What did you get done? Labor Day edition - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**N2TRUX** · 08-31-2008, 07:08 PM

I spent the weekend working on my yard getting things cleaned up for our company tomorrow. My wife's family is coming and they have a few little people. Worked on the pool some, then planned to relax.

My neighbor is out of town so my daughter is taking care of their kitten and dof while they are gone. Since my daughter had to go in to work early this morning, my wife and I went to check on the animals.

The dog is staying in a kennel and had no place to avoid the sun. My wife asked me to do something so I got creative and built a shelter from two pallets. I put a plywood floor on the bottom pallet, and built legs to raise the second pallet to create a roof.

He still hasn't quite figured it out yet, but he now has a 4x4 area that is well ventilated, but offers shade.

Beyond that I spent the day cleaning up daily drivers. What did you get done?

ca180 · 08-31-2008, 07:26 PM

Went to the junkyard and got power window regulators, picked up a good vent window channel, and a replacement horn button for my wifes old bumpside. All that was $25! Anyhow, spent a couple hours cussing and screamin at my truck while I tried to figure out how the crap to get the windows reattached to the regulator... Anywho, I now have power windows.

Gotta go do trig home work now and all day tomorrow... grass can wait. I hate yard work...

Right now the wifey is cooking potato and sausage soup for dinner,,, supposed to the same recipe the Olive garden uses.... we'll see....

pcmcobra · 08-31-2008, 07:27 PM

Yard work friday evening and saturday morning. Truck is not on the road yet

Watching the weather channel and gustav...

CLASSIC87' · 08-31-2008, 07:33 PM

Went to the Good Guys In KC on Friday... check out the pics here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post2871110

ENJOY!!

sqrbdy · 08-31-2008, 08:03 PM

very nice pics classic87. Well we just rode in from a long week of cruising. On a cruise ship that is. My wife, 3 1/2 year old daughter, mother-in-law and I got on a cruise ship headed to Jamaica last Sunday. Our plans got rearranged when Hurricane Gustav threatened Jamaica on Wednesday so we went to Grand Cayman, Cozumel and Progreso. For the record, I am not a fan of Progreso. It was a long week but we had a good time.

Tomorrow I plan on getting out and washing all of the vehicles and do a little yard work before i go back to work on Tuesday.

ca180 · 08-31-2008, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by sqrbdy

very nice pics classic87. Well we just rode in from a long week of cruising. On a cruise ship that is. My wife, 3 1/2 year old daughter, mother-in-law and I got on a cruise ship headed to Jamaica last Sunday. Our plans got rearranged when Hurricane Gustav threatened Jamaica on Wednesday so we went to Grand Cayman, Cozumel and Progreso. For the record, I am not a fan of Progreso. It was a long week but we had a good time.

Tomorrow I plan on getting out and washing all of the vehicles and do a little yard work before i go back to work on Tuesday.

Dude!!! No freakin joke!!! Progresso was awful for me... Me and my wife went back in may.

I did the beach break in cozumel... 1 whole day of open bar and my wife had to guide me back to the boat

rddiaz · 08-31-2008, 08:46 PM

Well I've had a busy weekend,first off friday after work bought a lincoln mig welder 180 to button up the tie rod notches for the PBmember,dropped $800. painted frame where the upper mounts go and installed the r&p. scored an alpine tape deck on ebay fri. nite.Sat morn. I worked some OT b/c of gustav Sat. afternoon found out my dog had kidney cancer, spent 4hrs. at the animal hsp. ,she had been real lathergic for the last 2 weeks, spent the rest of the day with her b/c doctor told me she is in alot of pain and we had to make a decision, she had been with me for 11 years. Sunday fed her, her last meal before I took her in about 11a.m back to the hospital and they put her down about 1p.m

hard times brotha.... Went home spent time w/ the family, back to the truck,cleaned up the control arms top and bottom both sides and knocked of the steel bumps and now I am ready to order my new drop spindles lower bag plates.....whew I AM BEAT!!!!!

72freak · 08-31-2008, 08:57 PM

Installed a replacement windshield and rear tinted slider in the 68 Longhorn dually project.

S10Fan · 08-31-2008, 10:01 PM

Picked up a 10 X 14 metal shed yesterday and began the build up. Dang box had more screws than the hardware isle at Lowes! Now my garage can be free from clutter and non-man stuff. I’ll probably cover the shed with vinyl siding to match the house and garage later.

After stressing with the shed all day yesterday, I took an 80 mile round trip cruise in the “Old Heap” this morning. Went and had a few cups of coffee and bench raced with an old friend, came home and back to work on the shed.

