Convert R107 Steering from Right to Left - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

denis gow · #1 05-23-2006, 02:30 AM

In regard to the R107 MB ,would there be a company in USA that can convert a right hand steer car to a left hand steer car .

I want to bring my own personal R107 to USA from Australia and have it converted to left steer as I am going to reside in LA .

I have restored this car from ground up over the years and do not want to let it go to purchase another .

Hope you can help.

Den Downunder 1982 500SL Euro.

t walgamuth · #2 05-23-2006, 08:42 AM

i dont know.

but if there is, it may shock you at the price.

probably better to sell off yours and buy a different car in cal.

in terms of money. of course the emotional attachment of the car you have poured your soul into may override.

but there are a lot of cars to choose from in cal. the 500sl euro would be a rarity though.

tom w

kbannister · #3 05-23-2006, 01:31 PM

California is probably the hardest state there is to federalize a car. Rumors still float about having to change lights, bumpers, and of course the tougher emission standards.

There are a couple of Euro SL owners living in CA that probably have the answers.

Welcome to the USofA

kitchenrat · #4 05-23-2006, 09:31 PM

this makes no sense on a couple of levels. 1st it's totally impractical to attempt this conversion. i would expect cost to range from 10-15,000 usd and the potential to screw it up and cause continuing, primarily electrical, problems is huge. the value of the car as a collector will also take a dive.
2nd why in hell would anyone leave OZ to live in a pisshole like LA?

ericdee · #5 05-23-2006, 10:39 PM

Not sure if that's needed, I see right-hand drive cars here from time to time. But as stated above to federalize the car it would cost you a small fortune, you'd be better off buying one here. Drop me a email when your in town, I'll buy you a beer.
Cheers!

t walgamuth · #6 05-23-2006, 10:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kitchenrat

this makes no sense on a couple of levels. 1st it's totally impractical to attempt this conversion. i would expect cost to range from 10-15,000 usd and the potential to screw it up and cause continuing, primarily electrical, problems is huge. the value of the car as a collector will also take a dive.
2nd why in hell would anyone leave OZ to live in a pisshole like LA?

tough crowd!

hey, he is coming for a job, i bet. or a woman. cut him some slack, man.

tom w

Strife · #7 05-24-2006, 12:46 AM

As though doing this job wouldn't be tough enough, I wonder if those who could do it won't because of liability issues.

nobby · #8 05-24-2006, 01:22 AM

Why not turn it into a station wagon at the same time?
Sorry, I couldn't help myself.
That would really be an undertaking with a large cost attached.
I thought the value of SL's was higher in OZ, and if that is the case, why not sell it and buy another when you arrive in the US? I know you are attached to it but once it has been switched would it REALLY be the same car?