General Car Talk

v8deuce · v8deuce

k0413d9b it's a sbc that I want to sell I've been told 305 but would like to know for sure.I've checked a few sites but can't find anything.Thanks Randy -- Edited by v8deuce on Friday 18th of July 2014 01:28:57 PM

sasquatch · sasquatch

On the topic of spectator turnout dropping off at car events posted a bit ago, thought this was interesting: Today i talked to a friend and his wife who are into horse rodeos, horse shows, all types of horse events. They brought up the subject about the poor spectator turnout lately, according to them...

Rustynuts · Rustynuts

Driving the back roads for over 40 yrs now I think its time that someone creates a backroads handbook, Here are some things that should be in it: 1. slow down when approaching an oncoming vehicle especially if you are hauling a trailer because they throw stones. 2, slow down when passing riders on h...

Sniper · Sniper

Just got my latest R&C magazine (Oct 2014) and they have announced it's the last issue. Apparently STREET RODDER magazine will be picking up the slack and carrying on with the on going stories already started. Not sure what happens after they get completed. R&C and STREET RODDER were the onl...

Klink · Klink

Does anybody know who got the T bird at the auction in Bloomfield Saturday July 5. I'd like to talk to him.

will · will

JULY 4TH-6TH NOSTALGIA DAYS ! ONTARIO NOSTALGIA DRAG RACERS ASSOCIATION + GBM’S CLASS CARS. CANADA’S PREMIER NOSTALGIA SERIES Featuring – RACE CARS FROM 1974 AND OLDER – GASSERS, ALTEREDS,NOSTALGIA SUPER STOCK HEMI’S – ALL RIPPING UP THE 1/4 MILE, PLUS A GREAT CAR SHOW HOSTED BY THE SARNIA STRE...

studeshaker · studeshaker

every few years there are rumours floating around about a drag strip being built at mosport. has anyone ever heard anything fact based as to yay or nay ?

slab · slab

I had to laugh when my wife got home from work and finally got to sit down. She gets in the easy chair....turns on her Ipad and finds that my young son had taken about 30 pictures of his Hotwheels collection and Monster trucks!!!! She says to him "why did you do that?" He says "so you wo...

Jeff Norwell · Jeff Norwell

[URL=http://s132.photobucket.com/user/JEFFNORWELL/media/PARTS%20FOR%20SALE/10531070_102023374407...

Gwillyville Kid · Gwillyville Kid

Over the years there have been 100's of hot rods which were started but never completed. I have acquired 3 fiberglass bodies. Where are the remainder? I know of at least 5 builders of fiberglass bodies in Ontario & Quebec. If these projects are just sitting in a garage/ barn/shed, they need to see...

FRNKNSTN · FRNKNSTN

I just put up a post looking for a couple of carbs. Question is, I had originally wanted to use a couple of Predator carbs and have them already. Has anyone had any experience with these, setting them up etc? I don't want to re-invent the wheel, just wanted something different. Application is on a blown...

Cat in the Hat · Cat in the Hat

Lassie just came back to the farm barking her dam head off Are you trapped under a log and the river is rising? Did you fall down a well? Has old mr Craver got you tied up in the barn? Please come home all is forgiven if you promise no more east coast jokes Dam i wish I spoke dog!

51 Styline · 51 Styline

After working in the yard most of the day I cleaned up , grabbed a beer and my computer and settled down in my favorite chair. I was surfing around and hit on a drag racing site. I looked for a while and saw a car and driver I recognised and raced against in the early 60s. I punched in the name Jim Zakia and he...

groberts1931 · groberts1931

Down here in P.E.I. Here some pictures from the July 6 car show. 2014 PEI Street Rod Association's 36th Show 'n Shine

slab · slab

Hey guys. My wife loves these Corvettes and I am not in the know on the frame issues on these cars. I have found one but the owner has said everyone that has looked at it says the frame needs repair. He told me it has one hole near the drivers door side?? Haven't seen it and would rather have a bit of knowle...

flatblack55delivery · flatblack55delivery

Has anyone else noticed the number of looks on a couple of threds . One hundred and seventy thousand plus on the current invision thred ,thirteen thousand on the previous one.Cats thred has almost twenty one thousand and Daves WTF build has over fifteen thousand looks. the My T Coupe and Pugseys thred...

