MGBGT Wiring

August 28, 2016

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Whilst John is busy stripping the MGBGT of it’s interior and exterior components he is photographing and documenting the wiring as it is so that it makes the job of reinstalling that bit easier. Although we’ll be fitting a brand new wiring loom throughout a record may come in very handy as a place to refer back to.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”8306,8307,8308,8309,8310,8311,8312,8313,8314,8315″][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Removing and Reconditioning the MGBGT Axle

August 27, 2016

Mark and Sean have been busy stripping our MGBGT of all of it’s components in preparation for the new body shell to arrive.

As parts are being removed, we are stripping, cleaning, repairing and refurbishing any components that we intend on refitting.

We find it best to refurbish as we go, not only does it add a bit of variety to the tasks in hand (as stripping a car all day everyday can become a bit boring) but it is also a good exercise to analyse what parts can be re-used and whether new parts will be a more cost effective option.

Here we are working on the MGBGT axle, it’s cleaned up and one coat of paint has been applied to freshen it up.

Repairing a dashboard

August 25, 2016

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Here we have the dashboard from a 1974 Jaguar XJ6 in need of repair.

As you can see the cushioning inside has been damaged which has caused the outer lining to be torn.

There are many ‘do it yourself’ repair kits on the market but in order to remove this level of damage the dashboard requires recovering. This is a service we can offer at Bridge Classic Cars.

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An unexpected issue has arisen…

August 25, 2016

Sometimes, when you are working on vehicles of this age, you discover more issues then you set out to work on.

As we lifted the jaguar E-Type V12 Roadster up onto the ramp the perished bushes could not handle it anymore and the shocks just gave up, leaking all over the floor.

Not a huge issue to resolve but none the less, a very important one. If we hadn’t discovered this when we did this could have gone back out onto the road and given up at any second.

New shocks and bushes were purchased the car was as good as new once again.

1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 1 arrived at Bridge Classic Cars

August 24, 2016

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Our newest project has just arrived with us at Bridge Classic Cars, a 1976 Rolls Royce Silver Shadow 1.

Long MOT. Soon to be tax free.

Runs and drives like a Swiss Watch. (this is the one to have)

These cars are on the up, “price wise” and this needs to be sold to free up valuable space so this really is a bargain.

Finished in a Portafino Metallic Blue with Cream interior and a Cream ever flex roof with a leather headlining.

The wood work is in superb order.

Before us, the previous owner enjoyed this lovely Rolls for the last 6 years.

Prior to that the previous owner had the car for 26 years and we were told he had bought it from the Emir of Kuwait.

It is a Jack Barclay supplied car showing 42000 miles on the odometer which we feel is genuine but cannot guarantee.

It has excellent coachwork, lovely interior and drives very well. All of which can be improved.

The car has been regularly serviced and it has a replacement exhaust which is Stainless and supplied by P.D Gough

She has also had the major and expensive brake overhaul which was carried out by Seymour and Curd (Rolls Royce engineers in Burgess Hill)

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Getting the VW Camper engine ready for installation.

August 23, 2016

The VW T25 Camper engine is now well on it’s way. Mark has been busy working on upgrading the original power unit to a 1.9 litre. Giving more power, making motorway cruising a never experience with better fuel economy.

The engine was low mileage and ran like a dream. We decided to get the diesel injectors and pump overhauled. For a new clutch and thrust bearing. The oil sump needed swapping over to allow clean fitment.

A final paint and alloy polish has it ready for installation.

Festival of speed roars in to Kincardine Castle

August 21, 2016

The wait is finally over as Deeside’s first speed hillclimb course went to Kincardine Castle today; Sunday, August 21.

Four hundred cars took part, with 130 hillclimb cars and bikes, including the 1956 Ecurie Ecosse D-type Jaguar which has just won Car of the Day at the Ballater Week parade. Motorcycling legend and eight times Isle of Man TT winner Charlie Williams was also there on his 1974 Maxton Yamaha.

