MK1 escor LH to RH drive question

**Richb77** · 24-04-2018, 14:59

Hi All.

As i am now located in Central Germany when i finally find a suitable project vehicle it will most likely be a left hooker. Something in me cant have that. Escorts need to be RHD.

I have dash and clocks etc but wonder what else would be needed to convert it to RHD?

Steering rack from a RHD car?
Pedal box is universal?
Wiper arms...motors e.t.c probably need some work
Any other handed items?

Thanks chaps. I am collecting parts and overhauling everything whilst hunting for a car...Its painful times, more so with the Mrs telling me to be patient!!!

**mick32** · 24-04-2018, 16:22

i have done this a few times in the past you need a rhd scrapper for some cuts you will need the pedal box bulkhead plate the wiper motor mounting plate rhd lourved panel ie under windscreen steering colum metal support bracket i think that much should get you sorted

**wildo105e** · 24-04-2018, 17:05

Originally Posted by Richb77

I have dash and clocks etc but wonder what else would be needed to convert it to RHD?

you need the dash top and also the steel dash panel underneath it as well.

**Forest_rallying** · 24-04-2018, 18:06

Why change when there were so many Works Escorts in Lhd, as used by Mikkola, Valdergard, Makkinen and Vatanan just to name a few. Your funds might better used for other modifications on your car. After all the old Escorts are a money pit.

**Richb77** · 25-04-2018, 09:19

Originally Posted by wildo105e

you need the dash top and also the steel dash panel underneath it as well.

Yup. All got.

As for why. I am an Essex boy regardless of current address and Escort must be RHD for me. I know works cars where LHD but it wont ever be a works car...If my wife has her way it wont ever be any car but hey, thats another battle.