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tallhoedude · 09-05-2007, 09:20 AM

more axle pics:

tallhoedude · 09-05-2007, 09:21 AM

heres the diy fgb52 kit installed:

tallhoedude · 09-05-2007, 09:24 AM

heres my first step at fabricating wheel disc brakes for my rockwells.got the rotors and hubs together,tok a little machine work on the lathe.
using ford f700 school bus rotors and ford f550 brake calipers.

**Yukon Jack** · 09-05-2007, 09:57 AM

Axles are looking great, the covers look awfully beefy!

Sure is a great project to follow.

vtblazer · 09-05-2007, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yukon Jack

Sure is a great project to follow.

Absolutely!

How much work/trouble will narrowing the front axle be?

What's the final width your looking for?

Coil overs or leaf's? (sorry if you already posted that answer)

tallhoedude · 09-05-2007, 11:13 AM

thanks guys!
not really a lot to narrowing the axles..ill get some progress pics as it goes.
basically you cut the long side down and run 2 short side axles..gets my wms to about 70" wide with disc brakes...the front and rear hubs can also be flipped around to narrow another 8 inches,just cant run disc brakes with the hubs in the narrow position.stock wms is about 76" wide!! narrowed,gets you to about the same width as a 1ton.
leafs or coils..........well,first i was gonna go coils and 4 link.....but for what i use the truck for.....im juyst gonna go leafs.i will be building custom perches on both axles to add between 4 and 8 inches of lift,that way i dont have to spend big $$ on custom springs,plus retain a little ride quality...yes i said ride quality

will be running full hydro steering(build and setup photos to come)
leafs are by far easier and less $$...for mud,tug o war and sled pulls...i dont need 4 link...im not going to be rockcrawling.
more to come...........

tallhoedude · 12-05-2007, 08:26 AM

Heres Some Pics And Updates:took Off The B52 Kit On The Front To Build My Own Hangers.adding About 6" Of Lift.

tallhoedude · 12-05-2007, 08:28 AM

Mopre Of The Frt Spring Hangers:

tallhoedude · 12-05-2007, 08:30 AM

Few More Of Frt:

tallhoedude · 12-05-2007, 08:31 AM

Few Of Frt Brake Mounts Being Made

tallhoedude · 12-05-2007, 08:33 AM

Heres Some Of The Axle Perches I Built,added About 4" Lift:

tallhoedude · 12-05-2007, 08:34 AM

Few More Of Perches:

tallhoedude · 12-05-2007, 08:39 AM

Finally Got It Sitting On The Springs.as It Sits Here.i Compared To A Truck With Known 12" Lift Springs.
The Frt Measures 14" Lift With Stock 52" Leaf Springs.the Rear Measures At 18" Of Lift With Stock 63" Leafs.

tallhoedude · 12-05-2007, 08:40 AM

More Of Rear Susp:

tallhoedude · 12-05-2007, 08:42 AM

More Rear Susp And Rear Blocks I Built W/8" Lift:

tallhoedude · 12-05-2007, 08:44 AM

I Am Also Boxing The Frame In A Few Places To Add Strength.
Plus Building My Own Frt Winch/attack Front Bumper.

tallhoedude · 12-05-2007, 08:48 AM

Almost All The Rust Repairs Are Done!
Am Now Working On Trans And T/case Mounts.
I Am Running A 400 Turbo With A Married 205 Transfer Case.
Then Going To A Divorced Np200 Transfer Case.the 200 Will Give Me About 12" Of Drop To My Drivelines.
Still Cant Decide On Tires,50" R4's,52" Michelins,49 Iroks,54 Boggers?????????????? But Ive Got Some Time Still.
Also Beginning My Rear Ladder Bar/4 Link Setup To Keep That Monster Hooked Up!
Got Parts For My Full Hydro Steering,wil Start Those Mounts Soon!
Damn Cant Wait To Throw Some Mud.

Big J · 12-05-2007, 09:09 AM

Wow..... Thats gonna be a big K5. I'd say go with the monster boggers. Your plate should read BEEFY.

**Yukon Jack** · 12-05-2007, 11:01 AM

Some great progress - that is going to be a beast!

Glad to see it will have disk brakes at the wheels.

