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JerseyGirl · 04-23-2005, 11:33 AM

Welcome to the board!

You will make friends here..no doubt about that!

Cool truck ya got.

pritch · 04-23-2005, 12:06 PM

Also, there is a code on the glove box sheet without a description that reads, "04Z62H" Can anyone help me decode that?

Check out this thread. It is on the very subject.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=151885

70 shorty · 04-23-2005, 05:29 PM

You say everyone here likes lowered truck, so I must not be everyone. I use mine as a truck, not a show machine, so it's stock height. I'd put a new intake with 4 barrel on it (please keep the 2 barrel and intake on a shelf for the future). A 42000 mile original big block truck has to be pretty rare. Nice find you've got there.

**special-K** · 04-24-2005, 09:36 AM

Nice CustomCamper!I have a soft spot for them.Many were pampered RV machines making them a great group of survivors,like yours.Maybe one of those paint codes is "solid paint",since it has the mouldings and most with that had an accent color.Manual choke isn`t unusual.There was no automatic choke until`69,I think.That`s cool you have the "clip-type" 8.25s.Just a suggestion,do what you like.But,the factory used silver paint(like Rallyes)on`68s and that sure would look good with your truck color,deep-dish wheels,and original chrome caps.Nice find!

stllookn · 04-26-2005, 02:39 AM

If you are doing a stock interior...here is your fabric!

chevyfarmer · 04-26-2005, 08:21 AM

Welcome to the board. Extremely nice and rare piece you have there, any more pictures you could post would be great. Big Blocks Rule

arkracing · 04-26-2005, 08:35 AM

Welcome - lots of great info here and don't be afraid to ask questions - pretty much everyone is willing to help you out. Interesting truck.

anyway you can get a picture of the carberator itself - i'd be interested in seeing it and maybe the model # and (i'm assuming it is a Rochester). Just interested as i have a BBC that i'm going to be running mainly with a 2bbl

lngbed71 · 04-26-2005, 09:40 AM

I think your paint code is a fleet service vehicle paint option. You know something like city/county/state use....someting like that. That is the first BB 2bbl set up I've ever seen.....pretty cool.

Lemield · 04-26-2005, 09:53 AM

Cool Big Block truck! Welcome from Colorado.

**CPNE** · 04-26-2005, 09:56 AM

Apparently my questions ruffled one member's feathers, and I'm not referring to the trucks owner thecatseye66.

My primary interest in the trucks or any old vehicle for that matter is in the manufacturing, marketing, and sales history behind them. Not how fast or low I can make then go (nuthin' wrong with that, but it's not my goal). I like to educate myself on the why's and hows of production RPO's, units produced, colors, options, etc. Similar to what an art historian, civil war historian, archeologist, or any other specialist does, learn by questions and comparing it to the existing knowledge base.

So...

The question about the 2bbl carb was because I've always been told all BB trucks were 4 bbl equipped. I do know some cars came with a 2bbl, so I was attempting to ascertain if the intake was original to the truck or swapped out.

Same deal with the choke, as to my knowledge all 67/68 trucks with a 4bbl carb had divorced (auto) chokes. I was curious as to if the choke knob matched the others or if it were an aftermarket choke setup. Yet another clue as to originality of 2bbl intake.

As for the missing hood letters, this question/comment was posed from the standpoint of the "special paint" code on the build sheet. Again, all my reading indicates special paint was mainly used for fleet vehicles where factory colors were deleted in favor of a special color for fleets. I was curious as to the possibility this was extended to a "badge delete" for some reason. My best guess here is that perhaps this truck was sold to an RV installer as a special fleet of trucks in which campers were installed and subsequently sold as a package. They had requested a special paint and just maybe the deletion of the hood lettering too. Admittedly a stretch, but it's really all I was after when I pointed out the missing lettering.

From my point of view your truck is historically unique from the fact that it's relatively a low-mileage, unmolested original with a build sheet and some unique options.

I'd love to find something like that some day. Until then I'll just keep asking questions as these gems surface from time to time.

As I stated in another post, it seems as if the board has degenerated somewhat when simple questions are percieved as knock, slights, knit-picks, or whatever. I know thecatseye didn't take it this way but others did and the record needed to be set straight.

I'll go back to my glass house and await a rebuttle.

krue · 04-26-2005, 02:40 PM

Welcome to the board from South Mississippi. Check out our FAQ page for some good info.

