Great work, Adam. I've got a 1984 Jaguar Vanden Plas H.E. It is ex Sultanate of Oman, and was originally LHD. The Daimler name can't be used in Oman as Mercedes own it, the same as in USA. When it was imported into New Zealand it was only a few years old, so it was converted to RHD for NZ roads. I bought it in 1993, and it's coming up for its 30th birthday in my ownership. There have been a few interesting issues post conversion, including a brake line across the back of the engine that wore through! It's been great to see your series, to see what's behind the dashboard and aircon unit. Thanks too for your videos on the Delanair systems, as I will have to pull and repair my Mk2 system in the V12.
Very impressive achievement. Just looking at the tangle of wiring would depress me into immobility. All the effort is probably worthwhile for a rarity like a Daimler XJC, but for a more mundane variant, an international trade would probably be easier. E.g. an LHD in Britain for a similar RHD in Sweden would result in increased value on both sides with hassles confined to paperwork.
Kudos for your success with the conversion! I have an even bigger project. You'll laugh when you hear: I'm starting with an old (1966) Austin FX4 Black Cab. I'm swapping to LHD as well, since I'm in the States. At the same time I'm swapping in the suspension, front and back, from an XJ12 sedan (a US version, so the front crossmember and steering rack are already set up for LHD) and a Chevy small block V8. Lets just say: it will be a while before I'm enjoying a drive in my project. 🙃 In the meantime, I hope your client enjoys your work!
Well done Adam. My, to look at that dash area when it was all apart and the wires were all over the place and to see it all back together again is a real feat ! Tell, I understand that switching from right hand drive to left hand drive is a big big project and for lesser value Jags, like the XJ6 series 3 and the two, maybe the one as well is not worth it because of the value of the auto, but is it worth it to switch from the GM 3 speed automatic to a four speed automatic in the XJ6 and XJS V12 models?
I was amused when I read the title of this video! I am English but started an appliance repair business in northern Scotland. I learned to never tell a customer that something was "done"! In that area "done" means beyond repair! I found I had to choose my words more carefully like "that's your machine working again" or "that's the repair completed".
Do you know how many of these were made? I don't remember ever seeing one in the UK and I don't think it's a body style that would appeal to many British people, although presumably this was originally a UK market car.
@@LivingWithAClassic I'm surprised it was so many. I would guess most were sold in the US. It would be funny if there's someone in Britain, Australia or New Zealand who's converting an identical car to RHD!
@@LivingWithAClassic Was it not called the Daimler Sovereign? In 1976 I briefly worked for a company called Park Sheet Metal that made all the panels for the Daimler Sovereign that were different to those on the Jaguar XJ6/12.
@@LivingWithAClassic okay. Thanks for your answer. Maybe you should try Fertan for corrosion treatment. Knew it since i'm 14 and work on classic cars. They also have an underbody and cavity wax you try. It's Brand new and you will love it. For shure. I have an Ford Granada mk2 Estate. Best wishes and love your content
@@matsjohansson3074 we should talk about it! I work for fertan and restore cars since i'm 14. I'm lokated in north germany. We have an awsome new product wich you couldn't buy anywhere. All the classiccar restoring firms get it and lve it. NO overspray, NO fog, NO healthy problems any more and no covering of the car, you ore the room !!!! Best wishes Jens
@jenslothert7129 sounds really interesting. I have also heard great things about this product. Feel free to email me about it. livingwithaclassic@gmail.com
I have kept track of my hours it is just there were a few more projects on this car that were not related to the conversion. So that is why I have the gap between 60-80 hours for the RHD to LHD conversion part.
It has been nice following this rather big project. The XJC is one of my favourite models, rare and very good looking :)
This is a great testament to your standard of work Adam. Very good job.
Daimler Coupe 5spd manual LHD. It doesn't get any better then that.
Very nice!
Daimler Double Six Coupe 😎
You’ve every right to be proud of your work, Adam. The rhd to lhd conversion is a triumph.
Thank you John!
Amazing work.
Thank you!
Fantastic work Adam...well done. You earned your fee on that project.
Great work, Adam. I've got a 1984 Jaguar Vanden Plas H.E. It is ex Sultanate of Oman, and was originally LHD. The Daimler name can't be used in Oman as Mercedes own it, the same as in USA. When it was imported into New Zealand it was only a few years old, so it was converted to RHD for NZ roads. I bought it in 1993, and it's coming up for its 30th birthday in my ownership. There have been a few interesting issues post conversion, including a brake line across the back of the engine that wore through! It's been great to see your series, to see what's behind the dashboard and aircon unit. Thanks too for your videos on the Delanair systems, as I will have to pull and repair my Mk2 system in the V12.
splendid work Adam, that's one great job you did..well done to you.
