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On Tue, Jan 6, 2026 at 8:22=E2=80=AFAM Alex&Janet Thomson <aljlthomson@char=
ter.net>
wrote:
> That reminds me of International Loadstar series trucks in the early
> sixties. The serial number plate was screwed to the driver's door and
> sometimes the GVW space was left blank. You may say that wasn't a very
> secure or permanent location but the serial number was also stamped onto
> the left frame rail, just below where the steering box was bolted on.
> Internationals were real component trucks (like most medium duty trucks)
> with just about everything sourced from outside manufacturers. Unless you
> had a copy of the line settting ticket, it could be a challenge to figure
> out what parts to select when doing a major repair.
>
>
>
> Alex Thomson
>
> '73 TR6 and lots of farm equipment
>
>
>
> *From:* Triumphs <triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net> *On Behalf Of *Greg
> Lemon
> *Sent:* Tuesday, January 6, 2026 1:36 AM
> *To:* Triumph List <triumphs@autox.team.net>
> *Subject:* Re: [TR] Redoing the whole commission plate process
>
>
>
> I don't have real strong feeling one way or the other on re-doing or
> re-using a commission plate, but the mention of the DMV not caring about
> the rivets reminded me of a story (I am getting old, so all I have left i=
s
> my stories). My brother restored a one owner very original Bugeye Sprite.
> He reused the original plate. The original plate is secured with sheet
> metal screws. He reused the original screws.
>
>
>
> Anyway, DMV didn't like the screws, said it had to be riveted. He even
> brought the "Complete Original" book, which showed and mentioned the
> screws. So the car with original parts is rejected at title inspection.
>
>
>
> I don't remember how it ended, but I think my pragmatic brother gave up
> and riveted the plate on.
>
>
>
> Greg Lemon
>
> TR250
>
>
>
> On Mon, Jan 5, 2026, 11:40=E2=80=AFPM dave northrup <dave@ranteer.com> wr=
ote:
>
> I get that. IMHO, a beautiful plate complements a gorgeous
> restoration. An original plate, although original, does not.
>
>
>
> I'm going to have my new plate laser engraved. No, it's not original,
> but it is beautiful
>
>
>
>
>
> -------- Original message --------
>
> From: Don Hiscock <don.hiscock@gmail.com>
>
> Date: 1/5/26 7:52 PM (GMT-08:00)
>
> To: DAVID MASSEY <dave1massey@cs.com>
>
> Cc: triumphs@autox.team.net, Stephen Oertwig <oertwig@mac.com>
>
> Subject: Re: [TR] Redoing the whole commission plate process
>
>
>
> I'm with Dave -- there's no shame, or substitute, for an original
> commission number plate irrespective of condition or attachment. :)
>
>
>
>
> https://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-SqWXG5Z/0/Nf7ZNSGg9vnb6B5GkBgNJVpXPjB=
8TssRwFgXW4qzn/X5/i-SqWXG5Z-X5.jpg
>
>
>
> Don
>
> Santa Fe
>
> (TR3B TSF202L with original commission plate)
>
>
>
> On Mon, Jan 5, 2026 at 6:15=E2=80=AFPM DAVID MASSEY <dave1massey@cs.com> =
wrote:
>
> I wouldn't worry about the rivets. The inspecting officer won't have a
> clue as to what rivets are supposed to be there. And having a perfectly
> done commission plate constitutes over-restoration.
>
>
>
> Dave
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
>
> On Monday, January 5, 2026 at 07:59:17 AM CST, Stephen Oertwig <
> oertwig@mac.com> wrote:
>
>
>
>
>
> I need to redo plate on 1967 2000 estate. At least attach the original on=
e
> so sheriff can validate the VIN to get the estate titled in Missouri. It =
is
> a long process. I have been studying the different rivets used on other
> 2000s so the plate looks similar.
>
>
>
> Then need to find new 2000 plate. The original commission plate has
> numbers of different sizes. Sure it is because each worker was given one
> stamp of different sizes so there was no consistency in stamping details.
