favorite one is the gas door release cable which no one every remembers), this project can end up leaving you with a car that is good for nothing but parts.
And if it's not done up to par it won't pass inspection and/or won't be safe to drive.
If you can do it please post pics. I love to see projects like this. But if you're weary about it. I say save yourself the trouble.

Posted:
Mon Jul 28, 2008 4:07 pm
by i<3myhatch
i got most of it handled already i got a friend whose a main tech at a car collision center who welds awesome...he said he would do it, and the actuall CAR,its already registered.AND I HAVE THE GAS RELASE CABLE to for rhd ..but thanks for worrying oh and i will post pictures as soon as i can

Posted:
Mon Jul 28, 2008 5:12 pm
by Ecc0
If you want any RHD parts just gimme a shout and I'm sure I have them floating about inc Black vti dashs inner door cards and everything inbetween.

Posted:
Tue Jul 29, 2008 2:59 am
by i<3myhatch
thanks just pm'd you EG REGULAR