**N2TRUX** · 08-31-2008, 10:02 PM

rddiaz-Sorry to hear about your dog. Dang things become a family member and it's a big hit when you loose one.

**old Rusty C10** · 08-31-2008, 10:27 PM

this weekend we spent working trying to button up two projects as wife and i are planning a mid week trip in a week or so and want to have enough cash on hand lol Atlantic city here we come.. anyway we did do some shopping and scored some killer deals in lowes to finish up the dining room in the house..
nothing truck related except i sold my remaining truck box

87Lowrider · 08-31-2008, 10:44 PM

Went to Pensacola on Thursday. Drove back today just before storm hit.

Passed this cool GMC in Alabama... this thing was AWESOME!

Had to be a BBC and geared low... sounded freakin' wild.

n2billet · 08-31-2008, 10:48 PM

Found a good deal on a 84 C20 sub so I ended up buying it.......will turn and burn it after I do a few things to it. Worked on getting the cab off the 68 frame so I can make a few "changes" to it before it goes on it's new frame... now I plan to relax....until it's time to get up in the morning....

retselgerg · 08-31-2008, 10:57 PM

got a new thermostat, and installled heater control..HEAT lol,

Thumpin455 · 08-31-2008, 10:57 PM

Found out this weekend what happens when you take something apart, shuffle it around a few times, then try to put it back together TWO YEARS later.

Yeah, its gonna be a while before I figure out how the windows go in. Too bad it isnt the truck you guys would have pics to help in no time. Anyone have a 67 Cougar or Mustang with the door panel off and a digital camera handy?

jrsmith_2010 · 08-31-2008, 11:05 PM

well i fought with my 79 trying to get the shaved door kit installed, still having trouble with them, and still waiting for my bed, im so pissed about it, it should be done by now. hopefully i can get it back before christmas!

westie 666 · 08-31-2008, 11:06 PM

Worked all weekend on my truck, it's slowly comming together, drove it for the first time on Sunday (in the rain) ran great for having 8 month old gas in it, we haven't had a dry weekend since May so makes it hard to get things done.

Russell · 09-01-2008, 01:08 AM

I pulled out and replaced both diffs in the new bush truck, gotta bleed the brakes and install the shackle flip tomorrow afternoon then it's time to hit the trails

As far as progress on the 80 goes, I'm down to installing the manual glow plug controller, hooking up the fuel pump to an ignition power source, and installing the brake booster before I can start it up. Still figuring out how I'll hook up the 88+ master cylinder for the NV4500's clutch yet. Once all the above has been finished, the truck will run and drive with it's new driveline. I've got a couple small things I can do to it yet, but soon it'll be time to put it away until I've saved up 8 - 9000 for bodywork.

*Bnugg* · 09-01-2008, 01:44 AM

Saturday I did'nt get anything done.Sunday I woke up with about 4 hours of drunken sleep and had to help my aunt and uncle move then after that i put new front wheel bearings on my truck.Then I took a nap and went to a party.I have had alot more stuff that i wanted to get done but did'nt.Luckily I have the rest of the week off work so maybe i'll accomplish a little more.

gimmefuel · 09-01-2008, 11:08 AM

Pulled the inline six out of the truck, found a crack in the block between the head bolt and the front cylinder. This is right where the head gasket blew out.
Washed down the engine compartment, try to pick up the 350 this week and get it on a stand.

Dinos63 · 09-01-2008, 03:30 PM

clean up alot of storm damage, and did some trading for this 82 s/b clean and runs good

jrsmith_2010 · 09-01-2008, 03:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Dinos63

clean up alot of storm damage, and did some trading for this 82 s/b clean and runs good

nice dude! what u trade for that beast? looks great!

bigblock73 · 09-01-2008, 04:44 PM

Looks like it was "new wheels weekend" for some of you. I'll joing the club too.

Its a 77, that has been tinkerd with by PO's, and needs some work. It does run good and I think I can make a decent truck out of it.

**lolife99** · 09-01-2008, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Dinos63

clean up alot of storm damage, and did some trading for this 82 s/b clean and runs good

Looks like another reason to buy a "Dropmember". What are your plans Dino?

Dinos63 · 09-01-2008, 11:04 PM

I just finished a nice extended cab s10,lowered it ,some i rocs and even did a engine swap(4cyl no big deal) perfect little ride,my kid is young and rear ended a lady doing 20 no one got hurt thank god.The impact got it right across the core suport. I could have fixed it ,but a buddy had this truck and i have lots of parts for these also so i traded it.I have all the suspension from my white truck .I am going to do a little clean up, interior and lower it .He is a great kid and he will help do the work and i love these fun quickie projects .I will save my next dropmember for my 66 big window.T have the frame already to be sandblasted , and then?