Chevyman63 · 12-05-2007, 04:30 PM

Holy mega beefy Batman!!! That thing is going to be monster!

**jamie72** · 12-05-2007, 06:42 PM

andy that thing is kicking butt!! you do great work, you need to come down and work on some of my junk...lol
keep the pics coming!!!

Towstrap · 12-06-2007, 11:28 PM

dude thats BAD AZZZZ cant wheight to see it done with some mud on it

soon when i get my Back back togother my burb going on rocks we will have to start a 2 1/2ton club on here

jimmypop · 12-07-2007, 12:47 AM

What the heck??? That thing is gonna be a MONSTER!!!!!

tallhoedude · 12-07-2007, 07:31 AM

thanks guys.
i am so ready to be bolting on some tractor tires and throwing some mud!!

towstrap...that burb will be awesome with some rocks!!i have done soooo much reading and digging on the rockwells.if i can help with anything just let me know...my first advise or thing to think about....5 tons!....ive thought of going that route opn my k5 but i think the 2 1/2's with alloy shafts should be good.

watahyahknow · 12-07-2007, 09:31 AM

awesome machine

09-05-2007, 09:20 AM	#76
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! more axle pics: Attached Images __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

09-05-2007, 09:21 AM	#77
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! heres the diy fgb52 kit installed: Attached Images __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

09-05-2007, 09:24 AM	#78
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! heres my first step at fabricating wheel disc brakes for my rockwells.got the rotors and hubs together,tok a little machine work on the lathe. using ford f700 school bus rotors and ford f550 brake calipers. Attached Images __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

09-05-2007, 09:57 AM	#79
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: My Build Begins! Axles are looking great, the covers look awfully beefy! Sure is a great project to follow. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

09-05-2007, 11:13 AM	#81
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! thanks guys! not really a lot to narrowing the axles..ill get some progress pics as it goes. basically you cut the long side down and run 2 short side axles..gets my wms to about 70" wide with disc brakes...the front and rear hubs can also be flipped around to narrow another 8 inches,just cant run disc brakes with the hubs in the narrow position.stock wms is about 76" wide!! narrowed,gets you to about the same width as a 1ton. leafs or coils..........well,first i was gonna go coils and 4 link.....but for what i use the truck for.....im juyst gonna go leafs.i will be building custom perches on both axles to add between 4 and 8 inches of lift,that way i dont have to spend big $$ on custom springs,plus retain a little ride quality...yes i said ride quality will be running full hydro steering(build and setup photos to come) leafs are by far easier and less $$...for mud,tug o war and sled pulls...i dont need 4 link...im not going to be rockcrawling. more to come........... __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

12-05-2007, 08:26 AM	#82
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins!UPDATES: Heres Some Pics And Updates:took Off The B52 Kit On The Front To Build My Own Hangers.adding About 6" Of Lift. Attached Images __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

12-05-2007, 08:28 AM	#83
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! Mopre Of The Frt Spring Hangers: Attached Images __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

12-05-2007, 08:30 AM	#84
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! Few More Of Frt: Attached Images __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

12-05-2007, 08:31 AM	#85
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! Few Of Frt Brake Mounts Being Made Attached Images __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

12-05-2007, 08:33 AM	#86
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! Heres Some Of The Axle Perches I Built,added About 4" Lift: Attached Images __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

12-05-2007, 08:34 AM	#87
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! Few More Of Perches: Attached Images __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

12-05-2007, 08:39 AM	#88
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins!UPDATE 12-01 Finally Got It Sitting On The Springs.as It Sits Here.i Compared To A Truck With Known 12" Lift Springs. The Frt Measures 14" Lift With Stock 52" Leaf Springs.the Rear Measures At 18" Of Lift With Stock 63" Leafs. Attached Images __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

12-05-2007, 08:40 AM	#89
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! More Of Rear Susp: Attached Images __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

12-05-2007, 08:42 AM	#90
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! More Rear Susp And Rear Blocks I Built W/8" Lift: Attached Images __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

12-05-2007, 08:44 AM	#91
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! I Am Also Boxing The Frame In A Few Places To Add Strength. Plus Building My Own Frt Winch/attack Front Bumper. Attached Images __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"



