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70LonghornCST · 12-30-2009, 09:32 PM

I know, good luck...but I have to try.

I need the all elusive black shoulder belts to complete my parts list for my build. I will pay well for them. Let me know what you have.

Also, I know that there is someone who reproduces them...if you know, let me know.

Thanks!

**71blksuper4x4** · 12-30-2009, 10:04 PM

hens teeth.... Gary aka Cheyenne Superman reproduces them, though no one reproduces the correct shoulder harness cover. Most use the corvette cover. Trevor

Duncan and son · 12-30-2009, 10:30 PM

Ditto On Trevors advice. Gary's phone no. is 325-691-1944

71 super · 12-30-2009, 11:07 PM

Gary's sets are very nice. Finding a set of originals and in black is going to be tough, old ambulances are a good source for them (if you can find an old ambulance).

70LonghornCST · 12-31-2009, 12:31 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71 super

Gary's sets are very nice. Finding a set of originals and in black is going to be tough, old ambulances are a good source for them (if you can find an old ambulance).

Do Gary's sets look like the OEM belts (except for the boots)?

**71blksuper4x4** · 12-31-2009, 12:45 AM

Yes, but the boots are what make the belt IMO. The belts will fly around on you without the correct boots. Trevor

70LonghornCST · 12-31-2009, 01:03 AM

Will the corvette boot hold the belts in place?

**71blksuper4x4** · 12-31-2009, 01:12 AM

They hold them in place, but the original truck boots have a slot in them for holding the male end back in a loop so it isn't just swaying in the wind. Trevor

chipflyer · 12-31-2009, 01:14 AM

I bought a set of Garys and was impressed with the belts but not the boots. Gary's boots are completely wrong, they are to short and no dimple to hold the buckle. If you get a set buy all of the belts, including the original lap belts. I bought just the shoulder belts and they didn't match my blue lap belts very well. Sold it all after the first person at a show pointed that out.

Jeff

**71blksuper4x4** · 12-31-2009, 01:27 AM

Here is a pic I had saved from JoesJunk of his unrestored 71' 4x4 with the vinyl top option and the black belts you desire. This shows what I am talking about with the factory boots. Trevor

70LonghornCST · 12-31-2009, 02:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by chipflyer

I bought a set of Garys and was impressed with the belts but not the boots. Gary's boots are completely wrong, they are to short and no dimple to hold the buckle. If you get a set buy all of the belts, including the original lap belts. I bought just the shoulder belts and they didn't match my blue lap belts very well. Sold it all after the first person at a show pointed that out.

Jeff

By how much is Gary's set too short? Does it look bad? Does anyone have any pictures of his compared to the OEM truck boots?

70LonghornCST · 12-31-2009, 03:46 AM

Also, do you think a 73/74 truck shoulder belt would be similar?

Duncan and son · 12-31-2009, 10:26 AM

Actually Gary's set up is very nice, if an "expert" did not point it out you would noy know the difference. Getting the entire set so all match is good advice. Call him and he will email you photos and info.
Paul

71 super · 12-31-2009, 10:46 AM

Gary also rebelts the units- the difference is original has three lines, new belts have 5 lines. Also the belts Gary does do not have the original type instruction sticker on the lower portion of the belt, visible in the picture of Joe's Junk truck. As said previously Gary's boots are corvette boots that do not have the retaining dimple, the belt is held in place by friction only no the dimple. Most people will not know the difference as they do not know these were even an option. If you will pm leddzepp, he has a set i sold him a while back that he was going to dye (they were red) and I have a set I am using in my 4x4 that I got in trade from hugger cst that I dyed black. I will dig them out if you want to see. Harold

PT'S 70 CST · 12-31-2009, 11:09 AM

Here is a pick from his catalog w/ price. You may also try PICKMUP (Frank) or WES (Classic Heartbeat) they may be able to help you.

