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Old 05-11-2008, 10:47 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: 427 Cobra re-creation based on Kirkham aluminum body and chassis, Original 1965 Ford 427 Side Oiler and Ford Toploader transmission
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Originally Posted by RodKnock View Post
I believe "richsd" wrote on another thread some time ago that the original cars came with the edges rolled. Also, if the edges weren't rolled, the edges would become weak. However, I don't think that's the case with the Kirkhams since their aluminum bodies are thicker than the original. I'm sure some S/C cars came with them not rolled too. I defer to the experts on the board.
Yes. Original sidepipe cutouts had rolled edges. Also, the left and right side are not exactly the same. The driver side cutout is set back a bit further from the wheel well than the passenger side based on how the pipes come through when coming off of a 427 sideoiler. Kirkham will not roll the edges but the body strength should be fine, just not original. I asked Kirkham not to cut mine and had them done by my craftsman during the build.

Sorry for a delayed comment on this but I just am not spending time on this forum anymore. I just can't take it any more. The amount of inaccurate information and the love of strange cars with "Cobra" bodies just does not do it for me.
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