A60 Daihatsu Charmant

[DarkSupra]

Was distracted with my Miata and had some setbacks with finding parts again (Seems like a trend with this thing ) so didn't make alot of progress.

Plans changed a bit for now, decided to put back a 4AC in it to get it back on the road. Stupid that I didn't think about it earlier I had everything to plug and play an 4AC engine, only was missing the long block. So started to look for one and only found a crusty AT160 Celica with one. Because I had every rwd part for it it didn't matter that it was a fwd engine.
20v is still the plan in the end but I want to do that swap the right way and not do it halfassed now just to get it on the road.




fwd


rwd


Test fit in the car, ofcourse fits like it should.


Because everything clutch related was missing i was looking for a braided softline from master to slave off the shelf, but couldn't find anything in Europe and getting it shipped from US was 100usd in shipping alone..
Gladly i saved the hardlines from MX5's and the clutch hardline is almost a perfect fit.
Also bought a new master and slave cilinder.


Parts car to the rescue again, this was missing on the tank.


Fuel tank went back in, ofcourse with new fuel hoses.


Pulled the engine back out so I can install the clutch and gearbox.




Also replaced the subframe with a cleaner one that came with the shell, connected the steering shaft and tighten all the bolts in the suspension.


And back in.

Tank, rack and other crusty looking parts will be restored/replaced when the 20V goes in. Just want to get it driveable asap.


Put some tyres on the 7.5" Mk1's to test fit on the rear, still not filling the arches completly how I like but will do for now.
Really love how it sits right now.