relocating gas tank to bed - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

RL 63shortfleet · 03-22-2001, 08:52 PM

who has done this, and who makes the best most affordable kit or components?

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**Wootdog** · 03-22-2001, 09:10 PM

I saw one recently in the posts. Do a search. These people are awesome. They should be able to hook you up.
Kerry

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68 shortwide, rebuilt 350,four core radiator, Hedman headers jet hot coated, pwr steering, pwr drum brakes, one wire altnr 92 amps, heavy duty bat, corvette alum. intake, 305 heads with 202 intake valves, reblt th350 with shift kit, alum wheels, BFG radial T/As, painted white with big blue racing stripes, diamond plate bed floor with spray on bedliner, new tailgate, three section seat, soon new chrome grills, headlight buckets, dashpad and radiator core supports.

RL 63shortfleet · 03-22-2001, 09:28 PM

thank you kerry, but i've been looking through the posts and have come up empty handed

Dr_GreenThumb · 03-22-2001, 10:02 PM

I am doing it right now...and all i'm doing it moving the gas tank from the cab and turning it around that for the fill up is on the passanger side and bolting it on the back on the box and putting a strip of wood along the bottom that for i can bolt the bottom in aswell...i don't know its the best way to do it but it'll work for me cause now i have two 12 inch subs there...

BigJackDaddy · 03-22-2001, 10:13 PM

Click here to see the message, with pics, from JERSEY_TRUCK. He used the 73-87 Blazer tank under the bed. Looks like a nice job.

You may need to email him directly if he misses this message, but he'll be happy to answer any specific questions.

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Purs · 03-22-2001, 10:14 PM

This is one guy who did it, there have been at least 3 other informative posts about this. I'm about to a custom made 30 gallon tank with the filler behind the taillight. Wish me luck. http://fabris.home.mindspring.com/truck/truck8.html

*ImpalaSS* · 03-23-2001, 12:30 AM

http://www.geocities.com/cst68chevy/tank.html

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ryan68 · 03-23-2001, 04:25 AM

I guess pala posted the link to my conversion, Thanks.

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71 Suburban 4x4 (350,TH350) 4" and 33's
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digger · 03-23-2001, 05:06 AM

hey imp, cant ya put these mods in the tech articles page? i saw ryans and i think his is worthy, havent seen others yet.

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kansas city, ks.
72 chevy swb 4x4, a/c (in resto)
70 chevy 3/4t 4x4,lwb soon to be daily driver
89 chvy 1/2t 4x4, present driver

*ImpalaSS* · 03-23-2001, 06:14 AM

yea Josh could do that.....

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68 4x4 short fleetside deluxe cab 327 air
56 big window short stepside 235 dual 1 brls
64ImpalaSS 327
70 C10 LWB fleetside custom/10 350/TH350

Edmond · 03-23-2001, 06:42 AM

Hi,

What do you guys do with the spare tire after relocating the gas tank to the rear?

Cya,
Edmond.

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Chevy C/20 1971 Longhorn
Chevy Camaro Z28 1974
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Capelle a/d IJssel,
The Netherlands
ICQ# 95194533
http://home.hetnet.nl/~epw-awes/index.html

**John Fabris** · 03-23-2001, 10:41 AM

Hey Edmond,

What spare tire? I don't need no stinkin spare tire!!

J/K... I do have a spare, and really don't plan on keeping it in the truck. If I get a flat, I'll call AAA and have it towed on a flatbed back to my house. Convienent, not really, but I will view it as just another thing to keep my day interesting.

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John Fabris
john.fabris@autodesk.com
1967 C10 SWB FleetSide Web Page

[This message has been edited by John Fabris (edited 03-23-2001).]

Edmond · 03-23-2001, 12:03 PM

John I think you're right.
Let the guys from AAA (Or ANWB as they are called in the Netherlands) do something for their money.

How often do you get a flat? It's been more than 10 years ago for me.

Cya,
Edmond

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Chevy C/20 1971 Longhorn
Chevy Camaro Z28 1974
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Capelle a/d IJssel,
The Netherlands
ICQ# 95194533
http://home.hetnet.nl/~epw-awes/index.html

Jeff M. · 03-23-2001, 02:17 PM

Oh Edmond! You shouldn't of said that!!

