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John,
Din=E2=80=99t Sir Black hire some army vets to bang out the commission plate=
s. =20
Bill
=E2=80=9CThe harder I work, the luckier I get=E2=80=9D H. Ford
On Jan 5, 2026, at 8:33=E2=80=AFPM, John Macartney <johnbmacartney@gmx.com> w=
rote:
=EF=BB=BFNah. We none of us worked that fast! Okay, commission build on a Tu=
esday but don=E2=80=99t expect anything to appear until eight weeks come Fri=
day. Even then, count yer self lucky =E2=80=98cos you ain=E2=80=99t given us=
an opportunity to go on strike.
Funny sized letters and numbers? Sounds like Nobby with his fisheye glasses a=
nd two left boots is back in circulation again.
Jonmac
> On 5 Jan 2026, at 02:04, Stephen Oertwig <oertwig@mac.com> wrote:
>=20
> 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 studying the different rivets used on other 200=
0s so the plate looks similar.
>=20
> Then need to find new 2000 plate. The original commission plate has number=
s of different sizes. Sure it is because each worker was given one stamp of d=
ifferent sizes so there was no consistency in stamping details. Thought mayb=
e it was a Friday car; was commissioned on a Tuesday. Maybe after lunch.
>=20
> Would be hard to find a laser engraver out here in country. Not sure I wou=
ld like something that perfect after seeing all the other commission plates a=
nd body numbers.
>=20
> Steve
>=20
>> On Jan 4, 2026, at 1:00=E2=80=AFPM, triumphs-request@autox.team.net wrote=
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>> 1. Re: new commission plate and stamping (dave northrup)
>> 2. Re: Head Gasket Combustion Leak test kit recommendations
>> (Sujit Roy)
>>=20
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>> Message: 1
>> 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"
>> <triumphs@autox.team.net>
>> Subject: Re: [TR] new commission plate and stamping
>> Message-ID: <1a67faca0d794e059a26647c9f884936@ranteer.com>
>> Content-Type: text/plain; charset=3D"utf-8"
>>=20
>> I was told that there are now laser "engravers" who can do this
>>=20
>>=20
>> -------- Original message --------
>> 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
>>=20
>> Used to be able to get the stamp sets at Harbor Freight. Of course, the ?=
3? will be wrong.
>> Bill
>>=20
>> ?The harder I work, the luckier I get? H. Ford
>>=20
>> On Dec 6, 2025, at 3:44?PM, dave northrup <dave@ranteer.com> wrote:
>>=20
>> ?
>> Who is the go to person for a 58 TR3a?
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>> Date: Sat, 3 Jan 2026 21:26:32 -0800
>> From: Sujit Roy <triumphstag@gmail.com>
>> To: Jerry Van Vlack <jerryvvtr4a@gmail.com>
>> Cc: Triumphs <triumphs@autox.team.net>
>> Subject: Re: [TR] Head Gasket Combustion Leak test kit recommendations
>> Message-ID:
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>> Thanks, I'll check them out.
>>=20
>> On Fri, Jan 2, 2026 at 5:53?AM Jerry Van Vlack <jerryvvtr4a@gmail.com>
>> wrote:
>>=20
>>> Hi Sujit,
>>>=20
>>> 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 chan=
ge.
>>> The multiple test claims relate to the amount of fluid in the kit. You
>>> don't need to use much fluid for each test.
>>>=20
>>> Having said this you can also look for a blown head gasket by running th=
e
>>> car at idle with the radiator cap off until the thermostat opens. If whe=
n
>>> 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.
>>>=20
>>> 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/B06VVBSFT=
F/ref=3Dsr_1_3?crid=3DB5BELSHHE2V2&dib=3DeyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1SS7r-3wwU3Nafy7CtM28I=
yi1UFhNYzuKm6VozhuZB6JmphoiObY7ydUAVFRDJojItaOxcsoWSJOvF8VBksGnRIxMIY8JVoJ92=
Yz3lzAb3CxD4OwrAmEZEhMSthI5Fm5zY-HNM03FtUtQ3dlNeZniiIaxbMX-RhJaMXo76JKRKe0AW=
4xxTjRscAG_XLxI3CAFfugOzofA4g-QoKmlQ79-sAGUEaRvYde6fnFW1zmzhM.by9KSQykThDUhs=
y3KNVjbccVNlPYLqEa5Qd-tQDGSlo&dib_tag=3Dse&keywords=3Dcombustion+gas+tester+=
for+coolant&qid=3D1767361665&sprefix=3DCombustion+gas+%2Caps%2C3537&sr=3D8-3=
>
>>>=20
>>> You might be able to purchase a similar kit from your local auto parts
>>> store.
