kirkham owners

[acindrich]

This is my first Club Cobra post. I couldn't resist adding my two cents. I had to marry into the family to get mine and even then it's taken 13 years. Dave K is my brother-in-law. I was on the first trip with him to Poland scouting out the factory some 13 years ago or so. So in a way I've been sooo close but still sooo far away from having one. Fortunately mine's on the rotisserie at the shop even as we speak. My wife actually wants me to get the dang thing so I can "get over it" and return to some level of normal behavior. I'm completely disfunctional fantasizing about it constantly. I'll post some photo's when it's out terrorizing, I mean, running and driving.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by acindrich

Dave K is my brother-in-law. I was on the first trip with him to Poland scouting out the factory some 13 years ago or so. So in a way I've been sooo close but still sooo far away from having one. Fortunately mine's on the rotisserie at the shop even as we speak. My wife actually wants me to get the dang thing so I can "get over it" and return to some level of normal behavior. I'm completely disfunctional fantasizing about it constantly. I'll post some photo's when it's out terrorizing, I mean, running and driving.

Man, talk about having leverage over your car builders. Excellent. I think you should be getting the complimentary upgrade to the full billet Kirkham. Not to mention having a side-oiler thrown in on the deal. On the other hand, I'm sure there's a voice in the back of the brothers' heads saying "never do business with family."

[acindrich]

I actually designed the billet car. And, it WOULD be an upgrade. But, I can't wait as long as it would take to make another. I'm practically mental as it is waiting for mine. I'm so desperate I keep telling Dave to let me have the car now and I'll be content coasting it down the street with no motor in near freezing temperatures just for the thrill of looking over the wood-rimmed wheel to those curvaceous polished fenders. I'm tired of peering out the windsheild of my tired 98 Honda Civic!!!

And the big block would be nice. Right now I'm planning on sticking 13 stout rubber bands under the hood along with 3 well fed rats on a wheel for extra kick...

[acindrich]

Actually let me quantify that last post a bit. I did design the billet car - and I had help. It was a group effort.

[sshurts]

Chris,

Welcome to the Kmp owner family and I look forward to sharing the track with you this year.

It was nice seeing you at the open house (again) and your car looked great and I too look forward to seeing in running.

Scott

[acindrich]

Thanks Scott! It was nice to see you as well. And I look forward to many drives together. Just take it easy on me at the track. I drive like a 90 year old in an 82 Buick with the left turn signal on. You've made me feel a part of the KMP family already.

Chris

[FrankJohnson69]

Originally Posted by acindrich

This is my first Club Cobra post. I couldn't resist adding my two cents. I had to marry into the family to get mine and even then it's taken 13 years. Dave K is my brother-in-law. I was on the first trip with him to Poland scouting out the factory some 13 years ago or so. So in a way I've been sooo close but still sooo far away from having one. Fortunately mine's on the rotisserie at the shop even as we speak. My wife actually wants me to get the dang thing so I can "get over it" and return to some level of normal behavior. I'm completely disfunctional fantasizing about it constantly. I'll post some photo's when it's out terrorizing, I mean, running and driving.

Oh brother of Sandwich... Your car on the rotisserie is magnificent! I saw you last weekend but never had the opportunity to introduce myself. I was mostly bothering your brother Dave and following him around like a puppy dog. You all create art and it's absolutely stunning. I love what you've done with your car. I have a few pics of it but will hold off posting. One of these days my goal is to see the customers finished billet car. The mule you have in the shop is beyond belief!

I hope to get back out there in the very near future.

Please post pics when your car comes off the rotisserie.

You all are a great bunch of folks out there. Brilliant too!

All the best,
Frank

[acindrich]

Frank,

Thanks for the kind words. I do claim Sandwich. He's a good kid. I look forward to being involved in future events and assorted road trips and hope to get to know you better. Its strange, in a way, for me to think there are others out there with the same fanaticism as me. I can't wait to get out and burn some dinosaurs. Do me a favor and tell David there's a man drowning in a sea of anticipation. I will definitely post pictures!

The billet car really was a crazy project. Imagine the parameters. The body, engine, tranny, seats and rear end are hard points. EVERYTHING else can be redesigned to be lighter, stiffer, provide better handling, better braking, better corning and above all should drop the jaw of those that see it. I still go back to the "Million dollar" thread from time to time just to see it again. The way it all came together was really quite amazing. I think my favorite part, and kudos to Dave for pressing for it, was the pushrod suspension. Popping the bonnet and seeing those transverse shocks was just plain cool. And the polished belly pan made it one of those rare cars where the underneath is as beautiful if not more so than the top side. I'll admit that there were many moments of frustration but to be a part of creating something out of thin air was pretty memorable.

I too would like to see the car in real life again. It really was stunning to look at. But I guess I'll just have to settle for my car.

That'll be stunning to look at too. And drive, and sleep in, and stare at, and...

Chris