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Old 01-23-2022, 11:12 PM   #1
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Pretty remote chance but we have a 34 restored roadster here that was converted in the USA from right hand drive too left hand drive , then at a latter date was sold & shipped too New Zealand, Now looking to convert back too right hand drive, new rhd steering boxes are available here, Does anyone have a open car dash Right Hand Drive they would sell or suggest where one could be found , Thanks in advance , Derek in a hot dry NZ
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Old 01-23-2022, 11:29 PM   #2
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Perhaps your chances will increase if you also consider a '33 phaeton/roadster dash which was the same for both LHD and RHD vehicles along with a early '34 instrument panel insert that was employed to use up an excess of leftover '33 dashes. The early '34 instrument panel insert offers the advantage of it not being limited to specific body types.
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Old 01-24-2022, 12:13 AM   #3
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David thanks for the info , I had not heard of that , Not many open early V8 ,s out here , most been rodded, this one staying stock, all help appreciated , thanks
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Old 01-24-2022, 03:43 AM   #4
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Perhaps your chances will increase if you also consider a '33 phaeton/roadster dash which was the same for both LHD and RHD vehicles along with a early '34 instrument panel insert that was employed to use up an excess of leftover '33 dashes. The early '34 instrument panel insert offers the advantage of it not being limited to specific body types.

David - is this a '33 or '34? Thanks Keith
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Old 01-24-2022, 03:56 AM   #5
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Thats a 1934 open car (not cabriolet).
Pretty rare as it is a standard dash due to no ashtray or cigar lighter.
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Is that left hand or right hand drive one ??
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Old 01-24-2022, 03:58 AM   #7
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That one is a rhd one Derek.
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Old 01-24-2022, 04:00 AM   #8
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Trevor Poulsen in Queensland may be a good contact for a dash.
He will no doubt see your post.
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Thats a 1934 open car (not cabriolet).
Pretty rare as it is a standard dash due to no ashtray or cigar lighter.
Thanks Graham, much appreciate the info. Keith
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1933 Ford Right Hand Drive Dash. Notice that Tabs on the back of the Dash for the Instrument Panel and the Glove Box Lid are the same.
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Close up shot showing that a Right Hand Drive Dash can be used as a Left hand Drive Dash, as they are identical on the rear.
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Old 01-24-2022, 05:04 AM   #12
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Derek,
I've got this '34 RHD roadster dash, but I need a LHD roadster dash. Are you willing to trade?


I've sent you a PM also.
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1934 Ford RHD Open Car Dash that is offered as an even Trade.
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Old 01-24-2022, 05:45 AM   #14
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Keith,


It's a standard '34 RHD dash of the type with an integral instrument panel, i.e. manufactured after the surplus of '33 dashes had been exhausted.
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For the deluxe ,the 33 ashtray is slightly different than a 34 although the faceplate is identical.
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It's a standard '34 RHD dash of the type with an integral instrument panel, i.e. manufactured after the surplus of '33 dashes had been exhausted.

Thankyou David
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Old 01-24-2022, 07:36 AM   #17
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Good point, Sheldon, as you have to match the ash tray to the dash or modify the dash.
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Quick change I have a 34 Rhd dash in Australia.
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Old 01-24-2022, 01:35 PM   #19
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I too am in need of a LHD 34 open dash if anyone has too many
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Old 01-24-2022, 02:07 PM   #20
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I can,t believe the response on here, Thought it would be a needle in a haystack finding one, Course being a Model A man am lacking in knowledge on 33-34,s , Im learning fast Thanks guys , you can mail me direct [email protected] Derek
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