Hinge Cover for a Kirkham?

rsimoes · #1 (**permalink**) 07-23-2007, 06:32 PM

Does anyone know if this will fit a Kirkham?

http://www.secondstrike.com/SecondSt...re/KneePad.htm

sshurts · #2 (**permalink**) 07-23-2007, 07:20 PM

Rob,

The ones from CobraRestorers will fit the Kmp, although a little snug.
I've been told, by someone that has done quite a few original restorations, that they had two screws mounting the covers like in the photo below.

The trick, from the same person, is to take a small amount of material off the front edge on the hinge such that it is easy to slide the cover on and off. Then you mount a piece of wood between the rails, yes that what I was told, and that is what the screws will attach to.

Scott

cob289 · #3 (**permalink**) 07-24-2007, 01:39 PM

You can get then from Hawkcars UK! www.hawkcars.co.uk

Jamo · #4 (**permalink**) 07-24-2007, 06:00 PM

Got some plastic ones from CobraRestorers and some glass ones from Shelby...the glass ones fit better, and just slide on tight/no screws needed.

sshurts · #5 (**permalink**) 07-25-2007, 02:34 PM

The ones that I got from CobraRestorers are fiberglass and do slide on rather snuggly without screws. They have popped off before and that is why I'm converting over to the screw method. Also, I don't like how snug they fit as it causes the cover to flex a fair amount when installing. It is probably just the combination of the cover and my hinges that make the fit a lttle less than I like.

Best of luck,
Scott

saltytri · #6 (**permalink**) 07-25-2007, 08:27 PM

What Jamo said. Call SAI.