68 50th · 04-26-2005, 03:34 PM

Welcome from Sweden. I really like your truck, congrats on the find.
IÂ´m curious on where in the truck you found the built sheet? My 71 Custom Camper will soon arrive to Sweden and it also a Fremont built truck. ItÂ´s missing the glove box sticker so the built sheet would really be great to find.

Thanks

thecatseye66 · 04-26-2005, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 68 50th

IÂ´m curious on where in the truck you found the built sheet? My 71 Custom Camper will soon arrive to Sweden and it also a Fremont built truck. ItÂ´s missing the glove box sticker so the built sheet would really be great to find.

The PO had a copy from the original owner but I found another copy stuffed in between the springs and the cusion in the back of the top seat section!

stllookn · 04-26-2005, 07:03 PM

There were two in the seat of my truck, one in the top and one in the bottom plus another with the original owner package. That makes three of them...is that a record?

69 Short Fleet · 04-26-2005, 08:09 PM

Catseye. You will find pretty much every type of 67-72 on this board, right from a prostreet to dragtruck to bone stock and everything inbetween (lol). And I'm with 70 Chevy... mine is stock height also and will probably always be stock. Nooooooooot that theres anything wrong with a rake, drop, slammed.... praise the lowered!!! Doug

Dick Dale · 04-26-2005, 11:57 PM

I think it is a nice looking color as it is and welcome from the Armpit of America, Northwest Indiana. Drive it and enjoy, mine hasn't been on the road for a while and has a while to go yet, Just go slow so you can enjoy it as you go. Also some food for thought, IMHO trucks should be used and a full restoration to better than factory is a waste if you want to use it as a truck.. If you show it or rub it with a diaper on the weekend, you guys know who you are, go for it.

68 50th · 04-27-2005, 12:58 AM

thecatseye66 and stllookn:
Thanks a lot, great info.
Now I know where to start looking.

Thanks

**Palf70Step** · 04-27-2005, 05:34 AM

Welcome to the board from southern Mississippi. Very nice truck you have to work with there.

XXL · 04-27-2005, 08:10 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dick Dale

I think it is a nice looking color as it is and welcome from the Armpit of America, Northwest Indiana.

That must mean I'm in the belly button. That explains all this lint around here.

Quote:

Originally Posted by CPNE

As I stated in another post, it seems as if the board has degenerated somewhat

Yeah, but I thought you were taking your toys and going home. It's great to see you back. We need someone on the board to keep the "Stock, like a Rock" campaign going in full force.

**CPNE** · 04-27-2005, 09:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by XXL

Yeah, but I thought you were taking your toys and going home. It's great to see you back. We need someone on the board to keep the "Stock, like a Rock" campaign going in full force.

You really need to keep up with the news!

The overwhelming majority felt I made valid contributions to this board. It was Everybody except 2.

As always in this Great Society of ours, majority rules.

As for the campaign, "Stock Like A Rock" is so last year, and it does not need me. You see, "there are two camps"...the one to which I belong has many

XXL · 04-27-2005, 09:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by CPNE

You see, "there are two camps"...the one to which I belong has many

hmmm

**CPNE** · 04-27-2005, 10:28 AM

thecatseye66, I appologize for my "friend" and the threadjacking. He's irrational and childish at best, fixated and disturbed at worst. This board is generally better behaved than this. Please don't let this deter you from visiting and sharing with us. I know we shared some PM's along the same lines of thought as well.

**VetteVet** · 04-27-2005, 12:28 PM

Welcome from Michigan.
Winter is back already but should be nice soon. I can't wait to get back on My 67 stepside.(new engine to install).

Enjoy your truck and do it like you want. Mine isn't lowered but I would if I wanted to. Remember, opinions are like a$$holes everybody has one, LOL.

VetteVet
67 stepside
1974 corvette
65 Harley sportster
1991 Yamaha Virago

stllookn · 04-27-2005, 02:34 PM

catseye, Bring that truck over to Monroe for the big Spring Swap meet in May...we would love to see it. A few of the Western WA board members try to get together for that one. It's a big meet with lots of great parts.

thecatseye66 · 04-27-2005, 04:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stllookn

catseye, Bring that truck over to Monroe for the big Spring Swap meet in May...we would love to see it. A few of the Western WA board members try to get together for that one. It's a big meet with lots of great parts.

What weekend is that swap meet? Is it at the raceway?

