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Old 10-10-2012, 08:15 PM
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Default Kirkham Super Snake Hood on a Shelby

We had a customer want us to put an aluminum Super Snake hood on his fiberglass Shelby. Turned out pretty cool

There is a MONSTER under the hood.

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Old 10-10-2012, 09:42 PM
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Looks like amazing work! And an interesting color scheme.

We managed to squeeze my twin Paxton in the stock hood but just barely, and I mean barely. Always nice to know the option is out there
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Where can I purchase this hood preferably in Fiberglas for my Contemporary Cobra?
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How much custom work was there to making it fit? Was there a lot of difference between the KMS hood and the glass Shelby body?
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Where can I purchase this hood preferably in Fiberglas for my Contemporary Cobra?
Ironically enough, Bruce M, the guy who works magic with fiberglass, is mr bruce. His handy work is all over this site. Search his ID.
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nope, mr bruce is not bruce m, bruce m, if you want a glass ss hood contact me
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Old 10-11-2012, 08:04 AM
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How much custom work was there to making it fit? Was there a lot of difference between the KMS hood and the glass Shelby body?
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Interestingly, the Shelby hood was about an 1 1/2 narrower and about an inch shorter. We just made it fit--that's what we do

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Looks fantastic!
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Hmmm, Kirkham hood on a Shelby. Does it still qualify as 'REAL'?
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what engine or monster is in it
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what engine or monster is in it
That will be revealed at SEMA.

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David is that your new Miata in the first pic, when does that get the Super Snake hood scoop, lol
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How about some aluminum doors and trunk lid too?
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How about some aluminum doors and trunk lid too?
A Shelbham? Or would that be a Kirkby?
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Interestingly, the Shelby hood was about an 1 1/2 narrower and about an inch shorter. We just made it fit--that's what we do

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You make me want to come work there! (For Free!!) Just to see all the cool stuff you guy's are always making.

As far as what Monster is in there.... Thanks for teasing us. C'mon give us a hint.
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You make me want to come work there! (For Free!!) Just to see all the cool stuff you guy's are always making.

As far as what Monster is in there.... Thanks for teasing us. C'mon give us a hint.
It's the engine from David's red Miata in the first pic...
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It's the engine from David's red Miata in the first pic...
Ah, I get it. "Monster" Miata! I wonder if it has titanium Muffler Bearings!

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Old 10-11-2012, 02:13 PM
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You make me want to come work there! (For Free!!) Just to see all the cool stuff you guy's are always making.

As far as what Monster is in there.... Thanks for teasing us. C'mon give us a hint.
Customer will unveil at SEMA. It should be fun

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Old 10-11-2012, 02:27 PM
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It's a better kept secret than Apple's iPhone 5.

I'm betting that if you open the hood, you'll see this powering that Shelby:

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Customer will unveil at SEMA. It should be fun

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I think the SEMA show is on now. So where are the pictures?
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