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Got to get all this done by VBOA.. Were my nova SHOULD be making its 1st show apperance(also it shal be on a trailer lol Unless i can pass my test by then, fully booked up atm :( )
Right Hers the List..
New Sills
Wings
Front pannel
Paint it up
Sort F/Bumper fitment out (Done)
Repaint R/Bumper
Buy& Fit x16xe
MPI Pump/tank etc
Wire it up
Get it Started..
Work ive done to day..
Was bored when i left work so.. got cracked on wiht FB
These gay clips had bent(Only a temp fix until new bumper is sourced (HENDRIX!!!!)
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/DSC00268.jpg
done.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/DSC00269.jpg
On.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/DSC00270-1.jpg
Better ;)
Right heres a Few Pics of the problem areas.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/DSC00265.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/DSC00264.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/DSC00262.jpg
The Car As it sits now..
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/DSC00276.jpg
Need a new grill also as i fell out with the mesh..
More updates to come..
that shouldn't be a problem that martin,
chop chop, few weekends work that
an for Draper
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/DSC00261.jpg
Low nuff for ya?
vaughanmc
21-05-07, 08:37 PM
Hope to see it at Billing Martin, Good luck with it :)
Theres worse Nova's out there mate, trust me lol
Crack on pal, that looks a nice easy bit of tidying up there! Bumper does look better too.
Draper we sorted now?
cheers peeps.. got a mate willing to do the welding for me Cheers mikey plenty of beer and steak for you at pvs
sorted some bits out from Novacabrio, just have to part with my speedlines lol you cnut mark lol
so i take it, if your novs got a solid slam panel, its a ok nova?
doesnt look too much work matre, as von said theres much worse out there
so i take it, if your novs got a solid slam panel, its a ok nova?
doesnt look too much work matre, as von said theres much worse out there
yeah theres a few bits of the sills startin to worry me(meh get my skirts back on and you wont see them)
just that bit on the front end realy dave.. rears mint(2x new arches) was in a smash at one point..
Wiper looks much better. Plans sound good.
yeah sorted fella :thumb:
Cheers Ad..
Draps your a star Mwah
Would love to come back with an update but all i have is this..
went out wen i finished work thought id have ago at taken the wings off.. bearin in mind ive got a banging head.. get it all ready etc.. stick my head in the wheel arch to get a good look at the bolts i'm undoing.. then i hear "Hey! mister what you doing" (from about 5 diff voices **** my self and just up..) now my heads worse..after gettin rid of these lil ****s i got cracked on with the bolts in the engine bay, then the one on the sill.. now back to the 1st ones,, all rusted together....Dont ya just love novass...so i'm going to accuire a gringer at the weekend and go crazy.. mite cut the slam pannel up to...
also i got the back bumper of ready to go to the bodyshop..
so in other words ive done **** all lmao
if u ever need hand give me a shout , i only live round tha corner :D:D
yeha i no dude cheers.. btw i want your front bumper!!
Bit Of an update..
Progress is realy slow atm as only major job that needs doing isnew slam pannel welding on....
and i need 4 new tyres(but i gota pay for a ?175 Phone bill.. damn girl friends lol)
so heres how it sat before pv
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/DSC00424.jpg
Picked up my BRAND New Grill at pv, and slam pannel Cheers Mark!!
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/DSC00435.jpg
Then today i decided to giv it abit of a clean..
Before.
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/DSC00436.jpg
after
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/DSC00440.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/DSC00437.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/DSC00438.jpg
Next on the list then is
Welding of front pannel
4 tyres
MOT & Tax
Then ive to decide if its stayin or going
Cheers martin
vaughanmc
20-06-07, 05:40 PM
Thought it was sold Martin?
it is but am stil in 2minds
dont sell it, you'll only regret it
^^ yeah i kno.. no moneys changed hands yet soo..
blue_peg_16v
20-06-07, 11:12 PM
dont sell!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
it looks nice pal i wish mine was as nice as this.
oh dont sell it(unless its to me).
dont sell!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
long time no speak mate, hows the novas going? wens ya feature in?
Its stayin now...