58Chev · 58Chev

On his 70th birthday, a man was given a gift certificate from his wife. The certificate was for a consultation with an Indian medicine man living on a nearby reservation who was rumored to have a simple cure for erectile dysfunction! The husband went to the reservation and saw the medicine man. The o...

MANCAVER · MANCAVER

This is the first generation of this cat which resides in Nova Scotia. Labeled the hellkat

MANCAVER · MANCAVER

This Thursday. Who's going?

workin class · workin class

http://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-image.html?adId=1001142066&image=0&enableSearchNavigationFlag=true-- Edited by workin class on Monday 30th of June 2014 06:57:36 PM

Chris Stapley · Chris Stapley

I was in to Mississauga on Tuesday night and bought a very interesting late forties early fifties ( guessing) midget race car. I am assuming it was a Toronto local car , anyone who watched races anywhere back in the old days recall seeing this little gem anywhere? Suspended on the left rear wheel with...

hemi43 · hemi43

Just loaded up again !! Regular price $3.99 per LB on sale for $2.39. This includes grade 2, grade 5 bolts, washers, nuts, carriage bolts and lag bolts.

jarvis1 · jarvis1

http://driving.ca/chevrolet/auto-news/news/40-stunning-cars-discovered-in-ultimate-canadian-barn-find

bmw2002e3 · bmw2002e3

I did make it to Barrie, but didn't stay too long wife's ankle was pretty rough and I was exhausted, but I got the gist of it... Anyway, went out to Fleetwood sunday probably around noon. I knew lots of guys would be gone etc, but I wanted to get the feel of the thing. Attached is a picture of a gentleman I im...

hemi43 · hemi43

Cat in the Hat · Cat in the Hat

What with all the car builders trying to cash in on us boomers...they have tried to make cars that remind us of times gone by The....Prowler The...HHR...wtf? The ..CPT Cruiser The ....Camero The ....Mustang The ...Challenger Some have the muscle car feel........but most are just wanna be's What d...

Grumper · Grumper

We're planning on making the trip to Syracuse next month and thinking about taking a truck and car down. The problem is I don't own a trailer. Does anyone have a car trailer they'd be willing to let me borrow for a week?

JPB · JPB

The ONDR event last Saturday.

justinj · justinj

Do any of you know a good mobile glass guy in the Toronto/Scarborough area? Need to remove the windshield from the parts car and install on the car I'm building. Thanks Justin.

DJD · 77

Lets start a legit bi tchin posting for things that happened to your build .. ie shoddy services , wrong parts etc etc . that just made you say " REALLY ?????" I,ll be first . dropped off my rear axles from my vintage patina gasser project , to get the rear axle studs up graded from 7/16 th,s to 1...

will · will

Ontario PCs call for Drive Clean program to be scrapped Liberals plan to keep Drive Clean running indefinitely with support of NDP ST. CATHARINES – Only the Ontario PC Party would put a stop to the Liberals’ plan to keep the province’s temporary Drive Clean program running indefinitely, PC Environ...

will · will

First day out with my Maverick.

will · will

69SS454 · 69SS454

Now that Ben's Camaro is finished and with all that you have taught him the Nova should be together and road worthy in no time...Right!! Hi Rich

-- Edited by 69SS454 on Thursday 19th of June 2014 09:30:51 PM

Fordy Acres Car Farm · Fordy Acres Car Farm

Is there a member or two out there that can steer me in the direction of a guy in your area that has a car collection - always buying and selling as I hear it. Anyway, this guy had a '61 Mercury Meteor 2 door for sale a few years back(4+?) It was sportin' a thrifty six and finished in triple Robin's egg blue. I wa...

hemi43 · hemi43

MANCAVER · MANCAVER

$3.5 mil https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5tQm8HBB2Y

34guy · 34guy

so I went up to brucefield wed and visited my friend Ed (BB DUECE) . What a great place Ed has got . It was a great day seeing all the stuff Ed has collected over the years. I bought this T chassis from Ed last year and just made the trek up there to get it and pay a visit. I am collecting parts to build a track T and t...