> Thought maybe it was a Friday car; was commissioned on a Tuesday. Maybe
> after lunch.
>
>
>
> Would be hard to find a laser engraver out here in country. Not sure I
> would like something that perfect after seeing all the other commission
> plates and body numbers.
>
>
>
> Steve
>
>
>
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> > 1. Re: new commission plate and stamping (dave northrup)
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> > 2. Re: Head Gasket Combustion Leak test kit recommendations
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> > (Sujit Roy)
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> > Message: 1
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> > Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2026 02:46:28 +0000
>
> > From: dave northrup <dave@ranteer.com>
>
> > To: bill beecher <notakitcar@yahoo.com>, "triumphs@autox.team.net"
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> > <triumphs@autox.team.net>
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> > Subject: Re: [TR] new commission plate and stamping
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> > I was told that there are now laser "engravers" who can do this
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> >
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> >
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> > -------- Original message --------
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> > From: bill beecher <notakitcar@yahoo.com>
>
> > Date: 1/3/26 4:55 PM (GMT-08:00)
>
> > To: dave northrup <dave@ranteer.com>
>
> > Subject: Re: [TR] new commission plate and stamping
>
> >
>
> > Used to be able to get the stamp sets at Harbor Freight. Of course, th=
e
> ?3? will be wrong.
>
> > Bill
>
> >
>
> > ?The harder I work, the luckier I get? H. Ford
>
> >
>
> > On Dec 6, 2025, at 3:44?PM, dave northrup <dave@ranteer.com> wrote:
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> > ?
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> > Who is the go to person for a 58 TR3a?
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> > Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2026 21:26:32 -0800
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> > From: Sujit Roy <triumphstag@gmail.com>
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> > To: Jerry Van Vlack <jerryvvtr4a@gmail.com>
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> > Cc: Triumphs <triumphs@autox.team.net>
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> > Subject: Re: [TR] Head Gasket Combustion Leak test kit recommendations
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> > Thanks, I'll check them out.
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> > On Fri, Jan 2, 2026 at 5:53?AM Jerry Van Vlack <jerryvvtr4a@gmail.com>
>
> > wrote:
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> >
>
> >> Hi Sujit,
>
> >>
>
> >> I have experience with these type kits and they all work basically the
>
> >> same by pulling gases up thru testing fluid and looking for a color
> change.
>
> >> The multiple test claims relate to the amount of fluid in the kit. You
>
> >> don't need to use much fluid for each test.
>
> >>
>
> >> Having said this you can also look for a blown head gasket by running
> the
>
> >> car at idle with the radiator cap off until the thermostat opens. If
> when
>
> >> it opens you only observe coolant flowing you're good. If coolant gets
>
> >> blown out of the radiator instead of flowing that's a good indication
> of a
>
> >> head gasket issue.
>
> >>
>
> >> I personally like the kits with the tube and rubber bulb like this one
>
> >> Amazon.com: Block Tester BT-500 Head Gasket Combustion Leak Test Kit -
>
> >> Made in USA : Automotive
>
> >> <
> https://www.amazon.com/Block-Tester-BT-500-Combustion-Leak/dp/B06VVBSFTF/=
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> >
>
> >>
>
> >> You might be able to purchase a similar kit from your local auto parts
>
> >> store.
>
> >>
>
> >> Hope this helps
>
> >>
>
> >> JVV
>
> >> ------------------------------
>
> >> *From:* Triumphs <triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net> on behalf of Sujit
> Roy
>
> >> <triumphstag@gmail.com>
>
> >> *Sent:* Thursday, January 1, 2026 7:10 PM
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> >> *To:* Triumphs <triumphs@autox.team.net>
>
> >> *Subject:* [TR] Head Gasket Combustion Leak test kit recommendations
>
> >>
>
> >> I see kits on Amazon priced anywhere from 20$ up. I dont plan to test =
my
>
> >> engine 50-100 times. What is a good inexpensive kit folks like to use.
