E Type Specialist Kent?

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#1 E Type Specialist Kent?

Post by Mark D » Sat Mar 27, 2021 2:12 pm

Hi all,

I am looking at a very nice series 2 FHC. I would like to convert it to RHD and am based in Kent. Please can anybody direct to a specialist somewhere in the SE who may be able to do it? I ok am aware of E Type UK. Great company. But was looking for maybe a smaller outfit matched to my budget!

Many Thanks

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#2 Re: E Type Specialist Kent?

Post by mgcjag » Sat Mar 27, 2021 2:51 pm

Why have you discounted E type UK.......have you talked over what you want had a price and thought it was too expensive?....Parts should be a very similar price where ever you go.....so then just labour.....If someone has done one before then their experiane will get the job done quicker.........Steve
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#3 Re: E Type Specialist Kent?

Post by 1954Etype » Sat Mar 27, 2021 2:54 pm

Talk to ASM Classics. Expect to pay around £5k and that should include a new loom.
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#4 Re: E Type Specialist Kent?

Post by Mark D » Sat Mar 27, 2021 3:24 pm

Many Thanks,

Will give ASM a ring. I already have a guideline quote from E Type UK.

To be honest I could do it myself, but keen to see how much it would cost commercially.

Thanks Again.

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Post by Joes66 » Sun Mar 28, 2021 8:14 am

Do it yourself if you can, will save a lot of money
Its not really a hard job and you will really get to know your car along the way
And you will get to meet and talk to plenty of people willing to help you along on this forum
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Post by Gravygraham » Sun Mar 28, 2021 9:16 am

Have you tried Turner Classics Mark?
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#7 Re: E Type Specialist Kent?

Post by Mark D » Sun Mar 28, 2021 10:03 am

Many Thanks Joe and Gravy Grham,

I will definitely call Turner Classics for a chat. And yes, doing it myself may be a lot of fun and maybe a winter job next year.....

Thanks Again.

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Post by malcolm » Sun Mar 28, 2021 10:26 am

Mark D wrote:
Sun Mar 28, 2021 10:03 am
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And yes, doing it myself may be a lot of fun and maybe a winter job next year.....
Must say I admire you skilled types! But maybe a winter job that becomes 2 winters? I'd pay the money and get it done sooner rather than later by someone who's done it before. But there again, I'm old, lazy, and lacking in engineering ability! :bigrin:

Another thought though: I nearly bought a left hooker with the idea of converting to RHD. However, pre-covid, I used to do more miles touring the continent than in this country. Probably 3000 miles plus in Europe Vs 2000 in the UK. So would it have been more sensible to leave it LHD for me?
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