08-31-2008, 07:08 PM	#1
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	What did you get done? Labor Day edition I spent the weekend working on my yard getting things cleaned up for our company tomorrow. My wife's family is coming and they have a few little people. Worked on the pool some, then planned to relax. My neighbor is out of town so my daughter is taking care of their kitten and dof while they are gone. Since my daughter had to go in to work early this morning, my wife and I went to check on the animals. The dog is staying in a kennel and had no place to avoid the sun. My wife asked me to do something so I got creative and built a shelter from two pallets. I put a plywood floor on the bottom pallet, and built legs to raise the second pallet to create a roof. He still hasn't quite figured it out yet, but he now has a 4x4 area that is well ventilated, but offers shade. Beyond that I spent the day cleaning up daily drivers. What did you get done? __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-31-2008, 07:26 PM	#2
ca180 tryin to get laid Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: OK Posts: 198	Re: What did you get done? Labor Day edition Went to the junkyard and got power window regulators, picked up a good vent window channel, and a replacement horn button for my wifes old bumpside. All that was $25! Anyhow, spent a couple hours cussing and screamin at my truck while I tried to figure out how the crap to get the windows reattached to the regulator... Anywho, I now have power windows. Gotta go do trig home work now and all day tomorrow... grass can wait. I hate yard work... Right now the wifey is cooking potato and sausage soup for dinner,,, supposed to the same recipe the Olive garden uses.... we'll see....

08-31-2008, 07:27 PM	#3
pcmcobra Registered User Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Florida Posts: 1,684	Re: What did you get done? Labor Day edition Yard work friday evening and saturday morning. Truck is not on the road yet Watching the weather channel and gustav... __________________ 1986 C10 SWB 6.0/6l90e Miami...Flee it like a native

08-31-2008, 07:33 PM	#4
CLASSIC87' OL BLUU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: WICHITA, KS. Posts: 1,065	Re: What did you get done? Labor Day edition Went to the Good Guys In KC on Friday... check out the pics here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post2871110 ENJOY!! __________________ More Drop and pics... whatch'a think?: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=249927 My recent 2wd Blazer progress thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=393427 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=394870 Last edited by CLASSIC87'; 08-31-2008 at 07:33 PM.

08-31-2008, 08:03 PM	#5
sqrbdy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Spring, Texas Posts: 207	Re: What did you get done? Labor Day edition very nice pics classic87. Well we just rode in from a long week of cruising. On a cruise ship that is. My wife, 3 1/2 year old daughter, mother-in-law and I got on a cruise ship headed to Jamaica last Sunday. Our plans got rearranged when Hurricane Gustav threatened Jamaica on Wednesday so we went to Grand Cayman, Cozumel and Progreso. For the record, I am not a fan of Progreso. It was a long week but we had a good time. Tomorrow I plan on getting out and washing all of the vehicles and do a little yard work before i go back to work on Tuesday. __________________ Ain't Nobody Like a Square Body sqrbdy myspace

08-31-2008, 08:46 PM	#7
rddiaz Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Antonio, TX. Posts: 121	Re: What did you get done? Labor Day edition Well I've had a busy weekend,first off friday after work bought a lincoln mig welder 180 to button up the tie rod notches for the PBmember,dropped $800. painted frame where the upper mounts go and installed the r&p. scored an alpine tape deck on ebay fri. nite.Sat morn. I worked some OT b/c of gustav Sat. afternoon found out my dog had kidney cancer, spent 4hrs. at the animal hsp. ,she had been real lathergic for the last 2 weeks, spent the rest of the day with her b/c doctor told me she is in alot of pain and we had to make a decision, she had been with me for 11 years. Sunday fed her, her last meal before I took her in about 11a.m back to the hospital and they put her down about 1p.m hard times brotha.... Went home spent time w/ the family, back to the truck,cleaned up the control arms top and bottom both sides and knocked of the steel bumps and now I am ready to order my new drop spindles lower bag plates.....whew I AM BEAT!!!!! __________________ GROUND ZERO IS R LIMIT