>
> >>
>
> >> Sujit
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> >>
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> >> --
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> >> Sujit Roy
>
> >> Cupertino, California
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> >>
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> >> https://triumphstagblog.wordpress.com/
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<div><div style=3D"font-size:inherit"><a href=3D"https://www.facebook.com/s=
hare/19ytP2WKwo/" style=3D"font-size:inherit">https://www.facebook.com/shar=
e/19ytP2WKwo/</a></div><br></div><div><br><div class=3D"gmail_quote gmail_q=
uote_container"><div dir=3D"ltr" class=3D"gmail_attr">On Tue, Jan 6, 2026 a=
t 8:22=E2=80=AFAM Alex&Janet Thomson <<a href=3D"mailto:aljlthomson@=
charter.net">aljlthomson@charter.net</a>> wrote:<br></div><blockquote cl=
ass=3D"gmail_quote" style=3D"margin:0 0 0 .8ex;border-left:1px #ccc solid;p=
adding-left:1ex"><div lang=3D"EN-US" link=3D"blue" vlink=3D"purple" style=
=3D"word-wrap:break-word"><div class=3D"m_-1662076748473478487WordSection1"=
><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"C=
alibri",sans-serif;color:#1f497d">That reminds me of International Loa=
dstar series trucks in the early sixties. The serial number plate was screw=
ed to the driver's door and sometimes the GVW space was left blank. You=
may say that wasn't a very secure or permanent location but the serial=
number was also stamped onto the left frame rail, just below where the ste=
ering box was bolted on. Internationals were real component trucks (like mo=
st medium duty trucks) with just about everything sourced from outside manu=
facturers. Unless you had a copy of the line settting ticket, it could be a=
challenge to figure out what parts to select when doing a major repair.<u>=
</u><u></u></span></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:14.0p=
t;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1f497d"><u></u>=C2=A0<u=
></u></span></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:14.0pt;font=
-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1f497d">Alex Thomson<u></u><u=
></u></span></p><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:14.0pt;font=
-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1f497d">'73 TR6 and lots =
of farm equipment <u></u><u></u></span></p></div></div><div lang=3D"EN-US" =
link=3D"blue" vlink=3D"purple" style=3D"word-wrap:break-word"><div class=3D=
"m_-1662076748473478487WordSection1"><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"=
font-size:14.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif;color:#1f497d">=
<u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></span></p><div style=3D"border:none;border-top:solid #=
e1e1e1 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0in 0in 0in"><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><b><span sty=
le=3D"font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",sans-serif">From:</s=
pan></b><span style=3D"font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri",san=
s-serif"> Triumphs <<a href=3D"mailto:triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net"; t=
arget=3D"_blank">triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net</a>> <b>On Behalf Of </=
b>Greg Lemon<br><b>Sent:</b> Tuesday, January 6, 2026 1:36 AM<br><b>To:</b>=
Triumph List <<a href=3D"mailto:triumphs@autox.team.net"; target=3D"_bla=
nk">triumphs@autox.team.net</a>><br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [TR] Redoing the=
whole commission plate process<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><p class=3D"M=
soNormal"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal">I don't h=
ave real strong feeling one way or the other on re-doing or re-using a comm=
ission plate, but the mention of the DMV not caring about the rivets remind=
ed me of a story (I am getting old, so all I have left is my stories). My b=
rother restored a one owner very original Bugeye Sprite.=C2=A0 He reused th=
e original plate.=C2=A0 The original plate is secured with sheet metal scre=
ws.=C2=A0 He reused the original screws.<u></u><u></u></p><div><p class=3D"=
MsoNormal"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal">Anyway=
, DMV didn't like the screws, said it had to be riveted.=C2=A0 He even =
brought the "Complete Original" book, which showed and mentioned =
the screws.=C2=A0 So the car with original parts is rejected at title inspe=
ction.<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=C2=A0<u><=
/u></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal">I don't remember how it ended,=
but I think my pragmatic brother gave up and riveted the plate on.<u></u><=
u></u></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p></div><=
div><p class=3D"MsoNormal">Greg Lemon<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class=
=3D"MsoNormal">TR250<u></u><u></u></p></div></div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><u=
></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p><div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal">On Mon, Jan 5, 2026,=
11:40<span style=3D"font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">=E2=80=AF</s=
pan>PM dave northrup <<a href=3D"mailto:dave@ranteer.com"; target=3D"_bla=
nk">dave@ranteer.com</a>> wrote:<u></u><u></u></p></div><blockquote styl=
e=3D"border:none;border-left:solid #cccccc 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 6.0pt;=
