[Three Peaks]

Some of these posts are more than a little misleading, but it is difficult to deciper how much more you are actually paying for the Kirkham since they only come as a roller and not a kit as the FF5 unit does.

Consider what it would cost to have the drivetrain (except engine and tranny), wiring, 30 gallon fuel tank and lines, windshield, lights, wipers, radiator, suspension, Wilwood brakes, steering and other miscellaneous parts supplied and installed by someone else. Then add in the cost of the supplied parts that FF5 doesn't supply- true Knock off hubs and Trigo Knock off wheels and Good year tires, Salisbury differential and drive shafts(installed), fiberglass foot boxes (installed), doors, hood, and trunk hung and aligned, fire wall installed and sealed to the body and foot boxes, roll bar installed, billet aluminum suspension pieces all around, Penske shocks ($$$), High end guages (installed), and a number of other things I'm sure I'm missing.

The aluminum body isn't $35K as stated, but it isn't cheap either. I think they sell the bodies separately for around $15K, but that is just the price as a stand alone purchase. With the kit I'm sure it isn't the same price point.

When you consider the labor and other pieces as shown above which aren't included in the FF5 kit, I think the price would actually be surpisingly close between the two subjects of conversation here. Install an engine and tranny and a few associated pieces and you could be into one for as little as $70K (small block and T5)? or as much as you want to spend.

Personally, if I had the cash the Kirkham would be my only choice. I'll just have to settle for a close fascimile with a few Kirkham parts installed.



Bob