Puttin a 1400SRi with 1600GSi head and Bike carbs maybe a cam
it looks nice pal i wish mine was as nice as this.
oh dont sell it(unless its to me).
cheers
Only other problem i have with the car is the steering..
after puttin it back onto shocks and springs the steering is awful.. if you let go out the wheel in a straight line it juts turns right(it doesnt just hoover to the right) it violently turns the wheel till full lock, and then it dont turn as much the other way if you get me..
any clues?
blue_peg_16v
21-06-07, 12:54 PM
jesus thats bad, i have no idea when the sar will be in tv a couple of months ago it was listed at the back of tv as being in the next issue but dougie told me at donny it would be going back as he needed to do a feature for pv, so no idea wont be the coming isse as that as a turbo in it hopefully be soon though, the shoot was about 4 months since now
yeah i remember you sayin on pvg, ditn your grill get smashed a few days before?
blue_peg_16v
21-06-07, 01:55 PM
yep bloody x5 drivers, had to get another and re schedual shoot for 2 weeks after it shoud have been.
do you know anyone breaking a nova need a set of carpets?
erm.. speak to hendrix.. he mite have some or SRspudley hes striping a mk1 sr atm.. i can txt them both is you want?
blue_peg_16v
21-06-07, 02:12 PM
cheers mate that would be great need a set for the gte was going to have it totaly stripped inside but ive changed my mind now
Right hers a wee update..
so it never made billing, i dint either,, Trax is now the new deadline..
wel so far i'v found someone to do the welding for me wen i come back of my hols
also got a newe front and rear bumper for it
now i kno no1s going to like them but i do..sooo get funked haha
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/DSC00508.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/PICT0010.jpg
So when its all painted up it should look like this.. but grey
THE RED CARS NOT MINE B4 YOU ALL START SAYIN HOW CLEAN IT IS ETC
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/DSCF0234.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/ab6559d9.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/79bda8c4.jpg
i go on holiday on the 20th so the Bumpers,Grille,Side skirts shall be going to the bodyshop
the day i go.. and i'm gettin some fine mesh and paintin it black
just need to decide if am colour codeing the skirts or painting them grey??
Martin
bumper looks sweet against them wheels matey , did it go on ok mate? thanks for the swap btw , i will get piks of mine posted up soon
adamz
need's lower side skirts to pull that off...
looks weird, low front, low back, but high sides...
^^ agreed, maybe some novadose side skirts ??
Novas lookin well nice mate,looks more custom car,classy wi all the chrome and that paint job,only thing i dont like is the lower skirts back n front,just my old fashioned opinion,dont mean to offend,i know a lot like the kits for novas,just ive always liked the nova as a euro looker,were less is more,my old plate originally before i changed it was k780RDS must have been the same factory batch as yours LOL ,cheers Stevie Kerr,,,
maybe could mould something into the original gsi skirts , seen as the front and back bumpers are both still the original bumpers with extra bit on the bottom , would make sense to use the original side skirts too :)
adamz
Red ones not mine mate.. thats dead lol but the bumpers live on thru me..
mines the mistral grey one,. just showin what it will look like all one colour..
erm yea me and Adamz had the convo about the skirts and i think we got it sussed...
Martin
ooooo.... whats the plans for the skirt's in intrigued lol
got a similar back bumper to the splitter one at home if your interest , it came with the car when i bought it
nah mate, i dont like it its all moulded in, i got the splitter of the red nova anyway
EdnovaScooby
15-07-07, 04:18 PM
looking sweet and clean!
just got some ne piks of mine , wil put the up soon matey
http://i209.photobucket.com/albums/bb4/adamz_01/DSC01646.jpg
Loooks mint now Adamz, how the smoke? lmfao..
hey all.. i got some good news, FTU is stayin...
ive come into abit of money so i can keep it..
so i went for a mince today, i dint like how you could see the grey valance so i decided to paint it..
Before
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/DSC00508.jpg
After
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/DSC00536.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/DSC00535.jpg
much better,, then i thought foook it i'l start on the bumper..