margin-left:4.8pt;margin-right:0in"><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal">I get that.=
=C2=A0 =C2=A0IMHO,=C2=A0 a beautiful plate complements a gorgeous restorati=
on.=C2=A0 An original plate,=C2=A0 although original,=C2=A0 does not. <u></=
u><u></u></p><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p></div><div=
><p class=3D"MsoNormal">I'm going to have my new plate laser engraved.=
=C2=A0 =C2=A0No, it's not original,=C2=A0 but it is beautiful=C2=A0<u><=
/u><u></u></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p></d=
iv><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p></div><div><p class=
=3D"MsoNormal">-------- Original message --------<u></u><u></u></p></div><d=
iv><p class=3D"MsoNormal">From: Don Hiscock <<a href=3D"mailto:don.hisco=
ck@gmail.com" target=3D"_blank">don.hiscock@gmail.com</a>> <u></u><u></u=
></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal">Date: 1/5/26 7:52 PM (GMT-08:00) <u>=
</u><u></u></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal">To: DAVID MASSEY <<a hr=
ef=3D"mailto:dave1massey@cs.com"; target=3D"_blank">dave1massey@cs.com</a>&g=
t; <u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal">Cc: <a href=3D"mailt=
o:triumphs@autox.team.net" target=3D"_blank">triumphs@autox.team.net</a>, S=
tephen Oertwig <<a href=3D"mailto:oertwig@mac.com"; target=3D"_blank">oer=
twig@mac.com</a>> <u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal">Su=
bject: Re: [TR] Redoing the whole commission plate process <u></u><u></u></=
p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p></div><div><div=
><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal">I'm with Dave -- there's no shame, or =
substitute, for an original commission number plate irrespective of conditi=
on or attachment.=C2=A0 :)<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNorma=
l"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><a href=3D"htt=
ps://photos.smugmug.com/photos/i-SqWXG5Z/0/Nf7ZNSGg9vnb6B5GkBgNJVpXPjB8TssR=
wFgXW4qzn/X5/i-SqWXG5Z-X5.jpg" target=3D"_blank">https://photos.smugmug.com=
/photos/i-SqWXG5Z/0/Nf7ZNSGg9vnb6B5GkBgNJVpXPjB8TssRwFgXW4qzn/X5/i-SqWXG5Z-=
X5.jpg</a><u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=C2=A0=
<u></u></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal">Don<u></u><u></u></p></div><di=
v><p class=3D"MsoNormal">Santa Fe<u></u><u></u></p></div><div><p class=3D"M=
soNormal">(TR3B TSF202L with original commission=C2=A0plate)<u></u><u></u><=
/p></div></div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></p><div><div><p =
class=3D"MsoNormal">On Mon, Jan 5, 2026 at 6:15<span style=3D"font-family:&=
quot;Arial",sans-serif">=E2=80=AF</span>PM DAVID MASSEY <<a href=3D=
"mailto:dave1massey@cs.com"; target=3D"_blank">dave1massey@cs.com</a>> wr=
ote:<u></u><u></u></p></div><blockquote style=3D"border:none;border-left:so=
lid #cccccc 1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 6.0pt;margin-left:4.8pt;margin-right:=
0in"><div><div><div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-family:=
"Arial",sans-serif">I wouldn't worry about the rivets.=C2=A0 =
The inspecting officer won't have a clue as to what rivets are supposed=
to be there.=C2=A0 And having a perfectly done commission plate constitute=
s over-restoration.<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNorma=
l"><span style=3D"font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><u></u>=C2=A0<u=
></u></span></p></div><div><div><div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span styl=
e=3D"font-size:13.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"=
>Dave </span><span style=3D"font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:=
black"><u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span sty=
le=3D"font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u>=C2=A0<u=
></u></span></p></div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-family:&qu=
ot;Arial",sans-serif;color:black"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></span></p></div=
></div></div></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-family:&=
quot;Arial",sans-serif"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></span></p></div><div><p c=
lass=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"=
><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></span></p></div></div><div id=3D"m_-16620767484734784=
87m_-2915299948435810954m_3883493905857412505ydp1cd93a62yahoo_quoted_778194=
6394"><div><div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt=
;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">On Monday, Jan=
uary 5, 2026 at 07:59:17 AM CST, Stephen Oertwig <<a href=3D"mailto:oert=
wig@mac.com" target=3D"_blank">oertwig@mac.com</a>> wrote: <u></u><u></u=
></span></p></div></div><div style=3D"border:none;border-left:solid #cccccc=
1.0pt;padding:0in 0in 0in 6.0pt;margin-left:6.0pt"><div><p class=3D"MsoNor=
mal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans=
-serif;color:#26282a"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D=
"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica&quo=
t;,sans-serif;color:#26282a"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></span></p></div><div><div=
><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"H=
elvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">I need to redo plate on 1967 2000 =
estate. At least attach the original one so sheriff can validate the VIN to=
get the estate titled in Missouri. It is a long process. I have been study=
