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Is that the same radiator?
Amazing job!

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Jim,just the other day I was passed on a 4 lane road by a Dodge with a 40 foot flat bed trailer behind it hauling a backhoe and a bobcat. No way in blazes he would have been able to panic stop if problems happened.

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A couple photos will help.Should sell like hotcakes.

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50 bucks for a truck load for sandblasting? Where is this place? I took a few peices ,a add on car trunk,couple fenders,running boards,it was 300 bucks just to blast! I have a couple old plastic blasting cabinets. If you are buying a new 1,buy a metal 1! Plastic is junk. before my shop was even fini...

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It aint dead.I just aint had time to play with my T project so I aint had any questions. But if this were a lawnmower forum I woulda posted a question about a hydrolic lift cylinder on a Gravely zero turn! Seems the wuhan had held folks up from having stuff worked on until the last couple months.I h...

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I have accidently been doing something right as I have 1 of those on all my T's and project T's.Um.

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free download of the book,After seeing what was done to those fender,I wanted to see that book!
https://inba.info/download/574c2a12b6d87f3e478b54db

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/Martin-BFB-The-Key-to-Metal-Bumping-Manual-Instruction-Book-126-Pages/293376821283?epid=1900406750&hash=item444e9f0823:g:GdkAAOSwYIJd9N5i Cheapest copy on ebay at the moment. WOW,that poor truck! Glad you are all ok. BUT help me understand,how did it yank the wishbone out of...

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I found that 5/16ths bolts were a bit loose in those holes but the metric 8mm bolts fit a bit snugger.That may help keep things aligned better

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I am considering going this year,I went a couple years ago and it was RAINING bigtime.

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You are correct.

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No progress has been made in the past few months.To busy fixing lawnmowers for neighbors and so forth.BUT I did order a radiator hose kit and such today. Got some hoodshelves to work on today to.

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Got them awhile ago. Packaged to survive a direct hit from a Patriat Missle. A little TLC and I believe they will do the job just fine. Thanks for the help

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Fox 46,that is 1 of the channels I watch!
My dad used to work on old Fords with a guy that lived on sam wilson road.

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Fox 46,that is 1 of the channels I watch!
My dad used to work on old Fords with a guy that lived on sam wilson road.

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It honestly looks like something someone with a good drill press and welder could make in a couple hours.

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With the shaky mirror you just have to learn how to bob your head at the same rate of speed so you can get a true view!

The middle rear view mirror I put on my pickup, is way to low to be of any use.So I am going to watch this thread and learn.

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I knew they had to be a better way than I did it! Struggle with hammers and blocks of metal and learning cuss words in Swaheelee.

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First pocket knife was a Barlow. For many years during and after college I carried a Swiss Champ,the largest Swiss army knife at the time I bought it,had the magnifying glass,saw,you name it.I was cutting up brush and throwing it in a burn barrel 1 night and it got caught in some cedar limbs and wen...

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I remember when the Kia Soul came out,the commercials showed some Hamsters "driving" washing machines and cardboard boxes down the road and then the Kia comes along with it's blinking speakers and the 4 hamsters bobbing their heads to some strange beat. Not to fond of the Kia but I thought that comm...

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Yea,I have ordered early on Monday and it be here tuesday afternoon. I buy parts from them sometimes,kinda split up my orders between several of the venders.

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Ok,pm sent will send money order in the morning
Thanks for the help and the website.

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pm sent ...

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yes email some pics or whatever,I don't mind a little repair work,

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bumpity bumpity.

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Hum I need to get busy adding some seats in the Pickup! Um,bales of straw with old quilts?

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Thank you for your time.

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I thought I had a rough pair but can not find them,if I even had them.
But anyway,if someone has a pair 26-7 hood shelves that can be cleaned up,maby welded a bit or whatever,don't have to be real nice, let me know cost including shipping.thanks.

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Are these still avaliable?