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/DSC00537.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/DSC00538.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/DSC00539.jpg
but rain stopped play, so i came in.. gona let the bodyshop finish it off..
just need to get the bumpers there now lol
Martin
blue_peg_16v
20-07-07, 03:08 PM
looking good mate.
saloon loses its block tomorrow pulled all the carb etc off the other day and a mates coming round with a hoist tommorrow so i can pull the xe out and stick the let in.
hows yours coming along?
great stuff..
ive just painted the rear drums nothin special just satin black, does the job..
sent all my bits to the bodyshop...
still deciding on a engine for it..
pics later
blue_peg_16v
20-07-07, 03:32 PM
droping the front bumper off ot the gte off at the body shop on monday, so i can put it on the saloon, carnt decide what to do with the gte now ive decided to put the turbo in the saloon, might just put the valver on carbs in it for a bit of track fun
Right these are all the bits i've sent to be painted..
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/DSC00540.jpg
My Drums.. like i said nothin special, not shiney, not perfect but there better then a rusty one..(only 1 pic as i couldnt be ****d to take one of the other side)
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/DSC00541.jpg
Rear pannel had a few bits of surface rust and as i cant be ****d to change it this year i just rubbed it back and painted it(black was the nearest colour)
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/DSC00544.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/DSC00545.jpg
Next on the list is to tackle the inner arches with some black paint..
blue_peg_16v
20-07-07, 05:00 PM
thats all i did with my drums too mate, will be binning them soon though got some discs for it
yeah i cant be anus with reare discs yet, my 1.2 doesnt warrent then.. plus i just want to get it on the road after nearly a year of waiting..
i just hope the new bodyshop doesnt c0ck the job up like the last one did.
had a few rust spots around the top of the front screen removed and the whole roof done and the ariel removed from the wing, and 3months later theres fish eyes in the roof(like lil white spots been told its were it was baked to hot/fast) and the wings sunk..
that bodyshops gone down the pan now so i cant take it back..
also theres abit were the drivers side rear arch was rebuilt after a smash, but you probs couldnt see any of it if you wasent looking for it, buit its the fact that i kno its all there that pi$$es me of lol
Rant over..
Martin
cant wait o see them bits when they get back , give me a shout when there back , what body shop are you using
cant wait o see them bits when they get back , give me a shout when there back , what body shop are you using
wil do matey.. were u used to wrk
ok , how much tht cost you , is it a barrow job or a proper 1 , whos doing it??
Helllo?...
Right i was given an anchent(sp) tint on underseal by my uncle whos had it like 5yrs and not used it..
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/DSC00587.jpg
then i gots me a paint brush.. and started work..
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/DSC00589.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/DSC00590.jpg
P.s Shocks only a standerd one as i'm waitin for funds on coilovers...
also while having a VERY close inspection on my rear1/4 i found loads of lil imperfections and runs from when it had a new arch a few years ago... you can just see it abve the fone lil round thing.. theres about 20 of them :(
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/DSC00591.jpg
and as i stud up i have a scrogy in my pocket.. and yep you guesd it nice scratch in my shiney paint work... so i got the wet n dry out and sanded it down, so now thats another thing on my list to do...
its never going to make trax now, and spesh with the club i was going with closing the order form date y'day while i was on holiday and spent up.. ive no1 to go with lol....
Martin
theyve changed the paying date to monday and you can come in my car mate
right not much of an update not realy had much time with work and gym and my dogg been poorly..
but i went out 2day to touch up the underseal with a bit of matt black, looks sport on now..
als got bored and painted my mk3 astra sport steelie..(i need 3more with tyres anyone??)
what ya think?
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/DSC00604.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/DSC00605.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/DSC00608.jpg
Also been informed that my bumpers and skirts have been put on hold due to the guy been abit busy and had some wheels to do 1st.. but i'm in no rush..
What size are those wheels?
They look cool in black, nice stealth wheels :cool:
15s dude.. got 3 more on the way.. would be ok for a track day or for wen i want a change lol
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/DSC00608.jpg
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whats happened to your rear quater ???
had an issue with a screwdriver..all wil be sorted
had an issue with a screwdriver..all wil be sorted
oh dear
wheels look mint tho :thumb:
Wee Update.. went to pick my carbs up and have 3tyres fitted..
got to the tyre shop, only to find they orderd 1tyre and i'l have to wait til next week now.. lol...
well anyway i got it fitted...
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/DSC00635.jpg
one down three to go...
got my carbs..
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/DSC00639.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/DSC00643.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/DSC00644.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/DSC00640.jpg
Got every thing i need but the manifold...
and as i always do this.. as the car sits now..