PT

chipflyer · 12-31-2009, 11:36 AM

The boot on the left is the one I got from Gary, the one on the right is the corvette boot and is the same length as the original truck boots but doesn't have the nub that holds the buckle.
If you're in to detail (sorry, I am) you don't want Garys boots. Again his belts are very nice, but had I saw a picture of his boots before buying I wouldn't have spent the money on them. He didn't have a picture when I wanted to buy but assured me they were just like the originals except for the nub. Make your own choice, I just wanted you to see what we are talking about. There is also a man who reproduces the labels and they can be added to a set of belts to make them look perfectly original.

jay_shy · 12-31-2009, 06:32 PM

Check out this thread.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...highlight=boot

Jason

70LonghornCST · 12-31-2009, 08:00 PM

Will this work?

71 super · 12-31-2009, 08:02 PM

Where did you find that/those? They look NOS- are they? If so GREAT find!

jay_shy · 12-31-2009, 08:11 PM

I have one of those and it is the exact same as the oem shoulder harness except for the correct date tag.

Jason

70LonghornCST · 12-31-2009, 08:15 PM

They are NOS. They are for 73/74, but look the same. I actually have other board member who is checking for an NOS black pair for me...I am hoping he has some. Keeping my fingers crossed.

As far as the beige set, I got both of the shoulder belts, anchors, and attaching hardware. But what is all needed for a "COMPLETE" set? What are those plastic cups in post #16 by Chipflyer?

70LonghornCST · 12-31-2009, 08:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jay_shy

I have one of those and it is the exact same as the oem shoulder harness except for the correct date tag.

Jason

Who reproduces the date tags?

**71blksuper4x4** · 12-31-2009, 08:25 PM

Did you get them from here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT

I had watched these for about 2 1/2 months on ebay. If they would have been a color compatible with 67-72 like black, green, red, or definitely blue, you wouldn't have had a chance. Good score, they aren't easy to find in popular colors.

The plastic cups you see in Jeff's post are what the female ends go into on a bucket seat truck. There is debate whether those types like Jeff's are the ones used, or the type me and Jeff run on our trucks which are what are shown in the assembly manual. Trevor

jay_shy · 12-31-2009, 08:32 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/68-69...item2eaa18f9b9

Jason

70LonghornCST · 12-31-2009, 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71blksuper4x4

Did you get them from here:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT

I had watched these for about 2 1/2 months on ebay. If they would have been a color compatible with 67-72 like black, green, red, or definitely blue, you wouldn't have had a chance. Good score, they aren't easy to find in popular colors.

The plastic cups you see in Jeff's post are what the female ends go into on a bucket seat truck. There is debate whether those types like Jeff's are the ones used, or the type me and Jeff run on our trucks which are what are shown in the assembly manual. Trevor

Yes, those are them.

I thought the female ends go into the console slots?

12-30-2009, 10:04 PM	#2
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,151	Re: WTB Black Shoulder belts hens teeth.... Gary aka Cheyenne Superman reproduces them, though no one reproduces the correct shoulder harness cover. Most use the corvette cover. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

12-30-2009, 10:30 PM	#3
Duncan and son Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lubbock Texas Posts: 1,049	Re: WTB Black Shoulder belts Ditto On Trevors advice. Gary's phone no. is 325-691-1944 __________________ You can shear a sheep every year, but you can only skin it once The person dealing with facts is never at the mercy of the person dealing with theory 1972 Cheyenne Super 402 400 A/c bucket seat tilt custom camper Longhorn 1975 Silverado 454 Crew cab camper special dually

12-30-2009, 11:07 PM	#4
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,079	Re: WTB Black Shoulder belts Gary's sets are very nice. Finding a set of originals and in black is going to be tough, old ambulances are a good source for them (if you can find an old ambulance). __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

12-31-2009, 12:45 AM	#6
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,151	Re: WTB Black Shoulder belts Yes, but the boots are what make the belt IMO. The belts will fly around on you without the correct boots. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

12-31-2009, 01:03 AM	#7
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: WTB Black Shoulder belts Will the corvette boot hold the belts in place? __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

12-30-2009, 09:32 PM	#1
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	WTB Black Shoulder belts I know, good luck...but I have to try. I need the all elusive black shoulder belts to complete my parts list for my build. I will pay well for them. Let me know what you have. Also, I know that there is someone who reproduces them...if you know, let me know. Thanks! __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

12-31-2009, 01:12 AM	#8
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,151	Re: WTB Black Shoulder belts They hold them in place, but the original truck boots have a slot in them for holding the male end back in a loop so it isn't just swaying in the wind. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever Last edited by 71blksuper4x4; 12-31-2009 at 01:13 AM.