A broad cross-section of more than 60 static cars were displayed, including a Bugatti Veyron, Ferrari F50 and AC Le Mans Coupe, Colin Macrae’s MKII Ford Escort rally car, and the Charlie Bang slingshot dragster.

Eighteen car clubs with 240 cars attended, representing Ferrari, Ford, MG, Aston Martin and Subaru, to name a few. Tesla had a special display of their Model S electric luxury cars.

Passenger rides on our off-roading courses come highly recommended. The Landrover experience offered a thrilling ride tackling the Rocky Road, the Toblerone and Willie’s Drop. A scenic off-road safari, run by the Buchan Off-Road Drivers Club.

The Clan BMX Stunt Team were there to take centre stage with their death-defying stunt shows throughout the day. And our festival marketplace in the walled garden showcased food, drink, crafts, beauty products and local businesses.

There were refreshments provided alongside the castle’s own pop-up cafe. For kids, a climbing tower, carousels and bouncy castles. The finale was the Westburn finance Soapbox Derby allowing gravity, along with a few twists and jumps, to prove that thrilling does not necessarily mean engine-powered.

The event supported the charities Children 1st, Help for Heroes and Mission Motorsport.

Piston Heads meet up at Snetterton

August 21, 2016

Thanks to our good friend Tony at Wyatt Polishing for the great pictures of last week’s Snetterton race meet. The guys at Piston Heads often meet up to do a few laps of the track and Tony went down to take a look at all the impressive cars on show.

Replacing the halfshaft bearing

August 21, 2016

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]This incredible track day car developed a small leak so was brought in to us at Bridge Classic Cars to diagnose and resolve the problem.

Turned out to be a half shaft bearing that needed replacing.

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1971 Jaguar E-Type Series 3 Roadster Sandblasted

August 18, 2016

We’ve been so busy recently at Bridge Classic Cars that unfortunately our 1971 Jaguar E-Type Roadster has taken a little bit of a back seat.

Having stripped it bear metal some time ago we were quick to whisk her off to the sandblaster ready to have the sandblasting treatment done but not so quick in asking for her back.

Until now…

Here she is, back with us in the Bridge Classic Cars workshops ready to be repaired and prepared for a full respray.

Repairing the sump guard

August 18, 2016

We’ve been in two minds whether to replace the sump guard with brand new or repair the damage area that we have discovered on the original.

Having accessed the volume of damage we have come to the conclusion that repairing the original would be much more beneficial in the long run. Not only is this the more cost effective option but it means we can keep the original part and not replace with an after-market option.

As you can see from the images, the damage to the original sump guard was such a small and minor repair that it made sense to work on the original part. As we have the skills to weld this was not too much of a challenge for Asa.

1989 VW T25 Camper Body Repair

August 16, 2016

There’s should limited opportunity to cut corners when carrying out a respectable restoration. Only when a car is fully stripped back to metal do you see the true condition you have to work with. At Bridge Classic Cars we pride ourselves on doing things right, you’ll never hear us say ‘that’ll do’ because that just means it’s not right!

We do things right…

Here is the 1989 VW Camper being brought back to life for many many years of family fun. The weakness’ within the body have been identified and the necessary steps have been taken to remove and repair the issues.

1951 MG TD Competition Touch Ups

August 16, 2016

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The reassembly task is almost complete on our 1951 MG TD Competition, so one last look over to assess for any imperfections in the paintwork.

One last trip to the paint shop we go…

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MG Magnette sets off home

August 14, 2016

After 14 years sitting in a garage, this wonderful 1958 MG Magnette has been fully re-commissioned by Bridge Classic Cars and now it’s time for her to go home and enjoy the sunny Suffolk weather.

1985 Mercedes 280 SL Braking Issues

August 14, 2016

Mr Butcher of Ipswich, Suffolk recently brought in his beautiful 1985 Mercedes 280 SL for a few niggling issues that he wanted us here at Bridge Classic Cars to take a look at.

The Mercedes SL is always a dream to work on as our team have a lot of experience with these. As we’ve mentioned before Gordon was a former Benson and Hedges Classic Concours winner himself, with a Mercedes 230sl Pagoda roof and competitor on many classic rallies. So Mr Butcher…your car is in very safe hands!!

