Mike B Posted October 8, 2011 Share #25 Posted October 8, 2011 I'd be interested to see more photos of the RHD conversion process. Did you swap out the entire cowl that you show in the photo above? How about the firewall sheet metal. Does it still have the HLS30 VIN or did you replace that part of the firewall with the HS30 VIN on the other side?-Mike Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/40986-the-journey-of-my-fairlady/?page=3#findComment-368634 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rahail240 Posted October 8, 2011 Author Share #26 Posted October 8, 2011 Hi Mike,We decided on just picking the sections we needed from the cowl.I 'think' I have a couple of pictures on cd somewhere. Bear with me on those.I'm sure its deemed more credible to cut out and use the whole cowl, but I couldn't get hold of a really nice oneWhich just shows the lack of decent cars/shells/bits available over here and why I went for importing in the first place.And vin no is still as original. Not hiding anything on that front. It is what it is.A u.s car converted to rhd.Thanks. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/40986-the-journey-of-my-fairlady/?page=3#findComment-368637 Share on other sites More sharing options...
xs10shl Posted October 9, 2011 Share #27 Posted October 9, 2011 I can't wait to see how the story ends. I'm sure it will be a fantasic ride. Perhaps you'll have difficulty laying the power down on the period Dunlops with a 3000cc power plant (!) but either way you'll certainly be cursing in style! Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/40986-the-journey-of-my-fairlady/?page=3#findComment-368684 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rahail240 Posted October 9, 2011 Author Share #28 Posted October 9, 2011 (edited) Yes i agree the engine is a little over kill and over powered for my period look. This is simply because it started out as being more mean and moody rather than stock. Anyway i'm sure my 15 x 8.5 magnesium race watanabes and chunky historic michelin TB5'S (road legal!!) will lend a hand when needed. Edited October 9, 2011 by rahail240 info Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/40986-the-journey-of-my-fairlady/?page=3#findComment-368688 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rahail240 Posted October 9, 2011 Author Share #29 Posted October 9, 2011 I have still to decide on gearbox options. I still have a nice late s14a box fully converted with necessary custom prop and x member. I need to drive one first to make sure it doesn't take too much away from the classic factor of the car. Everyone who have gone this route have just loved it. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/40986-the-journey-of-my-fairlady/?page=3#findComment-368689 Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmark Posted October 10, 2011 Share #30 Posted October 10, 2011 Neat thread. Thanks for sharing. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/40986-the-journey-of-my-fairlady/?page=3#findComment-368808 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rahail240 Posted October 10, 2011 Author Share #31 Posted October 10, 2011 Neat thread. Thanks for sharing.Glad you like it. Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/40986-the-journey-of-my-fairlady/?page=3#findComment-368834 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rahail240 Posted October 10, 2011 Author Share #32 Posted October 10, 2011 Forgot to mention, in May my car was delivered to France for it's final finale. Martin is responsible for the body mods and paint and re-assembly of no.75 samuri (pictured) .The last in the legacy. My head is ready soon as well, from Mr. Jarman,well respected L series specialist,also responsible for the engine in the 'last samuri'. http://ryland-classic.com/ Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/40986-the-journey-of-my-fairlady/?page=3#findComment-368835 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rahail240 Posted October 12, 2011 Author Share #33 Posted October 12, 2011 new plastic lenses with o.e stainless trim. Don't line up very well so not sure if these will be fitted yet. Refaced, new circuit board and re-calibrated 10k tacho to suit L series unit. 1 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/40986-the-journey-of-my-fairlady/?page=3#findComment-368992 Share on other sites More sharing options...
grretc Posted October 12, 2011 Share #34 Posted October 12, 2011 Oh man Rahail, I'm gonna be keeping up! Hope you get my pm on hbz Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/40986-the-journey-of-my-fairlady/?page=3#findComment-369028 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rahail240 Posted October 19, 2011 Author Share #35 Posted October 19, 2011 Well just collected the kobe seiko z432 style wheels from the refurb shop. Due to these being lightweight magnesium wheels, they were soda blasted first, then etch primed before painted. I like the satin black finish, nice and period. 1 Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/40986-the-journey-of-my-fairlady/?page=3#findComment-369608 Share on other sites More sharing options...
RIP260Z Posted October 20, 2011 Share #36 Posted October 20, 2011 Very good rahail. Keep up the good work, nice to see what you are doing, as it was not clear on zclub.I do love the Magalloy wheels, and good to see someone else in the UK having them. I managed to pick up a pair, new still in their boxes... will hopefully go in the CSP when it is ready.CheersIan Link to comment https://www.classiczcars.com/topic/40986-the-journey-of-my-fairlady/?page=3#findComment-369704 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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