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/DSC00645.jpg
Martin
those wheels, that colour
Pucka
blue_peg_16v
10-08-07, 06:03 PM
piper cross anodised trumpets look top on carbs shame they dont make them for 48s
wot engine are you going for then , i thinking there not goin on the 1.2 are they ??
they are until my 8v turbos ready mate
ok , have the bumpers gone to the body shop yet , the wheels he was doing are now finished so i dont think there would be a problem with him doin your bits no so get them in quick
there still there, hes had a few isuses with barrow jobs..
So people your way are into spraying up there barrows then ? lol
So people your way are into spraying up there barrows then ? lol
yea, i'm in the middle of a full resto on mine..
the car???
yea it was because i bought a corsa gsi but insurance is too much...:roll:
blue_peg_16v
15-08-07, 11:44 AM
Take The Engine Out The Corsa And Put It In The Nova On Those Carbs Youve Got
But then insurance will be even more than the corsa gsi? /\ Lol
craig green
15-08-07, 12:28 PM
carbs on a 16XE......... not as straight forward as plonking em on an 8v.
blue_peg_16v
15-08-07, 12:37 PM
Not Neccersarily When I Was 19 I Put A Valver In 3dr And It Turned Out Just ?10 Dearer To In Sure Than With The 1.2
blue_peg_16v
15-08-07, 12:38 PM
carbs on a 16XE......... not as straight forward as plonking em on an 8v.
DEFINATLY BUT THEY SOUND AWSOME KNOW SOME ONE WHOS GOT A SET OF 40S ON A 1.4 XE
Insurance is cheaper for the nova to be 16xe then the corsa.. dont want to put carbs on it, would rather do throttle boddies.. something for next year..
i may have sold the carbs to a mate with a 1300sr engine anyway..:thumb:
carbs on a 16XE......... not as straight forward as plonking em on an 8v.
Indeed but still quite easy to do, and different to the usual tb's.
Old skool induction on a newish skool engine :D
I am seriously considering them for mine, but maybe 45's.
have you still got the corsa mate , what you planning on doing with it , im breaking my nova a.s.a.p. , been broken into twice in 3 nights , its a mess lols , if your interested in any bits let me no , al let you no when im deffo doing it , as i need a new car first obv
adam me wants the bumper back dude....
let me know wen i can come round n have a look
mite be interested in the whole car.. if the price is right?
wee up date..
Went out to the old girl today 1st time for a month with the alarm on.. and she sparked into life on the 1st turn of the key with out choke...
anyway.. heres whast been going down..(sound liek WESTWOOOD pmsl)
Got my old front bumper back.. but the "chav" one is stayin for this year..
there stil been painted, the guys had a bit of trouble sorting them, but i'm in no rush..
no pics as of yet.. Robs been slack.. altho he did get me some underseal (thanks mate) so i can crack on with my front arches
then she needs x2 rubber bands, then tracked up and shes ready for MOT...
random bummper pics...
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/DSC00751.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/DSC00790.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/DSC00792.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/DSC00795.jpg
And a shot my my mates corsa C with mine in the frame..
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/DSC00803.jpg
Till the next time...
vaughanmc
10-09-07, 09:34 PM
I think the grey would go well with a red bumper stripe
If you don't smooth your bumpers atleast go fur a red bumper stripe -- Looks ace
my old bumper :( miss my nova lols will deffo get another someday , shame had too break it really , let me no what else you want anyways matey
ye it is a shame dude,..
just rear lights and pass side wing mate
sorted , i will bring them friday night after work dude if thats fine??
Bit more of an update..
Steady pace wins the race...
Wel as i went outon the piss last nite and spent all my money i couldnt get any paint for my rear 1/4 or inner arches so i decided to fit my amp wiring kit..
soo Interior out
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/DSC00821.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/DSC00822.jpg
Wiring kit in..(no pics... Its just wires lol)
and now its all back in..
back seats wil be coming backout again after MOT so i can make my boot floor up and fit all the ICE.. wen i Decide wat i want that is...
Bigger update next week..
This Is Where It All Starts...
Rebuild Time..!!
Got stuck in today
as the front end needs some(alot of tiding/welding) i decided to make a start on it..
How I & the car started the day of..
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/DSC00833.jpg
Time for work(looked like rain so put it back in the garage)
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/DSC00844.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/DSC00845.jpg
And thats it for 2day, hurt my back goin under the car and was sick of hearing..
