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06-24-2011, 06:41 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Sleepy Hollow,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham #647 brushed
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KM647 is here! Build pics
I hardly slept at all last night in the anticipation! Christmas morning all over 
I used Intercity Lines for the shipping. They were very good. The driver, Maurice, pulled up at the time he said. Poor guy had to unload two cars off the top to get to the cobra (it was an Austin Mini Wagon, and a 944 turbo).
Then KM647 came out, man these cars are so beautiful, even more in real life too! We had to push it all the way to my garage, which was hard with the Billboard tires.
Car is perfect, expect for a few minor things (for example, asked for a wood steering wheel, got the leather one, not a problem, already talked to Tom about it).
Anyways, enjoy the pics, and I'll go back to the garage and make engine noises 
My dog, Zazie, watching the whole thing, she was very entretained!
Last edited by Avmaviator; 08-12-2011 at 12:49 PM..
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06-24-2011, 06:59 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2008
Location: Chester Springs,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham 289 FIA #690, FRPP 427 Boss engine
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Wow!!! That is absolutely beautiful!!!
I'm very happy for you and that means I am one step closer to getting mine!
And you finally got your number 647!
Is that the brushed finish?
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Kirkham #690 289 FIA
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06-24-2011, 07:33 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Fairfield,
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Cobra Make, Engine: HM-2027 / 427 SO
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A real beauty congrats! I love the brushed aluminum it looks fantastic. Enjoy!
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06-24-2011, 09:43 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Tempe,AZ-High Point,NC,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham #684, 482FE, Mike Mccluskey build
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Whats with those RED hornes, i like the idea of a horn but why show them off.
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06-24-2011, 09:49 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF 2613 Titanium w/Black, Roush 402SR
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Congratulations!! That's the best set of delivery pics I've seen on CC. 
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06-24-2011, 10:58 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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Really happy for you...every guy here knows that feeling, whether it's coming off a van or you're handed the keys.
Enjoy.
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06-24-2011, 11:04 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by fordracing65
Whats with those RED hornes, i like the idea of a horn but why show them off.
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I got tired of using correct looking horns that did not work.
So we went with Hellas.
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06-24-2011, 11:12 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2010
Location: Tempe,AZ-High Point,NC,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham #684, 482FE, Mike Mccluskey build
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tom Kirkham
I got tired of using correct looking horns that did not work.
So we went with Hellas.
Problem solved.
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Tom, you should make some billet horns or billet covers for the horns, anyways i want the red horns when i get my Kirkham. 
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06-24-2011, 11:20 PM
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Congratulations on taking delivery of your absolutely beautiful Kirkham roller, bet you are thrilled! Keep us posted on your build as your project progresses. |
06-24-2011, 11:36 PM
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Hellas mucho muy goodo.
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06-25-2011, 12:24 AM
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I'm having flash backs of KMP326. You may find that you like the leather wheel better if you have big hands as the wood one is quite skinny.
Congrats on the delivery, Kirkham is the best Cobra available.
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06-25-2011, 04:26 AM
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Location: Brisbane, Australia,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Contemporary CCX3117 427FE
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Stunning car, and a beautiful neighborhood!!!
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06-25-2011, 05:53 AM
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Location: Birmingham,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham 289 FIA, 363 Stroker
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Gorgeous!
Hey, any chance i can get you to measure the sidepipe cutouts in the body for me. Pretty Please |
06-25-2011, 07:00 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA FIA, 1964 289->Webers
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Great looking car! I bet you are still buzzing!
Question:
Seems like the car sits pretty squat for not having an engine installed. I know my car was a few inches taller before I installed mine. Why does the Kirkham not sit so tall w/o engine?
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06-25-2011, 08:25 AM
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Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Sleepy Hollow,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham #647 brushed
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Thank you so much everybody! I was telling my wife that now I actually don't mind the wait to get one (although it is not nearly as long as mreid's wait), it makes it that much sweeter when it comes in!
Resto: Messaged you
*13*: I'm going to look at the suspension set up today but it as to do with the spring rate they put in there (maybe Tom can answer too). I believe the suspension is on the harder side, so the spring do not give as much as other set ups. I was crawling under the car last night and man that suspension set up is a work of art.
xlr8or: I thought about the thickness of the steering wheels, and you make a good point. One problem is that the car is going to have dark brown leather and carpet, so it might "clash" with the rest of the car. Maybe the upholsterer can recover it or something.
Here are a few more pics Can't get enough!
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06-25-2011, 01:46 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham 289 FIA, 363 Stroker
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I see you have more toys tucked away in that garage. What is under the lift to the right?
Is wifey going over the build sheet and receipt in the one picture? Hopefully not!  |
06-25-2011, 02:19 PM
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Location: Driftwood,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Contemporary Cobra, 427 side oiler
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Very cool car, congrats. Now repeat after me... "I shall not stack junk on the garage wall in the vicinity of the Cobra." |
06-25-2011, 02:57 PM
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Resto, on the right is my daily driver, a Saab 9-2X. It is a bit modified (not in a ricer way tho).
Elmariachi, yeah I have to work on that... I want to build a shed behind the garage for all the junk. My race bike and Shifter kart are pretty secure tho.
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06-25-2011, 03:03 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 427 S/C, Twin Paxton 511 FE
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Congrats, Avmaviator!
Nothing like seeing it in your garage.
I remember going inside my house through the back door and the garage door was open. I walked in and just happened to see the Kirkham. THAT'S when it hit me.
Feels pretty good, huh?
Keep us posted on your build!
rodneym
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06-25-2011, 03:14 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: AK1085 (302 Street), HTM111 (427 Comp), CSX2375R (289 Comp) and COB5999 (427 S/C)
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Congratulations!
Thanks for sharing your great day! |
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