08-31-2008, 08:57 PM	#8
72freak Rottenwood Garage Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: Marietta, Georgia Posts: 4,321	Re: What did you get done? Labor Day edition Installed a replacement windshield and rear tinted slider in the 68 Longhorn dually project. __________________ 2004 Chevrolet Suburban C1500 2001 Chevrolet 2500HD Crew 6.0 1999 Harley Davidson Electra Glide 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Custom Camper "Dump Truck" 1972 Chevrolet C-20 Suburban "Big Green" 1969 Chevrolet C-50 Wedge Hauler "Leonidis" 1966 C-10 2x4 short fleet 327 4 speed "Race Truck" 1952 Plymouth Cranbrook "Rican" (my grandfathers) 1931 Ford Model A Coupe "Black Beauty" 1930 Ford Model A truck "Club Cab" 4x4 Rottenwood Garage and Speed Shop.....where everything must be racy! *It's not just a hobby..It's a LIFESTYLE!!!* Thanks for nothing Barrett-Jackson You cant fix stupid or teach accountability! Time wasters, looky Lous and tire kickers are everywhere! Last edited by 72freak; 08-31-2008 at 08:59 PM.

08-31-2008, 10:01 PM	#9
S10Fan Old Heap Driver Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Newport News, Va Posts: 2,642	Re: What did you get done? Labor Day edition Picked up a 10 X 14 metal shed yesterday and began the build up. Dang box had more screws than the hardware isle at Lowes! Now my garage can be free from clutter and non-man stuff. I’ll probably cover the shed with vinyl siding to match the house and garage later. After stressing with the shed all day yesterday, I took an 80 mile round trip cruise in the “Old Heap” this morning. Went and had a few cups of coffee and bench raced with an old friend, came home and back to work on the shed. __________________ _____________________________ Bryan '99 Silverado 1500, 4.3, 5-speed, reg cab, short bed '50 Chevy 2DR Hard Top, 350/350, M2 Front End, 3:08 gear, cruiser. '40 F**d Sedan, all Chevy power, Heidt's front end, TCI rear, nice driver.

08-31-2008, 10:02 PM	#10
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Re: What did you get done? Labor Day edition rddiaz-Sorry to hear about your dog. Dang things become a family member and it's a big hit when you loose one. __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-31-2008, 10:27 PM	#11
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,313	Re: What did you get done? Labor Day edition this weekend we spent working trying to button up two projects as wife and i are planning a mid week trip in a week or so and want to have enough cash on hand lol Atlantic city here we come.. anyway we did do some shopping and scored some killer deals in lowes to finish up the dining room in the house.. nothing truck related except i sold my remaining truck box __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

08-31-2008, 10:44 PM	#12
87Lowrider Navy Radioman Veteran Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Western Kentucky Posts: 1,356	Re: What did you get done? Labor Day edition Went to Pensacola on Thursday. Drove back today just before storm hit. Passed this cool GMC in Alabama... this thing was AWESOME! Had to be a BBC and geared low... sounded freakin' wild. __________________ 1987 Chevrolet R10 Silverado BBC Build thread - SOLD 1986 GMC Sierra Classic - SOLD 1957 Chevy Step Side Daily Driver; 2005 Chevrolet Silverado 4x4 Z71 Stepside - SOLD 2005 Chevrolet Tahoe Z71

08-31-2008, 10:48 PM	#13
n2billet Village Idiot.... Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Rowlett, Texas Posts: 1,833	Re: What did you get done? Labor Day edition Found a good deal on a 84 C20 sub so I ended up buying it.......will turn and burn it after I do a few things to it. Worked on getting the cab off the 68 frame so I can make a few "changes" to it before it goes on it's new frame... now I plan to relax....until it's time to get up in the morning.... __________________ http://www.hubgarage.com/mygarage/n2billet -67 SWB Custom Porterbuilt Front and rear 20/22's Hazel Sold -71 StepSide Porterbuilt Stage 2 with 20/22's Stella Mae Sold Last edited by n2billet; 08-28-2009 at 05:56 AM.

08-31-2008, 10:57 PM	#14
retselgerg Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Grundy Virginia Posts: 385	Re: What did you get done? Labor Day edition got a new thermostat, and installled heater control..HEAT lol, __________________ "OLE BLUE" Goodwrench 350, 5speed, Tilt, PS, PB, "some guys got into cars for money or girls but i got into cars because of the cars" -Jay Leno

08-31-2008, 10:57 PM	#15
Thumpin455 My truck is an alcoholic Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Marquette Mi Posts: 303	Re: What did you get done? Labor Day edition Found out this weekend what happens when you take something apart, shuffle it around a few times, then try to put it back together TWO YEARS later. Yeah, its gonna be a while before I figure out how the windows go in. Too bad it isnt the truck you guys would have pics to help in no time. Anyone have a 67 Cougar or Mustang with the door panel off and a digital camera handy? __________________ Too much stuff, too many projects to list everything. my 454 urged 76 swb beater

