Off the market
 

KMP 230
Car is a "roller".
Body is bare file finish.
Car delivered new on 07-04-03, car is as delivered.
Yokohama tires in 60 series on 15" k.o. wheels.
Jag differential.
Wilwood brakes.
Billet upper control arms.

To complete the car will need: engine, engine accessories, tranny, clutch/pp/bh, shifter(boot and trim ring included with car), exhaust system, driveshaft, motor mounts, tranny mounts, and a battery.

Price: Off the market
Location: Athens, GA
Photos in gallery.




I'll take trades up or down on the following cars:
1932 Ford Hiboy Roadster
1950 Merc Leadsled
1955-1957 Bel Air
1955-1957 Thunderbird
1063-1967 Corvette
1965-1967 GT350 (real or clone)
1965-1967 Mustang Fastback
1967 GTO Convertible
1969 Camaro Convertible
1969 Trans Am
1969 Firebird Convertible
1969 Dodge Daytona 4spd
1969 Plymouth Road Runner 4spd
1969-1970 Plymouth GTX
1969-1975 Chevrolet Blazer/GMC Jimmy
1969-1976 Ford Bronco
1970-1971 GTO Convertible
1970 GTO Judge
1970 Plymouth Superbird 4spd(prefer Hemi)
1970 Dodge Challenger T/A
1970 AAR Cuda
1970 Mustang Mach1
1970 Boss Mustang
1970 Pontiac Trans Am
1970 Firebird Formula RA IV
Mid '70's Chevrolet/GMC Stepside 4x4 Truck
2004 Honda S2000(for her)
2004 BMW Z4(for her)
Mini Cooper S (one of the little Limey versions, not the BMW)

edit:photos in gallery quality isn't too good

You really should not be so selective in your list of possible trades. You might have better luck if you expand your list just a little bit:p

Chaplin, I guess I need to be a little more flexible. I'll also accept a "Starsky & Hutch" Gran Torino. :D

David,

I spoke to Southernfried earlier in the week and he told me he believes they are currently set up for a BB but Kirkham has mounts that would convert to a SB engine. He also said it comes with the upgraded Penske shocks, aluminum hood scoop, heavy duty half-shafts and jag rear already installed. Hope it helps and have a great weekend!

Wow! Your list is surprising...There are cars on there that seem less appealing than a KMP? Is this your car or are you out of $$$ to finish it?

Thanks, Tony. I believe the car is setup for a BB(the motor mount holes are 18" apart).

Jorgen, the car is mine, and the $$ aren't a problem(I'll trade up or down, got a Hemi Superbird?:D ). I've got two projects in my garage, and no time to address either one(wanna buy an 8 year project CJ8?). I figured the market is limited for KMP230, and accepting a trade will increase the pool of potential buyers. As far as the appeal goes, the cars on that list I've either wanted for a long time or have had them, or they have other sentimental value.

*pricing note: the car is priced about 10% less than KMP's 39.9k car when completed to "roller" status. I will meet East Coast Buyers 1/2 way for delivery at no additional cost.

Can you please explain "bare file finish"? This indicates to me that it is not smooth. Am I correct?

HIQ, you are correct. From what I gather, after all the aluminum panels are TIG'ed up and pounded out, the body is filed to get it to a "rough smooth" finish. From there it needs to be sanded and painted or sanded to the level prefered by the owner. Most "bare cars" are sanded to a satin finish. Some go all the way to a polished finish(see Pat Buckley's KMP, it looks like it was chromed).
If you go to pic #DVC000091 in my gallery(exterior shot of the fender vent), you can see the lines the file leaves in the aluminum. I test sanded a small area on a fender top with 220 grit and it went to satin nicely. If I were going to sand the entire car I would start at 120 , then 220 the entire car and go through the grits until I got to 600 range. I believe Pat Buckley went all the way to 1500 grit before he polished the car out.


HTH

Jimbo, you have been in one of these haven't you? Shameless double plug for his car and my.

I did remember the period at the end. Wanted to make sure that I did not keep things hanging.

KMP230X is off the market.
 

Well.........I went to my local auto-color shop today and bought some 220 and 320 grit paper(I've already got 120). I spent about 20 minutes getting the top half of the left front fender sanded smooth. Barring an offer of a Hemi Superbird in Tor Red as a trade, KMP230X is staying in Bogart.

Let me know as soon as you are finished with the sanding.Prefer the look after the 1200-1500.

Glad to hear you are keeping it for a while.

TURK

Hey SFCJ
ran across this today & remembered your post:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...&category=6465
WB

I have a 1967 Camaro RS/SS 350 Convertible that I would consider in trade for your Kirkham

Shelby is local too. SFCJ, please please call me if you go that route. Just had an official Shelby restorer/judge at the house tonight.

WB, great memory, thanks for the lead.
Rob, I've got a #'s matching '68 RS/SS convertible in the garage, but shoot me some pics(sfcj8@bellsouth.net) and a description of your car(maybe if I have 2 Chevys I'll score some points with Turk).
TC, no way I'm calling you. Last time I called you, you kept me on the phone for three hours!;)