quote:Originally posted by AlbanyGT40:
Its the RHD conversion pedal box, similar to the LHD side box. I have converted the car to RHD but left all the LHD brackets in place so the car canrevert if needed.
quote:Originally posted by AlbanyGT40:
The battery is going in the LHD pedal box recess. I will make a cover for it. I will use a new small Lithium battery. will be safely tucked away and look clean. I want to be able to put a bag in the front section tray so no dropped battery.
Not much to report, flares sitting on car. Winter here so no breaking the epoxy primer or bare metal.
And a shot of the rear. Still struggling with colour choice.
quote:Originally posted by 72Pre-L and Aussie Falcon Guy:
1972 #3468.
Just need to find a reputable, dependable shop in So Cal that knows Panteras.
quote:Originally posted by 72Pre-L and Aussie Falcon Guy:
1972 #3468.
You have no idea how inspirational your progress posts are. My car has been off the road since 1991 and I dream of the car running and driving on the SO Cal roads again.
Just need to find a reputable, dependable shop in So Cal that knows Panteras.
Thanks, I need some inspiration as well. Car is off the rotisserie and rolling again for transport to painter.
Latest news on 3643, its at the panel beaters. Will be there for a few months.
Major panel work done on now, Painters turn to finish off. Was very nice seeing the car all nice and straight. Turns 3643 is a very solid car with very little rust.
Besides the dropped battery, RHD cars would seem to need a flat firewall so the right seat can go back far enough to be comfortable driving. You can easily do this by reversing the motor mounts side to side and bending a shallow 'S' in the ZF tabs. This moves the whole engine back about 0.8". Stock wiring, plumbing and the gearshift rod all have this much adjustment without complication. Then you can change the way a stock alternator in a stock bracket mounts and drive it from the unused inner sheave on the A/C pulley, which removes another 1" of engine length and makes only the water pump & pulley the source of any remaining protrusion. Cut that part of the steel firewall door away that's no longer needed, redo the bubble upholstery and most people in the right seat will NOT be able to reach the front firewall with their toes.
