Picked this car up for $800 a few months ago and have started the winter project on it. Its going to be a small turbo, street car that should be some fun.
The day it came home.
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Had to take the loaner wheels off it so, they could go back to a Capri.
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Got rid of the black lights.
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Then, cleaned up the hazed up headlights.
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For the charge piping to fit, I had to cut out a useless piece of the fender apr0n.
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It needs a different coupler for the throttle body but, that'll come in due time.
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Got the intercooler installed even though, its far to small for the job.
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I've been going back and forth on getting a two new Mark 7 engine harnesses or putting in a Mustang harness since, the connectors for the o2, ignition module and such were burnt to a crisp for some reason. The car doesn't have air ride or emissions and more so those bug chunks of wire are useless any how.
Started taking the interior out to get rid of the dead weight and realized, the seats weight a metric ton. The quest for Kirkeys and a way to mount them has started.
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Im digging it.
I have always liked the Mark VII.. I will be following this. Looks like a good project for $800.
Call me dumb, and I am too lazy to google it, but are you putting a turbo on a stock engine? Can you do that? Well obviously you can, but is it going to be able to hold up?
It'll be fine until the 500whp mark then, its a ticking time bomb.
My care level for this motor is at the point, I'm not turning hte boost down. It will remain where ever the 15lb spring in the gate and, the boost controller from the last car limit boost at.
Nice. When the block splits dump in a 351W. That should handle the boost better ;).
I've got a Mark VII kicking around as well. Paid $800 for it about two years ago.
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Lou, you don't need that car. I do though... Sell it to me!
That looks like my last one.
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This is a cool project....
Whos turbo kit?
What are you doing for engine management?
Who doesnt like the biggest fox of them all...
I personally still want to rock a Mark VII for a DD...
Travis
Whos turbo kit?
It is/was an On3 kit, it's been changed to work with a different engine combo.
What are you doing for engine management?
To get it up and running, it will be on Megasquirt and then later on, it will move onto something in the FAST/Big Stuff world.
I have Stingers PIMP....which is microsquirt verses the full blown megasquirt...
http://www.stinger-performance.com/universalparts.html
Its pretty slick, well supported by Shannon and Wes.
I havent really used it yet...
I have an On3 351 kit...
Travis
Common Michigan guy.....updates....
Travis
The only update thus far is, I broke a Tox bit trying to get the seat belt bolt out of the trans tunnel last night.
I do need to get the carpet out so, I can take it to the other side of the state for a good cleaning.
The motor from the last car looks like it sold so, I guess I am making a trip to Team Z Monday to get one of their front end kits.
The paint is shot. It needs new front fenders (the rear portion in front of the door is rotten due to the sunroof drains) and the area above the rocker behind the door replaced (sunroof drains again). However it has rust free doors, hood, trunk lid and the rockers are pretty solid. Underbody and frame rails/shock towers are solid as well.
You want it? Come get it ;).
Yeah, what thunderjet302 said.... after the big bang, build up a 5.8 with forged pistons of the proper compression height for turbocharging. If you can find an HD block like from a motorhome conversion van, they are better castings for the high loads of boost and they should have "big valve" heads.
Yeah, that all sounds slow to me. The current thought is a Dart based small block with some good heads (there is a pair of Yates C3s locally that have been taunting me) and in the boost friendly 12-13:1 compression and of course, a larger turbo.
The fitment of a 351w under the hood is a huge pain in the a$$. I know. If i had to do it over i would use an upgraded 302 block and just through lots of boost at it. Oh well live and learn.
Thanks,
Travis
P.S. maybe next year ill come down to milan to make a pass....it would be fun.
I picked up some 95 Mustang spindles this weekend and, am ordering the Team Z front end today after work.
The new front end parts showed up today.
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Make sure that the K-Member is designed for the 94-95 spindles and not the 96+ spindles. If it can use either then sell the 94-95's as they are highly sought after on the Mustang boards and get yourself a set of the 96+ spindles. Easy way to make some $$$ and move the build along.
Darren
Ripped the old carpet out and found, rust free floors. Sadly, I wanted to keep the carpet but, it ripped in some very visble areas when I pulled it out.
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What garage are you working in? It's tiny.
Its the attached garage for my apartment. I really need to make more money so I can lease a shop for myself.
