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mickphatmac
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Joined: Fri Mar 16, 2012 10:26 am Posts: 1810 Images: 14 Location: Evans,CO
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Mick's Stockish '68
WELCOME BACK! Why ThankYou! I actually never left!
So I must have really missed my '72, it went to Virginia to a really good home and very nice owner. I've been looking for another project and I missed out on a couple of really good Bronco projects recently, literally by minutes in both cases.
Well, I'm back!
I got me a really Really rust free(for a Bronco :):):) 1968, "survivor." 3 on the tree 289 4.10's (1 odd note, it has a '66 speedo that I'm going to swap out & keep)
Inner fender aprons are rusty as well as both floorpans, but that's it! Very solid!
Motor doesn't run yet, but did the Marvel mystery oil on the Pistons. New plugs, Wires, Cap, Rotor, Points & Condensor, Air filter and Battery. Changed the oil/filter. Blew out the gas tanks.
I had used the key to turn the ignition before all the work was done and it was very temperamental... now I can't get it to engage, or disengage to turn and see if it will fire up???
I think I am going to replace just the floor pans, reupholster the 3seats, newish looking 31" BFG's with stock hubcaps and send it on down the road.
These are when I 1st got it before I started cleaning it up...
Any and ALL suggestions and feedback Positive or Negative is welcome!
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_________________ 1968 3.5" Lift on 31's Front serpentine belt ViperBuilt 4x4x2 PS C4 '66 Speedo '66 Horn Button- STROPPE goodies: Steering Wheel, Roll Bar, Cactus Smasher SOLD :(1972 Explorer Sport - '66 Eyebrow Grill - '66 Speedometer - Stroppe Steering Wheel - Stroppe RollBar - ViperBuilt C4
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Kinder
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Joined: Wed Sep 29, 2010 10:03 pm Posts: 4371 Images: 0 Location: Parker, CO
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Re: Flip or Flop!
Love it!
_________________ Best to Date MPG: 26.6
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Tue Mar 21, 2017 11:23 am |
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cravenbronco
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Joined: Sat Apr 19, 2014 5:40 pm Posts: 916 Location: Bailey
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Re: Flip or Flop!
Add it to the fleet
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Tue Mar 21, 2017 12:32 pm |
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pgilbeau
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Joined: Sun Jul 07, 2013 6:06 pm Posts: 639 Location: Falcon, CO
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Re: Flip or Flop!
Looks like a keeper to me!
_________________ 1969 Bronco: Full widths, 3 linked front end, 37's, hydro-boost, 4x4x2 box, ZF5, Atlas t-case, and fuel injected 302
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Tue Mar 21, 2017 1:27 pm |
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Jesus_man
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Joined: Thu Nov 11, 2010 10:36 am Posts: 5984 Location: California
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Re: Flip or Flop!
I wish finances were a little better. I'd be interested.
_________________ 1973 Bronco, 351 SEFI, Locked, discs, 35's ZF-5spd and Atlas 4spd. 235:1 Crawl Ratio. It may be ugly, but it's slow. http://www.ucora.org
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Tue Mar 21, 2017 3:44 pm |
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Digger
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Joined: Fri Jun 21, 2013 8:53 pm Posts: 1276
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Re: Flip or Flop!
_________________ Cummins R2.8 diesel, ZF5, AtlasII, HP44/BB9, ARBs, coiled / linked suspension, 37" KO2s, full cage, bumpers, etc. Build Thread:
Average 23.5 mpg, Best tank: 25.1 mpg
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Tue Mar 21, 2017 10:15 pm |
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mickphatmac
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Joined: Fri Mar 16, 2012 10:26 am Posts: 1810 Images: 14 Location: Evans,CO
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Re: Flip or Flop!
_________________ 1968 3.5" Lift on 31's Front serpentine belt ViperBuilt 4x4x2 PS C4 '66 Speedo '66 Horn Button- STROPPE goodies: Steering Wheel, Roll Bar, Cactus Smasher SOLD :(1972 Explorer Sport - '66 Eyebrow Grill - '66 Speedometer - Stroppe Steering Wheel - Stroppe RollBar - ViperBuilt C4
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Wed Mar 22, 2017 8:07 am |
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Strike2
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Re: Flip or Flop!