"Mister, What You Doing..."
Injuries
Socket falling into my eye
Trapped Fingers
Obligotery(sp) Rust in eyes.
and this set of nasty cuts..
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/SP_A0266.jpg
not a bad bit of progress considering i only went out to the car to get a cd lmao..
More updates tomora maybe..
Cheers Martin
vaughanmc
22-09-07, 05:07 PM
Did u get the CD ? lol
FFS is this STILL not finished/started yet!!
FFS is this STILL not finished/started yet!!
not realy got the time.. 12hour shifts.. gym.. girfriend.. pub calling etc..:thumb:
blue_peg_16v
24-09-07, 08:25 PM
know that feeling the saloons still in bits but got the weekend off so hopefully il get it started this weekend
nice one mate, i'l have my runaround on the road soon i'l have to come round and have a mince
blue_peg_16v
24-09-07, 08:31 PM
definatly mate, might even get a bit done on the gte too
yah i'l giv you a hand..
ad me to msn if you likematey..
Martin_Lewis112@hotmail.com
blue_peg_16v
24-09-07, 08:37 PM
will do when im at home carnt get on msn at work!!!!
reeet wee update..
Rob(novafusion69) has just dropped my bits off back from bodyshop.. so heres the pics..
Cheers mate!
(**** pics as its dark and i duno how to turn the flash on, on this **** cam)
1st.. my Skirts,grill and Rear Splitter..
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/SUNP0020.jpg
Rear bumper
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/SUNP0022.jpg
Front bumper
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/SUNP0023.jpg
Just need to get some Mk4 astra Honeycombe mesh for front bumper, pay for my bits of Steve(duick) then its Welding time come December :D
it is :D only cost ?250 for the lot to be done.. front bumper needed ALOT of work lol but i'm happy with result
vaughanmc
01-10-07, 07:50 PM
Looks good - Wheres the standard GSi front bumper?
in the garage.. waitin for saloony to give the word then i shall be wrapping it and saying good bye
novarobbo
02-10-07, 12:05 AM
seen some pics of the front bumper on sammy's phone looks smart mate.. looks loads better then it did on stu's just need to get it on the road now :D :p
seen some pics of the front bumper on sammy's phone looks smart mate.. looks loads better then it did on stu's just need to get it on the road now :D :p
yea i wa thinkin that looks alot better in grey...
gonna be next year now mate..:thumb:
Few pics in the day light...
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/SP_A0295.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/SP_A0296.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/SP_A0297.jpg
vaughanmc
02-10-07, 05:08 PM
Looks good with the big mouth - I want a GSi big mouth bumper
and heres all the bits piled up...
http://i23.photobucket.com/albums/b367/Martain_novalicious/SP_A0305.jpg
no room in my bedroom gona have to use the dinning room when i get my bonnet and boot done..
craig green
02-10-07, 05:13 PM
Nice paintwork by the looks of it.
Tell me thats not a rear diffuser tucked behind that grille?
I dont like the front bumper splitter at all.
The paintwork does look very good tho.
craig green
02-10-07, 05:20 PM
Would look good on 17" TSW Venoms in a funked up, retro, late 90's style. Which oddly I dont mind nowadays, same with Fibresports kits. Hated them then, tolerate them now.
Nice paintwork by the looks of it.
Tell me thats not a rear diffuser tucked behind that grille?
its not a Saxo rear Diffuser tucked behind that grille:roll:
i was think of some 17s actully as i dont think standerd wheels will look good with the kit...
paintwork is awsome.. some of the best work ive had done... iirc its an aprentice that did it to..:thumb:
blue_peg_16v
03-10-07, 10:46 AM
looking very nice mate
it'll be different mate. the splitter on the bumper is growing on me, at least the car will stand out abit :thumb:
it'll be different mate. the splitter on the bumper is growing on me, at least the car will stand out abit :thumb:
haha :)
ye its different and its a one of(que the "i know why its a one off" comments Vaughn!)
cheers mike thats the whole point to stand out...
bumper looks awsome in that colour lol, will look well better than it did on mine all you need to do now is get it all fitted and get it out on the road lol
:P
any ideas when we will see it out on the road yet mate , can't wait to see it with the bumpers on , will definatly stand out
looks good cant wait to see them fitted
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