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02-10-2004, 12:10 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham 427 #313, LeFevres built 482" all aluminum FE.
Posts: 105
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My Excellent Kirkham Adventure
This past weekend, I took delivery of my Kirkham 427 in Provo. This was the realization of a dream that I have had since I was in College and had to raid the washer for enough loose change to buy Kit Car Magazine.
I documented the trip with hundreds of photos, and I thought that some of the Club Cobra members would enjoy just a taste of the excitement that I experienced. If you would like, take a look at my gallery. I posted a series of photos in chronological order which document my journey to Provo, the delivery of the car, and the trip back home.
The car is an absolute work of art, and the more I stare at it, the happier I am. I opted for the stainless steel frame and every bit of billet I could get. As you will see, I ordered in a set of vintage "billboard" tires, but I also had them mount a set of radials on an extra set of wheels so that I can swith off if the vintage tires drive a little too, well, vintage.
I spent the entire day at Kirkham's shop, while Matt and other members of the Kirkham staff instructed me about the car. I met Steve Sunshine while I was there, and was happy to make his aquaintance. You meet some of the nicest people in this community!
A special thanks to David, Thomas, Steve, Matt, Mary, and all of the gang at Kirkham. I cannot say enough about the quality of the people and the jaw dropping quality of the cars they produce. You owe it to yourself to see one of thier cars in person.
Hope you enjoy the photos -- I sure enjoyed taking them.
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02-10-2004, 02:50 AM
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Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: Brisbane, Australia,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Contemporary CCX3117 427FE
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Great photos! I especially love the "First sight" photo with the three cars in various stages of completion, the huge banners hanging proudly, and the amazing reflected light bouncing off your car.
I'm jealous !
Enjoy the rest of the build.
Craig
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02-10-2004, 08:02 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Miami,
FL
Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft #272, 351W
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Nice ride. It's too bad you can't get the "billboard" tires in a radial reproduction; they have got to be the best looking tire on a Cobra. I'm running bias ply wide whites on my '57 Bird right now, but will definately go to the radial reproduction ones once they wear out.
QZ
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02-10-2004, 08:55 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Atlanta,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CAV GT40 with 331 KC
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That is awesome! I bet you're excited!
Tom Kirkham - man of iron......  He sure is!!!! |
02-10-2004, 09:07 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2000
Location: Los Angeles,
CA
Cobra Make, Engine: E.R.A. FIA #2088 1964 289 w/Webers
Posts: 2,151
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Another proud Papa! Congrats! Your the happiest guy on earth right now 
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02-10-2004, 09:22 AM
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Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Snohomish, WA,
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Sweet - congrats on your new toy! Is that racedeck in your garage?
David
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02-10-2004, 09:23 AM
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: Motown,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance 1710, Sunset Red/Titanium Stripe, 428 FE with dual quads
Posts: 88
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Wow. Congratulations on a great choice and a terrific looking car. When you have time be sure to post some pictures of the engine and that spectacular frame.
Enjoy.
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02-10-2004, 09:53 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham 427 #313, LeFevres built 482" all aluminum FE.
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Thanks for the comments -- when I woke up this morning I went to the garage to confirm that it was reality. I'm happy to report that it really did happen and that the car did not vanish overnight.
Dsprint2000- I wish I had racedeck -- what you see are the rubberized interlocking mats that Costco sells. Racedeck is on my list.
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02-10-2004, 10:12 AM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Jun 2000
Location: Gilford,
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Cobra Make, Engine: FFR 302 carb
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A Kirkham in AZ...
Where? I'de like to come by and admire.
Mike
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02-10-2004, 10:22 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Annapolis,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Unique, 427SO, it runs
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Very nice......congratulations. I very much enjoyed your pictures hearing about your well-deserved thrill. Life is good.......
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02-10-2004, 11:20 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham 427 #313, LeFevres built 482" all aluminum FE.
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Mikiec --
I am located right outside of Prescott. Your'e welcome to come up and check it out at your convenience.
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02-10-2004, 11:47 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Miami,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Backdraft #272, 351W
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Just looked at your pics again. I thought that Kirkham was now cutting out the side pipe holes  |
02-10-2004, 01:17 PM
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Ed Digges
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Falls Church,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham #328 w/ 390FE
Posts: 408
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WOW! Pretty awesome! I'll be right there with you next month. Did you get only the basic sanding?
Quentin Z - The cutouts are an option, but they will only do it if you purchase the side pipes from them.
Catch ya later
Ed
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02-10-2004, 02:58 PM
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Location: Santa Barbara, CA,
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W. Mitty,
Welcome to the Kirkham Motorsports Stainless Steel Club.
Enjoy
Gary
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02-10-2004, 03:52 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham 427 #313, LeFevres built 482" all aluminum FE.
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Y U YELLA,
The sanding was done in Poland -- I will perform the final sanding myself. In fact, I bought the supplies today and I have an evening of sanding waiting for me at home. I'll put in a tape of Gumball Rally and have at it.
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02-10-2004, 04:00 PM
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Location: Atlanta,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CAV GT40 with 331 KC
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Are you going to go out for dinner after you get done sanding?
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02-10-2004, 04:17 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Midland Park,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 389 427s/o
Posts: 1,247
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:) :) :) :)
W. Mitty,
Congratulation on seeing your dream happen.
I'll add another to my list of people who I have car envy.
Please let us know how many times you sit in it and make car noises!  |
02-10-2004, 04:48 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham 427 #313, LeFevres built 482" all aluminum FE.
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Patbuckley --
I'm afraid that if I waited to go out to dinner until I was done sanding, I would probably starve before I got the hood scoop finished. I anticipate that I will be done sanding sometime next year 
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02-10-2004, 05:17 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham 427 #313, LeFevres built 482" all aluminum FE.
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By the way guys, if you plan on picking the car up in person like I did, make sure that you are prepared to do one of three things: 1) pay Utah sales tax, 2) Present a Tax Resale #, or 3) show that you are a licensed transporter. As always, when dealing with the government, the devil is in the details. All things considered, it's probabl a lot easier to simply have the car shipped.
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02-10-2004, 08:40 PM
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: Fresno,
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Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 184/482ci Shelby
Posts: 14,445
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A big congrats to you. The feeling is awsome, isn't it?
Wait til you start driving...it just gets better and better.
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