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Originally posted by Excaliber


I understand the Kimmons is "hand made? Thus, more expensive? But does that constitute more accurate or better in some way?

Ernie
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Originally posted by KeithBrown


Ernie, in my 19 years of manufacturing, including machine shop experience, I would venture to say that a "handmade" Kimmons body does not make a car more accurate or better than a machine made, and I would imagine, hand finished Kirkham. It is probably more expensive to produce though.

This does not mean to take anything away from the Kimmons body as I understand are quite nice.

The consistency and quality of modern machine presses, etc. help to significantly decrease part to part variablility, which ensures consistency. As a side benefit, cost is normally less, which to me is very important.

Bets Regards,

Keith

3 pictures are worth 3000 words:
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http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/s...t=1&thecat=500
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http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/s...t=1&thecat=500
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http://www.clubcobra.com/photopost/s...t=1&thecat=500

A Kimmins has a much softer patina to the finish than a Kirkham. This is because it is neccesarily softer aluminum. Also, unlike a McClusky or Kirkham, the gorgeously shaped hood scoop is aluminum, not aluminum painted or black fiberglass. A Kimmins has a Shelby frame. If I post too much I will enrage the Kirkhamistas, so I will stop there. Judge the photos for yourself.