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11-08-2010, 06:42 PM
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Project 69-some day long and low
Discovered more rust than I initially thought...
I knew I had rust in the passenger door and rocker, and the inner fender under the battery, but found more in the other inner fender, and the firewall lip after cleaning out leaves... Here are a few pics. Did get the motor and transmission pulled between rain storms here in WA state. Holding off installing the stroker till I swap the crossmember--have a line on one with drop spindles, and disc brakes but he has not pulled the motor yet... 
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1969 1/2 Ton CST Plans and Major Accomplishments to Date: LS1 motor/trans combo installed but not running Porterbuilt dropmember-installed Porterbuilt bolt-in notch-installed Smooth firewall Raised bed frame with custom bed wood Bagged-in the works... 20s (no tires)/22s with tires Lots more to do... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...&highlight=lug Other heaps: '71 Blazer 4x4, being converted to 2wd, 472 Caddy motor and T400 planned. 1956 Chevy 1/2 Pickup and 1982 K5 4x4. Members met: VikingThor, SwampRat, KAC383, XB9rguy, Casey G, BlueEK9, FastCam, FatKid |
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11-08-2010, 06:53 PM
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Grandpa in the rustmobile...
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Re: Project 69-some day long and low
Yeah..my cab is similar...Hate to see it! Nice truck too btw.
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11-08-2010, 07:06 PM
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Re: Project 69-some day long and low
I may just grind away what I can and POR15 that entire section of the firewall...not sure though.
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1969 1/2 Ton CST Plans and Major Accomplishments to Date: LS1 motor/trans combo installed but not running Porterbuilt dropmember-installed Porterbuilt bolt-in notch-installed Smooth firewall Raised bed frame with custom bed wood Bagged-in the works... 20s (no tires)/22s with tires Lots more to do... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...&highlight=lug Other heaps: '71 Blazer 4x4, being converted to 2wd, 472 Caddy motor and T400 planned. 1956 Chevy 1/2 Pickup and 1982 K5 4x4. Members met: VikingThor, SwampRat, KAC383, XB9rguy, Casey G, BlueEK9, FastCam, FatKid |
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11-09-2010, 07:23 PM
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Re: Project 69-some day long and low
So, check out some of the work my dad did on the motor we pulled from the 69 CST. Still planning to paint the valve covers (red stripes will be black), but this motor and trans cleaned up nice.
My dad just won't slow down at 65 yrs. old!!  This motor and trans are going into the 83 El Camino which my dad will sell or use for trading material on a 55-57 Chevy Pickup.
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1969 1/2 Ton CST Plans and Major Accomplishments to Date: LS1 motor/trans combo installed but not running Porterbuilt dropmember-installed Porterbuilt bolt-in notch-installed Smooth firewall Raised bed frame with custom bed wood Bagged-in the works... 20s (no tires)/22s with tires Lots more to do... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...&highlight=lug Other heaps: '71 Blazer 4x4, being converted to 2wd, 472 Caddy motor and T400 planned. 1956 Chevy 1/2 Pickup and 1982 K5 4x4. Members met: VikingThor, SwampRat, KAC383, XB9rguy, Casey G, BlueEK9, FastCam, FatKid |
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11-17-2010, 06:18 PM
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Re: Project 69-some day long and low
Did a little grinding on the firewall but weather has not cooperating much of late and my truck is outside. Should invest in a portable carport but that means I can't buy truck parts
Wind storm decorated my crossmember with pine needles... I have collected parts while waiting for the weather to clear: Passenger door, cab corner and rocker Air ride setup (minus compressors, valves, and lines)--lots of parts but nothing labled...should be an interesting first air ride install. Headed out in a bit to pick up a '72 crossmember, 5 lug, disc brakes and drop spindles. 
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1969 1/2 Ton CST Plans and Major Accomplishments to Date: LS1 motor/trans combo installed but not running Porterbuilt dropmember-installed Porterbuilt bolt-in notch-installed Smooth firewall Raised bed frame with custom bed wood Bagged-in the works... 20s (no tires)/22s with tires Lots more to do... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...&highlight=lug Other heaps: '71 Blazer 4x4, being converted to 2wd, 472 Caddy motor and T400 planned. 1956 Chevy 1/2 Pickup and 1982 K5 4x4. Members met: VikingThor, SwampRat, KAC383, XB9rguy, Casey G, BlueEK9, FastCam, FatKid |
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11-18-2010, 05:30 PM
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Re: Project 69-some day long and low
Picked up this crossmember last evening with my dad's help. The previous owner was coverting his short-wide to a big block 4x4 so sold me this unit and threw in 4 roller rims and tires.