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69 C-10 CST Short Fleet, Factory Air, BB427-TH400-tilt-cruise-Tach & Vac Gagues, 4/6 drop, one piece side windows

nate68 · 03-23-2001, 02:31 PM

i used a jaz 16 gallon fuel cell because it doesn't hang down low like the blazer tanks and it was cheaper than buying an aluminum tank kit. http://homepages.go.com/~crazyrodent/fuelcell.jpg

i'm not done with the bed. i have a locking door above it in the bed for now.

Edmond · 03-23-2001, 04:45 PM

Gotta have a bit of faith Jeff

Cya,
Edmond

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Chevy C/20 1971 Longhorn
Chevy Camaro Z28 1974
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Capelle a/d IJssel,
The Netherlands
ICQ# 95194533
http://home.hetnet.nl/~epw-awes/index.html

Longhorn · 03-23-2001, 05:04 PM

I did this on my 67 short stepside. Heated up the inlet on the plastic tank and ran straight up through the box floor using a marine filler. Looks and works great. I looked for an old blazer tank, but have had so much problems with old tanks that I went with a Plastic repo from:

MTS Company
800 522 1622

Tank, straps, and sending unit came to $224
A little pricey but no more rust problems.

Spare tire? These 67 stepsides have a nifty place built right in the side. How thoughtfull of Chev. Out here in the country AAA might never find you.

Kas68c10 · 03-24-2001, 06:50 PM

I did it , with parts from a salvage yard,old nova tank I think, blazer filler tube and inlet. With the step side it was easy to come out the fender with the fill hose.

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1968 SWB Stepside, pwr disc brake and tilt pwr steering, 5 spd tranny, HEI,Accel coil,K&N filter,3 bolt seatbelts, original i6 and wood bed, seat from an 89 Chevy, front and rear sway bars, moved gas tank to under the bed, headman hedders, WORK IN PROGRESS,Daily driver, 20 MPG, Freeland MI

sigurd · 03-24-2001, 07:39 PM

Heres my version of tank relocate and spare relocate. And no, that tire is not touching my paint and only one screw in the bed with a clamp on the rail ( protected by rubber of course). Tank door is from a 83 BMW and the filler neck from a 78 Suburban. The tank is a brand new Blazer tank.

Good Luck, James

Low69CST · 03-24-2001, 10:55 PM

I'm putting a blazer tank under my pick up. Well, i will be if Early classic ever sends it to me. I orded it a week and a half ago. They've been paid and i'm still without parts. Anyway, I have an idea that if it works is gonna be awesome. My dad's really giving me hell saying that it's not going to work, but i know i can make it work. I'm going to put a blazer tank under the bed and run aluminum tubing from the tank, down the frame and up to the original filler spot in the cab. If it works, when i'm done i'll have plenty of pics on my web site.

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Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, Dana 9 1/4" rear end 4.11's w/Detroit Locker, soon to have 18" rims
Visit my new and crappy web site at <A HREF="http://www.geocities/low69cst
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</A>

***Mudder*** · 03-25-2001, 01:10 AM

used a blazer tank and skid plate. and no i dont have a spare. (always carry a plg kit with me lol) gonna try to bring the fill tube out between the frame and bed on my stepside instead of in the bed

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67 stepside 4x4 Owensville MO mudder67@hotmail.com

JERSEY_TRUCK · 03-26-2001, 10:35 AM

PUT SPARE BEHIND SEAT <G> MUDDER KEEP POSTED ON THE FILL BETWEEN THE BED AND FRAME,ALSO WANT TO TRY, LOOKS LIKE THERES ROOM

Gordo · 03-27-2001, 07:07 PM

A large can of "Fix-a-flat" travels with me. (Haven't used it in 9 years and 109K) (Knock on wood)

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1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi

03-22-2001, 08:52 PM	#1
RL 63shortfleet Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: st.louis,mo,usa Posts: 7	relocating gas tank to bed who has done this, and who makes the best most affordable kit or components? ------------------

03-22-2001, 09:10 PM	#2
Wootdog Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Virginia Beach, Va, USA Posts: 1,408	I saw one recently in the posts. Do a search. These people are awesome. They should be able to hook you up. Kerry ------------------ 68 shortwide, rebuilt 350,four core radiator, Hedman headers jet hot coated, pwr steering, pwr drum brakes, one wire altnr 92 amps, heavy duty bat, corvette alum. intake, 305 heads with 202 intake valves, reblt th350 with shift kit, alum wheels, BFG radial T/As, painted white with big blue racing stripes, diamond plate bed floor with spray on bedliner, new tailgate, three section seat, soon new chrome grills, headlight buckets, dashpad and radiator core supports. __________________ 68 Shortwide. 67 Stepside. 72 Catalina Four Door. 350 2 barrel daily ride. 79 Camaro Z28. 02 Silverado LT. 71 Mustang Mach1 Fastback. got the title finally. Kerry

