Here in Portland, OR, somebody has posted an ad for a right-hand driver set-up for a volvo 122. Seems like a lot of trouble and fuss to change over to the other side... but I suppose it would be a conversation piece and novelty while driving around once it were done. The person is really hoping to make a mint on it... :

(Looks like the posting expired, but here it was, with the guy's email if you're interested in contacting him. I don't think it sold at $600... he had pictures also)


"Volvo 122 series right hand drive dashboard, steering gearbox, idler arm, and gas pedal. Should be all the parts you need to do it. All in good working order, dash is sanded down and ready for primer and paint. Chrome trim for dash is included and in good shape. E-mail to: greencar122@hotmail.com"

Any rural letter carriers about? That'd be just the ticket.

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-Matt I ♥ my ♂

Would that riggin' work in a 220/122 wagon?
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George Downs, Bartlesville, Heart of the USA!

Hi George -

These bits would work on a wagon - in fact, they came out of one.

Best,

Cameron
Rose City

Some part of me was interested in buying this set up just to stash it away. But I was thinking that he was asking several times what it was worth to me... There is also the question of a few parts missing. There should be some sort of bracket for the generator to be hanging off the other side of the engine, turn signal lever mounts differently so I assume the tube that holds the steering column would be different as well. But all and all, I think you could make all of his parts work...


Chris

RHD ran a dynamo in the standard position under the exhaust until the 123GT type blocks with the cast in mount for the alternator bracket on the dizzy side. Don't know about the turn signal parts but the bracket may just reverse. Would need to check the parts book for that.