New project: 1975 Chalon |
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New project: 1975 Chalon |
carl k |
Aug 14 2018, 04:56 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 76 Joined: 19-August 08 From: San Jose, CA Member No.: 9,440 Region Association: None |
My 1974 1.8 is only gone a week and I've got a new project to waste time on. This 1975 1.8 Chalon kitted car belonged to a co-worker who needed it out of his side yard so he could fill in his backyard pool. Motor is locked up due to him selling the carbs and not covering the intake ports. My oldest son is 15, so I'm going to try to get him involved with this resurrection so he's got some equity in it when he's old enough to drive it. I am realistic and know there are likely going to be some new driver mishaps, and I won't feel guilty if he bends a Chalon. One of my first orders of business is to figure out how I can get it running in the most cost effective manner possible. -Carl |
tygaboy |
Aug 14 2018, 05:42 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 5,292 Joined: 6-October 15 From: Petaluma, CA Member No.: 19,241 Region Association: Northern California |
Say what you will about Chalons, but that I think that one actually looks pretty good!
Best of luck with the build. |
ConeDodger |
Aug 14 2018, 05:55 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,588 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
Say what you will about Chalons, but that I think that one actually looks pretty good! Best of luck with the build. Chris, I agree. If the body and paint work were redone that would be a good looking Chalon. Slip a six or other (insert wild imagination here) conversion in it and you’ve got a car worth talking about. My problem with the car in the first place is that it was a conversion meant to make the car look like one of these, and WTF! They were only $9-10K new. I know! I bought 2 of them new. My feeling is that if your going to do a body kit on a car to make it look like another car, at least make it look like a car that you can’t afford to actually buy. Attached image(s) |
Beakster |
Aug 15 2018, 05:52 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 121 Joined: 13-August 15 From: Calgary,AB Canada Member No.: 19,055 Region Association: None |
Say what you will about Chalons, but that I think that one actually looks pretty good! Best of luck with the build. Chris, I agree. If the body and paint work were redone that would be a good looking Chalon. Slip a six or other (insert wild imagination here) conversion in it and you’ve got a car worth talking about. My problem with the car in the first place is that it was a conversion meant to make the car look like one of these, and WTF! They were only $9-10K new. I know! I bought 2 of them new. My feeling is that if your going to do a body kit on a car to make it look like another car, at least make it look like a car that you can’t afford to actually buy. Hey Chris Your WRONG ... It was made to look like a Mazda .. Just in YOUR eyes .. |
ConeDodger |
Aug 15 2018, 06:24 PM
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Apex killer! Group: Members Posts: 23,588 Joined: 31-December 04 From: Tahoe Area Member No.: 3,380 Region Association: Northern California |
Say what you will about Chalons, but that I think that one actually looks pretty good! Best of luck with the build. Chris, I agree. If the body and paint work were redone that would be a good looking Chalon. Slip a six or other (insert wild imagination here) conversion in it and you’ve got a car worth talking about. My problem with the car in the first place is that it was a conversion meant to make the car look like one of these, and WTF! They were only $9-10K new. I know! I bought 2 of them new. My feeling is that if your going to do a body kit on a car to make it look like another car, at least make it look like a car that you can’t afford to actually buy. Hey Chris Your WRONG ... It was made to look like a Mazda .. Just in YOUR eyes .. Oh dear. I’ve angered Canada again. They’ll probably invade us... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) |
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