>>>=20
>>> Hope this helps
>>>=20
>>> JVV
>>> ------------------------------
>>> *From:* Triumphs <triumphs-bounces@autox.team.net> on behalf of Sujit Ro=
y
>>> <triumphstag@gmail.com>
>>> *Sent:* Thursday, January 1, 2026 7:10 PM
>>> *To:* Triumphs <triumphs@autox.team.net>
>>> *Subject:* [TR] Head Gasket Combustion Leak test kit recommendations
>>>=20
>>> 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.
>>>=20
>>> Sujit
>>>=20
>>> --
>>> Sujit Roy
>>> Cupertino, California
>>>=20
>>> https://triumphstagblog.wordpress.com/
>>>=20
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>> --
>> Sujit Roy
>> Cupertino, California
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"auto">John,<div>Din=E2=80=99t Sir Black hire some army vets to bang out the=
commission plates. </div><div>Bill</div><div><br id=3D"lineBreakAtBeg=
inningOfSignature"><div dir=3D"ltr">=E2=80=9CThe harder I work, the luckier I=
get<span style=3D"font-size: 19pt;">=E2=80=9D H. Ford</span></div><di=
v dir=3D"ltr"><br>On Jan 5, 2026, at 8:33=E2=80=AFPM, John Macartney <joh=
nbmacartney@gmx.com> wrote:<br><br></div><div dir=3D"ltr">=EF=BB=BF<span>=
Nah. We none of us worked that fast! Okay, commission build on a Tuesday but=
don=E2=80=99t expect anything to appear until eight weeks come Friday. Even=
then, count yer self lucky =E2=80=98cos you ain=E2=80=99t given us an oppor=
tunity to go on strike.</span><br><span>Funny sized letters and numbers? Sou=
nds like Nobby with his fisheye glasses and two left boots is back in circul=
ation again.</span><br><span></span><br><span>Jonmac</span><br><span></span>=
<br><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span>On 5 Jan 2026, at 02:04, Stephen Oertwig=
<oertwig@mac.com> wrote:</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"c=
ite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span>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 pro=
cess. I have been studying the different rivets used on other 2000s so the p=
late looks similar.</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span><=
/span><br></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span>Then need to find new=
2000 plate. The original commission plate has numbers of different sizes. S=
ure it is because each worker was given one stamp of different sizes so ther=
e was no consistency in stamping details. Thought maybe it was a Friday car;=
was commissioned on a Tuesday. Maybe after lunch. </span><br></blockquote><=
blockquote type=3D"cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"c=
ite"><span>Would be hard to find a laser engraver out here in country. Not s=
ure I would like something that perfect after seeing all the other commissio=
n plates and body numbers.</span><br></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite">=
<span></span><br></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span>Steve</span><b=
r></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span></span><br></blockquote><bloc=
kquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span>On Jan 4, 2026, at 1:00=
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</blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite=
"><span> 1. Re: new commission plate and stamping (dave northrup)</span><br>=
</blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite=
"><span> 2. Re: Head Gasket Combustion Leak test kit recommendations</span><=
br></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"c=
ite"><span> (Sujit Roy)</span><br></blockquote></blockquot=
e><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span></span><br></blo=
ckquote></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><sp=
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ckquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span>Message: 1</span><br><=
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><span>Date: Sun, 4 Jan 2026 02:46:28 +0000</span><br></blockquote></blockqu=
ote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span>From: dave nor=
thrup <dave@ranteer.com></span><br></blockquote></blockquote><blockquo=
te type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span>To: bill beecher <notaki=
tcar@yahoo.com>, "triumphs@autox.team.net"</span><br></blockquote></block=
quote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span>  =
;<triumphs@autox.team.net></span><br></blockquote></blockquote><blockq=
uote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span>Subject: Re: [TR] new com=
mission plate and stamping</span><br></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote t=
ype=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span>Message-ID: <1a67faca0d794e0=
59a26647c9f884936@ranteer.com></span><br></blockquote></blockquote><block=
quote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span>Content-Type: text/plain=
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cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span></span><br></blockquote></blockquote><=
blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span>I was told that the=
re are now laser "engravers" who can do this</span><br></blockquote></blockq=
uote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span></span><br></=
blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite">=
<span></span><br></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockq=
uote type=3D"cite"><span>-------- Original message --------</span><br></bloc=
kquote></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><spa=
n>From: bill beecher <notakitcar@yahoo.com></span><br></blockquote></b=
lockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span>Date: 1/=
3/26 4:55 PM (GMT-08:00)</span><br></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote typ=