12-31-2009, 01:14 AM	#9
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	Re: WTB Black Shoulder belts I bought a set of Garys and was impressed with the belts but not the boots. Gary's boots are completely wrong, they are to short and no dimple to hold the buckle. If you get a set buy all of the belts, including the original lap belts. I bought just the shoulder belts and they didn't match my blue lap belts very well. Sold it all after the first person at a show pointed that out. Jeff __________________ I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241.

12-31-2009, 01:27 AM	#10
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,151	Re: WTB Black Shoulder belts Here is a pic I had saved from JoesJunk of his unrestored 71' 4x4 with the vinyl top option and the black belts you desire. This shows what I am talking about with the factory boots. Trevor Attached Images __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

12-31-2009, 03:46 AM	#12
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: WTB Black Shoulder belts Also, do you think a 73/74 truck shoulder belt would be similar? __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

12-31-2009, 10:26 AM	#13
Duncan and son Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lubbock Texas Posts: 1,049	Re: WTB Black Shoulder belts Actually Gary's set up is very nice, if an "expert" did not point it out you would noy know the difference. Getting the entire set so all match is good advice. Call him and he will email you photos and info. Paul __________________ You can shear a sheep every year, but you can only skin it once The person dealing with facts is never at the mercy of the person dealing with theory 1972 Cheyenne Super 402 400 A/c bucket seat tilt custom camper Longhorn 1975 Silverado 454 Crew cab camper special dually

12-31-2009, 10:46 AM	#14
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,079	Re: WTB Black Shoulder belts Gary also rebelts the units- the difference is original has three lines, new belts have 5 lines. Also the belts Gary does do not have the original type instruction sticker on the lower portion of the belt, visible in the picture of Joe's Junk truck. As said previously Gary's boots are corvette boots that do not have the retaining dimple, the belt is held in place by friction only no the dimple. Most people will not know the difference as they do not know these were even an option. If you will pm leddzepp, he has a set i sold him a while back that he was going to dye (they were red) and I have a set I am using in my 4x4 that I got in trade from hugger cst that I dyed black. I will dig them out if you want to see. Harold __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

12-31-2009, 11:09 AM	#15
PT'S 70 CST "GO DAWGS" Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Batesburg, SC. 29006 Posts: 5,410	Re: WTB Black Shoulder belts Here is a pick from his catalog w/ price. You may also try PICKMUP (Frank) or WES (Classic Heartbeat) they may be able to help you. PT Attached Images __________________ 70 CST SWB 70 NOVA 93 Indy 500 Pace Truck (SOLD) 94 SILVERADO SWB 5/7 drop 2000 Silverado swb 2005 Nissan Altima 3.5 (Surprisingly very fast) 2004 GMC Yukon XL Denali BATESBURG, SC. 29006 29006 Some of my restorations http://www.snapfish.com/snapfish/thu...NAME=snapfish/ Restored Tach tins 8 cyl - 6 cyl http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=518185 Contact info(Not my paypal address) DAWGSFAN227@YAHOO.COM God Bless Our Troops

12-31-2009, 11:36 AM	#16
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	Re: WTB Black Shoulder belts The boot on the left is the one I got from Gary, the one on the right is the corvette boot and is the same length as the original truck boots but doesn't have the nub that holds the buckle. If you're in to detail (sorry, I am) you don't want Garys boots. Again his belts are very nice, but had I saw a picture of his boots before buying I wouldn't have spent the money on them. He didn't have a picture when I wanted to buy but assured me they were just like the originals except for the nub. Make your own choice, I just wanted you to see what we are talking about. There is also a man who reproduces the labels and they can be added to a set of belts to make them look perfectly original. Attached Images __________________ I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241. Last edited by chipflyer; 12-31-2009 at 11:40 AM.

