New Build Kirkham KMP709

[damage]

Lex, don't sweat it mate I still don't have the paperwork he promised a month ago and funnily enough he hasn't sent me the bill for the money I owe him either that he wrote about. I'm sure he's probably still getting over his staff shortages from Christmas or answering all the emails from potential new victims sorry I meant clients.

I'm sure you'll get all your parts one day if he finds time to be busy on getting parts that you've paid for in advance.

It's funny now I have put mine together I found all the modifications that he had to do to the brake lines, who'd have thought that putting insulated p clips on the chassis to secure the brake lines would be so critical and time consuming.

Maybe the absolute truth will come out one day.

Thanks Rodknock I still have a lot of tuning to do but it starts and runs so that's the first step.

[soulman]

Originally Posted by damage

Lex, don't sweat it mate I still don't have the paperwork he promised a month ago and funnily enough he hasn't sent me the bill for the money I owe him either that he wrote about. I'm sure he's probably still getting over his staff shortages from Christmas or answering all the emails from potential new victims sorry I meant clients.

I'm sure you'll get all your parts one day if he finds time to be busy on getting parts that you've paid for in advance.

It's funny now I have put mine together I found all the modifications that he had to do to the brake lines, who'd have thought that putting insulated p clips on the chassis to secure the brake lines would be so critical and time consuming.

Maybe the absolute truth will come out one day.

Thanks Rodknock I still have a lot of tuning to do but it starts and runs so that's the first step.

So ....

does any one have any idea of how many Kirkhams are in Australia ???

Finished , registered and on the way ???

Soul.

[Beejay]

Originally Posted by soulman

So ....

does any one have any idea of how many Kirkhams are in Australia ???

Finished , registered and on the way ???

Soul.

Soulman,

There is definitely a couple more alloy body cars in NSW and Vic that pop up from time to time.

Not sure how long they have been here for though.

Ben

[tomcat racing]

Originally Posted by soulman

So ....

does any one have any idea of how many Kirkhams are in Australia ???

Finished , registered and on the way ???

Soul.

There are the 2 kirkhams that rmc in perth built a few years back when i visited their workshop, one polished, one brushed with reverse stripes.

[albanycobra]

does anyone know what happened to those perth cars? i don't think they could get compliance in the end...I could be wrong.

I am interested in the Kirkham as I am thinking of bringing one in for myself.

Is it worth starting a new thread discussing Kirkham import and compliance?

[Chris C]

Originally Posted by albanycobra

does anyone know what happened to those perth cars? i don't think they could get compliance in the end...I could be wrong.

I am interested in the Kirkham as I am thinking of bringing one in for myself.

Is it worth starting a new thread discussing Kirkham import and compliance?

I first saw these cars about 4 years ago and they were pretty much complete but as of about 6 months ago they still aren't registered.
They wont say why? but if they spent 1/2 the focus on working on them as they do slagging off their local competition they might be a chance.
But seriously, who takes such a magnificent machine and fit's 2nd hand 4.6L Mustang engines in them anyway???
Not that Craig needs any defending on this forum but I think he is quite clear in his literature about the situation with registration on these vehicles.
In my opinion, its doesn't distract from what they are....magnificent works of art.
But a Kirkham thread would be good fun..... or maybe just a picture gallery without any words would work for me....

[damage]

Originally Posted by Chris C

I first saw these cars about 4 years ago and they were pretty much complete but as of about 6 months ago they still aren't registered.
They wont say why? but if they spent 1/2 the focus on working on them as they do slagging off their local competition they might be a chance.
But seriously, who takes such a magnificent machine and fit's 2nd hand 4.6L Mustang engines in them anyway???
Not that Craig needs any defending on this forum but I think he is quite clear in his literature about the situation with registration on these vehicles.
In my opinion, its doesn't distract from what they are....magnificent works of art.
But a Kirkham thread would be good fun..... or maybe just a picture gallery without any words would work for me....

Craig hasn't even got a Kirkham registered there isn't even one of his own cars registered yet.

His literature is all bullsh!t until such time as he has.

His quotes about his specification on a Kirkham for full registration are bullsh!t until he achieves this.

[Wazza]

Originally Posted by damage

Craig hasn't even got a Kirkham registered there isn't even one of his own cars registered yet.

His literature is all bullsh!t until such time as he has.