e=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span>To: dave northrup <dave@rantee=
r.com></span><br></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blo=
ckquote type=3D"cite"><span>Subject: Re: [TR] new commission plate and stamp=
ing</span><br></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquot=
e type=3D"cite"><span></span><br></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type=3D=
"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span>Used to be able to get the stamp sets=
at Harbor Freight. Of course, the ?3? will be wrong.</span><br></bloc=
kquote></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><spa=
n>Bill</span><br></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockq=
uote type=3D"cite"><span></span><br></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote ty=
pe=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span>?The harder I work, the luckier I=
get? H. Ford</span><br></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"=
cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span></span><br></blockquote></blockquote><=
blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span>On Dec 6, 2025, at 3=
:44?PM, dave northrup <dave@ranteer.com> wrote:</span><br></blockquote=
></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span></sp=
an><br></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D=
"cite"><span>?</span><br></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"=
><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span>Who is the go to person for a 58 TR3a?</spa=
n><br></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D=
"cite"><span>** triumphs@autox.team.net **</span><br></blockquote></blockquo=
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span>From: Sujit Roy <triumphstag@gmail.com></span><br></blockquote></=
blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span>To: Jer=
ry Van Vlack <jerryvvtr4a@gmail.com></span><br></blockquote></blockquo=
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t;triumphs@autox.team.net></span><br></blockquote></blockquote><blockquot=
e type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span>Subject: Re: [TR] Head Gaske=
t Combustion Leak test kit recommendations</span><br></blockquote></blockquo=
te><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span>Message-ID:</sp=
an><br></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D=
"cite"><span> <CANLCLaFpcQwtS2hf5x8YWBbs8DMCJVyo4V3ORj-LAOJww=
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ockquote type=3D"cite"><span></span><br></blockquote></blockquote><blockquot=
e type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span>Thanks, I'll check them out.=
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ype=3D"cite"><span></span><br></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"=
cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span>On Fri, Jan 2, 2026 at 5:53?AM Jerry V=
an Vlack <jerryvvtr4a@gmail.com></span><br></blockquote></blockquote><=
blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span>wrote:</span><br></=
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<span></span><br></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockq=
uote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span>Hi Sujit,</span><br></blo=
ckquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=
=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span></span><br></blockquote></blockquo=
te></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockqu=
ote type=3D"cite"><span>I have experience with these type kits and they all w=
ork basically the</span><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquo=
te type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span>s=
ame by pulling gases up thru testing fluid and looking for a color change.</=
span><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><b=
lockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span>The multiple test cl=
aims relate to the amount of fluid in the kit. You</span><br></blockquote></=
blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite">=
<blockquote type=3D"cite"><span>don't need to use much fluid for each test.<=
/span><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><=
blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span></span><br></blockq=
uote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D=
"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span>Having said this you can also look fo=
r a blown head gasket by running the</span><br></blockquote></blockquote></b=
lockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote ty=
pe=3D"cite"><span>car at idle with the radiator cap off until the thermostat=
opens. If when</span><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote=
type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span>it o=
pens you only observe coolant flowing you're good. If coolant gets</span><br=
></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquot=
e type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span>blown out of the radiator in=
stead of flowing that's a good indication of a</span><br></blockquote></bloc=
kquote></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blo=
ckquote type=3D"cite"><span>head gasket issue.</span><br></blockquote></bloc=
kquote></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blo=
ckquote type=3D"cite"><span></span><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquot=
e><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"ci=
te"><span>I personally like the kits with the tube and rubber bulb like this=
one</span><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"ci=
te"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span>Amazon.com: Bl=
