Kirkham Motorsports University The Making of a Flip Top

[David Kirkham]

Originally Posted by Buzz

N2VENOM was anxious to see how the fliptop will look (as was I) so at his request we decided to accelerate the build. Using the Kirkhams last photo of the flip front chassis as a guide, I started on the alloy "bodywork"

Once the basic roller was complete, it was a matter of "polishing" in the alloy body, and then adding in all the details, including the fully polished, Weber carbed cammer, side exit cutout for the under car exhaust, Daytona Coupe style cowl intakes, and all of the regular Cobra bits and pieces.

That car is going to be quite spectacular! Finished rendition is a hi-res 11" X22" poster. Details can still be added, removed or tweaked.

Sweet rendering...

That gets me thinking of all the other things we should be rendering around here. Is this what you do for a living?

David

[Buzz]

Originally Posted by David Kirkham

Sweet rendering...

That gets me thinking of all the other things we should be rendering around here. Is this what you do for a living?

David

Thanks David. I'm semi-retired down here, dabble in restaurants and property, but graphics is what I really love to do. Part hobby, part business, I do commercial and custom art projects out of my home office. Working on Cobra and concept car related art is pure joy for me and with the stuff you guys are turning out, my inspiration meter is pegged!

[David Kirkham]

Originally Posted by Buzz

Thanks David. I'm semi-retired down here, dabble in restaurants and property, but graphics is what I really love to do. Part hobby, part business, I do commercial and custom art projects out of my home office. Working on Cobra and concept car related art is pure joy for me and with the stuff you guys are turning out, my inspiration meter is pegged!

Thanks for the kind words. Maybe we should all plan a trip to come and see you. It might be hard to bring the cars, however

David

[James Stern]

David, Feb is a "good" time to visit Buzz. Don't wait 'till July.

[Buzz]

Looks like I'll have to come to you to see the cars. I was actually thinking about hopping across and visiting you guys to see some of the cars and projects in the flesh when I fly up to Las Vegas for the Cobra/Ferrari smackdown, but time just won't allow on this trip.

Blitz's car will be the first Kirkham I get to see up close and personal and you can bet I'll photograph it from every possible angle for base material to use in future Cobra art projects!