ing the different rivets used on other 2000s so the plate looks similar.<u>=
</u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font=
-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a"><u=
></u>=C2=A0<u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=
=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26=
282a">Then need to find new 2000 plate. The original commission plate has n=
umbers of different sizes. Sure it is because each worker was given one sta=
mp of different sizes so there was no consistency in stamping details. Thou=
ght maybe it was a Friday car; was commissioned on a Tuesday. Maybe after l=
unch. <u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span styl=
e=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#2=
6282a"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><sp=
an style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;c=
olor:#26282a">Would be hard to find a laser engraver out here in country. N=
ot sure I would like something that perfect after seeing all the other comm=
ission plates and body numbers.<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=
=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica&=
quot;,sans-serif;color:#26282a"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></span></p></div><div><=
p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Hel=
vetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">Steve<u></u><u></u></span></p></div>=
<div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&qu=
ot;Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a"><u></u>=C2=A0<u></u></span></p=
></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-fam=
ily:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">> On Jan 4, 2026, at=
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=3D"_blank">triumphs-request@autox.team.net</a> wrote:<u></u><u></u></span>=
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r:#26282a">> than "Re: Contents of Triumphs digest..."<u></u><=
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t-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">&=
gt; <u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=
=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26=
282a">> Today's Topics:<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=
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quot;,sans-serif;color:#26282a">> <u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p=
class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helv=
etica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">>=C2=A0 1. Re: new commission plat=
e and stamping (dave northrup)<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=
=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica&=
quot;,sans-serif;color:#26282a">>=C2=A0 2. Re: Head Gasket Combustion Le=
ak test kit recommendations<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"=
MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica"=
;,sans-serif;color:#26282a">>=C2=A0 =C2=A0 =C2=A0 (Sujit Roy)<u></u><u><=
/u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10=
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u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-s=
ize:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">>=
<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"=
font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a=
">> --------------------------------------------------------------------=
--<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D=
"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282=
a">> <u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span st=
yle=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:=
#26282a">> Message: 1<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"Mso=
Normal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",s=
ans-serif;color:#26282a">> Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2026 02:46:28 +0000<u></u><u=
></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:=
10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">> Fro=
m: dave northrup <<a href=3D"mailto:dave@ranteer.com"; target=3D"_blank">=
dave@ranteer.com</a>><u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"Mso=
Normal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",s=
ans-serif;color:#26282a">> To: bill beecher <<a href=3D"mailto:notaki=
tcar@yahoo.com" target=3D"_blank">notakitcar@yahoo.com</a>>, "<a hr=
ef=3D"mailto:triumphs@autox.team.net"; target=3D"_blank">triumphs@autox.team=
.net</a>"<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><s=
pan style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;=
color:#26282a">> =C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0 <<a href=3D"mailto:triumphs@autox=
.team.net" target=3D"_blank">triumphs@autox.team.net</a>><u></u><u></u><=
/span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt=
;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">> Subject: =
Re: [TR] new commission plate and stamping<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><d=
iv><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"=
;Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">> Message-ID: <<a href=3D"=
mailto:1a67faca0d794e059a26647c9f884936@ranteer.com"; target=3D"_blank">1a67=
faca0d794e059a26647c9f884936@ranteer.com</a>><u></u><u></u></span></p></=
div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family=
:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">> Content-Type: text/pl=