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1969 1/2 Ton CST Plans and Major Accomplishments to Date: LS1 motor/trans combo installed but not running Porterbuilt dropmember-installed Porterbuilt bolt-in notch-installed Smooth firewall Raised bed frame with custom bed wood Bagged-in the works... 20s (no tires)/22s with tires Lots more to do... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...&highlight=lug Other heaps: '71 Blazer 4x4, being converted to 2wd, 472 Caddy motor and T400 planned. 1956 Chevy 1/2 Pickup and 1982 K5 4x4. Members met: VikingThor, SwampRat, KAC383, XB9rguy, Casey G, BlueEK9, FastCam, FatKid |
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11-18-2010, 10:03 PM
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Re: Project 69-some day long and low
I have a regular 2 car garage, truck being built in one half and the other half is fill with junk. I got one of those portable garages and LOVE it! I put down a bunch of free 4x8 plywood sheets that these construction guys gave me on the ground. I would highly recommend getting one. Check Harbor Frieght I think its pretty cheap there.
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11-26-2010, 09:21 PM
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Re: Project 69-some day long and low
Too much snow of late to work on the truck outside... portable garage looking better and better.
Started work on the crossmember after clearing some space in the garage. Popped the upper ball joints on both sides and pulled the lowering springs out as these will be replaced with air bags. Could not pull lower ball joints as I did not have a socket on hand that was big enough...I need to take a break from buying truck parts and buys some tools  Did a little sanding on the LCA and thinking about powder coating both the upper and lower arms, but not sure yet. I bought a little powder coat system and have an old oven that I use to bake the parts, but might just go with POR15.
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1969 1/2 Ton CST Plans and Major Accomplishments to Date: LS1 motor/trans combo installed but not running Porterbuilt dropmember-installed Porterbuilt bolt-in notch-installed Smooth firewall Raised bed frame with custom bed wood Bagged-in the works... 20s (no tires)/22s with tires Lots more to do... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...&highlight=lug Other heaps: '71 Blazer 4x4, being converted to 2wd, 472 Caddy motor and T400 planned. 1956 Chevy 1/2 Pickup and 1982 K5 4x4. Members met: VikingThor, SwampRat, KAC383, XB9rguy, Casey G, BlueEK9, FastCam, FatKid |
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11-27-2010, 06:12 PM
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Re: Project 69-some day long and low
Some progress today with the front crossmember and bag mounts.
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1969 1/2 Ton CST Plans and Major Accomplishments to Date: LS1 motor/trans combo installed but not running Porterbuilt dropmember-installed Porterbuilt bolt-in notch-installed Smooth firewall Raised bed frame with custom bed wood Bagged-in the works... 20s (no tires)/22s with tires Lots more to do... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...&highlight=lug Other heaps: '71 Blazer 4x4, being converted to 2wd, 472 Caddy motor and T400 planned. 1956 Chevy 1/2 Pickup and 1982 K5 4x4. Members met: VikingThor, SwampRat, KAC383, XB9rguy, Casey G, BlueEK9, FastCam, FatKid |
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11-27-2010, 07:08 PM
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Re: Project 69-some day long and low
My buddy also dropped off a passenger door for me today...just cost me breakfast...
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1969 1/2 Ton CST Plans and Major Accomplishments to Date: LS1 motor/trans combo installed but not running Porterbuilt dropmember-installed Porterbuilt bolt-in notch-installed Smooth firewall Raised bed frame with custom bed wood Bagged-in the works... 20s (no tires)/22s with tires Lots more to do... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...&highlight=lug Other heaps: '71 Blazer 4x4, being converted to 2wd, 472 Caddy motor and T400 planned. 1956 Chevy 1/2 Pickup and 1982 K5 4x4. Members met: VikingThor, SwampRat, KAC383, XB9rguy, Casey G, BlueEK9, FastCam, FatKid |
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11-27-2010, 09:15 PM
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Re: Project 69-some day long and low
Best thing I did today...became a Premium Member...