Looks about as big as the one I had when I was in my apartment so pretty standard. I made it work to pull the T-5 out of my Coupe and put a new clutch in so its workable just not fun. I borrowed a buddy's creeper so I could at least get to the front and the back of the car rolling under it. Glad I had the larger jack stands for sure!
Darren
Ah that explains it. It's a very narrow space. Around me there are no apartments with an attached garage. I've never seen that before.
Looking good! Going to be a fun car for sure!
Flat black with the slicks on looks badass!
That looks like a super fun project.....even with limited space.
Travis
Decided to get the interior started since I need to get an engine hoist to pull the motor out, to install the suspension stuff.
Got part of the sound deadening out with nothing more than a putty knife and my hands. Also, that is the insulation from the 1/4 glass area, so much insulation.
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Insulation on the drivers side.
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Hello, little guy.
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No more insulation.
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When I got the car, only one speaker worked. This may be why, both rears are like this and the cones do not move at all.
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This had to be in the car since, it was built.
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LOL, old people dont listen to the radio....
Travis
I have a new game now, it's called what electrical in the trunk can I throw away. The only things I need back there are the tail lights. The antenna, gas door release and trunk release can even go.
What do you think the weight will be when your done???
Travis
I'm aiming for 3200lbs or less when its all said and done but, that is still a ways out.
57mm turbo is mocked into place.
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Man that turbo looks abit bigger...
Travis
It's a baby turbo, measuring in at 70 or 76mm (the 57mm is for the import site that I am on). I have been told its a 76 but, it looks like a 70 either way, its not what I'll be using when the car fires up.
Well any of those turbos will make block splitting power....i remember that you stated you dont care about that 302.....so game on.
Travis
Let's catch this up a little.
Saying good bye to the electric brake system.
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The worst part about putting a 4g63 into this car is, figuring out what wires have to stay and which can go. The majority of this harness is for the air ride and brake system which, is all controlled from the trunk.
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Found the headlights!
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Now, I just have to get them out of this mess.
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I think, it's safe to say the car may never run again... After taking the sheers to the harness to speed up the harness destruction.
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Found this in the glove box.
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Got a little work done tonight, the air ride/brake harness is almost out (just need to take it out of the trunk and fish it through to the cabin). Sorted out the last few wires that were in the harness that ran up to the battery isolator and some relays and, removed the blower box.
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It cleans up well but, there is still a lot of dirt built up where the wire harnesses use to be placed.
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The Big Bang is over so, I got the air ride/brake harness out of the car.
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New luxury seating has arrived.
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Treadware of 000
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The engine harness is almost done. I need to find a good route where it wont be affected by the turbo/exhaust and then, loom it up.
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I can officially pull the motor to install the k member!
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Sorted out the headlights, got the harness tied up and ready for some loom. I still need to figure out the route for the other harness to get it away from the turbo.
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Then, the best purchase all year, a new light so I have more than a drop light!
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Got the dash back in and everything works!
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It's the little 302 that could!
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Kinda got the seat where I want it, still need to take it to have brackets made for it.
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Picked up a free motor, needless to say I found out why it was pulled out of the truck it was in. One rod is loose and has vertical play at the big end. So, its off to be cleaned and freshened up.
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I can now get the wheels and tires mounted up and on the car.
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Saved up all week by not having breakfast or lunch and was able to get the front tires mounted.
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Now, the motor is ready to go to the shop to be freshened up!
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Now the whole top half of the motor will be far to big for the bottom half.
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Next step is to clean up all the packed dirt, install the Team Z suspension, Cobra brakes, eliminate the electric brake booster, remove the rest of the engine harness and remount the intercooler into a new spot I found.
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Got the keys to the new house with a much better garage. I am hoping to get the Lincoln into the garage next week.
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It's home!
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Well, now I have no excuse. It comes apart this week.
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The K is ready to be replaced with a Team Z piece.
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Also, what do Mark VII/SVO front 5 lug conversions go for?
Got the Team Z K member and arms in, I toss the rotors and wheels on to get a quick idea of what it will look like. On all 4 wheels and with the motor in it, it should be 3-4" lower that it looks now.
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Put it on the ground today and simulated ride height with the motor and turbo kit. It should be another inch to inch and a half lower with the engine and turbo kit in according to the weights and spring rate on the font.
