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Is it possible to convert a 32 roadster to right hand drive, if so how difficult is it?

Hi There and welcome to Chevy Chatter II.

Yes, a 1932 roadster can be converted to right hand drive and it is not that difficult if you have all of the correct parts.

Thanks, for that! And how difficult are these parts to come by?
The next slightly more essential thing I need to go with those parts is a car.

If you can find someone who is building a hot rod from a '32 Chevy (any body style), they would likely be discarding all the parts you need. Essentially, you will need the following items from a donor right-hand vehicle:
-- Steering box and arm ('31 or '32)
-- Steering knuckle arms at front spindles ('30,'31, or '32)
-- Bell housing, clutch ('32 only)
-- Brake pedal and linkages ('31 or '32)
-- Accelerator pedal and linkages ('32 only)
-- Floor boards and trim ('29, '30, '31 or '32)

You won't find the stuff here in the US in all likelihood, but I would think you'd have a chance in the Commonwealth countries, especially there in Australia.

Why not just drive it the way it is? I drove an LHD car in the UK for four years without problems, and I currently drive two RHD cars in the US. Other than getting a few odd looks when people realize it, it's just not a big deal.

Good luck with your project..... if you decide to proceed.

All the Best, Chip

Chip, it will depend what State of Australia you are in. Different States have different requirements for registration of LHD cars... some make it easy and others make it particularly difficult.

Another reason is the added safety associated with driving a RHD car when driving on the LH side of the road. Just one thing for example, overtaking is much more hazardous if you're sitting on the 'wrong' side.

Thanks again for the information.Yes, LHD is my fall back position and it is ok in my state and if pressed I can do it ok.
I have driven LHD in the US and LHD and RHD in europe - because I have done a lot of driving, when I'm in a RHD I know where the corners of the car are, where the edge of the road is etc etc I drive on autopilot (I'm sure you know what I'm talking about), in a LHD you can't rely on intuition and it requires 100% concentration 100% of the time.
I actually feel more comfortable in a RHD car irrespective of which side of the road I'm on- you do need an overtaking spotter though. RHD is therefore my preferred option. Some blokes(guys) can drive blindfolded from the boot(trunk) and make it look easy, I'm not one.
I thought you blokes would have found me a car by now.

In NSW a vehicle on historic club rego doesnt need to be RHD and any vehicle 25 years old is the same for full rego.
Tony