Author: 1966DartConvertible

Sticking (dragging) left front brake (9" drum)

Lately I noticed that the left front brake is sticking (dragging), even as I was pulling out of the driveway (feel as if the hand brake is not release properly although this is only on the front left). Steering pulls to the left too when driving.

To make matters worst, once on the move, the left front brake is almost not there. Even when I brake from 30mph, the car pulls violently to the right as if only the right front brake is working.

I have the standard 9″ brakes all around with…

Malaysian Mini Classic American Car meet

A few pictures :

Our very first American Car gathering 🙂

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Malaysian Mini Classic American Car meet

A few pictures :

Our very first American Car gathering 🙂

Image: http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg163/MalayCooper/P1040912.jpg
From foreground: ’80 Trans-Am, ’67 Impala, ’64 Caddy, ’85 Mustang II, ’66 Dart Convertible GT, ’66 Dart 270 Convertible, ’73 Corvette, ’85 El-Camino, ’59 Caddy, and a ’95 Jeep Wrangler

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TWO RHD ’66 Dart Convertible together!

Finally… after 1+ years I met the “other” ’66 Dart… here are some pictures:

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TWO RHD ’66 Dart Convertible together!

Finally… after 1+ years I met the “other” ’66 Dart… here are some pictures:

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Found an original 1967 picture of my DART!

Found this on the net… the original owner who is the Head of State or Perak, Malaysia (you can see the Flag on RH Fender. Too bad this is the only…

Mapping my DIY Electronic Ignition :)

Got my distributor fixed, now mapping the ignition timing vs. RPM vs. load using the handheld trigger.

I can retard/advance the ignition timing at…