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This has to be the heaviest master cylinder ever now, to make sure it never goes back in by tearing out the rest of the brake system and converting to a standard vacuum assisted brake system.
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I am hoping it sits like this when its all said and done.
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I guess, it was time for new rear brakes.
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Why Team Z? Because they are unbeatable.
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One shock bolt does not want to leave its home so, its soaking in some Deep Creep for a while. I can't wait to see the new ride height.
Got the rear springs in today. Once I pull the rack off the other K, clean it up and put it in to the car, the car will be ready to head into the chassis shop.
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This is one sweet build you have going on
I love those wheels you have on the front, will the rears be chromed too?
Also what made you choose those rear Springs?
looking good, those 275/60's look good in there :burnout:
The rears at some point will be the 15" versions for the front wheels but, that is when I get another set of 10.5s for the street.
The rear springs, I am not at the point I want to get too crazy with the rear end, they are great made for the expected weight of the car and the fact that Team Z is local it makes for a great choice.
As said, sweet build! What the hell camera do you have, by the way?
That heater looks like it will toast that garage up quick! :)
Cool man, Yea the reason I asked about the rear Springs is because a lot of people including myself use stock sn95 or moog replacement Springs
Looks like Team Z now might have a good alternative for cars with a stock (style) setup
How many inches from the stock height will those Springs drop the rear end of the car
It's a Nikon D7000 with assorted lenses, 99% of the pictures in this thread are done with the Tokina 11-16 2.8 Pro.
I also run BaconMedia which is probably the only reason I haven't sold the camera to fund the car.
https://www.facebook.com/BaconMediaPhoto/
In the Mark VII, who knows (I'd guess that is the same response I'd give for the other big body Fox cars). For all I know, they may lift the car from where it was on the coil spring conversion. After talking to Dave (owner of Team Z), I chose them based on the expected weight of the car when its all said and done. At this rate, I may put it on coil overs before that point. :D
On a SN95 they are said to give 1.5-2" of drop.
Sweet Mark VII :)
Well, its ready to go to the chassis shop. Depending on how the car sits with the rear control arms that are being made for it, I may go back to the old springs to lower it.
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So, this one time I tried to put a 100lb 5ft long hood on a car by myself...
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I have never attempted THAT....I'm 135 lbs soaking wet myself...but I have done many other similar things by myself that I really shouldn't have. And I definitely didn't get away with them all. Most...but not all. When I do stuff I wanna do it NOW. Not in an hour not in 10 minutes, NOW. And I hate bothering friends/family anyway. I need to get past that.
Everyone I know out here (maybe 4 people) were either going to the bar or back to Detroit for Thanksgiving and, it needed done. It is what it is, Ill find a new hood some where and put it on the car.
Ouch!! Too bad you're waaaaay up north........ There are like 5 or 6 MK VII's in a yard here.
There are also like 6 to 7 83' - 88' birds and a few same year cougars. No good interiors though :mad::mad:
I swear that's always how it is LOL....
That's it though. Did you screw up? Sure. But you're not doing open-heart surgery. You move on and fix it. Keep kickin' ass.
Really, at the end of the day, that hood was getting trashed anyway. I just wanted to use it to make one out of carbon first.
Thanks for the tip. I'll remember not to attempt this procedure any time soon :hick:
It's last night home for a while.
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On its way to Detroit for some chassis work.
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Interesting. 2.0 Mitsubishi.
The car is now at the shop, awaiting some love.
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This should give you guys some hope, the Pacer X is one of his current projects.
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Nice shop :)
Is that an AMC I6 in the Pacer?
Small update, the chassis work has started.
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Wow.
That Pacer is awesome. That's all I have to say.
Is there any strength advantage to going through the floor with the connectors? Would definitely help hide them from sight a bit.
There is a benefit just with the material size which, is 2x2 or 2x3 box compared to the 1x1 and some times smaller that you see with the bolt on/weld in kits from pretty much every company. You also see an advantage with the connectors being in the sub frames and being welded not only to the sub frames but, being integrated into the floor, floor braces and the torque boxes. They also get tied into the rockers for even more rigidity.