John discovered a fault with the braking system which needed to be resolved so we fitted brand new brake callipers, sender units and brake discs.

It had been reported to us of an issue with the passenger window not working when it should be, this normally results in a new window mechanism and motor. Luckily, head technician Asa was on hand to repair the fault with the mechanism and save a huge amount of money in not having to purchase a whole new motor.

The fault was found and fixed in no time at all.

As a team of passionate classic car enthusiasts, we enjoy working on classic cars. When you enjoy working on something you naturally go the extra mile. We hear all too often from customers that the ‘all round’ garages do not think of the smaller detail and do not often come up with the solutions. In this case, a new mechanism could have been used but would have cost well over £400 to the customer. As experts in our field we were able to repair the fault for a fraction of the cost. We are happy and our customer is happy!

As we had fitted a new braking system to the Mercedes we thought it was best to run her through a new MOT and full service just as extra piece of mind that the job was complete! We fitted new serviceable items throughout: spark plugs, oil filters, air filter, oil, leads, cap, rotor arm, shock absorbers, steering shock absorber and belts.

A very worthwhile and fulfilling project.

Driving Ms. Safai!

August 14, 2016

Mohamed Hadid took his taste for the finer things in life up a notch or two with his latest purchase on Friday afternoon.

The eccentric father of supermodels Gigi and Bella treated fiancée Shiva Safai to a spin in his new set of wheels, a Charles Morgan 3-Wheeler, during an appearance in Beverly Hills on Friday afternoon.

Boasting a noisy twin filter engine the unconventional forest green car ensured Mohamed commanded attention while driving close to his Los Angeles home.

The Jordanian-American real estate developer added an authentic flourish by sporting a pair of old-fashioned goggles before taking to the road.

Evidently pleased with his latest purchase, Mohamed later posted a short video designed to showcase the three-wheeled car – which can reach speeds of 0-60 mph in just 4.5 seconds – with followers on Instagram.

Captioning the short clip, he wrote: ‘It’s that Sunday drive with my lady Shiva. Even though it’s Friday.’

His fiancée later shared her own snap, a selfie of the pair enjoying a leisurely cruise in the open top vehicle alongside the caption: ‘Out with my boo.’

Retailing between £31,450 and £34,995, the Morgan 3-Wheeler comes with tasteful leather seats and a spacious, cockpit shaped interior.

With its three wheel design experts claim driving the vehicle, which has been updated with 21st century technology, requires ‘the mentality of a motorcyclist.’

Mohamed’s outing comes months after he was charged with three misdemeanor criminal counts related to a megamansion project in the upscale Bel-Air neighborhood of Los Angeles.

The charges against Mohamed included illegal use of land, building without a permit and failure to comply with orders from the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety.

Construction on the 30,000-square-foot project nicknamed the ‘Starship Enterprise’ by irate neighbors was halted by building officials in September after a neighbor complained that construction had destabilized the slope.

Officials ordered Mohamed to demolish and remove illegal additions including an unapporoved 70-seat underground Imax theater and guest suites built below a swimming pool, according to the Los Angeles Times.

The criminal charges were brought after Mohamed’s appeal of the decision was denied.

City Councilman Paul Koretz in a statement said that Mohamed is a ‘blatant scofflaw and it’s about time he was added to the case.

New arrival today

August 14, 2016

New arrival to the Bridge Classic Cars HQ this morning, a 1972 Jaguar E-Type Series 3 Roadster.

Our mission: to resolve the leaking master cylinder and work on getting her up and running.

Lucky for us the the brakes work, we were dreading having to roll her off the trailer. I don’t think it would be the lightest beast to try and catch.

Trident sports cars were born and revved in Ipswich

August 13, 2016

Ipswich was never going to rival the West Midlands or Dagenham as a car-producing area of Britain, but 50 years ago its own niche factory started producing sports cars for a specialist market.

Trident Cars were based in Turret Lane and between 1966 and 1977 and over that decade produced either 85 or 130 cars – depending on which figures you accept. Some of its vehicles were sold as kits for the owners to put together.

