I just can't get the image out of my mind of a P51D Kirkham Cobra concept with polished body, exposed rivets, flat black hood and USAF markings. (.50 cal wing guns could be optional ). Seriously, I think this would make a great show car.
I'm planning on that very theme for my Kirkham for this year's Goodwood Revival meeting. Ferocious Frankie is a regular feature at the Revival and I was going to mimic that P51D.
I'm going to do the yellow nose and mat black hood as a vinyl wrap so that I can peel it off again.
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I'm planning on that very theme for my Kirkham for this year's Goodwood Revival meeting. Ferocious Frankie is a regular feature at the Revival and I was going to mimic that P51D.
I'm going to do the yellow nose and mat black hood as a vinyl wrap so that I can peel it off again.
Paul
Sounds like you'll need a pilot on board to fly that thing, Paul
I'm planning on that very theme for my Kirkham for this year's Goodwood Revival meeting. Ferocious Frankie is a regular feature at the Revival and I was going to mimic that P51D.
I'm going to do the yellow nose and mat black hood as a vinyl wrap so that I can peel it off again.
Paul
The P-51 themed cars are certainly beautiful.
David
ps. We just got your parts scheduled in. We'll be making them on Monday (right after our annual Open House).
I'm planning on that very theme for my Kirkham for this year's Goodwood Revival meeting. Ferocious Frankie is a regular feature at the Revival and I was going to mimic that P51D.
I'm going to do the yellow nose and mat black hood as a vinyl wrap so that I can peel it off again.
Paul
Excellent! Check out the P-51 Cobra pics in my gallery if you missed the recent thread. Be sure to post pictures once its done!
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You guys need to contact one of the cable channles and let them do a reality show demonstrating your talents. It would be a huge hit!!!
I second that! The fabrication aspect would be incredible. One problem. The Kirkham family is too nice. Not enuf drama for cable. Although, the Tea-Party movement with David charging across America in a polished cobra would make a great sidebar story. Make the call.
I second that! The fabrication aspect would be incredible. One problem. The Kirkham family is too nice. Not enuf drama for cable. Although, the Tea-Party movement with David charging across America in a polished cobra would make a great sidebar story. Make the call.
There isn't too much drama around here. We just like to make stuff.
You guys need to contact one of the cable channles and let them do a reality show demonstrating your talents. It would be a huge hit!!!
I would watch it for sure. On the other hand, reality shows tend to have people with high tempers, like to yell a lot, lots of drama, you get the idea. I don't know the Kirkhams or any of their employees but if I had to guess there isn't much drama at the shop.
I would watch it for sure. On the other hand, reality shows tend to have people with high tempers, like to yell a lot, lots of drama, you get the idea. I don't know the Kirkhams or any of their employees but if I had to guess there isn't much drama at the shop.
They have an abundance of personalities to create the necessary storyline. I can see Steve stealing the show.
I love the exposed rivet idea, im a big fan of that look, i want my Kirkham with extra rivets please.
Darren's car is pretty cool with the exposed rivets around the Flip-Top opening. I'll post pictures (and hopefully a video) tomorrow. We just delivered two cars yesterday so I didn't have too much time to make videos. Tomorrow will be fun.
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Hey David, the flip-top is moving right along. I talked to Keith and the engine will be finished soon the hilbourn injection will be shipped this week.
The rivets will give a unique look. Will they be less visual after you file, sand and polish?
Any thoughts on the power steering pump mounted on the cammer? Darren
). Seriously, I think this would make a great show car.
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