04-23-2005, 11:33 AM	#26
JerseyGirl American Woman! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: TN Posts: 1,046	Welcome to the board! You will make friends here..no doubt about that! Cool truck ya got. __________________ Tree Was Here! Click here to see pics of my new rig!

04-23-2005, 12:06 PM	#27
pritch Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Hoytsville, Utah Posts: 3,365	Also, there is a code on the glove box sheet without a description that reads, "04Z62H" Can anyone help me decode that? Check out this thread. It is on the very subject. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php3?t=151885 __________________ '68 Panel Project Boogie Chillin' '68 C-10 Ol' Green

04-23-2005, 05:29 PM	#28
70 shorty Where's my beer? Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Glen Allen, VA Posts: 1,768	You say everyone here likes lowered truck, so I must not be everyone. I use mine as a truck, not a show machine, so it's stock height. I'd put a new intake with 4 barrel on it (please keep the 2 barrel and intake on a shelf for the future). A 42000 mile original big block truck has to be pretty rare. Nice find you've got there. __________________ 70 C10, shortstep, .30 over 250,Hurst shifted 3 spd parts hauler. Holley 390, Clifford Intake, Header, ported cylinder head, unknown bigger cam. 79 Corvette L82, 4 spd, black, red interior, headers, flowmasters, and unkown bigger cam. '03 Grand Cherokee Laredo, 4.0 4x4 daily driver. 165K miles, and runs great '08 Tahoe LTZ 4x4 155K

04-24-2005, 09:36 AM	#29
special-K Special Order Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Mt Airy, MD Posts: 85,861	Nice CustomCamper!I have a soft spot for them.Many were pampered RV machines making them a great group of survivors,like yours.Maybe one of those paint codes is "solid paint",since it has the mouldings and most with that had an accent color.Manual choke isn`t unusual.There was no automatic choke until`69,I think.That`s cool you have the "clip-type" 8.25s.Just a suggestion,do what you like.But,the factory used silver paint(like Rallyes)on`68s and that sure would look good with your truck color,deep-dish wheels,and original chrome caps.Nice find! __________________ "BUILDING A BETTER WAY TO SERVE THE USA"......67/72......"The New Breed" GMC '67 C1500 Wideside Super Custom SWB: 327/M22/3.42 posi.........."The '67" (project) GMC '72 K2500 Wideside Sierra Custom Camper: 350/TH350/4.10 Power-Lok..."The '72" (rolling) Tim "Don't call me a redneck. I'm a rough cut country gentleman" R.I.P. ~ East Side Low Life ~ El Jay ~ 72BLUZ ~ Fasteddie69 ~ Ron586 ~ 67ChevyRedneck ~ Grumpy Old Man ~

04-26-2005, 02:39 AM	#30
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	If you are doing a stock interior...here is your fabric! Attached Images __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

04-26-2005, 08:21 AM	#31
chevyfarmer Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Owosso, Mi Posts: 242	Welcome to the board. Extremely nice and rare piece you have there, any more pictures you could post would be great. Big Blocks Rule __________________ 67 short wide 355ci 3 on tree 69 short wide 250ci 3 on tree 68 long wide 283 3 on tree 72 2wd Blazer project 454 5 speed

04-26-2005, 08:35 AM	#32
arkracing Weekend Warrior Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: CT Posts: 1,787	Welcome - lots of great info here and don't be afraid to ask questions - pretty much everyone is willing to help you out. Interesting truck. anyway you can get a picture of the carberator itself - i'd be interested in seeing it and maybe the model # and (i'm assuming it is a Rochester). Just interested as i have a BBC that i'm going to be running mainly with a 2bbl __________________ -'07 GMC Sierra K2500HD -'66 C10 Suburban -'68/'71 K20 Service Bed Project -'69 Chevy C30 Mason Dump -'33Ford P/U 396ChevyPowered

04-26-2005, 09:40 AM	#33
lngbed71 Nothing fits but the oil Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Gaston, Indiana Posts: 424	I think your paint code is a fleet service vehicle paint option. You know something like city/county/state use....someting like that. That is the first BB 2bbl set up I've ever seen.....pretty cool. __________________ Land of the free Because of the brave

04-26-2005, 09:53 AM	#34
Lemield Registered User Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Arvada Colorado Posts: 1,321	Cool Big Block truck! Welcome from Colorado. __________________ Larry 1949 Willys CJ2A, Kubota Turbo Diesel engine, Warn Overdrive, 11 inch brakes, 12volt, Warn M8000 Winch "Little Green" 1970 Rustoleum Roller Red C20 Custom Camper 454 TH400 "Big Red" 1971 K20 6.2 Turbo Diesel 4x4 4spd Ranger Overdrive "Pumpkin Wagon" 2005 VW Beetle Diesel 44+ MPG "Silver Bullet"