Cat in the Hat · Cat in the Hat

WOW...I never knew these things were so unsafe! The worst is the 1999 recalls Brakes....Suspention.....And the worst....FRAME STRUCTURE! Corrective action....REPLACE THE CAR ! Never...EVER...have I seen a recall like that 2002 Plymouth PROWLER RecallItem Affected: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLIN...

69SS454 · 69SS454

Snapped a few shots at the Sunday night cruise in Milton. Attendance was down a bit I think with the big Fathers Day show in Georgetown today but still had a few nice rides show up. A few shots of the Nova as well Hope everyone had a great Fathers Day CHEERS ENJOY

jarvis1 · jarvis1

Just south of Ladysmith, on Vancouver Island...

MANCAVER · MANCAVER

jarvis1 · jarvis1

The lathe must be 25 feet long... Look at the size of that jack.

Ninop69 · Ninop69

I was leaving a jobsite the other day and went down a road that was blocked at the end to heavy trucks. So after a fifty point turn I came back up the road and I saw a familiar roof and rear window in a grown over yard. I had to check it out and this is what I saw!!I went in a little further to see if there was anyth...

DEUCE BB · DEUCE BB

just test

DEUCE BB · DEUCE BB

just test

hemi43 · hemi43

http://www.fleetwoodcountrycruizein.com/ Who's planning on going?? Planning on going late Friday and camping overnight. If anyone knows of a good campsite near the show, please let me know.

Dabooge · Dabooge

Just got an email yesterday about their new event. www.rpmhavelock.com I don't think I'll attend it for vending as they want $300 for a 20x40 spot. I think they are pricing themselves out of the market. The Barrie flea market charges $165 for a 20x30 if paid in advance and people already cry that it's to...

48chev · 48chev

my 48 chevy p/u should be on the road in a week just getting safety done then we are good to go can't wait. For all you guys that can build a car or truck in 3 to 6 mouths my hat is off to you. Any car shows in barrie on the week ends ?

Grumper · Grumper

Well I was on my way to Plunkett's this morning and was a block away waiting in line and my clutch gave out. Pushed it down a side street out of traffic and crawled under to have a look. Yep cable is screwed. I send a txt to Shaggin (Mike) to see if he knows where I can get a tow to. Without hesitation he open...