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12-05-2007, 08:48 AM	#92
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! Almost All The Rust Repairs Are Done! Am Now Working On Trans And T/case Mounts. I Am Running A 400 Turbo With A Married 205 Transfer Case. Then Going To A Divorced Np200 Transfer Case.the 200 Will Give Me About 12" Of Drop To My Drivelines. Still Cant Decide On Tires,50" R4's,52" Michelins,49 Iroks,54 Boggers?????????????? But Ive Got Some Time Still. Also Beginning My Rear Ladder Bar/4 Link Setup To Keep That Monster Hooked Up! Got Parts For My Full Hydro Steering,wil Start Those Mounts Soon! Damn Cant Wait To Throw Some Mud. __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

12-05-2007, 09:09 AM	#93
Big J Its lookin' like a Blazer! Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Gods Country, KY Posts: 1,773	Re: My Build Begins! Wow..... Thats gonna be a big K5. I'd say go with the monster boggers. Your plate should read BEEFY. __________________ BAZINGA! My Build

12-05-2007, 11:01 AM	#94
Yukon Jack Post Whore Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Rose Hill, KS, USA Posts: 12,683	Re: My Build Begins! Some great progress - that is going to be a beast! Glad to see it will have disk brakes at the wheels. __________________ 1970 Blazer with a 400 sbc and 4" lift 1980 Pontiac Trans Am, 455 Oldsmobile 2012 Kawasaki Concours 14

12-05-2007, 04:30 PM	#95
Chevyman63 Can't wait to retire!! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Corunna, MI Posts: 1,575	Re: My Build Begins! Holy mega beefy Batman!!! That thing is going to be monster! __________________ 2009 4x4 Chevy Crew Cab 6.0 1989 4x4 Siverado (270,000 miles) 1972 4x4 Blazer 2007 Chevy Cutaway 1 ton 1970 Corvette (sons project) RIP - CLR 10/11/09

12-05-2007, 06:42 PM	#96
jamie72 Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: madison indiana Posts: 3,840	Re: My Build Begins! andy that thing is kicking butt!! you do great work, you need to come down and work on some of my junk...lol keep the pics coming!!! __________________ jamie72 72 BB cheyenne -- Restoration getting started.. member #807 http://www.myspace.com/whitetailobsession www.antlertalk.com

12-06-2007, 11:28 PM	#97
Towstrap Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: davison Mich Posts: 247	Re: My Build Begins! dude thats BAD AZZZZ cant wheight to see it done with some mud on it soon when i get my Back back togother my burb going on rocks we will have to start a 2 1/2ton club on here

12-07-2007, 12:47 AM	#98
jimmypop Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: so-cal Posts: 85	Re: My Build Begins! What the heck??? That thing is gonna be a MONSTER!!!!!

12-07-2007, 07:31 AM	#99
tallhoedude ROCKWELL 5 TON CLUB !! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: indiana Posts: 516	Re: My Build Begins! thanks guys. i am so ready to be bolting on some tractor tires and throwing some mud!! towstrap...that burb will be awesome with some rocks!!i have done soooo much reading and digging on the rockwells.if i can help with anything just let me know...my first advise or thing to think about....5 tons!....ive thought of going that route opn my k5 but i think the 2 1/2's with alloy shafts should be good. __________________ 1970 K5 "ON THE ROCKS" PROJECT:500hp 6.0 fuel injected. 2wd sm465 trans,t136 2.5 ton transfercase,5ton rockwells with 9.34 gears,custom wheel disc brakes,full hydro steering20+" OF LIFT AND 67/35/25's..67" tall TRACTOR TIRES.."THE MUD SLUT!!" MY BUILD THREAD: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=221935 1997 TAHOE,SAS D60 14B,5:13 DISC BRAKES,CROSSOVER STEER,HYDRO ASSIST,42 IROKS HINT:NEW NAME "K5ontheROCKS!"

12-07-2007, 09:31 AM	#100
watahyahknow Registered User Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: the netherlands europe Posts: 4,335	Re: My Build Begins! awesome machine __________________ i got a job again and having fun at it too idea's for the trucks and the order of things to do are taking shape and get closer to being realized , a few more months and i be able to start building for real i complete 2 of the trucks intoo running fashion one custom and one basicly stock the thirth will be sacrificed for parts

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