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01-20-2010, 12:46 AM
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: San Jose CA,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF_R_/BRG/FRBoss302/327CI/FordEFI/Under_Car_Exh/
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I dont think its a gullwing. --
an Alum 550 would be a welcome 550. -- or Alum 356.
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01-20-2010, 09:47 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2003
Location: Yorba Linda,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF w/392CI stroker
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Barnsnake
I think it will be an open-air track-day beast like the Atom.
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That's a viable choice, but I'm thinking about what is more mainstream and appeals to a larger buying pool? Yes the '32 Deuce Coupe market is saturated with quite a few players, not to mention FFR's recent kit entry. But the allure of all aluminum bodywork is a game changer for this crowd.
The Kirkham's fixed costs are a given. So you make money with volume. I just can't see Arial Atom-type vehicles having this massive following (other than the fact that they go fast and handle like they're on rails). The local Cars & Coffee meet (Irvine...the grand daddy weekly event) is a good measure of this...I believe two Atom's have been the max # on any given Saturday. Even in car rich So Cal there really isn't this crazy demand for them.
-Dean
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01-20-2010, 09:55 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Anchorage,
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Cobra Make, Engine: TBD
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New car!
I vote for the AC A98 Coupe
Civilized comfort with looks and speed
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01-20-2010, 10:02 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Topanga,
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Cobra Make, Engine: KMP-216S Kirkham Street '66 428 PI
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Think about it. They own a MIG jet factory in Poland.
It's the flying car we're all supposed to have by now.
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01-20-2010, 10:03 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: McAllen,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Butler...488" hi-rise, dry-sump FE s/o w/stacks
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I think one of the Porsches....550 or 356 cabriolet.
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01-20-2010, 10:10 AM
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1955 Porsche 550 spider , as a second car I think most CC members would want one after there cobra . Hell anyone have both ?
SDR
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01-20-2010, 10:24 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 539, a Ton of Aluminum
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A 1962 Ferrari 250 California Spyder...please...or...or...or...a 1973 Ferrari Daytona. Even a Porsche 356 Speedster would be great too.
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01-20-2010, 10:25 AM
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Location: Sacramento,Ca.,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Midstates (2001)
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AC Ace...
or a Yugo
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01-20-2010, 10:35 AM
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Location: Lexington,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Everet Morrison, Volvo powered. Classic Roadster 302 HO powered
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I think it will be a covered car that can bolt to their cobra frame with no modifications.
The wireing harness will have quick connectors also. In the future a weekend will be all you need to take off the Cobra body and put on the new body to enjoy all winter long.
Best guess Willys Coupe body general lines.
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01-20-2010, 11:00 AM
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Quote:
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Think about it...It's the flying car we're all supposed to have by now.
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01-20-2010, 11:11 AM
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01-20-2010, 11:40 AM
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Perhaps one of these: Cheetah, McLaren M8, Porsche 917, Lola T70
One does not see them frequently and they are arguably charismatic machines.
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01-20-2010, 12:07 PM
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Location: Leicestershire,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham #523, 427 S/O
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The problem with Ferraris, exotic Porsches and the like is sourcing drive trains that in any way replicate the originals.
In my view, you can't have a 250 TR or GTO with anything other than a relatively small V12 and there aren't than many choices for those.
The same goes for the Porsche 917, where are you going to get an air-cooled flat 12? 
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01-20-2010, 12:32 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FatBoy
The problem with Ferraris, exotic Porsches and the like is sourcing drive trains that in any way replicate the originals.
In my view, you can't have a 250 TR or GTO with anything other than a relatively small V12 and there aren't than many choices for those.
The same goes for the Porsche 917, where are you going to get an air-cooled flat 12?
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Paul, I haven't got a clue where you would find a drivetrain for a Ferrari, although I'm sure the Kirkhams could engine something in there, but the 356's and 550's can be sourced with Porsche, VW or Subaru drivetrains from what I see in the kit-Porsche market. |
01-20-2010, 12:34 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FatBoy
The same goes for the Porsche 917, where are you going to get an air-cooled flat 12?
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RCR makes a 917 replica:
http://www.race-car-replicas.com/rcr917.html |
01-20-2010, 12:36 PM
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After looking at the entire Billet Car book online, I don't believe there is anything that the Kirkham's can't make themselves (short of casting blocks and heads). So the 250 TR is still in play.  |
01-20-2010, 12:37 PM
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Join Date: May 2001
Location: Fresno,
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Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 184/482ci Shelby
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What I WISH would be for Da Boys to bring over some of Gerry's Stratos reproductions...even start doing them in arruminum.
A Dino V6 in it would be mucho muy goodo, but even a PRV would do nicely and probably be easier to live with.
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01-20-2010, 12:40 PM
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Location: Bethesda,
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Cobra Make, Engine: CSX 6022, navy blue, period correct 427 SO
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FatBoy
The problem with Ferraris, exotic Porsches and the like is sourcing drive trains that in any way replicate the originals.
In my view, you can't have a 250 TR or GTO with anything other than a relatively small V12 and there aren't than many choices for those.
The same goes for the Porsche 917, where are you going to get an air-cooled flat 12?
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Can you put the V-12 out of a jag in it?
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01-20-2010, 12:53 PM
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Location: Westlake Village,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Shelby CSX 2343-SOLD
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I say some kind of a green car, so they can tap into some of Obama's money.
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01-20-2010, 01:07 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2008
Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 427 S/C, Twin Paxton 511 FE
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Hey Jamo,
My brother has an aluminum Dino V6.
All the cache of a Fiat with all the cash of a Ferrari.
After giving him a ride in the Cobra, he said, "I'm not interested in going fast".
Gotta love him.
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