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1969 1/2 Ton CST Plans and Major Accomplishments to Date: LS1 motor/trans combo installed but not running Porterbuilt dropmember-installed Porterbuilt bolt-in notch-installed Smooth firewall Raised bed frame with custom bed wood Bagged-in the works... 20s (no tires)/22s with tires Lots more to do... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...&highlight=lug Other heaps: '71 Blazer 4x4, being converted to 2wd, 472 Caddy motor and T400 planned. 1956 Chevy 1/2 Pickup and 1982 K5 4x4. Members met: VikingThor, SwampRat, KAC383, XB9rguy, Casey G, BlueEK9, FastCam, FatKid |
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11-28-2010, 06:06 PM
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Re: Project 69-some day long and low
Removed bump stops today so my bags won't rub.
Cleaned and POR15'd my crossmember, core support and battery tray.
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1969 1/2 Ton CST Plans and Major Accomplishments to Date: LS1 motor/trans combo installed but not running Porterbuilt dropmember-installed Porterbuilt bolt-in notch-installed Smooth firewall Raised bed frame with custom bed wood Bagged-in the works... 20s (no tires)/22s with tires Lots more to do... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...&highlight=lug Other heaps: '71 Blazer 4x4, being converted to 2wd, 472 Caddy motor and T400 planned. 1956 Chevy 1/2 Pickup and 1982 K5 4x4. Members met: VikingThor, SwampRat, KAC383, XB9rguy, Casey G, BlueEK9, FastCam, FatKid |
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11-28-2010, 06:13 PM
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Grandpa in the rustmobile...
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Re: Project 69-some day long and low
looks GOOD
spray or brushed on?
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11-28-2010, 06:16 PM
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Re: Project 69-some day long and low
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12-04-2010, 12:12 PM
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Re: Project 69-some day long and low
Brushed on and then top coated with black spray paint.
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1969 1/2 Ton CST Plans and Major Accomplishments to Date: LS1 motor/trans combo installed but not running Porterbuilt dropmember-installed Porterbuilt bolt-in notch-installed Smooth firewall Raised bed frame with custom bed wood Bagged-in the works... 20s (no tires)/22s with tires Lots more to do... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...&highlight=lug Other heaps: '71 Blazer 4x4, being converted to 2wd, 472 Caddy motor and T400 planned. 1956 Chevy 1/2 Pickup and 1982 K5 4x4. Members met: VikingThor, SwampRat, KAC383, XB9rguy, Casey G, BlueEK9, FastCam, FatKid |
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12-05-2010, 06:03 PM
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Re: Project 69-some day long and low
Rain stopped for a bit so managed to pull the inner fenders off. They were pretty rusted toward the front and not worth saving. Will keep them so I can practice a little more welding though.
Not certain if they will be replaced or not as I am not sure how low the truck will be in the front yet. Still waiting on FedX to deliver my air line... Next up: removal of the stock crossmember.
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1969 1/2 Ton CST Plans and Major Accomplishments to Date: LS1 motor/trans combo installed but not running Porterbuilt dropmember-installed Porterbuilt bolt-in notch-installed Smooth firewall Raised bed frame with custom bed wood Bagged-in the works... 20s (no tires)/22s with tires Lots more to do... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...&highlight=lug Other heaps: '71 Blazer 4x4, being converted to 2wd, 472 Caddy motor and T400 planned. 1956 Chevy 1/2 Pickup and 1982 K5 4x4. Members met: VikingThor, SwampRat, KAC383, XB9rguy, Casey G, BlueEK9, FastCam, FatKid |
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12-05-2010, 09:16 PM
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Re: Project 69-some day long and low
Keep up the progress!
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12-10-2010, 10:44 PM
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Re: Project 69-some day long and low
Started work on cleaning up my calipers...plan to tape things off this weekend and do some detail work.
Plan to pick up my fittings from Grainger on Monday and will put the front end together.
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1969 1/2 Ton CST Plans and Major Accomplishments to Date: LS1 motor/trans combo installed but not running Porterbuilt dropmember-installed Porterbuilt bolt-in notch-installed Smooth firewall Raised bed frame with custom bed wood Bagged-in the works... 20s (no tires)/22s with tires Lots more to do... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...&highlight=lug Other heaps: '71 Blazer 4x4, being converted to 2wd, 472 Caddy motor and T400 planned. 1956 Chevy 1/2 Pickup and 1982 K5 4x4. Members met: VikingThor, SwampRat, KAC383, XB9rguy, Casey G, BlueEK9, FastCam, FatKid |
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12-12-2010, 04:57 PM
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Re: Project 69-some day long and low
Despite the torrential rain at times, it was not that cold today so pulled the old crossmember out.
A person can get kind of sore working on these trucks, let me tell ya. Probably not the most ideal way to pull the crossmember out, but slid the whole thing, wheels and all, out of the driver's side fender opening.