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I have always wanted to build a trailer using torsion axles but never have. This came up on a youtube ad. Not torsion but "no axle". Not so sure I am ready to jump on this tech yet. https://www.etrailer.com/Trailer-Leaf-Spring-Suspension/Timbren/ASR1200S03.html?feed=GDRA&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIgqPc1ozY6g...

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Yea they are getting to be like parrot teeth around these parts.

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Thank you for what you are doing. It will make a difference for them the rest of their lives.

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In reference to the bulldozer post.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeVDM1oKPeQ
Riding the bus while I was in school was never this much fun!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XO758UtlotE

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without a head restraint system,the torso being held in place while the "bowling ball",the head,is allowed to wiggle around,is not a good thing. Crushed or thrown,I aint so sure either are a good choice.but being held in place is not 100% ideal either. https://theconversation.com/how-to-reduce-the-r...

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I had issues with putting a turnsignal setup on my 47 Pontiac, I converted to 12 volt but to use the rear brake lights with the old switch I was working it,I had to use a convertor like you buy at UHAUL for pulling a 4 wire trailer with a Toyota or something that has yellow turn signals seperate fro...

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couple more

The brackets that hold the ramp shut,I designed them so that a light spring holds them UP to act as guides when loading the T and also it keeps me from bending over to pick them up to latch the tailgate.

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Whatever the length of the trailer,put the axle 1 inch back from center of trailer for every foot of length. 14 foot, 14 inches back from center. This trailer pulls like a dream,hauls my T well. I built it myself and could post some closeups if needed. The spring assist for the gate lift,works just ...

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Greed,plain and simple greed.
Same reason I would never pay the extra money for "Ford" to be on a brass radiator or something similar.If they want to own the "rights' to something,they can pay ME for the advertising.

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To me,It would not hurt the value if it is done neatly.As in a new regulator instead of a gaudy alternator.
I convert to 12 for the ease of jumpstarting if needed,accessorys are easy to hook up and so on.

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Mine is dusty in the shop right now.It does have a repaired trunk floor,metal repaired around back window,rear fenders repaired,gas tank in but not hooked up yet.Last work I was doing was on the drivers side floor board and kick panels. Car is VERY rough.I beat the junk man by 25 bucks to get it.

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I guess I am a oddball but on bushings like this,I use a dremel tool and a carbide burr to cut a "ditch" on 2 sides of the bushing,not really a thin slot but more of literaly a ditch shaped groove.This weakens a large area on 2 sides.I watch Closely for a change in metal color so I don't go to far.P...

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If the other person is at fault,why is the T owners insurance involved? The driver at fault's insurance should be paying for the damage shouldn't they? And DITTO on locking the garage door if the car is at your home. When I got hit in my station wagon in december of 95, a couple days later I got a c...

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Without seeing it,I would say it is not.Remember that fan is going to try to drill a BIG hole in your radiator if it gets loose.

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Well forgive the observation,but we tend to think the insurance companys are dumb as far as value.But they can also read on the internet.It would not surprise me at all that the adjuster might have done a google search before offereing a settlement and may even be checking this thread.

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That car was worth more than 10 grand before it was hit,I can't see them getting out that cheap unless you get to keep the car.
I know with a neigbors toyoda truck,they offered 4600 and take it,or 3600 and he keep it. Engine was worth more than a grand so,he will probably keep and resale.

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mine are not so big! :D Some not as old! But some are kinda scarce.here is a few First 1 is a John Deere Electric model 90.36 volt.1975 I think. Second 1 is a T70B Panzer 1960 Best I can tell,has 1 of the first Aluminum block Horizonal engines that were updated and the parts made NA shortly therafto...

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Yes this is it while at the auction house before I bought it

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Yep,47 Pontiac,have a black 1 in the shop.

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Alot of good advice has been given. 1 thing I will mention, keep a good track of how you were feeling before,and after this event. Let your doctor know you were in a accident and you might even ought to go for a visit.Maby you will be lucky and nothing is wrong,But sometimes injurys take days to sho...