Thank you!
Very impressive achievement. Just looking at the tangle of wiring would depress me into immobility. All the effort is probably worthwhile for a rarity like a Daimler XJC, but for a more mundane variant, an international trade would probably be easier. E.g. an LHD in Britain for a similar RHD in Sweden would result in increased value on both sides with hassles confined to paperwork.
Marvelous result through knowledge and dedication. Well done Sir!👍
Great job. Not for the feint of heart, as the cliche goes. That was a major achievement and turned out well.
Kudos for your success with the conversion!
I have an even bigger project. You'll laugh when you hear: I'm starting with an old (1966) Austin FX4 Black Cab. I'm swapping to LHD as well, since I'm in the States. At the same time I'm swapping in the suspension, front and back, from an XJ12 sedan (a US version, so the front crossmember and steering rack are already set up for LHD) and a Chevy small block V8.
Lets just say: it will be a while before I'm enjoying a drive in my project. 🙃
In the meantime, I hope your client enjoys your work!
congrats, job well done. I personally have a LHD car where we drive on the LH of the road, but it's just a weekend car, so it's manageable.
Great job on that Daimler, very cool!
Great work! Those Kent wheels do look nice on it.
An epic job on this one Adam 👍👍
Well done Adam. My, to look at that dash area when it was all apart and the wires were all over the place and to see it all back together again is a real feat ! Tell, I understand that switching from right hand drive to left hand drive is a big big project and for lesser value Jags, like the XJ6 series 3 and the two, maybe the one as well is not worth it because of the value of the auto, but is it worth it to switch from the GM 3 speed automatic to a four speed automatic in the XJ6 and XJS V12 models?
Big, big job, well worth it though. 🏴
Nice work, well done.
looks fantastic
A stunning car! Was a very fun project to watch
I’m glad you enjoyed it!
excellent. would luuuv one of these with a manual...
WOW❤
Super Job ! Very nice car . How you get MOT without a side mirror on the Car ? Great video as always .
I was amused when I read the title of this video! I am English but started an appliance repair business in northern Scotland. I learned to never tell a customer that something was "done"! In that area "done" means beyond repair! I found I had to choose my words more carefully like "that's your machine working again" or "that's the repair completed".
Well a car is maybe never done but the RHD to LHD conversion is done.
Do you know how many of these were made? I don't remember ever seeing one in the UK and I don't think it's a body style that would appeal to many British people, although presumably this was originally a UK market car.
10,000 in total. Around 1,000 with the V12. Pretty rare and sought after now
@@LivingWithAClassic I'm surprised it was so many. I would guess most were sold in the US. It would be funny if there's someone in Britain, Australia or New Zealand who's converting an identical car to RHD!
I have all the stuff to do that if you want to do it😉
@@LivingWithAClassic Was it not called the Daimler Sovereign? In 1976 I briefly worked for a company called Park Sheet Metal that made all the panels for the Daimler Sovereign that were different to those on the Jaguar XJ6/12.
80 hours? I was expecting you to say 200 hours.
It went pretty quickly but it still felt fiddly
Nice work! Did you forgett to swap out the wipers?
I swapped them. They park on the left for LHD cars in 1975
@@LivingWithAClassic okay. Thanks for your answer. Maybe you should try Fertan for corrosion treatment. Knew it since i'm 14 and work on classic cars. They also have an underbody and cavity wax you try. It's Brand new and you will love it. For shure. I have an Ford Granada mk2 Estate. Best wishes and love your content
I have used Fertan on my Daimler so it’s used on this car.
@@matsjohansson3074 we should talk about it! I work for fertan and restore cars since i'm 14. I'm lokated in north germany. We have an awsome new product wich you couldn't buy anywhere. All the classiccar restoring firms get it and lve it. NO overspray, NO fog, NO healthy problems any more and no covering of the car, you ore the room !!!!
Best wishes Jens
@jenslothert7129 sounds really interesting. I have also heard great things about this product.
Feel free to email me about it. livingwithaclassic@gmail.com
Only 60 to 80 hours or work? I think you spent so much time working on that Jag that you lost track of the hours!
I have kept track of my hours it is just there were a few more projects on this car that were not related to the conversion. So that is why I have the gap between 60-80 hours for the RHD to LHD conversion part.
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