I have the Global West lower subframes and Griggs Racing upper subframes on my '83 and I can tell you for a fact that the six point cage made zero difference in the stiffness of the chassis. You can jack the care up on on corner and the jack will pick the care up to the point that only the far opposite tire is on the ground and the doors will open and close perfectly. I chose the GW lowers as they go on the outside of the subfame so they do not kill any ground clearance.
Been following this and cannot wait to see the chassis work completed. I have toyed with mini tubing my car but I am going to see if I can stuff some 315's under it without going to that extreme first.
I'm not sure what the difference is between the Thunderbird/Cougar is and the Mark 7 but, his is my last Mark 7 on a 315. I do have a 325 ET Street in the garage that I want to see if it will fit or not.
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200,000 miles took its toll on the front control arm bolts (all of the suspension bolts really).
PSA: Do not stick your camera this close to a lit torch and oil/grease covered parts.
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Someone out there must want a 5 lug conversion for the front of their Mustang... BUY THIS!!
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*No cameras or camera equipment was injured during the making for these pictures.
Are those 315's on a 10 or 10.5" wheel? Looked good with those on there........
10.5" wide if I remember correctly.
So did the bolts come out in one piece? :hick:
They actually did, one very hot piece.
Got a sneak peak from the shop last night.
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It's back home! Now, it is time to order coil overs for the rear and get to work finishing the interior and brakes.
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What no air suspension? ;)
Eff that! Though, I have done that before and I do miss it.
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Yeah for drag racing the stock Lincoln air springs aren't the best option.
Decided to knock out some work up front, removing the sway bar, removing some lines and some other small details.
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Started to make new seat brackets for the car.
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The hardest part so far, the bracket next to the tunnel has to have a contour made to go around the tunnel.
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Time to make a new way of mounting the seat, it sits far to high to be usable.
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Recently, I had a snow tire let go on the beater and having killed two factory 18s, I decided to order to wheels for it. Downfall, no one had them in stock due to the bolt pattern. Well, the new wheels came in today so, I swapped the tires from the factory 18s over and put them on the car.
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Now that is a sweet lookin focus
I love the stance that thing has
The rear coil overs came in yesterday and I put them on today. It is safe to say that with no weight in the car, I'll have to raise it up about an inch and do some fender work.
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Yeah, I think I need to pull the fenders out a bit.
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Picked up a different turbo than the On3 one that I have.
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That is a cool looking snail
What turbo is that, also what kind of coating is on it?
Its a Garrett 88mm, the compressor cover is powder coated.
Very cool build!
Playing around with potential turbo placement and debating going to a tube front to make more room.
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Team Z is having a 10% off sale this week which includes their tube lower core support. That would open up some nice space.
Only doing the lower doesn't make a whole lot of sense. It doesn't really save much weight and, doesn't open up enough where you really need it.
Ready to pull all the wiring out of the car, a Mustang dash and a new column as well as finish pulling out the sound deadening.
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Figured that I'd knock out some work today so, here are the mid evening update. The column support is out, the main harness is about ready to be fully pulled out of the car and, the parking brake assembly is gone for good.
Parking brake cable is dying to get out of there.
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The quicker, more pleasant way of taking the wiring out of a car.
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It's starting to look like a welcoming home to a Mustang dash.
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Started to make a mold fo the deck lid in order to make a lighter than steel version.
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The car was a really nice color before the last owner made it flat black.
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Lots of waxy goodness ( I knew I kept this garbage wax for a reason).
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Made sure to keep the hump for all the Lincoln looks as possible.
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Left off with this for the night, tomorrow I'll attack the top side.
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Lots of little things are going into this car.
Gonna be a sn-95 dash, or fox mustang? I really like the sn-95 dash look personally.
It'll be a 89-93 dash to keep the weight down.
Well, for a first attempt at a large panel mold, i don't think its too terrible. There is a lot of room for improvement but, not horribly terrible.
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I must have done something right, it fits with out the metal deck lid under it.
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Now, its time to take what I learn from what I did wrong and do it for real with carbon.
Nice man, I'd be terrified to do that stuff myself.
I started to order stuff again, last week my motor plate stuff came in from Skinny Kid, this week a bunch of stuff from Rhodes Race Cars should be here. The goal is to have all the chassis work done by fall. Leaving the drive-line and fuel system for the winter/spring.
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Started cleaning up the engine bay, there will be filler panels made for the firewall and then everything will be blasted, sealed and painted.
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