About Me
- About RestoCreations
- Zip Code
- 35209
- City
- Birmingham
- State
- AL
- Interests
- Sixties Muscle Cars
- Country
- United States
- Cobra Make, Engine
- Kirkham 289 FIA, 363 Stroker
- Engine type and displacement
- 363 Stroker
- Tranny type
- Tremec TKO-600
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12-25-2014 02:30 PM - permalink**easyriderHi there - I am based in Essex, England and have been following your 289 FIA build. Is this for your own enjoyment or do you plan to sell and move to another project? Merry Christmas!
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08-24-2011 09:51 AM - permalink67fastbackHello, Sir
I have a question to ask you. Where did you get the Shelby Cobra shifter boot with the sqaure opening from? I know that the shifter you are using came from Unique Performance GT500E's but you are using it on your Shelby Cobra. I would just like to know where can I buy one too. I am only looking for the actual shifter boot with the trim.
Please contact me as soon as possible.
Thank You for your time!
-Carlos -
08-01-2011 05:39 PM - permalinkRoger BolickTorque values on the suspension bolts are MUCH less.
Communications is a difficult topic and I believe Tom Kirkham's brain is out of gear on this one.
Nyloc bolts are rarely torqued to stretch the bolt via that reference... Heck the suspension bolts I'm thinking of are 5/8" and are a hinge pin.
As you tighten, continue to check for binding or watch the pull to see that nothing angles.
As you car is a mongrel in some ways, i.e. not built at the factory, be really careful and stop if anything seems amiss. I had one car where the 5/8" bolt was "dragging" into the hole, the guy forced on in... turns out the hole wasn't clearanced and we had a heck of a time ever gettting it back out. Rear inside A-arm Pivot bolt, ugh.
I'm thinking about 20 ft-lbs, it doesn't really matter, just enough to draw it up and hold the bolt from spinning.
rgb@exact427.com if you want more info, my brain is in gear today, thanks for the coffee!
Roger
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cdnus liked post by RestoCreations On thread : 289FIA Kirkham @ Barrett-Jackson ScottsdaleThose are not decals. It’s lazer etched into the valve covers and air cleaner. I didn’t build this car to look exactly like an original 289FIA. I debated over the covers a good bit, and I like...Liked On: 12-27-2018, 08:57 PM
Posted On: 12-20-2018, 02:05 PMcycleguy55 liked post by RestoCreations On thread : 289FIA Kirkham @ Barrett-Jackson ScottsdaleThose are not decals. It’s lazer etched into the valve covers and air cleaner. I didn’t build this car to look exactly like an original 289FIA. I debated over the covers a good bit, and I like...Liked On: 12-20-2018, 07:13 PM
Posted On: 12-20-2018, 02:05 PMcobrakiwi liked post by RestoCreations On thread : 289FIA Kirkham @ Barrett-Jackson ScottsdaleThose are not decals. It’s lazer etched into the valve covers and air cleaner. I didn’t build this car to look exactly like an original 289FIA. I debated over the covers a good bit, and I like...Liked On: 12-20-2018, 03:48 PM
Posted On: 12-20-2018, 02:05 PMboxhead liked post by RestoCreations On thread : KMS769 Kirkham 289 FIA BuildMy 3 week old son requested he be allowed to test out the kirkham seats while mommy was in the shower. :) ...Liked On: 11-17-2015, 08:24 PM
Posted On: 11-17-2015, 01:36 PMboxhead liked post by RestoCreations On thread : KMS769 Kirkham 289 FIA BuildI sold one of my major builds for a great profit, so the Kirkham gets to stay. Exhaust system progress. I can't wait to hear the sound of the 363 stroker through the spintech mufflers! ...Liked On: 11-17-2015, 08:21 PM
Posted On: 03-03-2015, 06:44 PMLinks monetized by VigLinkboxhead liked post by RestoCreations On thread : KMS769 Kirkham 289 FIA BuildThanks David! I am sure my fabricator, Walker, would greatly appreciate the comment. I wish I had the time and ability to learn how to tig weld, but some things are better left subbed out to pros...Liked On: 11-17-2015, 08:19 PM
Posted On: 01-01-2015, 11:43 PMboxhead liked post by RestoCreations On thread : KMS769 Kirkham 289 FIA BuildYou must be referring to Evercoat metal to metal filler that is filled with aluminum dust. I would have never thought of that and it might work as a temporary solution.Liked On: 11-17-2015, 08:17 PM
Posted On: 12-18-2014, 02:37 PMboxhead liked post by RestoCreations On thread : KMS769 Kirkham 289 FIA BuildThe car is in the assembly stage now and should be ready for pick up sometime this week. http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad166/restocreations/289FIA%20Kirkham/kirkhambuild5_zps4c6bb61f.jpg ...Liked On: 11-17-2015, 08:09 PM
Posted On: 07-07-2014, 12:54 PMboxhead liked post by RestoCreations On thread : KMS769 Kirkham 289 FIA BuildThe 289FIA I ordered last summer arrived in Provo a few weeks ago. David was kind enough to send me pictures of my car in the build stage. As much as I loved the 427 Ironman car, this is much more...Liked On: 11-17-2015, 08:08 PM
Posted On: 03-04-2014, 04:31 PMHoity liked post by RestoCreations On thread : KMS769 Kirkham 289 FIA BuildThe car is in the assembly stage now and should be ready for pick up sometime this week. http://i932.photobucket.com/albums/ad166/restocreations/289FIA%20Kirkham/kirkhambuild5_zps4c6bb61f.jpg ...Liked On: 10-13-2015, 01:59 AM
Posted On: 07-07-2014, 12:54 PMJBCOBRA liked post by RestoCreations On thread : KMS769 Kirkham 289 FIA BuildI wrapped the fuel and brake line in DEI heat sheath with velcro and installed the floor and tunnel shield on the underside of the floor pan just like the passenger side. ...Liked On: 09-16-2015, 01:16 PM
Posted On: 09-15-2015, 03:58 PMDominik liked post by RestoCreations On thread : Kirkham from the movie IronmanIt sold for $22,000. It initially sold for $18,000 at Mecum in 2010. I bought the uncrushed movie car at that auction for $35,000 plus commission. Whoever bought it in 2010 just paid a hefty...Liked On: 05-13-2015, 12:38 PM
Posted On: 01-15-2015, 08:48 AM66gtk liked post by RestoCreations On thread : KMS769 Kirkham 289 FIA BuildI need to set the timing and dial the carburetor in, but it sounds really awesome. The video really doesn't do it justice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoWTU90anG4 ...Liked On: 03-20-2015, 07:42 PM
Posted On: 03-20-2015, 04:09 PMjolsen42 liked post by RestoCreations On thread : KMS769 Kirkham 289 FIA BuildI need to set the timing and dial the carburetor in, but it sounds really awesome. The video really doesn't do it justice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CoWTU90anG4 ...Liked On: 03-20-2015, 04:14 PM
Posted On: 03-20-2015, 04:09 PMWbulk liked post by RestoCreations On thread : KMS769 Kirkham 289 FIA BuildNot one bit. How many production sports cars came with and still come with aluminum bell housings? I've built a lot of cars and I've never had a clutch blow apart. Besides, most of the steel bell...Liked On: 01-24-2015, 12:35 AM
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