 Restore Chalon kit body back to original, Restore Chalon kit body back to original |
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| VicP |
 Apr 22 2021, 02:49 AM
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Newbie  Group: Members Posts: 1 Joined: 22-April 21 From: Greece Member No.: 25,466 Region Association: Europe  |
Hi, I'm a new member! I am thinking of buying a 1972 914/4 with Chalon kit. Would any member know what it takes to restore the body back to original? Would i need a donor car?
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| Racer |
Apr 22 2021, 04:56 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 787 Joined: 25-August 03 From: Northern Virginia Member No.: 1,073 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region |
My gut says:
1) front bumper 2) Front fenders 3) Rear sail panel and fenders 4) rear bumper Then there will be niggling things.. and then the chance that once you remove all the chalon kit you will find the usual rust or even accident repair issues (many chalon kits were added to cars that had issues, vs brand new rust free examples for instance) I think it comes down to your goals and what is available near you as to what would be a good start to 914 ownership. |
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| SirAndy |
Apr 22 2021, 10:24 AM
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Resident German Group: Admin Posts: 41,606 Joined: 21-January 03 From: Oakland, Kalifornia Member No.: 179 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(Racer @ Apr 22 2021, 03:56 AM)  My gut says: 1) front bumper 2) Front fenders 3) Rear sail panel and fenders 4) rear bumper Then there will be niggling things.. and then the chance that once you remove all the chalon kit you will find the usual rust or even accident repair issues (many chalon kits were added to cars that had issues, vs brand new rust free examples for instance) I think it comes down to your goals and what is available near you as to what would be a good start to 914 ownership. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) It's not a simple task. You need to be good with body work and have access to the parts needed. Plus, once you start stripping a 914 down to that level, there's always the good old "while i'm in here" rabbit hole. Ask me how i know ... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif) PS: (IMG:style_emoticons/default/welcome.png) |
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| barefoot |
Apr 22 2021, 10:52 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,269 Joined: 19-March 13 From: Charleston SC Member No.: 15,673 Region Association: South East States 
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I would get a pre purchase inspection specifically looking for hidden rust.
It turns out mine was very clean as apparently the conversion had been done a LONG time ago. Barefoot |
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| Andyrew |
Apr 22 2021, 10:59 AM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California
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Best guess is about $15K from a shop. Better off with a clean $5k tub.
I would either buy it knowing you are OK/Like the Chalon kit or pick another car. |
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| mepstein |
Apr 22 2021, 11:10 AM
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914-6 GT in waiting Group: Members Posts: 19,239 Joined: 19-September 09 From: Landenberg, PA/Wilmington, DE Member No.: 10,825 Region Association: MidAtlantic Region
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Only really worth it if it's a six.
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| Andyrew |
Apr 22 2021, 02:30 PM
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Spooling.... Please wait Group: Members Posts: 13,376 Joined: 20-January 03 From: Riverbank, Ca Member No.: 172 Region Association: Northern California
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Apr 22 2021, 10:10 AM) Only really worth it if it's a six. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
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