Attn: All Kirkham Owners

[computerworks]

About a month ago, I posted a request for all present and prior Kirkham owners to submit information about their cars for the Kirkham Registry. I indicated a sense of urgency to gather this info...since the data would be published soon. There was a reason...

In an announcement today from SAAC:

Originally Posted by SAAC HQ

We are in the final stages of putting the next edition of the SAAC World Registry together and have recently decided to include the Kirkham Cobras in this book. Tom Kirkham is sharing the factory production records with us, but once the cars left the factory, keeping track of their individual histories is difficult if not downright impossible.

It is important to include as many accurate details in this book as possible, and those details must come from the car owners themselves. So, we are requesting your assistance in providing us with details of your car that we can include in this book...

...We must have (this information) before November 30th or else we cannot guarantee that details on the individual history of your car will be included.

I will be forwarding to SAAC all the owner data that I have collected up until now. If you are an original owner, you should be receiving your packet from SAAC requesting the historical data soon.

A Kirkham Cobra Owner Information Form from SAAC is available if you are a current owner, but not the original purchaser. Send an e-mail to registry@kmsac.com and I will forward to you the form and directions.

The clock is ticking...we need this info to meet the deadline for publication.
Pass the word to any Kirkham owner that you might know, who is not online and may not see this appeal.

Contact me if you have any questions.

[bnewell]

Just received my letter today from the SAAC.

[Lew Ledyard]

Me too. Glad I saw this as I thought that it was a request to renew and might have overlooked it.

[big-boss]

Is this good news?

[Anthony]

What about the Superformance cars now being recognized from Shelby?

[computerworks]

Originally Posted by big-boss

Is this good news?

Sure...just from the 'cool' factor.
It doesn't change any DNA of the cars, though.

Originally Posted by Anthony

What about the Superformance cars now being recognized from Shelby?

Only the SPF "Shelby Cobra Daytona Coupe" will have a section in the Registry.

[Igofastr]

Just wondering, does anybody else suspect that this has as much to do with SAAC keeping track of Kirkhams that may morph into Shelbys than anything else?

Obviously, several have already been used to extensively repair / rebuild original cars, and at least one plastic 4000 series is now wearing an aluminum skin. I've heard that another KMS car was "upgraded" and given "Shelby" status (someone with personal knowelge of this can feel free to chime in here).

In anycase, us Kirkham owners can take pride in our cars no matter what. If SAAC wants to welcome us because the cars are such perfect reproductions...great!! If SAAC wants to recognize us because our cars are so close to original that there is concern that they may become "original"...great!! At least it recognizes the quality and accuracy of the Kirkham.

Given SAAC's history, I suspect the former. Is there anyone out there with firsthand knowlege of this?

[computerworks]

Yes, this is clear.
Just like SAAC has made sections for the MK IV and the Autokraft cars, they can then provide an audit trail for all the known aluminum cars.

[Power Surge]

I guess I have to chime in on this one also, questioning the point of KMP cars in the SAAC registry. It just doesn't make sense. The "keeping track" reason doesn't make sense either. What are you keeping track of? If a KMP (or any other car for that matter) was used to repair a CSX car, or to make an air car, what does it matter what was PREVIOUSLY on record for that car? It's not like the owner of that car is going to submit info to the registry that he just illegally used that car to make into another car. So whatever is written in the registry about that car beforehand means nothing. Same goes for the Autokraft cars, although I feel they have a legit place in the registry because they are AC.

Just seems like a waste of paper to me.

[Igofastr]

Sal,

Lets say I were to sell my car to Alan Lubinsky......

[big-boss]

If I were to own any CSX car I would be pissed.

Next year when the FFR bodies are all made after Dick's car and they are used to repair plastic CSX cars because it is cheaper and the bodies are better- Will they be in the book?

I think it is definetly how "the Man" is keeping an eye on us and about doubles the book market at the same tiem.

And all of us can't get our info in fast enough!

[Igofastr]

Hey, if it " doubles the book value"...I'm all for it!!

Anyone wanna buy a Kirkham? It's in the SAAC Registry!!!

[Power Surge]

Originally Posted by Igofastr

Hey, if it " doubles the book value"...I'm all for it!!

Anyone wanna buy a Kirkham? It's in the SAAC Registry!!!

I don't know if it doubles the book value... I think it doubles the value of the book!

[Jamo]

Originally Posted by Power Surge

I guess I have to chime in on this one also, questioning the point of KMP cars in the SAAC registry. It just doesn't make sense. The "keeping track" reason doesn't make sense either. What are you keeping track of? If a KMP (or any other car for that matter) was used to repair a CSX car, or to make an air car, what does it matter what was PREVIOUSLY on record for that car? It's not like the owner of that car is going to submit info to the registry that he just illegally used that car to make into another car. So whatever is written in the registry about that car beforehand means nothing. Same goes for the Autokraft cars, although I feel they have a legit place in the registry because they are AC.

Just seems like a waste of paper to me.

I think it's phuking great just because it caused you to write this. More CSX-R angst! LMFAO

Just let me know when you want me to sign your book, ol buddy.

[1ntCobra]

Let me take a guess. Ron is the new SAAC registrar for the Kirkham cars.

[Power Surge]

Originally Posted by Jamo

I think it's phuking great just because it caused you to write this. More CSX-R angst! LMFAO

Just let me know when you want me to sign your book, ol buddy.

Don't give youself that much credit, Jamo. Did you forget I owned a KMP as well? I'd have made the same exact post if I still owned that car. It has nothing to do with me owning a CSX now.

[Jamo]

Originally Posted by Power Surge

Don't give youself that much credit, Jamo. Did you forget I owned a KMP as well? I'd have made the same exact post if I still owned that car. It has nothing to do with me owning a CSX now.

Is that a thong or did you get your panties all bunched up? I'm loving this sh!t.

[Power Surge]

Originally Posted by Jamo

Is that a thong or did you get your panties all bunched up? I'm loving this sh!t.

It's a leather thong with studded spikes on the cup. But would you really want to see that?

[767Jockey]

C'mon, Sal. Damnit, I'm trying to eat lunch here!

[Jamo]

Hehehehehe...