04-26-2005, 09:56 AM	#35
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	Apparently my questions ruffled one member's feathers, and I'm not referring to the trucks owner thecatseye66. My primary interest in the trucks or any old vehicle for that matter is in the manufacturing, marketing, and sales history behind them. Not how fast or low I can make then go (nuthin' wrong with that, but it's not my goal). I like to educate myself on the why's and hows of production RPO's, units produced, colors, options, etc. Similar to what an art historian, civil war historian, archeologist, or any other specialist does, learn by questions and comparing it to the existing knowledge base. So... The question about the 2bbl carb was because I've always been told all BB trucks were 4 bbl equipped. I do know some cars came with a 2bbl, so I was attempting to ascertain if the intake was original to the truck or swapped out. Same deal with the choke, as to my knowledge all 67/68 trucks with a 4bbl carb had divorced (auto) chokes. I was curious as to if the choke knob matched the others or if it were an aftermarket choke setup. Yet another clue as to originality of 2bbl intake. As for the missing hood letters, this question/comment was posed from the standpoint of the "special paint" code on the build sheet. Again, all my reading indicates special paint was mainly used for fleet vehicles where factory colors were deleted in favor of a special color for fleets. I was curious as to the possibility this was extended to a "badge delete" for some reason. My best guess here is that perhaps this truck was sold to an RV installer as a special fleet of trucks in which campers were installed and subsequently sold as a package. They had requested a special paint and just maybe the deletion of the hood lettering too. Admittedly a stretch, but it's really all I was after when I pointed out the missing lettering. From my point of view your truck is historically unique from the fact that it's relatively a low-mileage, unmolested original with a build sheet and some unique options. I'd love to find something like that some day. Until then I'll just keep asking questions as these gems surface from time to time. As I stated in another post, it seems as if the board has degenerated somewhat when simple questions are percieved as knock, slights, knit-picks, or whatever. I know thecatseye didn't take it this way but others did and the record needed to be set straight. I'll go back to my glass house and await a rebuttle. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all Last edited by CPNE; 04-26-2005 at 09:59 AM.

04-26-2005, 02:40 PM	#36
krue Designated A-hole! Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: South Mississippi Posts: 36,450	Welcome to the board from South Mississippi. Check out our FAQ page for some good info. __________________ "If it ain't broke, fix it 'til it is!" Being stupid ain't illegal. We're Still Debt Free Except for the House!!! www.daveramsey.com 70 GMC SWB Stepside project "Green Booger" soon to be 6.0l/4l80e 93 S-10 "Poppaw's Truck"

04-26-2005, 03:34 PM	#37
68 50th Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 833	Build sheet Welcome from Sweden. I really like your truck, congrats on the find. IÂ´m curious on where in the truck you found the built sheet? My 71 Custom Camper will soon arrive to Sweden and it also a Fremont built truck. ItÂ´s missing the glove box sticker so the built sheet would really be great to find. Thanks __________________ Mats.. ---------------------------------------------------- 1971 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper 475CBB/TH400/AC 1992 Silverado Sport Truck 1988 Silverado 2500 Ext Longbed 4x4 2001 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 1990 Chevrolet K3500 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix 1980 Z 28 350/4-speed/AC/T-top 1980 Camaro Coupe V6/3-speed 1979 Buick Century Wagon

04-26-2005, 07:03 PM	#39
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	There were two in the seat of my truck, one in the top and one in the bottom plus another with the original owner package. That makes three of them...is that a record? __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

04-26-2005, 08:09 PM	#40
69 Short Fleet Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada Posts: 1,086	Catseye. You will find pretty much every type of 67-72 on this board, right from a prostreet to dragtruck to bone stock and everything inbetween (lol). And I'm with 70 Chevy... mine is stock height also and will probably always be stock. Nooooooooot that theres anything wrong with a rake, drop, slammed.... praise the lowered!!! Doug