ock Tester BT-500 Head Gasket Combustion Leak Test Kit -</span><br></blockqu=
ote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"=
cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span>Made in USA : Automotive</span><br></b=
lockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote ty=
pe=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span><https://www.amazon.com/Block=
-Tester-BT-500-Combustion-Leak/dp/B06VVBSFTF/ref=3Dsr_1_3?crid=3DB5BELSHHE2V=
2&dib=3DeyJ2IjoiMSJ9.1SS7r-3wwU3Nafy7CtM28Iyi1UFhNYzuKm6VozhuZB6JmphoiOb=
Y7ydUAVFRDJojItaOxcsoWSJOvF8VBksGnRIxMIY8JVoJ92Yz3lzAb3CxD4OwrAmEZEhMSthI5Fm=
5zY-HNM03FtUtQ3dlNeZniiIaxbMX-RhJaMXo76JKRKe0AW4xxTjRscAG_XLxI3CAFfugOzofA4g=
-QoKmlQ79-sAGUEaRvYde6fnFW1zmzhM.by9KSQykThDUhsy3KNVjbccVNlPYLqEa5Qd-tQDGSlo=
&dib_tag=3Dse&keywords=3Dcombustion+gas+tester+for+coolant&qid=3D=
1767361665&sprefix=3DCombustion+gas+%2Caps%2C3537&sr=3D8-3></span=
><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><block=
quote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span></span><br></blockquote>=
</blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite=
"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span>You might be able to purchase a similar ki=
t from your local auto parts</span><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquot=
e><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"ci=
te"><span>store.</span><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquot=
e type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span></=
span><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><b=
lockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span>Hope this helps</spa=
n><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><bloc=
kquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span></span><br></blockquote=
></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cit=
e"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span>JVV</span><br></blockquote></blockquote><=
/blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote t=
ype=3D"cite"><span>------------------------------</span><br></blockquote></b=
lockquote></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><=
blockquote type=3D"cite"><span>*From:* Triumphs <triumphs-bounces@autox.t=
eam.net> on behalf of Sujit Roy</span><br></blockquote></blockquote></blo=
ckquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=
=3D"cite"><span><triumphstag@gmail.com></span><br></blockquote></block=
quote></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><bloc=
kquote type=3D"cite"><span>*Sent:* Thursday, January 1, 2026 7:10 PM</span><=
br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockqu=
ote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span>*To:* Triumphs <triumph=
s@autox.team.net></span><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><block=
quote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><spa=
n>*Subject:* [TR] Head Gasket Combustion Leak test kit recommendations</span=
><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><block=
quote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span></span><br></blockquote>=
</blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite=
"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span>I see kits on Amazon priced anywhere from 2=
0$ up. I dont plan to test my</span><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquo=
te><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"c=
ite"><span>engine 50-100 times. What is a good inexpensive kit folks like to=
use.</span><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"c=
ite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span></span><br></=
blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote t=
ype=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span>Sujit</span><br></blockquote></=
blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite">=
<blockquote type=3D"cite"><span></span><br></blockquote></blockquote></block=
quote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D=
"cite"><span>--</span><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote=
type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span>Suj=
it Roy</span><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"=
cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span>Cupertino, C=
alifornia</span><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type=3D=
"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span></span><br>=
</blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote=
type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span>https://triumphstagblog.wordp=
ress.com/</span><br></blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type=3D=
"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span></span><br>=
</blockquote></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote=
type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span></span><br></blockquote></blo=
ckquote></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><sp=
an></span><br></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquot=
e type=3D"cite"><span>-- </span><br></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote ty=
pe=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span>Sujit Roy</span><br></blockquote=
></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span>Cupe=
rtino, California</span><br></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"ci=
te"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span></span><br></blockquote></blockquote><bl=
ockquote type=3D"cite"><blockquote type=3D"cite"><span>https://triumphstagbl=
og.wordpress.com/</span><br></blockquote></blockquote><blockquote type=3D"ci=
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