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02-02-2010, 09:49 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Los Angeles,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 158ci Nissan twin turbo w/custom mounts.
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Farthest drive...?
Hi all,
Just wondering if anyone has taken their Kirkhams for a very long, far drive, or even something like a cross country vacation? I'm just curious to see how other owners like to use these cars (other than a weekend drive, occasional canyon run, or track event).
-glenn
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02-03-2010, 08:54 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2002
Location: Santa Rosa Valley,
CA
Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham KMP500 LeMans- Roush 451 Shelby block; KMP Flip-top with cammer: KMP 289 Bronze under construction.
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The longest single drive in my Kirkham was a bit over 400 miles. I was thinking on driving to the open house next week (950mi from Ventura, CA) and decided it would be way too cold this time of year. Peace, Darren
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02-03-2010, 09:19 AM
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A guy flew in from Switzerland and drove his car from Arkansas to Utah. He drove mostly on B roads and stayed off from the interstate as much as possible. It took him a few days.
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He had a cool story about picking up a hitch hiker in the middle of no where while driving through a reservation. The guy had to have been 5 miles from any house/building. When he dropped they guy off, the hitchhiker asked him for money. Imagine hitch hiking over the res and getting picked up by a polished Kirkham. That would be cool. Imagine having the guts to ask a guy for money after getting a ride...
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02-03-2010, 11:41 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2007
Location: Topanga,
CA
Cobra Make, Engine: KMP-216S Kirkham Street '66 428 PI
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When the engine build was done I picked mine up at FE Specialties in Sacramento and drove to the Bay Area. Spent the night there and drove to LA the next day. 400+ miles 22 mpgs at 2200rpm. Froze my butt off going over the grapevine.
K
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02-03-2010, 05:20 PM
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Marietta,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 92 Classic Roadsters, 408CI Clevor, T-56
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Mine is not a Kirkham, but my "shakedown drive" was 3300 miles - Oregon to Atlanta, GA via Wisconsin. Avatar was taken in Yellowstone park on that intial cross country jaunt.
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Classic Roadsters Cobra, 408 CI Clevor, T-56
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02-03-2010, 06:31 PM
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Join Date: Jul 2001
Location: Carrollton,
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Cobra Make, Engine: JBL now SOLD
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Impressive shakedown drive Mike....and without a net? A friend of mine in Dallas bought an SPF from Rhode Island.....flew up and drove it back. Looks like you almost doubled him. How long did it take you?
PS - Sorry, I know this is about Kirkhams but I love the topic. Remember the old "Route 66" series with Martin Milner? Someone should make a show like that except with a Cobra instead of a Vette.
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02-03-2010, 07:16 PM
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Marietta,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 92 Classic Roadsters, 408CI Clevor, T-56
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My son and I drove the Cobra, and my 2 brothers were in a Vette up until Wisconsin. Total time on the road was 5 days, with a 1 day rest stop at my Sister's place outside Madison, Wis.
Video of the trip: http://video.google.com/videoplay?do...5133091&hl=en#
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Originally Posted by jdean
Impressive shakedown drive Mike....and without a net? A friend of mine in Dallas bought an SPF from Rhode Island.....flew up and drove it back. Looks like you almost doubled him. How long did it take you?
PS - Sorry, I know this is about Kirkhams but I love the topic. Remember the old "Route 66" series with Martin Milner? Someone should make a show like that except with a Cobra instead of a Vette.
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Classic Roadsters Cobra, 408 CI Clevor, T-56
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02-10-2010, 11:06 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2001
Location: Provo,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham, 427
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Quote:
Originally Posted by N2VENOM
The longest single drive in my Kirkham was a bit over 400 miles. I was thinking on driving to the open house next week (950mi from Ventura, CA) and decided it would be way too cold this time of year. Peace, Darren
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I drove to LA and back  I had a bad experience with some cows, however. 
The weather is going to be magnificent so driver her here!
David
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02-11-2010, 04:31 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Blitchton Ga,
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Cobra Make, Engine: Superformance aluminum427
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Cobra cruise
That was a great video an tribute to your Brother, the music was good also. I bet he enjoyed the ride. I see nobody payed any attention to the Vet, but its a nice car too. Sorry for the lost of your Brother
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