It is thought that between 19 and 25 of the cars survive and can be  driven – and the vehicle owned by  John Landsbury from Hadleigh  has a particularly spectacular history.

Mr Landsbury’s Trident Venturer took part in the historic London to Mexico Rally in 1970 which was an appetiser for the Mexico World Cup that summer.

Its bodywork was signed by members of the England World Cup squad which ultimately reached  the quarter finals of the  competition before suffering one of the nation’s worst ever sporting defeats – losing 2-3 to West Germany in the quarter finals after being 2-0 ahead.

The car is still roadworthy – although it does need some work and a new MoT certificate before it can take to the road again.

And Mr Landsbury said 2016 would be a very significant year for  everyone with an interest in the company.

“It is 50 years since they started producing cars in Ipswich and there is quite a lot of interest in that. My car has an interesting history and I was asked to enter it in a classic rally in Blackpool soon but I think that will be too far to take it on the back of a lorry.”

He has bought another Trident – but that will need some work to bring it back to full working order.

Mr Landsbury said: “I haven’t taken delivery of it yet and it will need some work – but it should be running again after about three months.”

There is a Trident car on show at Ipswich Transport Museum and the active Trident Car Club is expected to mark the Golden Jubilee of the company at rallies this year.

Saturday 28th August – Lavenham Carnival and Rare Breeds Motor Show

August 13, 2016

12 noon to 6pm.

The Tropicalia Samba dancers and drummers are booked and the hilarious and flexible, Abigail Collins, returns to perform in character as Garden Veranda (her very own take on Carmen Miranda).

Join in the festivities and follow the colourful procession, which leaves the Market Place at 12noon, and leads the crowds to the Recreation grounds. Come along and…

View the Rare Breeds Motor Show display, the Hilly Ridge Alpacas and Samba workshops
Enjoy land zorbing, archery, bungee trampolining, bumper cars/boats and an inflatable assault course
Visit the Children’s activities tent for clown magic, balloon twisting, face painting, and arts and crafts
Peruse the numerous craft and charity stalls and taste the sumptuous food and beverage offerings
Or simply sit back and enjoy the various acts and displays in around the main arena and performance tent

Admission to the Carnival grounds is £5 per adult, 15’s and under gain free admission. Entrance programmes will be sold in advance at Number Ten Wine Bar and Kitchen, The Cock Horse, Lavenham Butchers, Sparling and Faiers Bakery and The Lavenham British Legion. They will also be available at the gates on the day.

Additional parking fields will be available at Rectory Meadow (opposite the Church), the common (where Water Street joins the Brent Eleigh Road) and the meadow on Frogs Hall Road. A free bus service will be provided from these car parks to transport you to the Recreation Grounds.

1976 Maserati Merak Engine

August 13, 2016

It is always pleasing when one of our engines is rebuilt. Here are the first pictures of our totally rebuilt 1976 Maserati Merak engine.

The engine has been totally stripped and has been rebuilt using original parts sourced from all over the world.

This is another challenging rebuild as parts are no longer available and when you work to such exacting standards it always stretches our team to the max.

The engine will be married to the refurbished gearbox and pictures of the finished unit will be posted in the next few days prior to it being married to the body.

We are well on with the trim which will be in vibrant red, stitched in green to match the body.

Saturday 21st August – Stonham Barns Classic Cars Show 2016

August 13, 2016

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A day of family fun with 100’s of Classic Cars will be at stonham barns in Suffolk

Sunday 21st August

Including Arena displays from Ridgeside Falconry, Phoenix K9 Dog Agility Team, Suffolk Land Rovers Club and Diamond Majorettes.

Take your time looking around all the Trade Stalls and Auto Jumble.

Enjoy Entertainment from Rock “n” Roll DJ Nadge with Foxy Rock, Rock “n” Roll Club & The Scratch Band

Fun fair, Donkey Rides and Zorbing.