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	whats it? (Preview) k0413d9b it's a sbc that I want to sell I've been told 305 but would like to know for sure.I've checked a few sites but can't find anything.Thanks Randy -- Edited by v8deuce on Friday 18th of July 2014 01:28:57 PM	v8deuce	3	820	Jul 19, 2014 by v8deuce
	On the topic of: (Preview) On the topic of spectator turnout dropping off at car events posted a bit ago, thought this was interesting: Today i talked to a friend and his wife who are into horse rodeos, horse shows, all types of horse events. They brought up the subject about the poor spectator turnout lately, according to them...	sasquatch	14	1597	Jul 19, 2014 by shag766
	country driving courtesy (Preview) Driving the back roads for over 40 yrs now I think its time that someone creates a backroads handbook, Here are some things that should be in it: 1. slow down when approaching an oncoming vehicle especially if you are hauling a trailer because they throw stones. 2, slow down when passing riders on h...	Rustynuts	16	1309	Jul 14, 2014 by Sniper
	Rod and Custom magazine all done.....again! (Preview) Just got my latest R&C magazine (Oct 2014) and they have announced it's the last issue. Apparently STREET RODDER magazine will be picking up the slack and carrying on with the on going stories already started. Not sure what happens after they get completed. R&C and STREET RODDER were the onl...	Sniper	6	1179	Jul 14, 2014 by Don
	Anybody know who got the Tbird at auction (Preview) Does anybody know who got the T bird at the auction in Bloomfield Saturday July 5. I'd like to talk to him.	Klink	3	779	Jul 13, 2014 by Klink
	Grand Bend Dragway - 50 years Old (Preview) JULY 4TH-6TH NOSTALGIA DAYS ! ONTARIO NOSTALGIA DRAG RACERS ASSOCIATION + GBM’S CLASS CARS. CANADA’S PREMIER NOSTALGIA SERIES Featuring – RACE CARS FROM 1974 AND OLDER – GASSERS, ALTEREDS,NOSTALGIA SUPER STOCK HEMI’S – ALL RIPPING UP THE 1/4 MILE, PLUS A GREAT CAR SHOW HOSTED BY THE SARNIA STRE...	will	21	5295	Jul 13, 2014 by Bob T
	mosport ? (Preview) every few years there are rumours floating around about a drag strip being built at mosport. has anyone ever heard anything fact based as to yay or nay ?	studeshaker	20	1750	Jul 13, 2014 by sasquatch
	5 Year old son seems to have the Car bug (Preview) I had to laugh when my wife got home from work and finally got to sit down. She gets in the easy chair....turns on her Ipad and finds that my young son had taken about 30 pictures of his Hotwheels collection and Monster trucks!!!! She says to him "why did you do that?" He says "so you wo...	slab	10	785	Jul 12, 2014 by 427CARL
	My Old 34 showed up. (Preview) [URL=http://s132.photobucket.com/user/JEFFNORWELL/media/PARTS%20FOR%20SALE/10531070_102023374407...	Jeff Norwell	12	1381	Jul 12, 2014 by slab
	Where are all the Unfinished Hot Rods sitting? (Preview) Over the years there have been 100's of hot rods which were started but never completed. I have acquired 3 fiberglass bodies. Where are the remainder? I know of at least 5 builders of fiberglass bodies in Ontario & Quebec. If these projects are just sitting in a garage/ barn/shed, they need to see...	Gwillyville Kid	48	5038	Jul 11, 2014 by janies dirty 37
	Question on carbs (Preview) I just put up a post looking for a couple of carbs. Question is, I had originally wanted to use a couple of Predator carbs and have them already. Has anyone had any experience with these, setting them up etc? I don't want to re-invent the wheel, just wanted something different. Application is on a blown...	FRNKNSTN	9	1437	Jul 10, 2014 by Gwillyville Kid
	JOE. ROB. WHERE ARE YOU? (Preview) Lassie just came back to the farm barking her dam head off Are you trapped under a log and the river is rising? Did you fall down a well? Has old mr Craver got you tied up in the barn? Please come home all is forgiven if you promise no more east coast jokes Dam i wish I spoke dog!	Cat in the Hat	21	1919	Jul 7, 2014 by Ratmotor
	A Little Nostalgia (Preview) After working in the yard most of the day I cleaned up , grabbed a beer and my computer and settled down in my favorite chair. I was surfing around and hit on a drag racing site. I looked for a while and saw a car and driver I recognised and raced against in the early 60s. I punched in the name Jim Zakia and he...	51 Styline	5	1401	Jul 6, 2014 by studeshaker
	PEI Street Rod Association's 36th Show 'n Shine (Preview) Down here in P.E.I. Here some pictures from the July 6 car show. 2014 PEI Street Rod Association's 36th Show 'n Shine	groberts1931	2	1292	Jul 6, 2014 by sasquatch
