02-13-2011, 06:25 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2000
Location: Greenville,
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Cobra Make, Engine: 70 Shelby convertible, ERA-289 FIA, ERA 289 roadster hybrid, mystery Ford powered 2dr convertible
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Originally Posted by Motorhead27
I'm new to the forum, but not new to Cobras. For the longest time I've been planning on dropping the 427 SOHC into a Factory Five. But recently I've been thinking about how smart a move that would be. Dropping a $40K engine into a FFR might not be such a good idea based off of the resale value of the car in the end. I'm not wanting a Cobra as an investment, it would be my toy, but the choices I make about that toy with this engine have to be smart choices. That includes planning to sell it should I ever have to. So the only company in my opinion that makes sense with this engine is a Kirkham. That is a short run down of how I got here.
I'm looking for any insight and advice about a SOHC in a Kirkham, or just owning a Kirkham in general. What to know about, what to look for, etc. Also, if anyone knows this, can you use Vintage Wheel's 17" knock off Halibrands with a Kirkham? I think you can, but I'm not familiar with Kirkhams, I know FFRs like the back of my hand. Lastly, I'd love to see any pictures you guys have of Cammer Kirkhams. I have a few different ones photographically documented, but I'm always looking for more. I'll post more information about my plan after some discussion is going.
Cheers,
Joe
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Joe,
Still trolling I see......As posted on the ffcars site..........
Any kit car (CSX4000 series included) is not a good investment as far as resale goes. Unless you are purpose build for a resale , can do all of your own work, get parts for cost or 5% above true master WD cost, you will lose money on the back end. Yes, even Kirkham sellers lose money, percentage wise just as much as a FFR owner. However, and I have said this before, if you are building for potential resale, the odds are stacked against you that you'll turn profit. No two ways about it, look at the car as an investment and you are doing it for all the wrong reasons, regardless of which kit you decide to buy/build. Build or buy for the sheer pleasure, build for the enjoyment, build for the challenge......................
Bill S.
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