12-31-2009, 06:32 PM	#17
jay_shy SWB 4X4 CLUB Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Posts: 1,088	Re: WTB Black Shoulder belts Check out this thread. http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...highlight=boot Jason



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12-31-2009, 08:00 PM	#18
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: WTB Black Shoulder belts Will this work? Attached Images __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

12-31-2009, 08:02 PM	#19
71 super Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Canton North carolina Posts: 3,079	Re: WTB Black Shoulder belts Where did you find that/those? They look NOS- are they? If so GREAT find! __________________ 67 blue step side- bb 68 gold and white swb cst anniversary 68 custom swb hot rod Ls swap 69 swb cst 6 cylinder/ overdrive 69 black/black cst bb swb 70 orange and white cst Canada built truck swb bb 71 black and white super swb bb 71 red and white super swb 72 green and white super swb 4x4 62 nova wagon 400 series Ls swapped 68 Camaro 327/4 speed- 1 owner, original paint 66 Volkswagen bettle 69 auto stick Volkswagen Beetle

12-31-2009, 08:11 PM	#20
jay_shy SWB 4X4 CLUB Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Posts: 1,088	Re: WTB Black Shoulder belts I have one of those and it is the exact same as the oem shoulder harness except for the correct date tag. Jason

12-31-2009, 08:15 PM	#21
70LonghornCST Moderator Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 5,775	Re: WTB Black Shoulder belts They are NOS. They are for 73/74, but look the same. I actually have other board member who is checking for an NOS black pair for me...I am hoping he has some. Keeping my fingers crossed. As far as the beige set, I got both of the shoulder belts, anchors, and attaching hardware. But what is all needed for a "COMPLETE" set? What are those plastic cups in post #16 by Chipflyer? __________________ 2018 Chevy Crew Cab 2006 Impala SS 1965 Plymouth Sport Fury 1970 Chevy Longhorn Bucket Seats Shoulder Belts Front Tow Hooks Factory Air Factory Speedwarning, Tach & Vaccum Factory Tilt CST Package AM/FM Radio Bumper Guards Richard 70 Longhorn CST Build Adding an AM/FM Decal

12-31-2009, 08:25 PM	#23
71blksuper4x4 SWB 4x4 Collector Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Osage City, KS Posts: 5,151	Re: WTB Black Shoulder belts Did you get them from here: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...K%3AMEWAX%3AIT I had watched these for about 2 1/2 months on ebay. If they would have been a color compatible with 67-72 like black, green, red, or definitely blue, you wouldn't have had a chance. Good score, they aren't easy to find in popular colors. The plastic cups you see in Jeff's post are what the female ends go into on a bucket seat truck. There is debate whether those types like Jeff's are the ones used, or the type me and Jeff run on our trucks which are what are shown in the assembly manual. Trevor __________________ TREVOR 1970 CST swb 4x4 (speedwarning,cruise,tilt,tach,8track, original red shoulder belts,tow hooks) 1972 Jimmy (soon to be Hickey cloned) 1971 Cheyenne Super 4x4 swb (tilt,tach,buckets, original blue shoulder belts,am/fm,cruise,tow hooks, dealer 8 track) 1972 Cheyenne Super K20 4x4 Custom Camper (tilt, tach, am/fm, tow hooks, bed toolbox, aux gas tank 1972 Cheyenne Super Crew Cab K30 4x4 Duramax, Allison, np205, buckets, tow hooks (CURRENT PROJECT) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=624819 1989 V3500 Crew Cab (454tbi, NV4500, np205) 1970 Chevelle SS (LS5 454,th400,8track,buckets,tach) :2004 Jeep Wrangler Rubicon (daily driver) WTB: 1968-70 Cruise Control Lever

12-31-2009, 08:32 PM	#24
jay_shy SWB 4X4 CLUB Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: PA Posts: 1,088	Re: WTB Black Shoulder belts http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/68-69...item2eaa18f9b9 Jason Last edited by jay_shy; 12-31-2009 at 08:35 PM.

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