For the record, Why I converted my car Options

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Many of you have dissed me for cutting up and converting my car, for the record, I like the stock look of the 914 and will have another one someday. I have wanted a Chalon since the first time I saw one back in the 80's. The car that I currently have that is converted to a Chalon was one of the biggest POS I have seen, there wasnt a spot on the car that wasnt dented or filled with bondo, the engine was a very tired 1.8 liter and the car was basically thrashed. There was no guilt cutting off the 40 pounds of bondo and replacing it with fiberglass flared panels. The V8 was just a choice of mass power to make the car as fast as it looked. I hope I can change your opinion of the Chalon with a V8 in it at some event someday. I was looking for reliability, power and uniqueness. I think I found it in the car I am building.

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Don't let the bastards grind you down! Many of us dog on the slantnose conversions because we prefer the look of the stock 914. I personally wouldn't go slantnose on my own car, but I still think your car rocks. I appreciate both looks. I definitely identify with your quest for uniqueness... I made a failed attempt at building an electric trike out of motorcycle parts.. something totally custom. I gave up because I have too many projects and would probably never have the funding to finish it. Someday I'll probably make another attempt at something completely one of a kind.

I can't wait to see your car when it's done! What color did you end up choosing?