ain; charset=3D"utf-8"<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p clas=
s=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica=
",sans-serif;color:#26282a">> <u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><=
p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Hel=
vetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">> I was told that there are now l=
aser "engravers" who can do this<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><d=
iv><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"=
;Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">> <u></u><u></u></span></p></=
div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family=
:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">> <u></u><u></u></span>=
</p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-=
family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">> -------- Origin=
al message --------<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNorma=
l"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-s=
erif;color:#26282a">> From: bill beecher <<a href=3D"mailto:notakitca=
r@yahoo.com" target=3D"_blank">notakitcar@yahoo.com</a>><u></u><u></u></=
span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;=
font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">> Date: 1/3/=
26 4:55 PM (GMT-08:00)<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNo=
rmal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",san=
s-serif;color:#26282a">> To: dave northrup <<a href=3D"mailto:dave@ra=
nteer.com" target=3D"_blank">dave@ranteer.com</a>><u></u><u></u></span><=
/p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-f=
amily:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">> Subject: Re: [TR=
] new commission plate and stamping<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p c=
lass=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvet=
ica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">> <u></u><u></u></span></p></div><di=
v><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"=
Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">> Used to be able to get the s=
tamp sets at Harbor Freight.=C2=A0 Of course, the ?3? will be wrong.<u></u>=
<u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-siz=
e:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">> B=
ill<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=
=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26=
282a">> <u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span=
style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;col=
or:#26282a">> ?The harder I work, the luckier I get?=C2=A0 H. Ford<u></u=
><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-si=
ze:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">> =
<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"f=
ont-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a"=
>> On Dec 6, 2025, at 3:44?PM, dave northrup <<a href=3D"mailto:dave@=
ranteer.com" target=3D"_blank">dave@ranteer.com</a>> wrote:<u></u><u></u=
></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0=
pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">> <u></u>=
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<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"f=
ont-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a"=
>> Who is the go to person for a 58 TR3a?<u></u><u></u></span></p></div>=
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mphs@autox.team.net" target=3D"_blank">triumphs@autox.team.net</a> **<u></u=
><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-si=
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<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"f=
ont-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a"=
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hstag@gmail.com</a>><u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoN=
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yvvtr4a@gmail.com" target=3D"_blank">jerryvvtr4a@gmail.com</a>><u></u><u=
></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:=
10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">> Cc:=
Triumphs <<a href=3D"mailto:triumphs@autox.team.net"; target=3D"_blank">=
triumphs@autox.team.net</a>><u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=
=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica&=
quot;,sans-serif;color:#26282a">> Subject: Re: [TR] Head Gasket Combusti=
on Leak test kit recommendations<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p clas=
s=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica=
",sans-serif;color:#26282a">> Message-ID:<u></u><u></u></span></p><=
/div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-famil=
y:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">> =C2=A0=C2=A0=C2=A0 &=
lt;<a href=3D"mailto:CANLCLaFpcQwtS2hf5x8YWBbs8DMCJVyo4V3ORj-LAOJwwG2BGw@ma=
il.gmail.com" target=3D"_blank">CANLCLaFpcQwtS2hf5x8YWBbs8DMCJVyo4V3ORj-LAO=
JwwG2BGw@mail.gmail.com</a>><u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=
=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica&=
quot;,sans-serif;color:#26282a">> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=3D&q=
uot;utf-8"<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><=
span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif=
;color:#26282a">> <u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNor=
mal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans=
-serif;color:#26282a">> Thanks, I'll check them out.<u></u><u></u></=