03-22-2001, 10:02 PM	#4
Dr_GreenThumb Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Asqutih, Saskatchewan, Canada Posts: 59	I am doing it right now...and all i'm doing it moving the gas tank from the cab and turning it around that for the fill up is on the passanger side and bolting it on the back on the box and putting a strip of wood along the bottom that for i can bolt the bottom in aswell...i don't know its the best way to do it but it'll work for me cause now i have two 12 inch subs there... __________________ Restoring 69 GMC with a 307

03-22-2001, 10:13 PM	#5
BigJackDaddy Registered User Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Posts: 155	Click here to see the message, with pics, from JERSEY_TRUCK. He used the 73-87 Blazer tank under the bed. Looks like a nice job. You may need to email him directly if he misses this message, but he'll be happy to answer any specific questions. ------------------ 1971 GMC 1500 Click to Visit BigJackDaddy __________________ *There's No School like the Old School.* Old's Cool ColoradoMelons.com

03-22-2001, 10:14 PM	#6
Purs Got Big Block? Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: West Texas Posts: 1,511	This is one guy who did it, there have been at least 3 other informative posts about this. I'm about to a custom made 30 gallon tank with the filler behind the taillight. Wish me luck. http://fabris.home.mindspring.com/truck/truck8.html __________________ "Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted."

03-22-2001, 09:28 PM	#3
RL 63shortfleet Registered User Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: st.louis,mo,usa Posts: 7	thank you kerry, but i've been looking through the posts and have come up empty handed

03-23-2001, 12:30 AM	#7
ImpalaSS Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Aromas CA Posts: 0	http://www.geocities.com/cst68chevy/tank.html ------------------ www.xframeimpala.com 68 4x4 short fleetside deluxe cab 327 air 56 big window short stepside 235 dual 1 brls 64ImpalaSS 327 70 C10 LWB fleetside custom/10 350/TH350

03-23-2001, 04:25 AM	#8
ryan68 Certified Chevy Man Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Tucson, Arizona, United States Posts: 2,054	I guess pala posted the link to my conversion, Thanks. ------------------ 68 Chevy CST (327,TH400) 3/5 drop 71 Suburban 4x4 (350,TH350) 4" and 33's Check out my web site!!! http://www.geocities.com/cst68chevy/ __________________ 68 Chevy CST (327,TH400) 3/5 drop lots of fun stuff 71 Suburban 4x4 (350,TH350) 7" lift 37's, D44/14 bolt and other sorts of goodies, lockers front and rear, flexes 40", 895 RTI score Check out my web site!!! http://www.geocities.com/cst68chevy/

03-23-2001, 05:06 AM	#9
digger Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: kansas city Posts: 767	hey imp, cant ya put these mods in the tech articles page? i saw ryans and i think his is worthy, havent seen others yet. ------------------ kansas city, ks. 72 chevy swb 4x4, a/c (in resto) 70 chevy 3/4t 4x4,lwb soon to be daily driver 89 chvy 1/2t 4x4, present driver __________________ kansas city, ks. selling out 72 chevy swb 4x4, a/c (in resto) 70 chevy 3/4t 4x4,lwb 89 chvy 1/2t 4x4, 99 chevy silverado, ext. cab 3 door present driver

03-23-2001, 06:14 AM	#10
ImpalaSS Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Aromas CA Posts: 0	yea Josh could do that..... ------------------ www.xframeimpala.com 68 4x4 short fleetside deluxe cab 327 air 56 big window short stepside 235 dual 1 brls 64ImpalaSS 327 70 C10 LWB fleetside custom/10 350/TH350

03-23-2001, 06:42 AM	#11
Edmond Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 963	Hi, What do you guys do with the spare tire after relocating the gas tank to the rear? Cya, Edmond. ------------------ Chevy C/20 1971 Longhorn Chevy Camaro Z28 1974 ------------------------- Capelle a/d IJssel, The Netherlands ICQ# 95194533 http://home.hetnet.nl/~epw-awes/index.html __________________ 1971 Chevy C/20 Longhorn, 350/TH400, Edelbrock Victor Jr., Holley 750 cfm 1974 Chevy Camaro Z28 (Original) 1997 Suzuki VX800(Wife's bike) ------------------------- Capelle a/d IJssel, The Netherlands