Very Cool EB Find! still has the old school gun rack too bad the GI Joe helicopter didn't survive. The garage bag mounted on the D/door gave me flash back as my Dad had the same one mounted inside his 71 Chevy. Cant wait for the after photo shoot.
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Wed Mar 22, 2017 8:49 am |
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mickphatmac
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Joined: Fri Mar 16, 2012 10:26 am Posts: 1810 Images: 14 Location: Evans,CO
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Re: Flip or Flop!
It's amazing what new tires and hubcaps will do!
Thanks Gregg!!!!
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_________________ 1968 3.5" Lift on 31's Front serpentine belt ViperBuilt 4x4x2 PS C4 '66 Speedo '66 Horn Button- STROPPE goodies: Steering Wheel, Roll Bar, Cactus Smasher SOLD :(1972 Explorer Sport - '66 Eyebrow Grill - '66 Speedometer - Stroppe Steering Wheel - Stroppe RollBar - ViperBuilt C4
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Fri Apr 14, 2017 6:37 pm |
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mickphatmac
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Re: Flip or Flop!
I got the Rear Main Gas Tank removed on Saturday. I have a "new to me" newish stock gas tank I will replace it with and just ordered a new sending unit. That should be here on Wednesday! If all goes right with the plumbing next weekend, I might be able to take it out for its first drive since I've owned it!
Put 3.5" Wild Horses progressive springs, Rancho shocks up front, and the 1" Autozone Special under the leaf springs out back!
Special thanks to MoabMike, Eck, and Viperwolf1!!!!! ThankYou all for the parts!
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_________________ 1968 3.5" Lift on 31's Front serpentine belt ViperBuilt 4x4x2 PS C4 '66 Speedo '66 Horn Button- STROPPE goodies: Steering Wheel, Roll Bar, Cactus Smasher SOLD :(1972 Explorer Sport - '66 Eyebrow Grill - '66 Speedometer - Stroppe Steering Wheel - Stroppe RollBar - ViperBuilt C4
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Jesus_man
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Joined: Thu Nov 11, 2010 10:36 am Posts: 5984 Location: California
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Re: Flip or Flop!
That's a great look!!!
_________________ 1973 Bronco, 351 SEFI, Locked, discs, 35's ZF-5spd and Atlas 4spd. 235:1 Crawl Ratio. It may be ugly, but it's slow. http://www.ucora.org
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Strike2
Joined: Mon Nov 28, 2016 11:34 am Posts: 808
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Re: Flip or Flop!
Looks much better! so is that all suspension lift, with no additional body lift added ?
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Mon Aug 21, 2017 8:31 am |
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mickphatmac
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Re: Flip or Flop!
_________________ 1968 3.5" Lift on 31's Front serpentine belt ViperBuilt 4x4x2 PS C4 '66 Speedo '66 Horn Button- STROPPE goodies: Steering Wheel, Roll Bar, Cactus Smasher SOLD :(1972 Explorer Sport - '66 Eyebrow Grill - '66 Speedometer - Stroppe Steering Wheel - Stroppe RollBar - ViperBuilt C4
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Strike2
Joined: Mon Nov 28, 2016 11:34 am Posts: 808
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Re: Flip or Flop!
I think the 75 is starting to grow on me, Ill keep it for just a little longer lol.
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mickphatmac
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Joined: Fri Mar 16, 2012 10:26 am Posts: 1810 Images: 14 Location: Evans,CO
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Re: Flip or Flop!
Got some work done removing the Giant Deer Killer tonight... Sawzall, Cutoff Wheel, & BFH!!!