span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;=
font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">> <u></u><u>=
</u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:1=
0.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">> On F=
ri, Jan 2, 2026 at 5:53?AM Jerry Van Vlack <<a href=3D"mailto:jerryvvtr4=
a@gmail.com" target=3D"_blank">jerryvvtr4a@gmail.com</a>><u></u><u></u><=
/span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt=
;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">> wrote:<u>=
</u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font=
-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">&g=
t; <u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=
=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26=
282a">>> Hi Sujit,<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"Mso=
Normal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",s=
ans-serif;color:#26282a">>> <u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p cl=
ass=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helveti=
ca",sans-serif;color:#26282a">>> I have experience with these ty=
pe kits and they all work basically the<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div>=
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"He=
lvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">>> same by pulling gases up t=
hru testing fluid and looking for a color change.<u></u><u></u></span></p><=
/div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-famil=
y:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">>> The multiple tes=
t claims relate to the amount of fluid in the kit. You<u></u><u></u></span>=
</p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-=
family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">>> don't n=
eed to use much fluid for each test.<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p =
class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helve=
tica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">>> <u></u><u></u></span></p></di=
v><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&=
quot;Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">>> Having said this yo=
u can also look for a blown head gasket by running the<u></u><u></u></span>=
</p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-=
family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">>> car at idle=
with the radiator cap off until the thermostat opens. If when<u></u><u></u=
></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0=
pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">>> it =
opens you only observe coolant flowing you're good. If coolant gets<u><=
/u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-=
size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">>=
;> blown out of the radiator instead of flowing that's a good indica=
tion of a<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span s=
tyle=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color=
:#26282a">>> head gasket issue.<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p=
class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helv=
etica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">>> <u></u><u></u></span></p></d=
iv><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:=
"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">>> I personally like =
the kits with the tube and rubber bulb like this one<u></u><u></u></span></=
p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-fa=
mily:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">>> Amazon.com: B=
lock Tester BT-500 Head Gasket Combustion Leak Test Kit -<u></u><u></u></sp=
an></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;fo=
nt-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">>> Made in =
USA : Automotive<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal">=
<span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-seri=
f;color:#26282a">>> <<a href=3D"https://www.amazon.com/Block-Teste=
r-BT-500-Combustion-Leak/dp/B06VVBSFTF/ref=3Dsr_1_3?crid=3DB5BELSHHE2V2&=
;dib=3DeyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1SS7r-3wwU3Nafy7CtM28Iyi1UFhNYzuKm6VozhuZB6JmphoiObY7yd=
UAVFRDJojItaOxcsoWSJOvF8VBksGnRIxMIY8JVoJ92Yz3lzAb3CxD4OwrAmEZEhMSthI5Fm5zY=
-HNM03FtUtQ3dlNeZniiIaxbMX-RhJaMXo76JKRKe0AW4xxTjRscAG_XLxI3CAFfugOzofA4g-Q=
oKmlQ79-sAGUEaRvYde6fnFW1zmzhM.by9KSQykThDUhsy3KNVjbccVNlPYLqEa5Qd-tQDGSlo&=
amp;dib_tag=3Dse&keywords=3Dcombustion+gas+tester+for+coolant&qid=
=3D1767361665&sprefix=3DCombustion+gas+%2Caps%2C3537&sr=3D8-3" targ=
et=3D"_blank">https://www.amazon.com/Block-Tester-BT-500-Combustion-Leak/dp=
/B06VVBSFTF/ref=3Dsr_1_3?crid=3DB5BELSHHE2V2&dib=3DeyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1SS7r-3=
wwU3Nafy7CtM28Iyi1UFhNYzuKm6VozhuZB6JmphoiObY7ydUAVFRDJojItaOxcsoWSJOvF8VBk=
sGnRIxMIY8JVoJ92Yz3lzAb3CxD4OwrAmEZEhMSthI5Fm5zY-HNM03FtUtQ3dlNeZniiIaxbMX-=
RhJaMXo76JKRKe0AW4xxTjRscAG_XLxI3CAFfugOzofA4g-QoKmlQ79-sAGUEaRvYde6fnFW1zm=
zhM.by9KSQykThDUhsy3KNVjbccVNlPYLqEa5Qd-tQDGSlo&dib_tag=3Dse&keywor=
ds=3Dcombustion+gas+tester+for+coolant&qid=3D1767361665&sprefix=3DC=
ombustion+gas+%2Caps%2C3537&sr=3D8-3</a>><u></u><u></u></span></p></=
div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family=
:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">>> <u></u><u></u></s=
pan></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;f=
ont-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">>> You mig=
