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Posted 08 November 2016 - 08:10 PM
Hi all, was looking through my LC parts manual and it makes reference numerous times to Left Hand Drive parts.
This is a genuine GMH counter parts book not a aftermarket print, so I can only take that its genuine. If there is or was a LHD Torana version, I have never seen one, thinking it must have been for export only if it exists. Can someone shed some light on this for me, if it is correct a pic would be fantastic to check out,
cheers AL
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Posted 08 November 2016 - 08:31 PM
Yep export only
Some people here are trying to find LHD steering racks for some odd reason
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Posted 08 November 2016 - 08:37 PM
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Posted 08 November 2016 - 09:21 PM
LHD steering racks are good for drag racing 
and a like button for you Alan
great pick-up
_big jack_
Posted 08 November 2016 - 09:57 PM
LHD steering racks are good for drag racing
and a like button for you Alan
great pick-up
Is that because of engine torque, sitting on the left adds a bit more weight so the Torry wont flip over from all that power from the big block 202 
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Posted 08 November 2016 - 10:04 PM
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Posted 09 November 2016 - 06:19 AM
I'd love a LHD 2 door LC. Living over here in the States, it would make everything so much easier when I go to build one.
I have thought about a custom LHD front K frame and I think the dash cluster and glove box look to be transferable. I would use a Tilton type pedal box and aftermarket steering column. Main problem I see would be the under dash. A LHD torana would make it easy. Or, just import a RHD one and build that up.
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Posted 09 November 2016 - 07:31 AM
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Posted 09 November 2016 - 07:39 AM
_cyclad_
Posted 09 November 2016 - 09:39 AM
Wonder how many of them were exported, would be good to find a LHD xu1 in dry Arizona, what a barn find that would be.
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Posted 09 November 2016 - 09:56 AM
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Posted 09 November 2016 - 09:58 AM
We toyed with the idea of converting an LC/J speedway car to LHD back in the day (since most tracks ran counter-clockwise) but couldn't find a steering rack to suit.
The later Torana LH/X (and I assume UC?) were designed to be either RHD or LHD too, they even made provision for LHD washer jets in the cowl panel!
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Posted 09 November 2016 - 10:14 AM
Sir ask alot
Posted 09 November 2016 - 12:19 PM
Edited by madtoranajzedded, 09 November 2016 - 12:20 PM.
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Posted 09 November 2016 - 12:40 PM
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Posted 10 November 2016 - 10:16 AM
I noticed yesterday on my front cross member it is stamped with a recess for the steering rack shaft on both RH & LH side. So no exports of Toranas to the US?
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Posted 10 November 2016 - 10:45 AM
I noticed yesterday on my front cross member it is stamped with a recess for the steering rack shaft on both RH & LH side. So no exports of Toranas to the US?
Correct, the only difference between the RHD and LHD crossmembers is the steering rack mountings and the brake pipe brackets.
No LHD Torana to the USA.
Edited by S pack, 10 November 2016 - 10:48 AM.
_LS1 Hatch_
Posted 10 November 2016 - 12:41 PM
Nope, we never had them...no Holden of any sort back then.
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Posted 10 November 2016 - 12:53 PM
Edited by yel327, 10 November 2016 - 12:54 PM.
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Posted 10 November 2016 - 01:12 PM
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Posted 10 November 2016 - 01:19 PM
You did get HK Holden but only in Hawaii State.
The closest otherwise were in the Caribbean, like Trinidad, possibly in South America (Guyana etc). Holden were actually assembled in Trinidad.
Well, Hawaii only became a state in 1959. so does it even count? haha...
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Posted 10 November 2016 - 01:24 PM
You did get HK Holden but only in Hawaii State.
The closest otherwise were in the Caribbean, like Trinidad, possibly in South America (Guyana etc). Holden were actually assembled in Trinidad.
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Posted 10 November 2016 - 01:50 PM
Its strange though where the steering column
Mounts to firewall is different on the lhs
But not by much though.these had all 4cyl
Steering columns didnt they with just the 2
Mounting Bolts?
AFAIK the LHD LJ Torana used an LC Torana steering column, steering wheel and LC type lower instrument panel.
Whether it was the 6cyl column or the 4cyl column I do not know for sure but I suspect it was the equivalent of a 6cyl column.
Edited by S pack, 10 November 2016 - 01:53 PM.
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Posted 10 November 2016 - 09:32 PM
This one has had some Corolla parts fitted to it at one stage.
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_cyclad_
Posted 11 November 2016 - 07:08 PM
So what were they called outside of Australia, were they still marketed as Toranas, or did they have another name?
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