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_________________ 1968 3.5" Lift on 31's Front serpentine belt ViperBuilt 4x4x2 PS C4 '66 Speedo '66 Horn Button- STROPPE goodies: Steering Wheel, Roll Bar, Cactus Smasher SOLD :(1972 Explorer Sport - '66 Eyebrow Grill - '66 Speedometer - Stroppe Steering Wheel - Stroppe RollBar - ViperBuilt C4
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Rox Crusher
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Joined: Sun Oct 10, 2010 5:36 pm Posts: 3980 Location: Roxborough Park, Colorado
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Re: Flip or Flop!
That looks great !
_________________ 1977 Sport, 351w OBDII EFI motor, 4R70W auto, 4:88 gears, ARB lockers, 3.5" suspension, 33" tires.
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Jesus_man
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Re: Flip or Flop!
Much mo betta!!
_________________ 1973 Bronco, 351 SEFI, Locked, discs, 35's ZF-5spd and Atlas 4spd. 235:1 Crawl Ratio. It may be ugly, but it's slow. http://www.ucora.org
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mickphatmac
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Re: Flip or Flop!
Thanks! That's what I thought!!!
Progress...More work accomplished! Not very sexy but a step in the right direction! Newish Rear Main tank with new sending unit, new filler and breather hose and all new fuel hose and fuel lines up to the pump! If the pump is in as bad a shape as the tank and lines....(black tar Gunk) that will be next! :(
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_________________ 1968 3.5" Lift on 31's Front serpentine belt ViperBuilt 4x4x2 PS C4 '66 Speedo '66 Horn Button- STROPPE goodies: Steering Wheel, Roll Bar, Cactus Smasher SOLD :(1972 Explorer Sport - '66 Eyebrow Grill - '66 Speedometer - Stroppe Steering Wheel - Stroppe RollBar - ViperBuilt C4
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mickphatmac
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Joined: Fri Mar 16, 2012 10:26 am Posts: 1810 Images: 14 Location: Evans,CO
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Re: Flip or Flop!
This guy will not get off my bumper!!!
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_________________ 1968 3.5" Lift on 31's Front serpentine belt ViperBuilt 4x4x2 PS C4 '66 Speedo '66 Horn Button- STROPPE goodies: Steering Wheel, Roll Bar, Cactus Smasher SOLD :(1972 Explorer Sport - '66 Eyebrow Grill - '66 Speedometer - Stroppe Steering Wheel - Stroppe RollBar - ViperBuilt C4
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Strike2
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Re: Flip or Flop!
If you drive around with and empty trailer long enough something is bound to climb aboard! lol What's the story behind this one??
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Wed Sep 06, 2017 12:21 pm |
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mickphatmac
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Re: Flip or Flop!
1970 Very Stock, All there! Suuuuuuper Rusty!!! The guy had big plans, like we all do!!!.... but health problems sidelined him. Owned it since 1984. It looked the same today as it did when I googled the street view of the owners house... pic was from Sept. 2011
Did I mention it's Suuuuuuper Rusty!!!
Fresh rebuild of the 302 and the clutch. 3 on the tree. Then it sat for 4 years in Aurora, outside, under a big Oak Tree! Squirrel nest instead of a battery :):):)
An older gentleman, no computer, no smart phone. His buddy tried to help him list it For Sale through Facebook (Chevy guy ;) No Pics!!! "What's this worth? He says" !!!TROLLS GALORE!!!! It wasn't pretty. I like to think that All Bronco Guys/Gals are good people.... but unfortunately People are just people.
So anyway I'm like, Hey, here's my number, I'm also in Colorado! Give me a call when you get some pics! A week or so goes by, I get a text from the Friend, Pictures follow, and here ya go! Not sure if it's going up for sale immediately or if I want to tinker a bit? It has a Stroppe Rollbar in it that's coming out for my own personal hoard! That's all I know right now.
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_________________ 1968 3.5" Lift on 31's Front serpentine belt ViperBuilt 4x4x2 PS C4 '66 Speedo '66 Horn Button- STROPPE goodies: Steering Wheel, Roll Bar, Cactus Smasher SOLD :(1972 Explorer Sport - '66 Eyebrow Grill - '66 Speedometer - Stroppe Steering Wheel - Stroppe RollBar - ViperBuilt C4
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Kinder
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Re: Flip or Flop!
