Club Cobra Keith Craft Racing  

Go Back   Club Cobra > Cobra Talk Areas > ALL COBRA TALK

Keith Craft Racing
Nevada Classics
Keith Craft Racing
Main Menu
Module Jump:
Nevada Classics
Nevada Classics
MMG Superformance
Keith Craft Racing
Advertise at CC
Banner Ad Rates
Keith Craft Racing
Keith Craft Racing
Keith Craft Racing
April 2024
S M T W T F S
  1 2 3 4 5 6
7 8 9 10 11 12 13
14 15 16 17 18 19 20
21 22 23 24 25 26 27
28 29 30        

Kirkham Motorsports

Like Tree14Likes

Reply
 
LinkBack Thread Tools Display Modes
  #181 (permalink)  
Old 06-12-2016, 04:05 PM
jmimac351's Avatar
CC Member
Visit my Photo Gallery

 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Apopka, FL
Cobra Make, Engine: Building 289 Lemans / FFR mkIV chassis w/ Bruce Chervenak
Posts: 700
Not Ranked     
Default

289 dash... I have a Kirkham 289 dash but may end up using this instead. The hole for the steering column on this dash is a fair amount lower then the Kirkham dash to accommodate the angle the steering column needs to be to pass thru the footbox properly.







Bill D likes this.
__________________
Pics---> www.jmimac351.smugmug.com
Chief Instructor: www.ChinTrackDays.com
Reply With Quote
  #182 (permalink)  
Old 06-12-2016, 06:42 PM
LMH's Avatar
LMH LMH is offline
CC Member
Visit my Photo Gallery

 
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Tucson, AZ
Cobra Make, Engine:
Posts: 5,390
Not Ranked     
Default

The one thing that bugs me about the Kirkham dash is that they put the dropped center part in the wrong place. On an original, the dropped center section isn't actually centered but rather offset towards the driver. Just bugs me, causes the gauges to be placed wrong and seems out of line with Kirkhams accuracy!
Larry

Kirkham:


Original:
__________________
Alba gu brąth
Reply With Quote
  #183 (permalink)  
Old 06-13-2016, 03:32 PM
xb-60's Avatar
CC Member
Visit my Photo Gallery

 
Join Date: Aug 2009
Location: Adelaide, SA
Cobra Make, Engine: AP 289FIA 'English' spec.
Posts: 13,142
Not Ranked     
Default

You are spot on Larry. On LHD drive cars, the drop is offset to the left and on RHD COB cars, the drop is offset to the right. Handbrake stays in the same location on the right side of the tunnel for both.

Cheers
Glen
LMH likes this.
Reply With Quote
  #184 (permalink)  
Old 06-13-2016, 07:51 PM
Bill D's Avatar
CC Member
Visit my Photo Gallery

 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Redding, CA
Cobra Make, Engine: FFR chassis and suspension, Mr. Bruce 289 FIA body
Posts: 1,066
Not Ranked     
Default

Looking mighty nice Jim!
Reply With Quote
  #185 (permalink)  
Old 06-13-2016, 08:31 PM
jmimac351's Avatar
CC Member
Visit my Photo Gallery

 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Apopka, FL
Cobra Make, Engine: Building 289 Lemans / FFR mkIV chassis w/ Bruce Chervenak
Posts: 700
Not Ranked     
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Bill D View Post
Looking mighty nice Jim!
Thanks Bill. I've been away for a while and looking at yours. Stay on the gas! This isn't like ordering a pizza. There are relatively plenty of guys who can stroke a check but can't buy the "DO" of their own handiwork. Your car is gonna be sweet, and you'll know who got it done.
__________________
Pics---> www.jmimac351.smugmug.com
Chief Instructor: www.ChinTrackDays.com

Last edited by jmimac351; 06-13-2016 at 08:33 PM..
Reply With Quote
  #186 (permalink)  
Old 06-13-2016, 09:30 PM
Bill D's Avatar
CC Member
Visit my Photo Gallery

 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Redding, CA
Cobra Make, Engine: FFR chassis and suspension, Mr. Bruce 289 FIA body
Posts: 1,066
Not Ranked     
Default

Thanks Jim. I've finally turned the corner. All fab work is complete. Chassis goes to the powder coater Friday. After that, it's final assembly time

Last edited by Bill D; 06-13-2016 at 09:33 PM..
Reply With Quote
  #187 (permalink)  
Old 08-24-2016, 07:09 PM
jmimac351's Avatar
CC Member
Visit my Photo Gallery

 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Apopka, FL
Cobra Make, Engine: Building 289 Lemans / FFR mkIV chassis w/ Bruce Chervenak
Posts: 700
Not Ranked     
Default

Some progress...