Opening Times: 10.00am – 4.00pm

Adults £7.50
OAP’s/Con £5.00
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1965 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 Arrives

August 11, 2016

Time to get on with the tasks in hand.

Our main objective on this project is to have her ready for Good Revival 2016 on Friday 9th to Sunday 11th September. As you can see, that gives us just 1 month.

A few slight problems reported to us but John is already well on the way with this one:

The brakes and handbrake needs checking as they can at times be a bit spongy.
The passenger’s lock is faulty which means the door does not shut as much as we would expect.
The wiring behind the dashboard needs to be investigated as the dials seems to be a little temperamental. Particularly the temperature gauge and the power supply to charge.
The bodywork has a few bubbles starting to appear so we need to look at repairing and respraying the areas. The main areas to concentrate on are the passenger’s door and the bonnet.

Having assessed the paintwork in more detail alongside the owner, we have decided that a bonnet and door repair and respray would not be good enough for a car of this grandeur.

Yes it can be done, we can strip the bonnet and door but painting just these two areas would make them look very fresh against the rest of the bodywork. When you have a series 1 Jaguar E-Type, you don’t want to be cutting corners. With a little more time and effort, you can make her 100% again.

So a full strip and respray is now on the board and I think that is absolutely the right decision. We are not rushing to get the job done we have all decided that the full respray will be carried out immediately after the Good Revival weekend. All other work is still scheduled to be completed in time but a full respray is not something you want to rush threw…and we certainly won’t be settling for ‘ok’.

Bridge Classic Cars featured on gettopical.com

August 9, 2016

A huge thank you to the guys and girls at gettopical.com for featuring our Festival of Classic Cars and Sports Cars post. It was an amazing day at Helmingham Hall and we’re glad you like our photos!

Back on the road after 14 years

August 9, 2016

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Our wonderful 1958 MG Magnette is finally back on the road.

Having been stored in a dry, air conditioned garage for over 14 years, it was initially brought in to Bridge Classic Cars with the main objective being to get her road worthy once again.

As with all recommissioning projects it is difficult to know exactly how easy a job can be until you start working on it. Although the car was fully restored 14 years ago it had not moved an inch since.

Luckily, nothing too serious to contend with but still more work than you think it is. Nevertheless, she’s up and running and looking lovely outside the Bridge Classic Cars workshops in Ipswich.

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MGTD Competition Engine Repaint

August 9, 2016

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Today, John has been busy working on fitting up more of the 1951 MG TD Competition.

We had a visit earlier in the week from Mike, owner of NTG Motor Services Ltd (MGbits if you know them online), Mike is a great friend of ours at Bridge Classic Cars. As the owner of one of the largest MG parts suppliers in the UK as well as the owner of a beautiful MkII MG TD himself we were only too happy for him to come and see the car.

As you can see from the image gallery, today, John has managed to fit the front lights, the step rails have also been fitted and the engine bay has been detailed with the original MG engine paint.

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1971 Triumph Spitfire Stripped

August 9, 2016

Work is now well underway on the 1971 Triumph Spitfire. As you can see, we’ve stripped the car of it’s components before we repair and prepare the bodywork ready for paint.

Always take lots of pictures…

August 9, 2016

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It’s always a good idea and very useful to take lots of pictures before, during and after you have completed the work. Another great tip is to take inspiration from others.

As a team of enthusiasts ourselves, here at Bridge Classic Cars we all enjoy going to car shows and events. It’s at events and meetings that you see a lot of like minded individuals who enjoy speaking to you about their cars. If you are working on your own car and see one similar, or you like a particular style that someone else has used why not see if you can take some photos as future reference.

It’s easy when pulling a car apart to think you’ll remember exactly how it all came together but that’s not always the case. If you have a selection of images to refer back to this makes the job much easier.

We came across another Volkswagen T25 Camper earlier today and as we have a meeting scheduled tomorrow evening with Margaret on the interior of her T25, we thought now would be great opportunity to take a few pictures of what other people have done. It helps bring ideas to life.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”5788,5789,5790,5791,5792,5793,5794,5795,5796,5797,5798,5799,5800″][/vc_column][/vc_row]

Stripping the engine

August 9, 2016

Mark is settling in well here at Bridge Classic Cars, he’s been part of the family for 3 weeks now and seems to have adopted the VW camper engine as his project. Here are the first pictures of the engine being stripped and worked on.

