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By MVP56 - 10 Years Ago
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HELLO all!!! I have been reading this site for a long time and have enjoyed everything i have read! have learned a lot! i know a bunch of people from this website but havent been in touch with for several years, i recently lost my father (VICTOR PEKAR). all is well and for those who knew him knows he was a ball of FIRE!!!!!! drove a 57 ford with his hair on fire!!!!! im 37 years old and have been around 54-57 fords all my life! i know a few things about them! im here to help and learn from u guys! I bought and still own Jerry Christenson's 56 mainline that he started racing in 64! first car i ever bought! its still looks great and hauls ass!!! yes its FORD POWERED!!!!!!!!
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By MplsMike - 10 Years Ago
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Hi MVP,
Welcome to the site! Are you a Minnesota guy? I check in with Jerry occasionally for advice. Also trying to buy a few parts from him!
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By MVP56 - 10 Years Ago
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i am from texas! i was at a CVA convention a few miles from jerrys house when i met him. he showed up in his red 460 powered 57 convertible and he invited my father and I back to his home. As soon as i walked in the garage I saw his 56 and my jaw hit the floor. I asked if it was for sale and it took him a few hours to give me a number. we agreed on a price and i came back the following weekend to pick her up! im very honored to own that car! i was 17 when i bought the car and i had to take a loan from the bank. my mother wasnt very happy! i finally got her to ride in it when she was here for thanksgiving. well long story short!!!!! SHE THINKS IM CRAZY!!!!!!!!!!!!
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By Dave V - 10 Years Ago
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MVP56, Tell us more about the car. Is it a driver? What's under the hood? Do you have pictures? DaveV
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By Ted - 10 Years Ago
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Welcome to the site MVP. Would that be the ’56 that Jerry campaigned with the Nitrous?
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By MoonShadow - 10 Years Ago
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Welcome aboard. Now please post some pictures! Chuck
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By MVP56 - 10 Years Ago
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yes ted it was the nitrous powered car! i have met u several times at cedar creek raceway in dallas! for those who asked it is driveable and my local track has been shut down for a while. it does have tags and ins and i do drive it here in town! its a very loud 30 over 460 with 2 750's on top of a tunnel ram! i am not good with computers but will have my wife take pics and try to post tomorrow! ted, u saw the car in dallas with the 871 blower around 2000 or so. I was there with keith mcneil from oklahoma.
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By MVP56 - 10 Years Ago
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Thanks for the interest guys! thanks so much!, Marlon.
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By MVP56 - 10 Years Ago
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Hello everyone! I've been very busy and I'm sorry I have not posted pics of my car. I will post soon! Merry Christmas to all and have a great new year!!!
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By MVP56 - 10 Years Ago
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Here you go guys!
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By MplsMike - 9 Years Ago
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Hi MVP56,
Just sent you a private message.
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By MVP56 - 9 Years Ago
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Hello MplsMike!! I didn't get your PM. I think its an error on my side. Let me investigate!
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By MplsMike - 9 Years Ago
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MVP, my email is mexxjan@aol.com if that is easier.
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By yblock57 - 9 Years Ago
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Hey Marlon -
That's one mean looking '56 Mainline! Are you bringing that one to the Lone Star Roundup this year or just the Sunliner?
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By MVP56 - 9 Years Ago
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Well if I can get the top installed on the sunliner my plan is to drive it to the roundup. My 312 for the mainline still needs to be put back together. I may leave the 460 in the mainline just to make the show if I don't get the top put on the sunliner. I have no experience at all with convertible tops but I may have to tackle it myself. My interior guy is very busy now.
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