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03-05-2004, 06:53 PM
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Join Date: Jan 1999
Location: Duvall,
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Cobra Make, Engine: KMP286, Shelby 482, Webers, 593HP
Posts: 4,162
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Kirkham KMP286 delivered....She is beautiful!!
First off, I want to thank David and Tom and the rest of the gang at Kirkham Motorsports http://www.kirkhammotorsports.com . What an incredible machine. I've not had any time to really look at all the details, but what a work of art. I can't wait to get a look at the suspension up close...I'll be pulling a wheel off tomorrow to have a look!
Oh, and some of you heard about the "little" upgrade David threw in...Well, it might be little to them, but to me it was BIG. How about a little stainless steel....Like the whole damn frame and roll bar! It's pretty!!!
Thank you to Rich Lacy http://www.shellvalley.com/Delivery/ for the delivery. This is the second time I have used Rich's services and he's great! Thank you!
Here's a couple shots, but I added more to my gallery.
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03-05-2004, 07:00 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2003
Location: so.cal,
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looks great brent. the kirkhams are a credit to this hobby, i can't begin to tell you how much they have helped me. thanks kirkhams the new seat arrived today and it is perfect!!!!!!!!
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03-05-2004, 07:00 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2002
Location: Lambertville,
NJ
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #644 428 FE
Posts: 377
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Brent,
That is a stunning car!
You know you will have to drive that to Austin next year! 
Congratulations.
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Rick
ERA 644
I'm getting old too fast and smart too slow!
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03-05-2004, 07:16 PM
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Join Date: Nov 2003
Location: Annapolis,
MD
Cobra Make, Engine: Unique, 427SO, it runs
Posts: 2,636
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Brent,
That truly is a work of art. The Kirkhams have done amazing things. Even the Shelby die-hards think they are amazing.
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Clay
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03-05-2004, 07:45 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Greenville,
SC
Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, 65 Sunbeam Tiger, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
Posts: 12,696
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Brent,
Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sincerely,
Bill S. & Family....
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First time Cobra buyers-READ THIS
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03-05-2004, 08:00 PM
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: Fresno,
CA
Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 184/482ci Shelby
Posts: 14,445
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I am thrilled for ya...totally deserved! 
Things that you'll notice...
You'll admire brushed kitchen appliance ads in your wife's magazines.
You'll find yourself daydreaming on the toilet for extended periods.
You'll try different colored Windex bottles, Glass Plus and other assorted cleaners to see which works best.
Diapers...you'll appreciate old soft diapers.
Every now and then you'll come across the Sharpie signature of some Polish guy that did that particular panel...and smile to yourself.
You'll end up buying every color of Scotchbrite your store carries.
Welcome to the fine madness.
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03-05-2004, 08:04 PM
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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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Brent --
As you begin to check out all of the cool details of your car, you will become happier and more amazed -- the amount of skill and work that goes into making a Kirkham is astounding. I marveled at the number of times that I stopped and said "now that is truly boss." Things like the welding on the stainless steel frame, or the electrical bits that say "made in england" or the bilet suspension, or the Penske coil overs, or the marks on the inside of the body where the Mig guys worked the 'luminum into the smooth arches and complex curves -- the list goes on.
Ya done good!
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03-05-2004, 08:05 PM
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Join Date: Oct 1999
Location: Stoneville,NC,
NC
Cobra Make, Engine: Factory 5 mk4 445 FE
Posts: 1,623
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Man.. what a automobile.. you did good
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03-05-2004, 08:39 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Galion,
OH
Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham 427FE (sold & missed)
Posts: 1,320
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Brent ~ awesome is the 1st thing that comes to mind!!!!
Although I can't figure out that why after after speaking to (2) of the Kirkham brothers over a month ago, I still have not received my info package???!!!!!
Not to bust any nuts..............I'm just interested in buying a car..........WTF!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
B.
p.s. business must be good........very good
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03-05-2004, 10:23 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2003
Location: Frankfurt a.M.,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Shamrock ,350 chevy, jag axles
Posts: 138
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Congrats! If I ever think of getting a new cobra, it will be exactly like this.
Is that you in the car on the 2nd pic? The grin on the face says it all....
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This is a mans world, but what would it be without a cobra!