The bodywork is still being worked on in preparation for paint but this is almost complete so we should see it returned to our workshops in around 2 weeks time.

We have also been working alongside new owner Margaret this week to discuss and get inspiration for the bespoke graphics we intend to use on the exterior.

A friendly face is back

August 8, 2016

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Last month we introduced you to Mrs King’s pride a joy, her 1971 Triumph Spitfire. It was brought in to Bridge Classic Cars to have work done on the driver’s seat. Over time, the base had started to sag (technical word) and was becoming a little uncomfortable to use.

As with everything that is used regularly, these things do happen but it’s great that it does. It means this little beauty is being used for what she was built for. She’s not being stored away for years on end not enjoying the Suffolk roads.

This is a relatively simple task to carry out, if you have the skills and tools to hand that is. We re-upholstered the seat so she was once again as good as new.

But the story doesn’t end there.

When Mrs King popped in to our workshops on Deben Road to collect her car and discuss some future works that may need to be carried out she noticed the work that was being carried out on our 1966 MG Midget and that got her thinking!

A month later, our 1971 Triumph Spitfire returns for the extra work we discussed but also a few special alterations…

The fuel pipe clips are missing so replacements will be required.
Inlet manifold hose is believed to be incorrect and most likely not to be up to standard so a replacement will be required.
There is an engine oil leak and diff oil leak, these will need to be thoroughly cleaned up to assess the area and investigate where the leaks are coming from before we can fully commit to the work and parts that will be required.
The tappets need to be adjusted. A new rocker cover gasket will be fitted which MAY resolve one or all of your oil leaks.
Off-side and near side front chassis members, the rear boot floor and the off-side rear chassis itself all show signs of corrosion so these will need welding repairs to be carried out.
Finally, the off-side front track rod end gaiter has split and will require two new track rod ends.

But it doesn’t end there, we are very pleased to be taking the project that one step further and…

To strip car of components
Replace rotten areas of wheel arch, weld in new where necessary
Paint
Refit
Chrome-work including new bumpers
Sundries
New Hood
Replace carpets throughout

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The Festival of Classic Cars and Sports Cars

August 7, 2016

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Today, Bridge Classic Cars spent the day at The Festival of Classic Cars and Sports Cars.

The day ooze’s cool…even the journey to the event was a stylish one as we found ourselves (in the Bridge Classic Cars truck) in the middle of an amazing Corvette convoy. At one point we pulled over so the convoy could arrive all together. Just as we thought it was safe to pull away once again, when we thought they had all passed we set off again only to look in our rear view mirror to even more!!

The Festival of Classic Cars and Sports Cars, held in association with the Suffolk Vehicle Enthusiasts Club (SVEC). Over 6,000 people attended the 2015 festival. The event attracts classic and sports car owners who exhibit their cars some of which parade up and down the main drive on the two concourse runs throughout the day.

Over 700 vehicles attend, representing the last 10 decades of motoring history, including many from Britain’s motoring heyday – marques on display included Alvis, Bristol, Jensen, AC Riley, Armstong Sideley, Lea Francis, Crossley, BSA, Lagonda, Lanchester and Gordon Keeble. The oldest vehicle seen on display was a 1914 Ford Model T and the latest sports car models have included the Chevrolet Corvette and Ford Mustang’s as well as Ferraris’ and Porsche.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”5721,5722,5723,5724,5725,5726,5727,5728,5729,5730,5731,5732,5733,5734,5735,5736,5737,5738,5739,5740,5741,5742,5743,5744,5745,5746,5747,5748,5749,5750,5751,5752,5753,5754,5755,5756,5757,5758,5759,5760,5761,5762,5763,5764,5765,5766,5767,5769,5770,5771,5772,5773,5774,5775,5776,5777,5778,5720″][/vc_column][/vc_row]

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