Original 4 inch vs. Billet Poll

[David Kirkham]

Originally Posted by big-boss

David:
I think the Billet chasis is a piece of art and I am sure it would match or better any of the fine work you guys do. Pretty simple.

Would I buy one? No. It has been hard for me to digest the billet A-Arms and the SS pipes. BUt, when I weighed it (2280 w/ Iron Block & heads) and was able to get the chassis set up via a normal BMW type guy for $300.00 I can not only tolerate being off the reservation but think it is OK. I do believe that is as far as I can go.

I would have liked JAMO's suspension- adjustibility of the billet but tubular.

I think your market research would show that most of us all have modern supercars/ sports cars in the stable. Lambs, Ferraris', Vets, etc. Why a modern type Cobra?

If you made a complete new package and put a new body on it say like that Cobra prototype Ford was flanting around a couple of years ago wit A/C paddle shifters, etc. and called it a New KIRKHAM or even a JOE, I think you would have saddled another winner. I would buy one of those, ecpecially if a could put it together.

I also think the Kirkham name is beginnning to be a "Designer" name and just may warrent your own body style- Something Cobra like but that would match the art of the new chassis.

Keep up the good work!

BigBoss,

I appreciate the kind words. I certainly agree with you that it is time to step out and make something completely our own. We have learned an incredible amount in the manufacturing world and how to assemble a car. We will take that experience and now move on. Our next project is a complete departure from the Cobra/Replica world. I just hope we can pull it off. The automotive world is not for the feint of heart.

David