Sup everyone, for awhile, I was always wanting to do some kind of project car and since I'm not too much into going fast anymore since I used to get alot of tickets back in the day, I figured I'd go for looks, and what better thing to do than a RHD conversion. Well, I had boughten a BB6 shell with full interior, but just no motor, tranny, axels, ect. ect. for only $1k about 3-4 months ago, and I finally got around to ordering a RHD front clip. Well, I figured since I'm doing the conversion, and I haven't seen anyone else in my area with one, I'd just like to share the whole process. It's going to take a little while to do the conversion since I'm still going to school, but I would like to try and have it up and running around summer time hopefully. Anyhow, here are pics of what's been going on so far with it
Nice man. I want to eventually do the same thing. Wish I had the time/funds to do it. Good luck w/ the project and looking forward to the progress pictures.
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Sorry I don't, but I can get you an aftermarket bumper for pretty cheap
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very nice. should be sweet when done. where do you find a rhd clip?
Place called Rims and Things up in SC
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Holy crap dude... How much do you think this whole project is going to run you?
I've been finding alot of great deals, so the project might be a little cheaper than I thought. I'm guessing around $5k-$6k after tax, title, registration, materials, ect. ect. I still need to get the car itself in my name
I've been finding alot of great deals, so the project might be a little cheaper than I thought. I'm guessing around $5k-$6k after tax, title, registration, materials, ect. ect. I still need to get the car itself in my name
Less than I would have thought, but still a lot of jack...
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Well, I figured since I'm doing the conversion, and I haven't seen anyone else in my area with one, I'd just like to share the whole process.
Hey Brian, FYI, there is a RHD white Skyline around North Dallas/Addison/Tollway area, that I spot every now and then. Its a little asian guy driving it around.
Doesnt look like you have done anything to the car, since I last saw it.
All the best with the conversion, keep us posted.
Hey Brian, FYI, there is a RHD white Skyline around North Dallas/Addison/Tollway area, that I spot every now and then. Its a little asian guy driving it around.
Doesnt look like you have done anything to the car, since I last saw it.
All the best with the conversion, keep us posted.
I meant I haven't seen a RHD Prelude in our area...I've seen a couple of RHD Skylines though out in Dallas
I never understood the allure of RHD As Scottman has pointed out 293823928 times, you have to A. learn to drive stick with your left hand (easier for a left handed person, I am supposing) and B. lean over at the drive through. For what? So everyone can go "ZOMG LOOK HE IS DRIVING ON TEH WRONG SIDE OF TEH CAR"
There probably are some in the US, but I don't know of any
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I never understood the allure of RHD As Scottman has pointed out 293823928 times, you have to A. learn to drive stick with your left hand (easier for a left handed person, I am supposing) and B. lean over at the drive through. For what? So everyone can go "ZOMG LOOK HE IS DRIVING ON TEH WRONG SIDE OF TEH CAR"
Well it's almost like saying, "why spend alot of money on a Prelude to make it fast when you could've easily spent about the same amount and boughten a Cobra or SS?" In doing a RHD conversion, it's just being unique and knowing that I built something with my own 2 hands instead of spending alot of money and having one shipped over. Plus, when I roll up to a stop light with a car full of girls next to me, I'll just roll down my window and lets the panty draws get thrown through my window
Plus, when I roll up to a stop light with a car full of girls next to me, I'll just roll down my window and lets the panty draws get thrown through my window
Plus, when I roll up to a stop light with a car full of girls next to me, I'll just roll down my window and lets the panty draws get thrown through my window
Oh ya, for sure, u will get a lotta attention driving in RHD.
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A. learn to drive stick with your left hand (easier for a left handed person, I am supposing)
It aint hard. All u need is a week's practice. I have driven in England.
If you can keep us constantly update, this is going to be one helluva read Brian. Couple of questions though:
Side markers - USDM, JDM or other? (I would suggest in the wing mirrors, would look great, ad be different again)
Engine - Type S or turbo sucker? (I know you said you're not interested in going fast, but then again, you're spending all that money, so why not?)
Exterior - Are you going to style it the same as your current car, or going to go something else? (wouldn't it be cool to have two nearly identical Preludes in your driveway? Imagine the looks on the gf's face when you say "you can drive" get in the right door and still have the steering wheel in your lap!)
Plus, when I roll up to a stop light with a car full of girls next to me, I'll just roll down my window and lets the panty draws get thrown through my window
Brash22>>>> I'm not going to have sidemarkers on the car. I'm completly shaving everything off. The hood, sidemarker, and trunk lid...I'll just be dropping in a regular USDM motor since there's really no need to drop in a Type S motor since this is my first major project. Later down the road I'll probably build up another one. I'm putting an OEM front lip, Mugen sides and rear, but I'm still on the hunt for the rear pieces. I have a couple of different colors in mind to paint the car...As I keep doing more work, I'll keep taking more pics and posting them up on the page and my photo album
PreludeLikeWhoa>>>> It's going to be me and a friend of mine putting it all together since he know's a little more about welding than I do. I'm just now learing how to weld. I knew after I knew how to do that, I would want to build up a car since welding is a major part of it.
Well now that I finally got my welder hooked up, I've been working on the car. I've finally welded in the firewall. I'm not done, and it still needs work, but here's a beginning of it so far.
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thanks guys for the support. I hope to have it done real soon
Car-$1000
RHD front clip-$800
Small parts, time, sweat, cuts-$ Have no clue
Looks on peoples face and girls tossing the draws through my window at the stop light-PRICELESS
sweeet.. now that u've made the cut and a few tacks, there is no turning back unless you sell it all.
looks great man, the firewall swap looks alot cleaner than i thought it would!!
is there anything else you need to source to make the RHD work?
sweeet.. now that u've made the cut and a few tacks, there is no turning back unless you sell it all.
looks great man, the firewall swap looks alot cleaner than i thought it would!!
is there anything else you need to source to make the RHD work?
I don't think I need anything else. I have all the inteior wiring, door window switchs, kick panels, throttle cable, trunk/gas latch, and a few other little things. Who knows, I may run into something small that I need. After all the wiring is hooked up and hoses ran, I'll still need to get a motor and axles
I just finished welding the rest of the firewall in....I had to weld new metal in spots where there were holes....As progress continues, I'll be taking more pics
f_cking hot that is all I have to say, I want RHD damit Brian can you retrofit RHD on my car lol.
Keep up the good work kid
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f_cking hot that is all I have to say, I want RHD damit Brian can you retrofit RHD on my car lol.
Keep up the good work kid
I was looking for another RHD front clip, and haven't been able to find one, cause I may just build another one after this one is done. Just have to wait and see how this comes out
Sh_t looks hot right now so I know its just going to get better.
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Sh_t looks hot right now so I know its just going to get better.
If things go the way I have it planned in my head cause I have no clue as to what I'm doing since I've never seen this done, it should look real good. I've got the color I want, the kit that's going on it, of course a retrofit, and a few other little things It's pretty much just going to be a daily driver anyways
GRrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr talk about bad ass, I would love the look on peoples faces day in day out when I am driving on the other side lol.
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As Scottman has pointed out 293823928 times, you have to A. learn to drive stick with your left hand (easier for a left handed person, I am supposing) and B. lean over at the drive through. For what? So everyone can go "ZOMG LOOK HE IS DRIVING ON TEH WRONG SIDE OF TEH CAR" 
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