I've checked the Kirkham gallery and I believe the body comes with the "birdcage" attached to the body since the aluminum edges are wrapped around the cage to make a stiff structure. Once in country, they are attached to the chassis, which are made here- I believe.
I would think it would be a relatively simple procedure to remove the glass supporting birdcage and attach the aluminum body w/cage to the CSX chassis, but why? They are the same car from what I understand as Shelby buys the body w/cage from Kirkham and attaches it to their chassis. So why not just buy a Kirkham and save a step and some money? Unless, of course, you REALLY have to have a CSX number.
Actually, it wasn't all that long ago somebody was selling a Shelby glass body and other parts and a Kirkham chassis after doing exactly what you are contemplating. With a little work and a good welder, it should be a relatively simple project.
Of course, that is what I said about building a car from scratch, and here I am 2 years later still trying to get the chassis completed and ready to start adding the aluminum, drivetrain, etc..... just about there......