	Anyone know about 68-82 Corvette Frames?? (Preview) Hey guys. My wife loves these Corvettes and I am not in the know on the frame issues on these cars. I have found one but the owner has said everyone that has looked at it says the frame needs repair. He told me it has one hole near the drivers door side?? Haven't seen it and would rather have a bit of knowle...	slab	22	1975	Jul 6, 2014 by shag766
	# of hits (Preview) Has anyone else noticed the number of looks on a couple of threds . One hundred and seventy thousand plus on the current invision thred ,thirteen thousand on the previous one.Cats thred has almost twenty one thousand and Daves WTF build has over fifteen thousand looks. the My T Coupe and Pugseys thred...	flatblack55delivery	1	697	Jul 5, 2014 by poncho62
	The Importance of Correct Grammar (Preview) On his 70th birthday, a man was given a gift certificate from his wife. The certificate was for a consultation with an Indian medicine man living on a nearby reservation who was rumored to have a simple cure for erectile dysfunction! The husband went to the reservation and saw the medicine man. The o...	58Chev	2	936	Jul 4, 2014 by Hog
	Canadian Prowler (Preview) This is the first generation of this cat which resides in Nova Scotia. Labeled the hellkat	MANCAVER	19	1640	Jul 3, 2014 by hemi43
	Yay! Barrie Sock and T Shirt! (Preview) This Thursday. Who's going?	MANCAVER	25	1930	Jul 1, 2014 by Ragtop
	Stolen car report (Preview) http://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-image.html?adId=1001142066&image=0&enableSearchNavigationFlag=true-- Edited by workin class on Monday 30th of June 2014 06:57:36 PM	workin class	8	1825	Jul 1, 2014 by shag766
	Barn Find Midget Race Car.. (Preview) I was in to Mississauga on Tuesday night and bought a very interesting late forties early fifties ( guessing) midget race car. I am assuming it was a Toronto local car , anyone who watched races anywhere back in the old days recall seeing this little gem anywhere? Suspended on the left rear wheel with...	Chris Stapley	7	1311	Jun 30, 2014 by Chris Stapley
	FYI; TSC has their bulk fasteners on sale this weekend (Preview) Just loaded up again !! Regular price $3.99 per LB on sale for $2.39. This includes grade 2, grade 5 bolts, washers, nuts, carriage bolts and lag bolts.	hemi43	4	849	Jun 28, 2014 by fatstax
	Barn find...sorta (Preview) http://driving.ca/chevrolet/auto-news/news/40-stunning-cars-discovered-in-ultimate-canadian-barn-find	jarvis1	4	1029	Jun 28, 2014 by flatblack55delivery
	What a weekend. Always a surprise at a car show. (Preview) I did make it to Barrie, but didn't stay too long wife's ankle was pretty rough and I was exhausted, but I got the gist of it... Anyway, went out to Fleetwood sunday probably around noon. I knew lots of guys would be gone etc, but I wanted to get the feel of the thing. Attached is a picture of a gentleman I im...	bmw2002e3	18	2042	Jun 26, 2014 by toomuchjunk
	someone has too much time on their hands (Preview)	hemi43	3	926	Jun 26, 2014 by hemi43
	ARE ANY OF THESE HOT RODS? ( 1 2 ) (closed) (Preview) What with all the car builders trying to cash in on us boomers...they have tried to make cars that remind us of times gone by The....Prowler The...HHR...wtf? The ..CPT Cruiser The ....Camero The ....Mustang The ...Challenger Some have the muscle car feel........but most are just wanna be's What d...	Cat in the Hat	67	3195	Jun 26, 2014 by poncho62
	Car Trailer (Preview) We're planning on making the trip to Syracuse next month and thinking about taking a truck and car down. The problem is I don't own a trailer. Does anyone have a car trailer they'd be willing to let me borrow for a week?	Grumper	14	1416	Jun 25, 2014 by fatstax
	At the start line (Preview) The ONDR event last Saturday.	JPB	3	825	Jun 25, 2014 by studeshaker
	Glass guy in Toronto (east)? (Preview) Do any of you know a good mobile glass guy in the Toronto/Scarborough area? Need to remove the windshield from the parts car and install on the car I'm building. Thanks Justin.	justinj	2	720	Jun 24, 2014 by justinj
	Like Really ????? (Preview) Lets start a legit bi tchin posting for things that happened to your build .. ie shoddy services , wrong parts etc etc . that just made you say " REALLY ?????" I,ll be first . dropped off my rear axles from my vintage patina gasser project , to get the rear axle studs up graded from 7/16 th,s to 1...	77	21	1579	Jun 24, 2014 by DJD
	Scrap Drive Clean (Preview) Ontario PCs call for Drive Clean program to be scrapped Liberals plan to keep Drive Clean running indefinitely with support of NDP ST. CATHARINES – Only the Ontario PC Party would put a stop to the Liberals’ plan to keep the province’s temporary Drive Clean program running indefinitely, PC Environ...	will	35	2865	Jun 23, 2014 by Fred Winterburn