__________________
Pics---> www.jmimac351.smugmug.com
Chief Instructor: www.ChinTrackDays.com
Reply With Quote
  #188 (permalink)  
Old 08-24-2016, 07:10 PM
jmimac351's Avatar
CC Member
Visit my Photo Gallery

 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Apopka, FL
Cobra Make, Engine: Building 289 Lemans / FFR mkIV chassis w/ Bruce Chervenak
Posts: 700
Not Ranked     
Default

This skin will go on the underside of the hood, to keep it from vibrating like a tonneau cover... similar to the underside of an OEM hood. Steel tube for this was too heavy. This will be glued in and finished off. Still being figured out... the wood section in front of the footbox may be done with carbon or aluminum.



__________________
Pics---> www.jmimac351.smugmug.com
Chief Instructor: www.ChinTrackDays.com
Reply With Quote
  #189 (permalink)  
Old 08-25-2016, 04:43 AM
dallas_'s Avatar
CC Member
Visit my Photo Gallery

 
Join Date: Sep 2009
Location: Dallas, tx
Cobra Make, Engine: FFR track car, SL-C track car
Posts: 1,262
Not Ranked     
Default

Looking good. I do like that tilt front.
Reply With Quote
  #190 (permalink)  
Old 08-25-2016, 07:05 AM
Bill D's Avatar
CC Member
Visit my Photo Gallery

 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Redding, CA
Cobra Make, Engine: FFR chassis and suspension, Mr. Bruce 289 FIA body
Posts: 1,066
Not Ranked     
Default

Wow! Incredible
Reply With Quote
  #191 (permalink)  
Old 08-25-2016, 08:10 AM
map's Avatar
map map is offline
CC Member
Visit my Photo Gallery

 
Join Date: Feb 2001
Location: Leechburgastain, PA
Cobra Make, Engine: Myself/Body from CSX-2575 & hand built Birdcage
Posts: 676
Send a message via Skype™ to map
Not Ranked     
Default

2196 Flip top, Needs a FE (390).

1985 CCX likes this.
__________________
6S1941
Allied 289 Slab Side
73 2.3 turbo pinto

Last edited by map; 08-25-2016 at 08:12 AM..
Reply With Quote
  #192 (permalink)  
Old 08-25-2016, 04:03 PM
jmimac351's Avatar
CC Member
Visit my Photo Gallery

 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Apopka, FL
Cobra Make, Engine: Building 289 Lemans / FFR mkIV chassis w/ Bruce Chervenak
Posts: 700
Not Ranked     
Default

In case you're wondering... stuff like this is why this build is taking so long. I'm in the black BRZ. Good times running around with my buddies on tracks all over the Southeast.

[ame]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pQWoSTkrp3Q[/ame]
__________________
Pics---> www.jmimac351.smugmug.com
Chief Instructor: www.ChinTrackDays.com

Last edited by jmimac351; 08-25-2016 at 06:16 PM..
Reply With Quote
  #193 (permalink)  
Old 08-29-2016, 09:46 AM
Antny's Avatar
CC Member
Visit my Photo Gallery

 
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Bedford, NY
Cobra Make, Engine: SPO 963, 351W
Posts: 200
Not Ranked     
Default

I had the pleasure of seeing this car in person at Mr. Bruce's shop last week while there picking up my Lemans hardtop. Very nice workmanship, that's going to be a great car!
Reply With Quote
  #194 (permalink)  
Old 08-29-2016, 03:52 PM
jmimac351's Avatar
CC Member
Visit my Photo Gallery

 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Apopka, FL
Cobra Make, Engine: Building 289 Lemans / FFR mkIV chassis w/ Bruce Chervenak
Posts: 700
Not Ranked     
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by Antny View Post
I had the pleasure of seeing this car in person at Mr. Bruce's shop last week while there picking up my Lemans hardtop. Very nice workmanship, that's going to be a great car!


