Quote:
Originally Posted by Rickd
I believe the aluminum cobra niche is well covered by Kirkham. They are not just "stamping out" bodies. They are a superb high tech engineering oriented machine shop that painstakingly reproduces original replacement nuts, bolts, - every aspect of a car. The 550 is really well done. You might take a close look at a wider appealing niche market in the Porsche arena - the 356 - both convertible and coupe. Now that would be nice!! Right now I believe the 'quality' end of the 356 production is limited to glass cars (like Beck). And as far as a cobra 1). with chevy power - I personally wouldn't even look at it let alone buy one and 2). change the headlights??? If I wanted a Miata I would get one. That AC body, inspired by the 1946 Ferrari Barchetta (spelling??), is superb - perhaps the nicest looking car ever built - and you would slope the headlights? Why not add tail fins??
|
Yes this is exactly what I was refering to regarding Kirkham. They have the alum cobra down to a science. They stamp the bodies and as a result are smooth, accurate and fast to turn around. My bodies are hand hammered (not by choice) becasue we are a low volume outfit. If I thought I could sell enough of any one model I would choose stamping the body sections!
The slanted more modern headlight was a request/suggestion from a European customer who also asked about making the front clip a flip up. To access the engine bay. For you the customer I will build what you want as long as I can use the bodies I already have on the shelf (minor mods OK). Keep in mind that I will put a batman wing on the car if the buyer requests/pays for it. Please disregard the option if it bothers you but if you want it I can put it on.
Thank you and all who have replied. Keep em coming! I hope you understand what I am trying to do here!