08-31-2008, 11:05 PM	#16
jrsmith_2010 I like turtles... Join Date: May 2008 Location: Kansas Posts: 993	Re: What did you get done? Labor Day edition well i fought with my 79 trying to get the shaved door kit installed, still having trouble with them, and still waiting for my bed, im so pissed about it, it should be done by now. hopefully i can get it back before christmas! __________________ 1979 Silverado- lowered 5/7, 20 inch Boss rims, everything shaved, caddy lights, billet interior, UP FOR SALE! 1983 Scottsdale-on the back burner...SOLD!!! 1992 Silverado- extended cab, stock for now, but no promises SOLD!!! 2006 Chevy Cobalt-college car, staying stock Whatever can't get fixed with a hammer, a roll of duct tape, a clothes hanger, a tube of glue, and a case of beer, can wait until tomorrow.



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08-31-2008, 11:06 PM	#17
westie 666 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: AUCKLAND NZ Posts: 264	Re: What did you get done? Labor Day edition Worked all weekend on my truck, it's slowly comming together, drove it for the first time on Sunday (in the rain) ran great for having 8 month old gas in it, we haven't had a dry weekend since May so makes it hard to get things done. __________________ 77 Cheyenne no longer in bits

09-01-2008, 01:08 AM	#18
Russell Professional Grade Join Date: May 2003 Location: Fort McMurray, Alberta Posts: 7,915	Re: What did you get done? Labor Day edition I pulled out and replaced both diffs in the new bush truck, gotta bleed the brakes and install the shackle flip tomorrow afternoon then it's time to hit the trails As far as progress on the 80 goes, I'm down to installing the manual glow plug controller, hooking up the fuel pump to an ignition power source, and installing the brake booster before I can start it up. Still figuring out how I'll hook up the 88+ master cylinder for the NV4500's clutch yet. Once all the above has been finished, the truck will run and drive with it's new driveline. I've got a couple small things I can do to it yet, but soon it'll be time to put it away until I've saved up 8 - 9000 for bodywork. __________________ 1995 Chevrolet 2 Door Tahoe (6.6L LBZ Duramax / ZF6 / NP241 with 1 ton solid axle swap)

09-01-2008, 01:44 AM	#19
Bnugg Account Suspended Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: St.Charles,Il Posts: 106	Re: What did you get done? Labor Day edition Saturday I did'nt get anything done.Sunday I woke up with about 4 hours of drunken sleep and had to help my aunt and uncle move then after that i put new front wheel bearings on my truck.Then I took a nap and went to a party.I have had alot more stuff that i wanted to get done but did'nt.Luckily I have the rest of the week off work so maybe i'll accomplish a little more.

09-01-2008, 11:08 AM	#20
gimmefuel Registered User Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tunica, MS Posts: 38	Re: What did you get done? Labor Day edition Pulled the inline six out of the truck, found a crack in the block between the head bolt and the front cylinder. This is right where the head gasket blew out. Washed down the engine compartment, try to pick up the 350 this week and get it on a stand. __________________ 81 C/10 short I6 soon to be a SB 350 72 Z28 412/400TH-project car "All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy"

09-01-2008, 03:30 PM	#21
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: What did you get done? Labor Day edition clean up alot of storm damage, and did some trading for this 82 s/b clean and runs good Attached Images __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

09-01-2008, 04:44 PM	#23
bigblock73 yeller Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Twin Cities Posts: 13,824	Re: What did you get done? Labor Day edition Looks like it was "new wheels weekend" for some of you. I'll joing the club too. Its a 77, that has been tinkerd with by PO's, and needs some work. It does run good and I think I can make a decent truck out of it. Attached Images __________________ Jeff 73-87.com 73-87.com Facebook page 73-87 cab corner 6x9 speaker brackets for sale 67-72 cab corner speaker brackets for sale 47-54 cab corner speaker brackets for sale

09-01-2008, 11:04 PM	#25
Dinos63 chevy only Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 6,619	Re: What did you get done? Labor Day edition I just finished a nice extended cab s10,lowered it ,some i rocs and even did a engine swap(4cyl no big deal) perfect little ride,my kid is young and rear ended a lady doing 20 no one got hurt thank god.The impact got it right across the core suport. I could have fixed it ,but a buddy had this truck and i have lots of parts for these also so i traded it.I have all the suspension from my white truck .I am going to do a little clean up, interior and lower it .He is a great kid and he will help do the work and i love these fun quickie projects .I will save my next dropmember for my 66 big window.T have the frame already to be sandblasted , and then? __________________ CHEVY ONLY... Nothin Else !

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