I'm in need of a Stroppe type rollbar, bar below the side window right? Anyway we should talk!
_________________ Best to Date MPG: 26.6
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mickphatmac
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Re: Flip or Flop!
This makes 2... I'm going to keep this one. Still has ALL THE FOAM in tact!!!!
But my other one is almost as nice. (and for sale ;)
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_________________ 1968 3.5" Lift on 31's Front serpentine belt ViperBuilt 4x4x2 PS C4 '66 Speedo '66 Horn Button- STROPPE goodies: Steering Wheel, Roll Bar, Cactus Smasher SOLD :(1972 Explorer Sport - '66 Eyebrow Grill - '66 Speedometer - Stroppe Steering Wheel - Stroppe RollBar - ViperBuilt C4
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Wed Sep 06, 2017 4:43 pm |
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mickphatmac
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Re: Mick's Stockish '68
3 speed and 289 going Bye Bye...
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_________________ 1968 3.5" Lift on 31's Front serpentine belt ViperBuilt 4x4x2 PS C4 '66 Speedo '66 Horn Button- STROPPE goodies: Steering Wheel, Roll Bar, Cactus Smasher SOLD :(1972 Explorer Sport - '66 Eyebrow Grill - '66 Speedometer - Stroppe Steering Wheel - Stroppe RollBar - ViperBuilt C4
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Strike2
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Re: Mick's Stockish '68
Nice Work! What are your plans for engine/transmission swap?
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mickphatmac
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Re: Mick's Stockish '68
I have a used 302 that I'm working on a front serpentine setup and hooking it to a C4 :):):) Still carbureted. 23 Gallon tank going in also.
_________________ 1968 3.5" Lift on 31's Front serpentine belt ViperBuilt 4x4x2 PS C4 '66 Speedo '66 Horn Button- STROPPE goodies: Steering Wheel, Roll Bar, Cactus Smasher SOLD :(1972 Explorer Sport - '66 Eyebrow Grill - '66 Speedometer - Stroppe Steering Wheel - Stroppe RollBar - ViperBuilt C4
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mickphatmac
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Re: Mick's Stockish '68
Engine has all new gaskets and new serpentine belt! Everything but the head gaskets.
Finally ready to throw it back together...
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_________________ 1968 3.5" Lift on 31's Front serpentine belt ViperBuilt 4x4x2 PS C4 '66 Speedo '66 Horn Button- STROPPE goodies: Steering Wheel, Roll Bar, Cactus Smasher SOLD :(1972 Explorer Sport - '66 Eyebrow Grill - '66 Speedometer - Stroppe Steering Wheel - Stroppe RollBar - ViperBuilt C4
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Mon Jul 23, 2018 6:43 pm |
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mickphatmac
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Re: Mick's Stockish '68
Removed all the wiring and power washed and scrubbed and rinsed and dried and put a little fresh paint under the hood before I put the engine back in ...
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_________________ 1968 3.5" Lift on 31's Front serpentine belt ViperBuilt 4x4x2 PS C4 '66 Speedo '66 Horn Button- STROPPE goodies: Steering Wheel, Roll Bar, Cactus Smasher SOLD :(1972 Explorer Sport - '66 Eyebrow Grill - '66 Speedometer - Stroppe Steering Wheel - Stroppe RollBar - ViperBuilt C4
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mickphatmac
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Re: Mick's Stockish '68
Not bad for a days work...
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_________________ 1968 3.5" Lift on 31's Front serpentine belt ViperBuilt 4x4x2 PS C4 '66 Speedo '66 Horn Button- STROPPE goodies: Steering Wheel, Roll Bar, Cactus Smasher SOLD :(1972 Explorer Sport - '66 Eyebrow Grill - '66 Speedometer - Stroppe Steering Wheel - Stroppe RollBar - ViperBuilt C4
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Wed Aug 01, 2018 5:39 pm |
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phyler
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Re: Mick's Stockish '68
Looks good! Keep chipping away at it.
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_________________ 1975 Ranger Edition that I've had longer than I've been without it.
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