SOHC Kirkham

[Motorhead27]

Thanks for that thread. I found the pictures of the Kirkham, and it's not bad. I'm not crazy about gray, it's a dull color, but it was nicely done. For the best picture I can show you guys of what I'd do, I found this picture I had. Let me know what you guys think. I wouldn't go with the simulated wood, it would be carbon fiber.

[RodKnock]

It looks a little like the dash of my old Sunbeam Tiger.

Not sure what a carbon fiber dash looks like, but as we've all said, though differently, "whatever floats your boat."

It's the old ice cream analogy. Some people like chocolate, some like rocky road, some like vanilla and others like bubble gum. Personally, I like carrot and broccoli ice cream.

Honestly, in 4-5 years, your tastes may and probably will change.

You could always buy a Z06 or ZR1 Corvette.

(inside joke here at Club Cobra).

[Motorhead27]

Otomix, I'm still thinking about FFRs besides Kirkhams. I've already looked at all the brands, I know what I like and what I don't like. I haven't looked at them in person, but I've gone through the various companies and seen what they have to offer. The only brand I've been in, is FFR. But, I'm not really looking for other makes.

Rodknock, I like the ZR1, but there are better rides to go for. A Ford GT or a Ferrari California is more my tastes than the ZR1. But neither of those appeal to me as much as a Cobra.

[mrmustang]

Originally Posted by Motorhead27

Thanks for that thread. I found the pictures of the Kirkham, and it's not bad. I'm not crazy about gray, it's a dull color, but it was nicely done. For the best picture I can show you guys of what I'd do, I found this picture I had. Let me know what you guys think. I wouldn't go with the simulated wood, it would be carbon fiber.

Sorry, these photos are not of a Kirkham, but a FFR owned by Herb Fraser.


Bill S.

[Motorhead27]

Yep, they are of Herb's beautiful FFR. I didn't mean they were of a Kirkham. Sorry for not making that clear. The Kirkham that had an interesting interior is below.

[RodKnock]

Originally Posted by Motorhead27

The Kirkham that had an interesting interior is below.

That's the one. I mean the workmanship looks very nice, but for my taste, it doesn't belong in a Cobra, Kirkham or otherwise. But that's me.

Also, the gray interior on a silver paint job didn't help the matter for me.

[otomix]

Are you really even Thinking anything other than a Kirkham here ?????? Homework only takes about 48 hours ---- good luck

[Excaliber]

Have we ruled out Elvis, mullets, trailor parks and red crushed velvet interiors yet, or are they still options?

[601HP]

.......and bolt-on 20" rims with 275 x 25R tires.

[patrickt]

Originally Posted by Excaliber

Have we ruled out Elvis, mullets...

Now hold on there, I just had mullet last week and it was absolutely delicious. A little Elvis in the background would have been nice with it too.

[kurtmart]

I don't understand how all this interior work makes the car go faster.

[JBCOBRA]

Originally Posted by kurtmart

I don't understand how all this interior work makes the car go faster.

Hi Kurt!
Got some pics of your car?
Love the street style!

[RodKnock]

You know, after thinking about it....THIS SHOULD BE MY THREAD!, but for the part about the interiors.

I'll have to think of a different name for my SOHC thread someday.

Maybe Knock's Kammer Kirkham.

[dcdoug]

Just promise me you'll put some fuzzy dice in that car.

Whatever you do, build your dream.

[Motorhead27]

Doug, I will build my dream when it happens. At a car show, I'd probably put some black fuzzy dice in the car. An uncle of mine up in MN puts on a car show every summer, and it's called the Fuzzy Dice Cruise. So I probably will put a set on the mirror at every car show to remember his car shows. They were pretty sweet and the town shuts down main street every year for it. It's like a time lapse to see a small old mining town full of hot rods and muscle cars. The main street looks more or less how it did probably 30 years ago, so the buildings haven't changed much.

[Dimis]

I got to ask...
What can you do to an FFR to have it go to close to costing what a Kirkham would?

Just Curious?

[azfordman]

Originally Posted by Dimis

I got to ask...
What can you do to an FFR to have it go to close to costing what a Kirkham would?

Just Curious?

I was wondering the same thing.........

[PDUB]

Originally Posted by Motorhead27

... almost half way through his BSME... Most of that time is spent finishing up an engineering degree.

Where are you going to school?

Your tastes will change long before you can afford what you are talking about.

Originally Posted by Dimis

I got to ask...
What can you do to an FFR to have it go to close to costing what a Kirkham would?

Just Curious?

Originally Posted by azfordman

I was wondering the same thing.........

These cars aren't in the same neighborhood, let alone the same league (not that either is bad!). He has many of us stymied on this one...

[Motorhead27]

I'm going to New Mexico Tech for my degree. Usually, a FFR won't cost the same as a Kirkham. In this situation though, it wasn't far from it. The engine would require the very best parts for the running gear, which adds a little. Then a nice paint job, wheels, fuel lines, oil lines, cooling, etc. Everything quickly added up to almost the same price as a Kirkham. It wasn't exact, but pretty close to a minimum option Kirkham of around $60-65K. This is without the engine and transmission, in both brands. I was kind of surprised too.

[PDUB]

You could gold-plate the FFR and it wouldn't make a difference... it would then cost more than the K car, but it still wouldn't be in the same league with it. It appears that you are not understanding the point that many have tried to make here...