04-26-2005, 11:57 PM	#41
Dick Dale Excelsior, You Fathead. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Valparaiso, In Posts: 937	I think it is a nice looking color as it is and welcome from the Armpit of America, Northwest Indiana. Drive it and enjoy, mine hasn't been on the road for a while and has a while to go yet, Just go slow so you can enjoy it as you go. Also some food for thought, IMHO trucks should be used and a full restoration to better than factory is a waste if you want to use it as a truck.. If you show it or rub it with a diaper on the weekend, you guys know who you are, go for it. __________________ Go Navy. The Sea Is Ours. Budget 350 Build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...38#post2264638



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04-27-2005, 12:58 AM	#42
68 50th Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Sweden Posts: 833	thecatseye66 and stllookn: Thanks a lot, great info. Now I know where to start looking. Thanks __________________ Mats.. ---------------------------------------------------- 1971 Cheyenne Super Custom Camper 475CBB/TH400/AC 1992 Silverado Sport Truck 1988 Silverado 2500 Ext Longbed 4x4 2001 GMC Sierra SLT 4x4 1990 Chevrolet K3500 1965 Pontiac Grand Prix 1980 Z 28 350/4-speed/AC/T-top 1980 Camaro Coupe V6/3-speed 1979 Buick Century Wagon

04-27-2005, 05:34 AM	#43
Palf70Step State of Confusion! Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Gulfport, MS USA Posts: 46,768	Welcome to the board from southern Mississippi. Very nice truck you have to work with there. __________________ Bill 1970 Chevy Custom/10 LWB Fleetside 2010 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner SR5 Double Cab - DD Member of Louisiana Classic Truck Club (LCTC) Bill's Gallery Life isn't tied with a bow, but it's still a gift. Live simply. Love generously. Care deeply. Speak kindly. Leave the rest to God!

04-27-2005, 10:28 AM	#47
CPNE Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: NH Posts: 6,664	thecatseye66, I appologize for my "friend" and the threadjacking. He's irrational and childish at best, fixated and disturbed at worst. This board is generally better behaved than this. Please don't let this deter you from visiting and sharing with us. I know we shared some PM's along the same lines of thought as well. __________________ Currently on or near the homestead: 67 Chevy SWB 2WD stepside 350/3 on tree (Pat's) 67 GMC SWB 2WD Fleet 402/auto (Brian's under construction) 67 Chevy 3/4 ton 2WD 402/auto (Business Hauler) 67 Chevy 1 ton dually 2WD 396/4 speed (Former business hauler, Needs TLC) 68 Chevy 1/2 ton Suburban 2WD 250 six/3 on tree (Brian's Needs TLC) 70 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD 350/4 speed (Pat's - Disguised as a 68 GMC) 71 Chevy SWB stepside (Crushed by tree - parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD (Parts donor) 72 Chevy 3/4 ton 4WD Suburban (Parts Donor) 72 GMC 3/4 ton 4WD 292 six/4 speed (Mine - Disguised as a 67 GMC) 81 GMC 4WD Dually Dump Body 350/4 speed (Business Hauler) 82 Camaro Z/28 355/Super T-10 (Pat's toy) 93 Caprice 9C1 (Brian's Cop Car) 02 Toyota Camry (Reliable but a souless steel and plastic hulk) 2011 2SS RS Camaro M6 Factory Hurst Shifter Maybe I need to sell some of this crap Yet another Bozo with a sawz-all

04-27-2005, 12:28 PM	#48
VetteVet Msgt USAF Ret Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Kalamazoo, Michigan Posts: 8,709	Welcome Welcome from Michigan. Winter is back already but should be nice soon. I can't wait to get back on My 67 stepside.(new engine to install). Enjoy your truck and do it like you want. Mine isn't lowered but I would if I wanted to. Remember, opinions are like a$$holes everybody has one, LOL. VetteVet 67 stepside 1974 corvette 65 Harley sportster 1991 Yamaha Virago __________________ VetteVet metallic green 67 stepside 74 corvette convertible 1965 Harley sportster 1995 Harley wide glide Growing old is hell, but it beats the alternative.

04-27-2005, 02:34 PM	#49
stllookn Saving 1 truck at a time! Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Kent, WA Posts: 6,465	catseye, Bring that truck over to Monroe for the big Spring Swap meet in May...we would love to see it. A few of the Western WA board members try to get together for that one. It's a big meet with lots of great parts. __________________ '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 400/TH400 '68 C20 Longhorn 50th Anniversary 468/TH400w/buckets '72 C20 Halfhorn (Longhorn w/o cab and front clip) '69 Flxible Cruiser (look up ugly in the dictionary)

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