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10-24-2011, 10:33 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Granite Bay,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF GT40P-2265/393W, KMP318 (PROJECT!!!!!)/CSX478
Posts: 1,158
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Duane,
Litterally, I drove the car everyday in the summer, except when I knew I was going to go in really early, or come home really late. I also drove it frequently in the winter, except when it rained or was bitterly cold (yeh, California bitter). Oh, and I parked it at the grocery store, Costco, Blockbuster, toys-r-us, you name it. Had a few doors bounce off of it, but never left a mark that couldn't be cleaned up with a bit of 220 grit and a red scotchbrite.
So, any chance of talking you into a 2012 WSCB Reunion? I'll help any way I can.
Unfortunately, I work a lot of Saturday's, though that should slow down some beginning with the new year. My plan us to have the GT ready before the Christmas gig, most likely by thanksgiving.
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"Dishwasher? I thought that was for cleaning parts!?"
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10-25-2011, 01:10 AM
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Join Date: Nov 1999
Location: Folsom,
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA 623, 427 S/C Cobra. Ford FE 428 Cobra Jet, Ford Nascar TL 4speed - with a touch of raw; "less is more" theme
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Igofastr
...So, any chance of talking you into a 2012 WSCB Reunion? I'll help any way I can. Unfortunately, I work a lot of Saturday's, though that should slow down some beginning with the new year. My plan us to have the GT ready before the Christmas gig, most likely by thanksgiving.
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Ron - actually, on a 1/5th scale we've been doing the Western States Cobra Group (WSCG) get-togethers every year since at different locations near the ocean. Back to basics, where it all started on CA Hwy1. Yes, and the wheels were already in motion two months ago for something special in 2012. Hint: Its near the ocean once again, with a twist this year - and there is no other place you'd rather be this time, I guarantee it. Cobras, Daytonas, GT40s once again. If you are interested, I have a room saved for ya, kept one extra just in case a former returning WSCB'er popped up. Sounds like that's you and its calling your name. Send me a PM, I'll send you the paperwork and its yours.
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Western States Cobra Group 1998-2016.
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10-25-2011, 05:40 PM
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Senior Club Cobra Member
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Join Date: Oct 2004
Location: Granite Bay,
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF GT40P-2265/393W, KMP318 (PROJECT!!!!!)/CSX478
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Originally Posted by decooney
Ron - actually, on a 1/5th scale we've been doing the Western States Cobra Group (WSCG) get-togethers every year since at different locations near the ocean. Back to basics, where it all started on CA Hwy1. Yes, and the wheels were already in motion two months ago for something special in 2012. Hint: Its near the ocean once again, with a twist this year - and there is no other place you'd rather be this time, I guarantee it. Cobras, Daytonas, GT40s once again. If you are interested, I have a room saved for ya, kept one extra just in case a former returning WSCB'er popped up. Sounds like that's you and its calling your name. Send me a PM, I'll send you the paperwork and its yours.
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You've been PM'd.
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Ron R
"Dishwasher? I thought that was for cleaning parts!?"
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10-25-2011, 07:14 AM
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Wish I would have used all my money to buy nflx yesterday instead of my Cobra, LMAO!!!!!!
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10-25-2011, 09:24 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2004
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF GT40P-2265/393W, KMP318 (PROJECT!!!!!)/CSX478
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Kobrabytes +1
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Ron R
"Dishwasher? I thought that was for cleaning parts!?"
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10-25-2011, 01:11 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: owned Kirkham for 11 years
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Welcome Flygirl
I have a little input on the fragile Kirkham to share.
The car is not that fragile in that I can sit on the fenders to relax and not worry about dents or scratching the paint.
I have approximately 16,000 miles and no real dings to speak of.
I prefer the raw sanded finish because it only takes a half hour or so a month to clean with windex, not that I`m lazy, ha
Maurice
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10-25-2011, 03:10 PM
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It seems that the only people who are concerned about the fragility of the Kirkham, are those who have never owned one.
Seriously, durability is not an issue.
Ps, Maurice, you available to do a motor instal next tuesday? I'll call.
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"Dishwasher? I thought that was for cleaning parts!?"
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10-25-2011, 04:46 PM
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Location: Melbourne,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Some polish thing... With some old engine
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Igofastr
It seems that the only people who are concerned about the fragility of the Kirkham, are those who have never owned one.
Seriously, durability is not an issue.
Ps, Maurice, you available to do a motor instal next tuesday? I'll call.
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Perhaps their way of justifying their own purchase to the world or themselves? Who know's?
Personally, I'd be pretty stoked to own just about any cobra
Just saying...
Last edited by Dimis; 10-25-2011 at 04:51 PM..
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10-25-2011, 05:37 PM
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Demis,
Me too. I like all Cobras.
It just seems that the dead horse has been beaten enough. It's perfectly OK not to like aluminum because of its looks. It can, of course, be painted. But most modern aluminum Cobras use much stronger and thicker alloys than did the originals (which were pretty soft, no argument there).
I would just hate for someone to exclude a particular car from consideration based on misinformation about the durability of its construction and finish, particularly when those making claims are doing so without any real experience.
Rock on, everyone.
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10-25-2011, 05:41 PM
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Ron,
You betcha, Red Rider, on the install
Maurice
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10-27-2011, 03:33 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Northern California,
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Cobra Make, Engine: -Sold- Contemporary 427S/C # CCX-3152 1966 427 Med Rise Side Oiler, 8v 3.54:1 Salisbury IRS, Koni's.. (Now I'm riding Harleys)
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Kirkham. I wish I had a spare $80k. God I miss this place.... I still have a spare tire / wheel.
Michael
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A man that is young in years, may be old in hours, if he have lost no time. But that happeneth rarely. Generally, youth is like the first cogitations, not so wise as the second. For there is a youth in thoughts, as well as in ages... Sir Francis Bacon (1561-1626)
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10-27-2011, 04:08 PM
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And a nice Cobra you had, Michael
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12-12-2011, 06:42 PM
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Location: Cameron Park,
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Cobra Make, Engine: KMP478
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12-13-2011, 11:34 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: KMP 539, a Ton of Aluminum
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$73K? That's cheap! And it comes with the SB100 exemption already. It does makes me think about owning two.  |
12-13-2011, 02:22 PM
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$73K? That's cheap! And it comes with the SB100 exemption already. It does makes me think about owning two. |
Wait a minute pal-you can build TWO Cammers for $73K. 
This is a nice 'starter' KMP for the asking.
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12-13-2011, 02:55 PM
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Wait a minute pal-you can build TWO Cammers for $73K.
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I could put my dream SOHC engine in this car. Barry has one waiting for me right now, but it 'only' makes 870 HP or something. Hmmmm. |
12-13-2011, 03:33 PM
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FWIW, take a closer look at those Kirkham pictures. It appears the front quick jacks are on the back, and vice versa. Swap that and the seller might get an extra $500 for originality points.  |
12-12-2011, 09:33 PM
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Spend your money on the Kirkham. Hands down. The Superformance is a good car, but not even close to the quality or engineering of the Kirkham Cobra's. 2nd choice would be an ERA, 3rd would be a Contemporary, then a Superformance. That's only my opinion.
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12-13-2011, 07:45 AM
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Location: Scottsdale,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Black CSX 4910, Roush 511 8 stack
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Kirkham, It's a no brainer. That car would of sold for $110-120K new and appears to be showroom fresh. Sweet ride to be sure!
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12-13-2011, 08:23 AM
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Cobra Make, Engine: SPF #2920 w/ Keith Craft 408
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Keep this thread alive. I saw the horse twitch…
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