The Dog's Specs

I haven't been able to upload any pics of The Dog yet but i have some pics of similar car to her. Hopefully this would give you an idea on what she looks like.

None of the pictures here belong to me. So if you own a pic here and object the idea of sharing for the sake of knowledge, do let me know.

This is a similar car to The Dog:This is a pic of also an Indonesian Daihatsu Charmant. She's owned by Wahyu. You can find his Multiply pages here. This is also how The Dog looks like, more less, with a bit more weight on the "less" side. The Dog is black and has similar stock rims as above.

The "boxy" look may remind you of the Toyota KE70. Indeed, the Charmant was its closest non-Toyota relative. Even the stock engine is from Toyota. Here are some specs to Daihatsu Charmant that i know of, do correct me if i am wrong:

1. Only a four-door sedan version is available. This fact actually tickled me to make a 2 door conversion. Unfortunately, i wish also for The Dog to be able to participate in the Retro Car Touring Champs here and they don't allow any body conversions on the participants. I am a bit sketchy on whether or not this is correct. Thus, if you have better info, pls inform me.

2. Two stock engine options: 4K (1300cc) and 4A-C (1600cc).
The 4K is a carburetted pushrod 8 valve 4 cylinder engine type. This K-series engine is also common on KE chassis Toyota Corollas. Fortunately for me, we don't have this option in Indonesia. We only have the 4A-C engine. A carburetted SOHC 8 valve 4 cylinder 1600cc. Why fortunate you may ask? Because this means a 4A-GE will bolt-on straight away to the engine mountings and transmission bellhousing, since they both are 4th gen A engines. 4A-C seen below.

3. Rear Wheel Drive
The way cars should be. This is why i ruled out the AE92 4A-GE Corolla from my options. Just like bicycles, only babies use front wheel drives. Haha, just kidding.

4. Front Disk, Rear Drum Brakes
I think if i can find an AE86 rear diff, i can have rear-wheel disk brake with very little sweat involved in the conversion.

5. T50 5-speed Gearbox
Paired with a tuned 4A-GE, 200 kph is easy. This is why it's not easy finding a junkyard Charmant with it's gearbox still intact.6. AC, Power Steering, Halogen Headlamps and many minor Specs
You can see some below:
Sadly no burglar alarm ...