	Maverick -- First Day (Preview) First day out with my Maverick.	will	11	1109	Jun 23, 2014 by Fast Elvis
	Ford Car Show in Milton (Preview)	will	3	1098	Jun 21, 2014 by Fordy Acres Car Farm
	Hey Slab....Were waiting (Preview) Now that Ben's Camaro is finished and with all that you have taught him the Nova should be together and road worthy in no time...Right!! Hi Rich -- Edited by 69SS454 on Thursday 19th of June 2014 09:30:51 PM	69SS454	5	846	Jun 21, 2014 by Slammed 35
	Anyone from the Tillsonburg area? (Preview) Is there a member or two out there that can steer me in the direction of a guy in your area that has a car collection - always buying and selling as I hear it. Anyway, this guy had a '61 Mercury Meteor 2 door for sale a few years back(4+?) It was sportin' a thrifty six and finished in triple Robin's egg blue. I wa...	Fordy Acres Car Farm	0	946	Jun 20, 2014 by Fordy Acres Car Farm
	What an awesome idea. (Preview)	hemi43	10	1609	Jun 18, 2014 by janies dirty 37
	Mopar rules! (Preview) $3.5 mil https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5tQm8HBB2Y	MANCAVER	15	1460	Jun 16, 2014 by GhostPost
	model t chassis (Preview) so I went up to brucefield wed and visited my friend Ed (BB DUECE) . What a great place Ed has got . It was a great day seeing all the stuff Ed has collected over the years. I bought this T chassis from Ed last year and just made the trek up there to get it and pay a visit. I am collecting parts to build a track T and t...	34guy	16	1461	Jun 16, 2014 by 34guy
	Prowler Recalls (closed) (Preview) WOW...I never knew these things were so unsafe! The worst is the 1999 recalls Brakes....Suspention.....And the worst....FRAME STRUCTURE! Corrective action....REPLACE THE CAR ! Never...EVER...have I seen a recall like that 2002 Plymouth PROWLER RecallItem Affected: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLIN...	Cat in the Hat	17	1955	Jun 16, 2014 by poncho62
	Weekly Sunday Night in Milton show pics (Preview) Snapped a few shots at the Sunday night cruise in Milton. Attendance was down a bit I think with the big Fathers Day show in Georgetown today but still had a few nice rides show up. A few shots of the Nova as well Hope everyone had a great Fathers Day CHEERS ENJOY	69SS454	7	1021	Jun 16, 2014 by fatchuk
	I did a right turn.... (Preview) Just south of Ladysmith, on Vancouver Island...	jarvis1	3	1091	Jun 13, 2014 by slim
	reverse chop (Preview)	MANCAVER	40	1948	Jun 13, 2014 by Nickeleye
	More from Ladysmith, BC (Preview) The lathe must be 25 feet long... Look at the size of that jack.	jarvis1	2	719	Jun 13, 2014 by jarvis1
	I took a wrong turn and look what I saw! (Preview) I was leaving a jobsite the other day and went down a road that was blocked at the end to heavy trucks. So after a fifty point turn I came back up the road and I saw a familiar roof and rear window in a grown over yard. I had to check it out and this is what I saw!!I went in a little further to see if there was anyth...	Ninop69	10	1448	Jun 11, 2014 by Ninop69
	just test (Preview) just test	DEUCE BB	2	765	Jun 11, 2014 by DEUCE BB
	just test (Preview) just test	DEUCE BB	0	558	Jun 11, 2014 by DEUCE BB
	Fleetwood Country Cruize-in ( 1 2 ) (Preview) http://www.fleetwoodcountrycruizein.com/ Who's planning on going?? Planning on going late Friday and camping overnight. If anyone knows of a good campsite near the show, please let me know.	hemi43	74	4326	Jun 10, 2014 by 34guy
	New swapmeet at The Havelock Country Jamboree ( 1 2 ) (Preview) Just got an email yesterday about their new event. www.rpmhavelock.com I don't think I'll attend it for vending as they want $300 for a 20x40 spot. I think they are pricing themselves out of the market. The Barrie flea market charges $165 for a 20x30 if paid in advance and people already cry that it's to...	Dabooge	55	7261	Jun 10, 2014 by fatchuk
	ONLY took 5 years (Preview) my 48 chevy p/u should be on the road in a week just getting safety done then we are good to go can't wait. For all you guys that can build a car or truck in 3 to 6 mouths my hat is off to you. Any car shows in barrie on the week ends ?	48chev	6	1152	Jun 10, 2014 by Modfather
	Good Guy Alert (Preview) Well I was on my way to Plunkett's this morning and was a block away waiting in line and my clutch gave out. Pushed it down a side street out of traffic and crawled under to have a look. Yep cable is screwed. I send a txt to Shaggin (Mike) to see if he knows where I can get a tow to. Without hesitation he open...	Grumper	11	1124	Jun 9, 2014 by shaggn
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