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mepstein

Jan 13 2022, 10:36 AM

QUOTE(rgalla9146 @ Jan 13 2022, 11:17 AM)

QUOTE(flyer86d @ Jan 12 2022, 07:16 PM)

QUOTE(wonkipop @ Jan 12 2022, 07:31 PM)

QUOTE(JeffBowlsby @ Jan 12 2022, 04:52 PM)

QUOTE(Bartlett 914 @ Jan 3 2022, 11:47 AM)

….The chalon kit belongs on a 4 cylinder car.

I don’t get that sentiment. /4s are not respected enough even now to be kept original? Many of us here love our /4s factory stock for what they are and would not consider a body kit of any type for even a millisecond.

but i do like @emerygt350 's dedication to his chalon. its a curious bit of history as well.

more recently i have developed affection for the look of the very very early 4s.
with the body painted bumpers and trim pieces. real minimalism. avante garde stuff for 69/70 when you look at what the rest of the world was doing. the sixes did not appear to have been marketed with that abrupt aesthetic lack of sentiment? (except maybe the 916s).

if i had enough spare loot i think i would like a second 914 and it would definitely be one of those early 4s.

I agree. My sister had a 1970 non-appearance group car in Irish Green. Great look!

Charlie

No Chalon content but....
Early, simple and light with no appearance group BUT...... all added performance
features was my motto on this car.
I totally agree.... early cars are beautiful.

I would say subtle over simple. I’ve read your build multiple times and always pick up a new custom touch.

mb911

Jan 13 2022, 11:40 AM

I think the intent of this thread was for Glenn to share the progress of the project. Carry on Glenn.

rgalla9146

Jan 13 2022, 05:53 PM

QUOTE(mb911 @ Jan 13 2022, 12:40 PM)

I think the intent of this thread was for Glenn to share the progress of the project. Carry on Glenn.

Hey Ben
Sorry for stepping on toes....was responding to some specific replies.
I'm always happy to see what Glenn is up to.
Coincidentally there is a modified body 914 6 for sale on this site now with parts to
make it stock again. Very clean body too.

emerygt350

Jan 13 2022, 07:12 PM

I love the new title. I don't think it was a complete hijack though.

And it should be "on a 914/6"

wonkipop

Jan 13 2022, 07:31 PM

yeah - apologies.

i guess it shows though there is a bit of genuine interest around the chalon.

one thing is clear, @emerygt350 is a custodian with affection/appreciation for them.

with whatever gets stripped off the 6 to return it to original state, emery should get first dibs on it. its not junk to throw away at the tip.

Shivers

Jan 13 2022, 07:49 PM

"People talking about the Chalon Kit on a 914"

hahaha, sorry about that Glen.

If there was one to save it would be yours. But I am looking forward to seeing what you have planned.

@gms

infraredcalvin

Jan 14 2022, 12:11 AM

@gms I hope you continue posting the resto of this car back to its original body. I am really interested in seeing the deconstruction of the chalon kit as I’m curious how it was done, especially one that has magazine provenance…

Maltese Falcon

Jan 14 2022, 01:46 AM

QUOTE(infraredcalvin @ Jan 13 2022, 10:11 PM)

Chalon kits were made in the L.A. Mitcom factory, brainchild of Allan Mittleman. Allan also supplied 911 guys all the lightweight fiberglass body panels.
Dan McLoughlin of A.I.R. nearby in Burbank, was the other 911/ 935 mfg of lightweight body work in the 70/80/90's...and did build the John Bond (magazine publisher) 914 wide body/ 930 power car

The body panels on the Altec-Lansing black 914 look similar to the Bond prototype 914.
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gms

Jan 14 2022, 12:18 PM

I have changed the name of this thread because there seems to be a lot of people who have to express their opinion about the Chalon kit. I will start another thread about the build when there is something new to report.

carry on with your love or hate of the Chalon kit

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AZBanks

Jan 15 2022, 01:55 AM

QUOTE(73-914 @ Jan 13 2022, 09:24 AM)

My opinion of a "Chalon" is if you want a 924 buy 1

924???

The Chalon looks nothing like a 924.

It does look a lot like a slant nose 911 turbo.

gms

Jan 15 2022, 10:53 AM

Save this one

emerygt350

Jan 15 2022, 11:23 AM

QUOTE(gms @ Jan 15 2022, 11:53 AM)

Save this one

Man, just give me the motor ....

