CS4 InDesign Facing Master to only right Single Master Page

I have a catalog set up as facing pages. I set up the Master Pages as 2 page Spreads.
Now, the client wants to make an e-catalog (or pdf) out of it. They want all the pages to have the RIGHT hand master page layout.
When I change the document set up to non-facing pages, I get only the LEFT master on each page.
The right Master page is still there, but when I change the master options to one page, I get only LEFT page again.
The only way around I can see, is to copy the right hand master, delete it, and paste it into a single master page.
Is there an easier way? Do most people use the left hand page for times like this instead?
I have several of these to do, so the less time it will take the better.
Thanks!

P Spier wrote:
What Paul said, but watch out for any overridden master items.They'll remain on the pages and the new ones will be behind them.
and we won't bother mentioning how it's possible to avoid this...
Harbs

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