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02-15-2008, 08:18 PM
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How 'bout a lightweight Jag , the D type I think?
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02-15-2008, 08:44 PM
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I would say a world class introduction "Kirkham Super Car" to kick the snot out of the Mclarens, Ferrari's, Buggati's....etc....
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02-18-2008, 03:59 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Venamm
I would say a world class introduction "Kirkham Super Car" to kick the snot out of the Mclarens, Ferrari's, Buggati's....etc....
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One day I hope to make that dream come true. Some on this site (lawyers of course) already know things that are lurking in the Skunkworks. But, it may not be what you think...
David
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02-18-2008, 08:47 AM
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you are correct !
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02-18-2008, 10:33 AM
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David, another use for the chassis, either a C or D ( no tail fin ) Type Jaguar w/ LHD. Might just start a new demand for a replica as there would be a sufficient supply of the dual OHC 6 cyl, or the V-12
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02-18-2008, 04:01 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Don
David, another use for the chassis, either a C or D ( no tail fin ) Type Jaguar w/ LHD. Might just start a new demand for a replica as there would be a sufficient supply of the dual OHC 6 cyl, or the V-12
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We designed the chassis to be able to easily be used with other projects in the future. The Jaguar is definitely a beautiful car.
David
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02-18-2008, 11:56 AM
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Hi Guys,
A couple of (Marketing/Sales) thoughts for the Kirkhams....stay with what works Cobras Slabside, FIA and 427 body styles, independant under pinnings. The Daytona Coupe is work of art and there is a market for them....the only other alternative for the same format is $300,000.00...that makes your price point look really good, for somebody that wants a coupe in Aluminum.
Work a deal with a fiberglass company to produce a body for your chassis that would give you a lower cost of entry for a wider market....possibly with Aluminum hoods/doors/ trunks that would lend the replica the look and feel of an original and all of the bits/pieces/billets in the suspension/chassis that makes your cars the great drivers they are.
One man's opinions,
Tony R.
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02-18-2008, 02:57 PM
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Gents,
Here are the photos I promised you. It has been a job trying to catch up here at the shop.
Here is a picture of Peter Brock. He gave a GREAT speech on the history of the Daytona Coupes and the Shelby era in general. I wish you could have all heard it!
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02-18-2008, 02:59 PM
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Here is an overall view of the billet chassis. You can see the vertical parts of the chassis now coming to life--like the door hinge pillars and the cowl supports for the windshield. You are looking at the car from the right front corner towards the rear of the chassis.
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02-18-2008, 03:00 PM
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Here is another view more directly head on to the chassis.
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02-18-2008, 03:04 PM
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In this shot you can see the cowl supports going up behind the dash. The cowl supports will take the load of the stressed tunnel and feed them into the foot boxes.
Also, you very clearly see the door hinge pillars in this photo. The plates the door hinges pillars mount to are hidden under the doors. That is one of the big secrets for the incredible stiffness of the chassis.
The rear bulkhead is also very clear in this photo. The rear bulkhead forms the back of the cockpit and takes all the loads from the wheels and the differential and feeds them into the tunnel and down along the sides of the chassis under the door sills.
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02-18-2008, 04:04 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tony Ripepi
Hi Guys,
A couple of (Marketing/Sales) thoughts for the Kirkhams....stay with what works Cobras Slabside, FIA and 427 body styles, independant under pinnings. The Daytona Coupe is work of art and there is a market for them....the only other alternative for the same format is $300,000.00...that makes your price point look really good, for somebody that wants a coupe in Aluminum.
Work a deal with a fiberglass company to produce a body for your chassis that would give you a lower cost of entry for a wider market....possibly with Aluminum hoods/doors/ trunks that would lend the replica the look and feel of an original and all of the bits/pieces/billets in the suspension/chassis that makes your cars the great drivers they are.
One man's opinions,
Tony R.
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The interest in the Coupes was way more than I figured! As for fiberglass...well, that is not us. We will leave that to others. We work in aluminum.
David
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02-18-2008, 04:17 PM
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Congratulations David,
Fabulous work.......
Good things come to and from Good people that work hard, respect what has become their lot, love their families and maintain ethical, moral lives and business practices.
Warm Regards,
Tony Ripepi (Future Customer)
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02-18-2008, 04:22 PM
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Tony,
Thanks for your kind words. I would love to have you as a customer one day.
I screwed up and double posted this on the "Skunkworks" thread and also on the "Million dollar" thread. Please go to the "Million Dollar" thread for comments on the billet chassis so we can keep all of this in one place (as I was too tired to do!)
David
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