Thread: Aluminum Body
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Old 01-02-2012, 01:59 PM
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Originally Posted by 1ntCobra View Post
However I would think that the Kirkham and Kirkham based Shelby cars are probably easily differentiated from the originals based on the thickness of the aluminum sheets used.
According to the Kirkham's website/marketing materials, the original '60's Cobras were made from aluminum with a thickness of 0.050". The Kirkham bodies are/were made from aluminum with a thickness of 0.059".

Unfortunately, I have no idea about the CSX1000's, but I am curious.
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