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Contact your bank and police,and see what can be done there.No way I would let them shaft me out of 20 buck,much less 3500!

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It has 1 of those million dollar radiators!
Wow I like that!

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Do you have the rest of it or is that all? Even if that is all you got,looks like a good start to a project

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Referenceing the reinflation going on in the 3 pic up,I had no idea when she let gas and went sailing out the window last winter she would fly all the way over there!

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It can be done,just depends on your skills and the way you like best. Idealy a NOS crossmember with the right rivoting tools is the way to go but sometimes you don't have that option. Make for dang sure your radiator mounting holes are the exact measurement when welding is being done.Heat draws and ...

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I thought you used 2 testers? Wow,
This gets more interesting by the day.

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There is always junk mail laying around the post office near the door on a table.Harbor Frieght coupons are what I wrap the money orders in that I put in envolopes.

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Steel is not but a penny a pound.I wish this was not over on the west coast,I would get them and store them here just to prevent their loss. once this stuff is gone,that penny a pound is gone to.

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A 2020 version of "The Thinker".

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My 4 Ford Coils should be coming in the mail today.I sent them to Ron Patterson and the turn around was quick. I put 4 that he fixed in the chassis that is now my pickup back in 2008 and I don't think the lid has been off but once since then.No need to remove it,the coils work. I have not started th...

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I had a 1950 VAC Case I wish I had kept but after my accident my balance issues made it very dangerous for me getting on and off,I could climb on ok,but I would fall off, and that was along for a fat boy to fall! :shock: Now that i have gotten more adapted I know to climb careful . My uncle still ha...

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I think the whole problem for the original poster was a horses backside fireman working with his EX to make life just a tad bit more miserable for him. as in, "don't take my child in that old car" type thing.

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Found online where Steve?

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I found in my stash,2 26-7 fuel tanks. 1 is kinda crappy inside,the other clean as a pin inside but it has a couple rust spots from the outside in that I would need to weld up. I am going to try to send my little camera on a wire down in it this weekend and make sure it is as nice inside out of sigh...

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are these still avaliable?

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Thanks for the info,I will shortcut this thread to my screen so I can come back to it.

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OK that is what I needed to see.Thank you Sir!

Looks like a bit of hammering and bending to make that!

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I had hoped to maby go to that swap meet this year but oh well.I better hush.

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Ok,I think I have the top of the opening a bit to "square" and will have to kinda hammer a curveature into it to make it wrap around the colum a bit nicer but I got some done.A couple days in the electrolsis tub and a wire brush on a grinder made it clean and bare.I cut out a portion and welded in n...

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I have what best I can tell is a Edison Amberola 30 Cylinder Record Phonograph Player that my dad had when he was a kid. I have never had it working,my dad said it was a basket case when given to him. The mechinism appears complete but i think the spring is broke and there is a issue with the pickup...

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maby somoene should buy the molds at scrap price and put them in a barn loft for future copies to be made?

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I am actually rivoting brackets on fenders and what not with some rivots from Tractor Supply. They come in a mulitpack of probably 100 or so for about 5 bucks.All different lengths. I cut the length off to what I need and then stick em in the hole and pound them good with a piece of steel for a buck...

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Being the squirrels ate the gas cap off my Snapper lawnmower and my leaf blowers,I Bet I would go out in the morning to go eat breakfast and all I would have would be the frame of that car! And a bunch of fat squirrels.

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Judgeing from the effects of this lock down on my soon to be 86 year old dad, Depression from being stuck at home and not being able to socialize has damaging affects as well..
Depression is unhealthy.

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Mr Chase,you go and have some fun.Be safe.
I hope I am still able to go on a tour at your age.

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Thanks for the help folks.
I sent off 4 Ford coils to be rebuilt today for the May parts budget.

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Ok,so I will need to make that little bolted on peice,Best I can tell the coiumn is just loose in the hole?

It appears the curved portion of that hole for the column has a lip turned to the inside for strength best I can tell from the pic.