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03-05-2004, 10:41 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Jul 2000
Location: Chilliwack,BC,
BC
Cobra Make, Engine: F5 Roadster
Posts: 1,422
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WOW !
TOO COOL Brent !
You gotta love it !
Perry.
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03-05-2004, 11:45 PM
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Join Date: Dec 1999
Location: Novato, CA, USA,
Posts: 827
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Beautful, Brent. I'm jealous. Wonder if I can refi for the 13th time....
TT
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03-05-2004, 11:49 PM
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Join Date: Jan 1999
Location: Duvall,
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Cobra Make, Engine: KMP286, Shelby 482, Webers, 593HP
Posts: 4,162
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Guys, I can't stop staring at it...Can you go blind from staring too long?  I feel so fortunate. I remember at the Spring Fling this year just hoping like so many that not only would Jenny be taken care of, but that I would be on the right end of that raffle. I distinctly remember thinking that would probably be the only way I'd ever end up with one, and I was just drooling over Jamo's car all weekend. It really is a dream come true. Don't get me wrong. I absolutely love my old car and there are plenty of really nice kits, etc, but I have always loved aluminum, and the bare bones look/feel of the originals, and the Kirkhams deliver a high degree of authenticity and quality for that type of car.
csx700?, you are correct, the Kirkhams are great, and the product is a result of their greatness.
CobERA, already thinking of that drive!
clayfoushee, I couldn't agree more.
mrmustang, thanks! I feel extremely fortunate and grateful.
Jamo, I've got the daydreaming down. Hard to concentrate on anything. Yes, I am finding plenty of signatures and 286's all over the place.
W. MITTY, tonight I did a little more poking around. Just thinking about the work involved to make a quality aluminum body is just amazing. Pretty damn cool.
RACERAL, it is pretty cool and as I said before, I feel extremely fortunate. It's just neat.
bnewell, I am sorry to hear about not getting through to them. I know they have been extremely busy lately as I spoke with Tom on the phone a couple weeks ago and he said it's been crazy since the beginning of the year....I'm sure David would be the first to apologize for an oversight here.
Wild Thing, yup, that is me in the car. The first drive....without a motor of course.
HighPlainsDrifter, I have been grinning ear to ear since Wednesday night.
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03-06-2004, 12:12 AM
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Join Date: Jun 1999
Location: Bay Area,
FL
Cobra Make, Engine: What Cobra?
Posts: 7,193
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Brent,
Enjoy it.
Listen to everything Jamo said about keeping it clean.
The diapers...They have to be new.Unused.
Otherwise you will have a big mess in your hands.
TURK
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03-06-2004, 12:21 AM
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Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: Niederbipp ( BE ) / Switzerland,
BE
Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 427 SC # 571, 472 Shelby aluminum "stroker " CSX # 299 from Gessford, 48 IDA Weber carburetors from Jim Inglese
Posts: 397
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Congratulations, Brent it's a marvelous Cobra.
Do you have more pictures ?
Greetings from Switzerland
Walter
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03-06-2004, 09:05 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2004
Location: Denver,
Co
Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance #117 w/C7AE-A 427 S/O
Posts: 52
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What a beauty. The undercar exhaust is sure a clean look.
Enjoy!!!
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03-06-2004, 09:32 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2003
Location: Arapahoe County,
Co
Cobra Make, Engine: Unique 427
Posts: 173
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Incredible Car! Enjoy and bring it to Colorado so we can see it.
Eric
www.milehicobraclub.com
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03-06-2004, 10:41 AM
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Join Date: May 2000
Location: Leicester,
UK
Cobra Make, Engine: Crendon, windsor 408 stroker, tremec. Also GSX008
Posts: 1,406
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Hey Brent, I heard that POR15 sticks well to stainless. You should have that frame looking good in no time at all.
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03-06-2004, 11:05 AM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Dec 2001
Location: Shasta Lake,
CA
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Posts: 26,594
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Brent,
Congratulations and that is a beautiful car. If anyone ever deserved one you do. Now if you can get the motor with a stainless block and all the pretty stuff it will be fantastic. I envy you and good luck.
Ron
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03-06-2004, 11:23 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2002
Location: Santa Barbara, CA,
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Congrats. Welcome to the Stainless Club.
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