03-23-2001, 10:41 AM	#12
John Fabris TOTY 2006 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Magalia CA USA Posts: 1,862	Hey Edmond, What spare tire? I don't need no stinkin spare tire!! J/K... I do have a spare, and really don't plan on keeping it in the truck. If I get a flat, I'll call AAA and have it towed on a flatbed back to my house. Convienent, not really, but I will view it as just another thing to keep my day interesting. ------------------ John Fabris john.fabris@autodesk.com 1967 C10 SWB FleetSide Web Page [This message has been edited by John Fabris (edited 03-23-2001).] __________________ John Fabris 67 C10 SWB

03-23-2001, 12:03 PM	#13
Edmond Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 963	John I think you're right. Let the guys from AAA (Or ANWB as they are called in the Netherlands) do something for their money. How often do you get a flat? It's been more than 10 years ago for me. Cya, Edmond ------------------ Chevy C/20 1971 Longhorn Chevy Camaro Z28 1974 ------------------------- Capelle a/d IJssel, The Netherlands ICQ# 95194533 http://home.hetnet.nl/~epw-awes/index.html __________________ 1971 Chevy C/20 Longhorn, 350/TH400, Edelbrock Victor Jr., Holley 750 cfm 1974 Chevy Camaro Z28 (Original) 1997 Suzuki VX800(Wife's bike) ------------------------- Capelle a/d IJssel, The Netherlands

03-23-2001, 02:17 PM	#14
Jeff M. Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Pixley, Ca. Posts: 472	Oh Edmond! You shouldn't of said that!! ------------------ 69 C-10 CST Short Fleet, Factory Air, BB427-TH400-tilt-cruise-Tach & Vac Gagues, 4/6 drop, one piece side windows __________________ 69 C-10 CST Short Fleet, Factory Air, BB427-crane rollers-edelbrock intake-lunati cam-ceramic coated headers-400 Auto-2400 stall-tilt-cruise-Tach & Vac Gagues, 4/6 drop, power one piece side windows, Eaton posi. My Truck Here!

03-23-2001, 02:31 PM	#15
nate68 A Fire Inside Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: ca Posts: 1,090	i used a jaz 16 gallon fuel cell because it doesn't hang down low like the blazer tanks and it was cheaper than buying an aluminum tank kit. http://homepages.go.com/~crazyrodent/fuelcell.jpg i'm not done with the bed. i have a locking door above it in the bed for now. __________________ 68 short step, 406/700r4, 9" w/discs. Next step: one piece glass and rod doors panels



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03-23-2001, 04:45 PM	#16
Edmond Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: The Netherlands Posts: 963	Gotta have a bit of faith Jeff Cya, Edmond ------------------ Chevy C/20 1971 Longhorn Chevy Camaro Z28 1974 ------------------------- Capelle a/d IJssel, The Netherlands ICQ# 95194533 http://home.hetnet.nl/~epw-awes/index.html __________________ 1971 Chevy C/20 Longhorn, 350/TH400, Edelbrock Victor Jr., Holley 750 cfm 1974 Chevy Camaro Z28 (Original) 1997 Suzuki VX800(Wife's bike) ------------------------- Capelle a/d IJssel, The Netherlands

03-23-2001, 05:04 PM	#17
Longhorn Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Rapid City, South Dakota Posts: 216	I did this on my 67 short stepside. Heated up the inlet on the plastic tank and ran straight up through the box floor using a marine filler. Looks and works great. I looked for an old blazer tank, but have had so much problems with old tanks that I went with a Plastic repo from: MTS Company 800 522 1622 Tank, straps, and sending unit came to $224 A little pricey but no more rust problems. Spare tire? These 67 stepsides have a nifty place built right in the side. How thoughtfull of Chev. Out here in the country AAA might never find you. __________________ Bill Rapid City, SD 67 short stepside, in weeds 6Cyl 69 Longhorn CST 396 nice original

03-24-2001, 06:50 PM	#18
Kas68c10 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2000 Location: Freeland,Michigan,USA Posts: 288	I did it , with parts from a salvage yard,old nova tank I think, blazer filler tube and inlet. With the step side it was easy to come out the fender with the fill hose. ------------------ 1968 SWB Stepside, pwr disc brake and tilt pwr steering, 5 spd tranny, HEI,Accel coil,K&N filter,3 bolt seatbelts, original i6 and wood bed, seat from an 89 Chevy, front and rear sway bars, moved gas tank to under the bed, headman hedders, WORK IN PROGRESS,Daily driver, 20 MPG, Freeland MI __________________ 1968 SWB Stepside, 292,pwr disc brake and tilt pwr steering, 5 spd tranny, HEI,Accel coil,K&N filter,Seat from a later truck with built in seatbelts, front and rear sway bars, moved gas tank to under the bed, headman hedders, new chrome bumpers,one wire alternator,Weber k550cub carburator...WORK IN PROGRESS, Freeland MI , Just bought a 72 Jimmy!!!!!!!!!!!