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Just don't get in a hurry in the "Potty Wagon" and someone still be in there!
I am glad to see people are making a effort to continue to enjoy life as best as can be and I hope you folks have a safe trip!

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Well let me toss this in for consideration. Most tours with clubs are under the insurance of MTFCA or MTFCI. IF a problem happens, is the insurance company going to balk on taking care of things? I know at least 1 tractor show I go to canceled because his insurance company would not cover the event ...

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Hours spent to get the cowl useable. Parts of 3 to make 1! most of this cowl I am trying to use is from this chassis. But the others were cut off as in for a short dog tractor or whatever best I can tell. Strange how it was all torn up around where the gas tank comes out,a long crack along the botto...

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I just bought a new fan blade for my project,I think it was 12 bucks?
MOST of the fan blades I pickup in junk piles and out of stashes, are cracked.

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At 91 years old and still able to drive his T and Looking Forward to having fun,sheesh, keep your distance and let the man enjoy his small number of days! We don't have a warrenty.We can go out at any time.

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I bet that wheel barrow has been around for 40 -50 years.Unlike the 50 buck 1's in the store! What was pushing the paint? I had a project "dumped" on me that i will have to paint. A neighbor bought a G Allis Chalmers and we took it apart for restore.It laid around here for 8 years.I finally told him...

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As you know,I love projects like this! You got a good deal on those fenders.You can't ship new 1's for that price,much less buy them!
Post progress pics!
And do check the front axle for bends and holes.The wagon conversion I picked up years back had holes in the axle.

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I fiqured it would be in a container headed overseas to be hid in a collection somewhere. Good that it was found. I also would like to know what was done to find it. Of course that is 1 of the good things about the old car hobby, ALL car folks will pool their knowledge for something like this as it ...

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Alot of it is how you stack the blocks.

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2 more up. I looked around and could not see anything to "flag" it with.

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Forgive me if I sound a bit dumb but what is the cute little green car?

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Must already be gone!

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T or A for a first car? Eh, A truck that can tow a trailer to haul the T would be a better first vehical. A good pickup truck with a trailer hitch. T's are alot of fun,but even with the limited driving I am able to do around here,I find myself having to be very careful of the other drivers out there...

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I had a yellowish orange 1 to fail,I had to reweld something on it,can' t remember what but I guess I need to take a picture and maby look at the numbers. A bad jack stand kinda defeats the purpose of using them. I must admit,depending on what I am working ,I have a stack of old crappy looking 6x6 t...

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Well the post is gone,but the post was in regards to charred wood as a house trim. From what the video showed, lumber was run under a flame,charred,then planed and the wood had a dark look to it,and the char seals the wood making it moisture resistant. Shou sugi Ban Burnt wood The DEGMEDA AMBER SPRU...

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Hotmail did a lot of changing awhile back and I dispise it but it works and it don't cost anything
I had a email address with my old internet provider,and it still works but I am afraid at any minute i will go to it and it not work so I don't use it anymore.I check it once in a while.

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She's got a check book, and she knows how to use it!
Why is it when i read that ZZ Top starts playing in my head??

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Ok,thanks for the update!

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some of those above pics I can't get to zoom. I do know if you waddle over to a 26 frame with a 25 splash apron you will find the rear mounting hole for the apron to be 2 3/4 inchs further back on the 26 chassis. I know this because today I spent the better part of the day cutting the mounting tabs ...

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The vertical scouring bugs me.On a 2 cycle engine if you can even see vertical scouring it will affect a engines running.The ring can't seal that vertical mark. I would be wondering what caused it.

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OH NO!

I was not far from trying to get in touch with you to rebuild 4 coils for my speedster.How much longer will you be doing coils?

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A little slow responding but thanks for telling me more about the light and the better picture.

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I didn't clic on the blue word but I keyed it into a google search. Um, odd way of treating wood but it does look nice when done!

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A old lean to shed would be a big asset for that little T when the heavy snows come.
IT is nearly a 100 years old,it needs a break from the heavy stuff!

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