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  Mark Thompson Headrest 01-26-2010, 06:42 PM
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01-26-2010, 06:42 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: San Carlos, Carmel,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham #625 427S/C, 468 ci Al block, 615 HP
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Headrest
Has anyone fabricated a suitable rollbar mounted headrest for their Kirkham? The crossbar looks to be a good place to mount a headrest stylistically consistent with the car but reducing the probability of a skull fracture. Can someone post some pictures, or is this my opportunity to contribute to the forum?
Mark
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01-26-2010, 07:12 PM
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Location: Santa Cruz,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 2613 Titanium w/Black, Roush 402SR
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mark Thompson
Has anyone fabricated a suitable rollbar mounted headrest for their Kirkham? The crossbar looks to be a good place to mount a headrest stylistically consistent with the car but reducing the probability of a skull fracture. Can someone post some pictures, or is this my opportunity to contribute to the forum?
Mark
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Mark,
I believe that headrest are a safety requirement in New Zealand. You might want to contact Kirkham directly to see if they have previously built a headrest.
Here's a link to an article with some pics of a headrest in an a Superformance.
http://www.v8.co.nz/articles/2009-su...ure-madness-55
SPF - Magazine article
The only other option is high back seats.
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No stop signs, speed limit - Nobody's gonna slow me down - Like a wheel, gonna spin it
Last edited by Got the Bug; 01-26-2010 at 07:32 PM..
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01-26-2010, 07:18 PM
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Mark,
One other point. IMHO, these cars are about as safe as a motorcycle (only difference is 4 wheels vs. 2)
People need to take the necessary safety precautions that will make them and their passengers feel safe and comfortable. In the end, all of the safety precautions in the world (two roll bars, high back seats, etc.) may not cover all of the potential variables that someone may encounter in an accident.
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No stop signs, speed limit - Nobody's gonna slow me down - Like a wheel, gonna spin it
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01-26-2010, 07:32 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: San Carlos, Carmel,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham #625 427S/C, 468 ci Al block, 615 HP
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Doug
I agree that we are discussing stochastic phenomena. A headrest on the crossbar would reduce the chance of head injury in an event without going with a period inappropriate highback seat. I will continue to experiment...
Mark
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01-26-2010, 08:23 PM
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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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Mark -- Dennis had a KMP with one recently -- you can see it in some of the photos, I am sure the former owner could shed some light.
http://www.dynamicautowest.net/print...ll-4673790.pdf
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01-26-2010, 08:35 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: BRADENTON,
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Cobra Make, Engine: KIRKHAM 427 S/C, SHELBY 427 ALUM. STROKER
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Breeze automotive cobra roll bar headrest for sale just listed a couple of days ago by saki302, in parts for sale section. $150 .
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01-26-2010, 08:51 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 539, a Ton of Aluminum
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That's Igofastr's former KMP. He's building a GT40 now.
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