ht be able to purchase a similar kit from your local auto parts<u></u><u></=
u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.=
0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">>> st=
ore.<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=
=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26=
282a">>> <u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><=
span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif=
;color:#26282a">>> Hope this helps<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div=
><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"H=
elvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">>> <u></u><u></u></span></p>=
</div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-fami=
ly:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">>> JVV<u></u><u></=
u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.=
0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">>> --=
----------------------------<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D=
"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica&quo=
t;,sans-serif;color:#26282a">>> *From:* Triumphs <<a href=3D"mailt=
o:triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net" target=3D"_blank">triumphs-bounces@autox=
.team.net</a>> on behalf of Sujit Roy<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div=
><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"H=
elvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">>> <<a href=3D"mailto:tri=
umphstag@gmail.com" target=3D"_blank">triumphstag@gmail.com</a>><u></u><=
u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size=
:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">>>=
; *Sent:* Thursday, January 1, 2026 7:10 PM<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><=
div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quo=
t;Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">>> *To:* Triumphs <<a =
href=3D"mailto:triumphs@autox.team.net"; target=3D"_blank">triumphs@autox.te=
am.net</a>><u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><s=
pan style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;=
color:#26282a">>> *Subject:* [TR] Head Gasket Combustion Leak test ki=
t recommendations<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"=
><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-ser=
if;color:#26282a">>> <u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"=
MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica"=
;,sans-serif;color:#26282a">>> I see kits on Amazon priced anywhere f=
rom 20$ up. I dont plan to test my<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p cl=
ass=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helveti=
ca",sans-serif;color:#26282a">>> engine 50-100 times. What is a =
good inexpensive kit folks like to use.<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div>=
<p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"He=
lvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">>> <u></u><u></u></span></p><=
/div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-famil=
y:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">>> Sujit<u></u><u><=
/u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10=
.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">>> <=
u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"fo=
nt-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">=
>> --<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span=
style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;col=
or:#26282a">>> Sujit Roy<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=
=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica&=
quot;,sans-serif;color:#26282a">>> Cupertino, California<u></u><u></u=
></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0=
pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">>> <u>=
</u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font=
-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">&g=
t;> <a href=3D"https://triumphstagblog.wordpress.com/"; target=3D"_blank"=
>https://triumphstagblog.wordpress.com/</a><u></u><u></u></span></p></div><=
div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:&quo=
t;Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">>> <u></u><u></u></span><=
/p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-f=
amily:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">>> <u></u><u></=
u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.=
0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">> <u></u=
><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-si=
ze:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">> =
-- <u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=
=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26=
282a">> Sujit Roy<u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNorm=
al"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica",sans-=
serif;color:#26282a">> Cupertino, California<u></u><u></u></span></p></d=
iv><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-family:=
"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">> <u></u><u></u></span><=
/p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNormal"><span style=3D"font-size:10.0pt;font-f=
amily:"Helvetica",sans-serif;color:#26282a">> <a href=3D"https=
://triumphstagblog.wordpress.com/" target=3D"_blank">https://triumphstagblo=
g.wordpress.com/</a><u></u><u></u></span></p></div><div><p class=3D"MsoNorm=
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