Million Dollar Skunksworks Kirkham

[lineslinger]

David,
You guys should be proud. That chassis looks like it should be crawling around taking soil samples and pictures on Mars.
Well done sir.

[David Kirkham]

Originally Posted by lineslinger

David,
You guys should be proud. That chassis looks like it should be crawling around taking soil samples and pictures on Mars.
Well done sir.

You are most kind. I am still very nervous my customer won't be happy. He is very particular and knows great craftsmanship. He sees it every day. Maybe the artist is never happy with his work. I do think this car is pretty cool, however.

David

[David Kirkham]

Here is a better shot of the 1/2 shafts and associated parts. The differential side snaps into the Dana 44 differential, just like a modern car. The outboard side of the 1/2 shaft bolts through the hub with a 3/4-16 thread. The clamp on that big bolt keeps the hub bearings together.

[David Kirkham]

Here is a shot of the motor mounts. They were made so you can attach the motor mounts to the motor and lower the motor into the car--unlike the original car. In the original 427 Cobra, you have to lower the motor in first, then slip the mounts in. There is barely enough room to slip them in.

[Don]

David, should you desire to publicize the accomplishment, via an interview and article, consider MotorSport, i.e. international recognition and exposure

http://www.motorsportmagazine.co.uk/

Simon Taylor writes terrific articles. He interviewed NicK Mason, drummer for Pink Floyd, on the CD " The Sounds of Goodwood " For those that are not familiar with MotorSport, a very high quality publication, a natural for the vehicle being constructed.

[David Kirkham]

Originally Posted by Don

David, should you desire to publicize the accomplishment, via an interview and article, consider MotorSport, i.e. international recognition and exposure

http://www.motorsportmagazine.co.uk/

Simon Taylor writes terrific articles. He interviewed NicK Mason, drummer for Pink Floyd, on the CD " The Sounds of Goodwood " For those that are not familiar with MotorSport, a very high quality publication, a natural for the vehicle being constructed.

I was just scanning through for spelling errors and came across your post! Sorry I missed it. I guess I was posting too fast. Thank you for your kind words.

I think it would be cool if other people were interested. Right now I am just focused on getting the car done, getting it done right, and making my customer happy.

David

[David Kirkham]

Here are my final posts for the night. As you have probably already noticed, there are a zillion bolts in this chassis. So, you have to be careful to make sure you have tightened them all correctly. Notice the paint marks.