Best 427 original rear wheel well shape ?

[WarrenG]

Originally Posted by redd

kirkham has the most correct rearwheel arch of any manufacturer.

I'm trying to figure out how that works, since by their own addmission, their wheel wells (and the new Shelby's) are 2" wider than the originals.

[computerworks]

Originally Posted by WarrenG

I'm trying to figure out how that works, since by their own addmission, their wheel wells (and the new Shelby's) are 2" wider than the originals.

I believe that "2-inch-wider" may relate to the width available for a wider rear tire, not a change to the body shape.

One of the few departures from the original Cobra frame design on the Kirkham is the movement of a vertical square tube on the frame, inside the rear wheel well, to accommodate a wider tire.

I know this has been moved, since it interferes with mounting S/C rear brake cooling ducts in the same way as the original...

I have modified the ducts...so it's OK.... and the tires have nice clearance with that tube moved inward.