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02-14-2011, 12:06 PM
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So you guys know, I'll do as much work on the car myself as possible. So fitting the engine and trans in, I'm prepared to do that myself. I come from wanting to build a FFR, that should say something about how much hands on I want. The $120,000 price was for a FFR plan, the Kirkham plan might be a little more, but not by much. I like doing a lot of stuff myself. Heck, I'd assemble a whole Kirkham myself if they let me.
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02-14-2011, 12:10 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: ERA #732, 428FE (447 CID), TKO600, Solid Flat Tappet Cam, Tons of Aluminum
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Joe, you should hop a flight up to Provo and visit with the Kirkham bros. That kind of dough requires a "face to face" chat.
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02-14-2011, 12:23 PM
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Cobra Make, Engine: Kirkham, KMP178 / '66 GT350H, 4-speed
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Originally Posted by patrickt
Joe, you should hop a flight up to Provo and visit with the Kirkham bros.
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And do it this weekend... Open House
http://www.kirkhammotorsports.com/km...rts-open-house
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02-14-2011, 12:25 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Motorhead27
I come from wanting to build a FFR, that should say something about how much hands on I want. The $120,000 price was for a FFR plan, the Kirkham plan might be a little more, but not by much. I like doing a lot of stuff myself.
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BTW, does anyone know what the highest price paid in the secondary (resale) market was for an FFR?
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02-14-2011, 12:29 PM
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The highest price I can think of was in the $50,000 area. You guys have no idea how much I'd love to go to Provo. But, alas, I cannot. I would definitely talk to David before ordering, in person. I'm still several years out from that though.
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02-14-2011, 12:52 PM
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I'm still several years out from that though.
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 Thought you were closer, from the frequency of your posts.
There may be no more gasoline in several years.

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02-14-2011, 02:34 PM
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If there isn't any gasoline when I get this car, that's fine. I'll just buy some distillery equipment and make moonshine.  100% Ethanol, in a car that already makes stupid power.
I wish I was closer to pulling the trigger, but in my case, it makes sense. I'm just a young guy almost half way through his BSME. I was snake bit at a really young age. I post a lot though because I like the Cobra community and the more I'm around, the more I learn. Time frame, I'd say roughly 4-5 years before I start getting things together for the engine, but for me, that doesn't mean anything. Most of that time is spent finishing up an engineering degree.
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02-14-2011, 02:39 PM
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I'm just a young guy almost half way through his BSME.
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When you finish your degree, you will have a different opinion of the project.
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I post a lot though because I like the Cobra community and the more I'm around, the more I learn.
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Well, this is the place to get learning, that's for sure. Have fun...
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