budget for kirkham build

[Murphy]

Henryr, you may get better suggestions by stating how much you want to spend and ask for current owners to weigh in on what options they like and dislike for the price. My opinion is based on the quality of what the Kirkhams provide they undercharge. Powertrain for the car is a large variable also. Go see one in person, I bet there is one in your town or close by that the owner would gladly show you if you don't want to fly to Utah.

Good luck.

[henryr]

i'm probably going to look for an existing car to purchase. downside will be that it likely will not be 100% as i want it.

if i can find something like the silver slabside listed in the for sale section (already sold) that would be perfect.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by henryr

i'm probably going to look for an existing car to purchase. downside will be that it likely will not be 100% as i want it.

if i can find something like the silver slabside listed in the for sale section (already sold) that would be perfect.

That's a perfect example for having the car built to your specifications. Some of us think the slabside looks like a woman with no hips....

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by henryr

i'm probably going to look for an existing car to purchase. downside will be that it likely will not be 100% as i want it.

if i can find something like the silver slabside listed in the for sale section (already sold) that would be perfect.

Unless you order one, a Kirkham slabside is virtually non-existent on the used Cobra market. If that's what you want, then have Joe and the guys at Kirkham build you one. You could save a lot of money by "throwing" in a rebuilt 289/302 or even a crate small block with a Toploader, if so desired, along with a rebuilt Jag rear end.

I looked a for a while at the used Kirkham and CSX market and ultimately decided to buy new, because it was almost like being at Burger King and ordering it my way.

[Ronbo]

Just put a check box next to every option on the order form and budget for that amount.

Then wait for a sale...

Price your motor / trans and about an additional $5k for shipping, tools, and all the stuff you left off. Oh and don't forget the sales tax when it comes time to title it...

Some options will be difficult, expensive or imposssible to add later so keep this in mind especially when buying used.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by Ronbo

Then wait for a sale...

They're having one right now:

http://www.kirkhammotorsports.com/pa...packindex.html