Now I can report back to my idiot buddies with third party proof that the car is in fact, NOT in Nigeria. They mock and they mock. "Hey Jimmy Mac, I think I read about your "Cobra" being owned by a Saudi Prince, it's true, it does exist!" Ha Ha Ha... real funny these guys are. One day I'll show them... I'll show them all.
__________________
Pics---> www.jmimac351.smugmug.com
Chief Instructor: www.ChinTrackDays.com

Last edited by jmimac351; 08-29-2016 at 04:00 PM..
Reply With Quote
  #195 (permalink)  
Old 08-29-2016, 05:02 PM
Antny's Avatar
CC Member
Visit my Photo Gallery

 
Join Date: Jun 2016
Location: Bedford, NY
Cobra Make, Engine: SPO 963, 351W
Posts: 200
Not Ranked     
Default

Quote:
Originally Posted by jmimac351 View Post


Now I can report back to my idiot buddies with third party proof that the car is in fact, NOT in Nigeria. They mock and they mock. "Hey Jimmy Mac, I think I read about your "Cobra" being owned by a Saudi Prince, it's true, it does exist!" Ha Ha Ha... real funny these guys are. One day I'll show them... I'll show them all.
LoL....really cool and interesting car. The flip nose and rear makes so much sense. And that OG grille! Oh my......sorry about the drool. :-)
Reply With Quote
  #196 (permalink)  
Old 09-15-2021, 05:06 AM
jmimac351's Avatar
CC Member
Visit my Photo Gallery

 
Join Date: Dec 2002
Location: Apopka, FL
Cobra Make, Engine: Building 289 Lemans / FFR mkIV chassis w/ Bruce Chervenak
Posts: 700
Not Ranked     
Default

It's happening. Heading north tomorrow for a track event this weekend at PittRace with Chin. Then on to Bruce's place Monday morning to pickup the car.

jolsen42, 1985 CCX, Bill D and 1 others like this.
__________________
Pics---> www.jmimac351.smugmug.com
Chief Instructor: www.ChinTrackDays.com
Reply With Quote
  #197 (permalink)  
Old 09-16-2021, 12:02 PM
jolsen42's Avatar
CC Member
Visit my Photo Gallery

 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Mooresville, NC
Cobra Make, Engine: Factory Five chassis/Mr. Bruce slabside
Posts: 589
Not Ranked     
Default

I'll believe it when I see it.

John O


Quote:
Originally Posted by jmimac351 View Post
It's happening. Heading north tomorrow for a track event this weekend at PittRace with Chin. Then on to Bruce's place Monday morning to pickup the car.

__________________
jjo42
Reply With Quote
  #198 (permalink)  
Old 09-16-2021, 11:11 PM
CC Member
Visit my Photo Gallery

 
Join Date: Jul 2003
Cobra Make, Engine: Unique Motorcars 289 USRRC, 1964 289 stroked to 331, toploader
Posts: 1,027
Not Ranked     
Thumbs up Road trip!!

Unbelievable! That is great news, jmimac. Can't wait to see it!Safe journey...
__________________

Paul

Unique Motorcars 289 USRRC
1964 289 5-bolt block
Toploader and 3.31 rear
Reply With Quote
  #199 (permalink)  
Old 09-17-2021, 10:46 AM
Bill D's Avatar
CC Member
Visit my Photo Gallery

 
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: Redding, CA
Cobra Make, Engine: FFR chassis and suspension, Mr. Bruce 289 FIA body
Posts: 1,066
Not Ranked     
Default

This is going to be the ultimate build.
Reply With Quote
  #200 (permalink)  
Old 09-17-2021, 12:23 PM
jolsen42's Avatar
CC Member
Visit my Photo Gallery

 
Join Date: Mar 2002
Location: Mooresville, NC
Cobra Make, Engine: Factory Five chassis/Mr. Bruce slabside
Posts: 589
Not Ranked     
Default

Me thinks perhaps yours is!

John O


Quote:
Originally Posted by Bill D View Post
This is going to be the ultimate build.
__________________
jjo42
Reply With Quote
Reply


Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is Off
Trackbacks are On
Pingbacks are On
Refbacks are On



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 08:51 AM.


Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.0
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, Jelsoft Enterprises Ltd.
Search Engine Friendly URLs by vBSEO 3.6.0
The representations expressed are the representations and opinions of the clubcobra.com forum members and do not necessarily reflect the opinions and viewpoints of the site owners, moderators, Shelby American, any other replica manufacturer, Ford Motor Company. This website has been planned and developed by clubcobra.com and its forum members and should not be construed as being endorsed by Ford Motor Company, or Shelby American or any other manufacturer unless expressly noted by that entity. "Cobra" and the Cobra logo are registered trademarks for Ford Motor Co., Inc. clubcobra.com forum members agree not to post any copyrighted material unless the copyrighted material is owned by you. Although we do not and cannot review the messages posted and are not responsible for the content of any of these messages, we reserve the right to delete any message for any reason whatsoever. You remain solely responsible for the content of your messages, and you agree to indemnify and hold us harmless with respect to any claim based upon transmission of your message(s). Thank you for visiting clubcobra.com. For full policy documentation refer to the following link: CC Policy
Links monetized by VigLink