Thread: Left leg amputation - Auto conversion - 110 300tdi

Well, I have wracked my brain and dredged my memory banks - about 30 years ago, there was a bloke getting around Canberra in a Series III that had been modded in the form of a motorcycle clutch lever fitted to the gearstick.
From memory, it had vacuum assist, and, my memory is vague, however I believe a check valve was either removed or inserted to permit equal proportional movement when applying or releasing the clutch.
The bloke was ex RAN, but he didn't have a left arm lie Popeye, so it must ave been ok!
Gumnut

I remember when I worked as a motor mechanic we had cars come in that had a leaver attached to the steering column that when pushed down pushed against the clutch peddle . We also had a guy who was disabled who was a driving school instructor , his Austin 1800 manual had been modified so he could drive it as well as use the duel controls.
I presume the good people who make ours cars safe wont allow these modifications now.

This just gorse to show , there is nothing you can't do if you put your mind to it. The guy who owns & built this vehicle is in an electric wheel chair & has limited use of his arms as well.
It is built on a Hyundai I30 platform from a write off. It uses other parts from other makes IE Citroen & Ford . He drives his wheel chair up a ramp through the rear , he built this vehicles so he can take dis 2 children with him.
He also has a motor bile with side car & motor scooter with side car that he rides & steers from the side car.
It is strange when you drive up behind him on the road , when you first see him you think there is something strange about it , then you realise there is no rider on the bike ? scooter.
There is also an other guy here in Brisbane who has had one if his arms amputated above the elbow who rides a motor bike using a metal bar attached to the stub.
So don't give up there is a way around everything .

Lea Richmond Auto at Thomastown could no doubt sort you out Carl. Tell them I sent you, Andrew will look after you.

Shame you don't live in Perth,I'd do it for you. Pat

Yup. ^^ as above if you can get it across bass strait I'll be happy to do it! Have done a few now and they are a great result! They should've left the factory like it!

Jc

Originally Posted by PAT303

Shame you don't live in Perth,I'd do it for you. Pat

I'd put my hand up along with a few helpers.

Originally Posted by loanrangie

I'd put my hand up along with a few helpers.

I'd be up for a helper role.

Steve.