That's the first chalon 9 have seen with my air damn.

barefoot

Jan 16 2022, 03:59 PM

QUOTE(emerygt350 @ Jan 15 2022, 12:23 PM)

QUOTE(gms @ Jan 15 2022, 11:53 AM)

Save this one

Man, just give me the motor ....

That's the first chalon 9 have seen with my air damn.

Not sure what your air damn is ??
mine:
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emerygt350

Jan 16 2022, 06:42 PM

Mine have the fake black rubber front and back.
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It's that 935ish look with the longitudinal slats that I rarely see vs the tucked under with exposed fog lights.

emerygt350

Jan 18 2022, 09:42 AM

Here is the rest of that article for those who may be interested.

Does this car still have that interesting console?

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mrholland2

Jan 18 2022, 10:30 AM

QUOTE(emerygt350 @ Jan 3 2022, 04:44 PM)

QUOTE(mrholland2 @ Jan 3 2022, 03:37 PM)

QUOTE(emerygt350 @ Jan 2 2022, 05:10 PM)

You never know... Someday a chalon might be just as interesting to collectors as stock. As the generations turn over that Memorex 80s look might be of interest, particularly for those who grew up in the 80s.

Not saying that should stop you from capitalizing on current fads and definitely stock is the safe bet for future value.

And if that carpet in the frunk needs a new home, pm me.

I started driving in 1981 and the only 80s stuff that is "cool" is stock 80s stuff. Butchering a pre-80s car is like putting 2" baseboards in a California Craftsman house. *shudders*

Yes, sure, a stock 160 hp V8 is the only cool 80s </sarcasm>.

This isn't stock 80s, this is making an odd duck from 70 look like a real Porsche you might like to drive in 1984. It is just another moment in car history and tastes. Right now the guys with bank buying mint stock 914s are all in their late 50s to 60s, they were 10 in 1974 and 1964. They are chasing the aesthetic from their childhood. The 80s are now starting to bump up in price as that generation starts in with some extra income. It will be interesting to see how they feel about it. Particularly after all the chalons have been _fixed_ and therefore quite rare.

That's not what I was saying. I was saying that the 80s look doesn't look good on pre-80s cars. (Referring to the paint scheme in this case).

barefoot

Jan 19 2022, 08:34 AM

QUOTE(gms @ Jan 15 2022, 11:53 AM)

Save this one

Looks like Chalon did 2 quite different front chin spoiler versions:
This apparently earlier version shown here same as in Chalon literature:

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And a later one with cut-out for fog lights and open center shown here Not sure how many of either were produced:

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siverson

Jan 23 2022, 02:08 PM

In my office…

gms

Jan 23 2022, 03:57 PM

QUOTE(emerygt350 @ Jan 18 2022, 09:42 AM)

Does this car still have that interesting console?

yes
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emerygt350

Jan 23 2022, 06:23 PM

That is really cool! What a different look. Anyone seen a console like that?

That radio fits too.

Gary

Jan 23 2022, 08:31 PM

QUOTE(emerygt350 @ Jan 23 2022, 08:23 PM)

That is really cool! What a different look. Anyone seen a console like that?

That radio fits too.

The console looks like an aftermarket amco: link.

emerygt350

Jan 24 2022, 10:22 AM

QUOTE(siverson @ Jan 23 2022, 03:08 PM)

In my office…

Did you read the article on putting that weber 2 barrel on your 914? Some things never change....

Mark Henry

Jan 24 2022, 03:32 PM

Anyone who wants to do this I know where there's a full chalon kit...likely very cheap.
I also know where the laser 917 molds are....but the last time I talked to the guy he wanted $20K for everything.

emerygt350

Jan 24 2022, 05:30 PM

I know a guy with a 917 kit, he wants 2800 for it. Soooo tempting.Click to view attachment

watsonrx13

Jan 26 2022, 07:18 AM

That would be a cool project.

Mark Henry

Jan 26 2022, 10:24 AM

There was a guy who had a laser 917 and he re-worked the body to look more like a real 917. He also built a tube chassis, suspension, etc like the 917 and it was powered by a big /6.
Cool build.

mepstein

Jan 26 2022, 11:38 AM

I would love to have one. I would drive it to every PCA event and call it a prototype.

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