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Old 03-20-2019, 05:47 AM
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Unhappy RIP Chris

Take the time to stop, look around and realize how precious your time here is.
Tell the ones close to you how much you love and appreciate them and live for the day.
Life is way to short.

I'm still floored by the passing of Chris Beierling. I truly enjoyed watching the evaluation of his amazing '31 project and was looking forward to his wagon build.
He was a talented person who I wish I could have met.

RIP my Fellow Cammer!

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Old 03-20-2019, 08:12 AM
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Didn't know him well but met him at the last couple Hatfield/Pypes shows in Pa, just saw him last summer. He wasn't old, what happened? Poncho Perfection had his pic in the Feb issue racing at Norwalk, was wondering how that car did. RIP

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Old 03-20-2019, 07:09 PM
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Knew him from the Pipes show. My buddies 66 is behind his car and next to him is my 69 T/A. I parked next to him the year before with my Sprint, Shared the same shade tree and spoke about Long Island NY where we both grew up. Very nice man very dedicated to his passion RIP my friend... Ron

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Old 03-21-2019, 06:16 PM
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Loved the coupe!!! Always wanted a 1930ish Pontiac.
Sad to see his passing.
RIP

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Old 03-21-2019, 06:22 PM
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His coupe showed us what a Cammer can be.
Well played Chris.

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Old 03-21-2019, 07:17 PM
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Is there a build thread on the coupe?? Search engines is not showing it if so...

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Is there a build thread on the coupe?? Search engines is not showing it if so...
RIP Chris.

Build thread here:
https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com...highlight=1931

Finished:
https://forums.maxperformanceinc.com...highlight=1931

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Old 03-21-2019, 07:50 PM
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Chris’s obituary in on the Roberts Funeral Home (Wellsburg, NY) website.
The memorial service is on March 30th at 4 PM.

Contributions in his memory can be made to:
Horsehead Community Animal Shelter
150 Wygant Rd
Horsehead, NY 14845

The OHC Chapter will be sending a donation in his memory.

If you want to send a sympathy card to his wife, send it to:

Lisa Beierling
104 Main St
Wellsburg, NY 14894

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Old 03-21-2019, 10:24 PM
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Thanks, I had replied in that post and knew it was somewhere but the search didn't show it.

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Do not post often in the 6 cylinder section but was a real fan of the coupe.
I am very sorry to hear of his passing. RIP Chris, you were a real Pontiac Guy.
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Old 06-26-2019, 07:06 AM
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Well I wish the family all the best in finding a new home for this awesome build and hope they receive a great offer.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/1931-Pontia...r/264375191466

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Old 06-26-2019, 08:29 AM
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You got me excited---then I clicked on the ad and realized I would have to sell both kidneys plus a few other body parts.

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Old 12-14-2019, 08:59 PM
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...https://www.mecum.com/lots/FL0120-39...pe-street-rod/

Wishing you all the best with this sale!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n_PIWBCjpH4


RIP Chris.

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What did Chris's car sell for?

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I found out $ 36,900

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Old 01-05-2020, 03:42 PM
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Hammer price;


Reserve was lifted around 30K. Then they will add 10% onto the buyer, unless some other arrangement was agreed to.

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Old 01-06-2020, 08:32 PM
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What a cool setup!

Jeff, I agree 100% that life is shorter than most of us think when we're younger.

Dont keep putting off seeing friends that you tell "Lets get together sometime".
(Usually during the holidays)
Then, before you know it, another year has passed by.

Thanks Jeff. Lets get together sometime.

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