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Originally Posted by LMH
I'm not a Kirkham owner but someday I will be!
Anyway, I've done this already in dreamland. You need to decide on what finish the body will have and figure that into your order. If your going to paint it, then filed is ok but if you want brushed or polished, ad that now. Also have the cut outs done for the sidepipes.
I would ad wheel-well protection, the headers/sidepipes and the Kirkham differential set up. It's very nice!
I would upgrade the brakes but that's just me. I would also opt for wool carpet and install it myself but nylon looks nice too. ( I like wool!)
Anyway, that's how I would order it.
HTH,
Larry
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Agree on the approach for the body. If you are going to paint the car no need to go with a brushed or polished body. But if you want the car painted correctly be prepared to have a decent amount of labor taking the car apart for paint and then put back together.
Disagree on the sidepipe cutouts. The way Kirkham does this is not correct so I had it done separately by my restoration shop. An original car has unequal cutouts on each side of the car. I am not sure if this is how the Kirkhams will do it but I do know that they do not roll the edges. A proper sidepipe cutout has a rolled edge instead of the cut edge finish and if you want this done properly you must have it done elsewhere. This was a functional feature on original cars to give the cutout proper strength. If the aluminum is cut without rolling the area will be weak and susceptible to wind damage. For originality and function I would recommend not just cutting a hole in the body.
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Originally Posted by Lew Ledyard
I would pick up the phone and talk with David K directly. He was pretty straight forward about what options really enhanced the car and the driving experience and what just sounded cool on paper. Also, maybe you can work out an option package discount like you can with other car manufacturers.
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Great point. David will definitely work with you to determine what set of options make sense for you given your plans for the car. He won't try to sell you something that you don't need. Just don't let him tell you that it is normal to paint a car at the end of the process. To properly paint a car you must paint it before assembly which means you should disassemble the roller before paint.