03-24-2001, 07:39 PM	#19
sigurd Registered User Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: San Diego, CA USA Posts: 344	Heres my version of tank relocate and spare relocate. And no, that tire is not touching my paint and only one screw in the bed with a clamp on the rail ( protected by rubber of course). Tank door is from a 83 BMW and the filler neck from a 78 Suburban. The tank is a brand new Blazer tank. Good Luck, James __________________ --------- 72 SWB K10 San Diego CA

03-24-2001, 10:55 PM	#20
Low69CST 415 Stroker Motor Join Date: May 2000 Location: Frankfort, Kentucky, USA Posts: 2,081	I'm putting a blazer tank under my pick up. Well, i will be if Early classic ever sends it to me. I orded it a week and a half ago. They've been paid and i'm still without parts. Anyway, I have an idea that if it works is gonna be awesome. My dad's really giving me hell saying that it's not going to work, but i know i can make it work. I'm going to put a blazer tank under the bed and run aluminum tubing from the tank, down the frame and up to the original filler spot in the cab. If it works, when i'm done i'll have plenty of pics on my web site. ------------------ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, Dana 9 1/4" rear end 4.11's w/Detroit Locker, soon to have 18" rims Visit my new and crappy web site at <A HREF="http://www.geocities/low69cst " TARGET=_blank>www.geocities/low69cst </A> __________________ '69 CST Short fleetside Lowered, 400 small block, 700R4, 4 wheel disc brakes, front sway bar & rear camaro sway bar (in progress) See my truck at: http://www.low69cst.freeservers.com Student at the University of Kentucky. Drop me a line AIM - SS95ZQ8 Looking for a 1-1/4 inch front sway bar, perfect 69-72 hood (prefferably a 69 or 70), perfect 69-72 drivers and pass. front fender

03-25-2001, 01:10 AM	#21
*Mudder* Firefighter/First Responder Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 10,785	used a blazer tank and skid plate. and no i dont have a spare. (always carry a plg kit with me lol) gonna try to bring the fill tube out between the frame and bed on my stepside instead of in the bed ------------------ 67 stepside 4x4 Owensville MO mudder67@hotmail.com __________________ 67 Stepside 4x4 (Red) 383 Stroker 02 ZR2 4x4 (Red) The Stepside MyOldTruck

03-26-2001, 10:35 AM	#22
JERSEY_TRUCK Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: ELMER, NJ, USA Posts: 166	PUT SPARE BEHIND SEAT <G> MUDDER KEEP POSTED ON THE FILL BETWEEN THE BED AND FRAME,ALSO WANT TO TRY, LOOKS LIKE THERES ROOM __________________ 04 1500 4X4 SHORTBED EXTENDEDCAB Z71 (DAILY DRIVER) 02 1500 4X4 SUBURBAN Z71 (FAIMLY RIDE) 95 IMPALA SS (FAMILY) 70 C/20 LONGSTEP (NEW HOME IN MD) 71 CAMARO 88 3/4 3X3 DUALLY (PLAY TOY) 85 C/20 (RETIRED DAILY JUST DONT HAVE THE HEART TO SAY BYE!) AND SEVERAL OTHER PROJECTS DMH434@AOL.COM

03-27-2001, 07:07 PM	#23
Gordo Registered User Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Killingworth, CT. USA Posts: 3,378	A large can of "Fix-a-flat" travels with me. (Haven't used it in 9 years and 109K) (Knock on wood) ------------------ 1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi __________________ 1971 C10 swb stepside 350/700R4/3.73posi (retired as of 4/22/03) 1998 S10 short bed 2002 S10 Blazer 1942 Oldsmobile 1958 Massey Harris Pony 1951 Wife Killingworth, Connecticut May those who love us, love us, any of those who do not love us, may God turn their hearts. And if God is unable to turn their hearts, may he turn their ankles so we may know them by their limping. A man who works with his hands is a laborer; a man who works with his hands and his brain is a craftsman; but a man who works with his hands and his brain and his heart is an artist.

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