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1969 1/2 Ton CST Plans and Major Accomplishments to Date: LS1 motor/trans combo installed but not running Porterbuilt dropmember-installed Porterbuilt bolt-in notch-installed Smooth firewall Raised bed frame with custom bed wood Bagged-in the works... 20s (no tires)/22s with tires Lots more to do... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...&highlight=lug Other heaps: '71 Blazer 4x4, being converted to 2wd, 472 Caddy motor and T400 planned. 1956 Chevy 1/2 Pickup and 1982 K5 4x4. Members met: VikingThor, SwampRat, KAC383, XB9rguy, Casey G, BlueEK9, FastCam, FatKid |
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12-21-2010, 08:52 PM
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Grandpa in the rustmobile...
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Re: Project 69-some day long and low
Looks good!
Whathca gonna do about the cab, that sucker is bad lol
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12-21-2010, 08:58 PM
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Re: Project 69-some day long and low
Yeah that rust is bad!! I am looking for a rust free cab between now and spring though so hopefully I will find one here in rainy WA.
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1969 1/2 Ton CST Plans and Major Accomplishments to Date: LS1 motor/trans combo installed but not running Porterbuilt dropmember-installed Porterbuilt bolt-in notch-installed Smooth firewall Raised bed frame with custom bed wood Bagged-in the works... 20s (no tires)/22s with tires Lots more to do... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...&highlight=lug Other heaps: '71 Blazer 4x4, being converted to 2wd, 472 Caddy motor and T400 planned. 1956 Chevy 1/2 Pickup and 1982 K5 4x4. Members met: VikingThor, SwampRat, KAC383, XB9rguy, Casey G, BlueEK9, FastCam, FatKid |
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12-21-2010, 09:05 PM
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Grandpa in the rustmobile...
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Re: Project 69-some day long and low
Ha im lookin too, I have rust there too, just not to the degree you do!
You should find one easily,Ive heard there pretty easy to come by, even in the pacific northwest
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John Goose-1968 C10 355,9.32-1CR, Vortec Heads ,262 voodoo, 3.73:1 3OTT http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=317684 Grams 53-1953 Chevrolet Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...=1#post4327784 1969 Chevy C10 Shortbed TH400 http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=548136 1999 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 |
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12-22-2010, 02:51 PM
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Re: Project 69-some day long and low
i like your truck that is a cool green color i kinda like it , it reminds me of a forest ranger truck
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12-26-2010, 10:21 AM
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Re: Project 69-some day long and low
Can't beleive I am gonna sell the Model A, but as a newly wed, there are priorities I didn't have as a single guy. I have a guy coming this morning to take a look at it.
With the cash I will pay off my wife's truck and use the rest to fund parts/work on my '69 CST. Asking the board to bow their respective heads in a moment of silence for my Model A lol...
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1969 1/2 Ton CST Plans and Major Accomplishments to Date: LS1 motor/trans combo installed but not running Porterbuilt dropmember-installed Porterbuilt bolt-in notch-installed Smooth firewall Raised bed frame with custom bed wood Bagged-in the works... 20s (no tires)/22s with tires Lots more to do... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...&highlight=lug Other heaps: '71 Blazer 4x4, being converted to 2wd, 472 Caddy motor and T400 planned. 1956 Chevy 1/2 Pickup and 1982 K5 4x4. Members met: VikingThor, SwampRat, KAC383, XB9rguy, Casey G, BlueEK9, FastCam, FatKid |
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12-27-2010, 08:22 PM
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Re: Project 69-some day long and low
Bad pic but...
Found a cab that will work to replace my rusty one and it includes the title. Lots of work done on the new one already but a little more to go. Price is right even with driving a couple hours each way. Will pick it up tomorrow afternoon.
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1969 1/2 Ton CST Plans and Major Accomplishments to Date: LS1 motor/trans combo installed but not running Porterbuilt dropmember-installed Porterbuilt bolt-in notch-installed Smooth firewall Raised bed frame with custom bed wood Bagged-in the works... 20s (no tires)/22s with tires Lots more to do... http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...&highlight=lug Other heaps: '71 Blazer 4x4, being converted to 2wd, 472 Caddy motor and T400 planned. 1956 Chevy 1/2 Pickup and 1982 K5 4x4. Members met: VikingThor, SwampRat, KAC383, XB9rguy, Casey G, BlueEK9, FastCam, FatKid |
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