His quotes about his specification on a Kirkham for full registration are bullsh!t until he achieves this.

Sorry mate...
I must have missed something....( Not unusual)....
But where does Craig state that he has one registered?

The only quotes that I can see on his site, are about what is "required" for rego.

You really are a Bitc* mate...sick of seeing your endless attack on Craig.

WE GET IT....you're unhappy about how things have gone...

I can only imagine what sort of customer you've been for Craig to deal with....It's doing my head in!

Just get on with your build, and then FFS get in it and drive off.

All my love,
Warren

[Towmaster]

Just because you're a newbie with a lot of money Mr Damage doesn't mean you have to let your attitude speak on behalf of what sort of a person you are.....

Craig has a LOT of friends on this forum and has provided a lot of advice and assistance for people on this forum over the years.

I am sure I not only speak for myself when I say we are sick of hearing about your gripe with Craig. Deal with it and ffs stop whingeing about it.

[albanycobra]

I agree....I love your car and agree that it seems you have some issues with AP.

I think you need to list your issues in point form. Let Craig respond and sort out if required. Then get on with enjoying that car of yours. If Craig does not do the right thing for what ever reason then you can bag him online in your thread.

It's not fair to new owners as your implying Craig is not doing what he should and you are putting worry in the minds of people waiting for their kit from AP.

So spill it all out ,get it sorted and lets get on with enjoying these cars.

[byroncobra]

for some reason the word "bully" crosses my mind........

[damage]

Soul man, I don't know entirely and I'm sure I'll get shot down for answering but to my knowledge yours and Bernie's are the only finished ones.

Currently (and again I could be wrong) there are 3 being finished including mine.

There is one in AP show room.

And there are 6 that are in a holding pattern in Utah. They were finished around September last year and haven't shipped yet. I won't go into further details for fear of the lynch squad turning up.

[Towmaster]

Originally Posted by damage

Soul man, I don't know entirely and I'm sure I'll get shot down for answering but to my knowledge yours and Bernie's are the only finished ones.

Currently (and again I could be wrong) there are 3 being finished including mine.

There is one in AP show room.

And there are 6 that are in a holding pattern in Utah. They were finished around September last year and haven't shipped yet. I won't go into further details for fear of the lynch squad turning up.

Bernies is a left hand drive Kirkham on club rego so doesn't need to be complianced......... BIG DIFFERENCE !!!!!!!!!!

Kirkham has been around for a while...... I would highly doubt the 'current crop' of Kirkhams are the only ones in Australia. Most would be privately imported and on club rego (where available) so no need for compliance.

Do you have ANY idea what it takes to fully compliance a new ICV?
Let alone one with an (old / new) engine with no emissions approval..... I am not sure Queensland even allows emissions testing?

I say you would be very fortunate if you succesfully get full registration in Queensland and you should take advantage of every option available to ensure this happens. If it doesn't then it is just a track / show car.... And we know what they are worth.

Just saying.

[spookypt]

Originally Posted by Towmaster

If it doesn't then it is just a track / show car.... And we know what they are worth.

Just saying.

Towmaster you've hurt my feelings!!!

[damage]

Originally Posted by Towmaster

Just because you're a newbie with a lot of money Mr Damage doesn't mean you have to let your attitude speak on behalf of what sort of a person you are.....

Craig has a LOT of friends on this forum and has provided a lot of advice and assistance for people on this forum over the years.

I am sure I not only speak for myself when I say we are sick of hearing about your gripe with Craig. Deal with it and ffs stop whingeing about it.

Ok so what exactly does my money have to do with it, isn't someone allowed to express their attitude to what they perceive is ripped off.

How many other threads there are on this forum where people have expressed an opinion about shoddy work or paying too much or work half done.

Tell me why Craig is exempt for this sort of labelling that a hell of a lot of other forum users are able to post their experience about being ripped off paying to much getting half a job done etc etc.

It's pretty simple Craig might be a nice guy Craig may be able to give good advice Craig may be your best mate, it doesn't excuse his current business practices.

[damage]

Bully baby what ever you want to call me don't really care, I don't like paying money for nothing so to me the more newbies that know the better perhaps they won't be so naive when they make their decision, you can be on the Craig cheer squad all you want still won't change my opinion of him.

I'm sure in the not too distant future the 5 or 6 forum members that have pm'd me will speak up and let some other truths out.