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Gene · 11-17-2010, 05:21 PM

Got this old propane tank from Craigslist for 100 bucks, got a 4x8 sheet of 3/8 AR plate off my neighbor for 75 bucks, got about 20 bucks worth of 1/8 flat strap, gonna mount it permanently to a 5x10 trailer i've had awhile.

BB72CHEVKT · 11-17-2010, 05:37 PM

sweet

fixit-p · 11-17-2010, 05:57 PM

Very nice

what are your plans is it going to be reverse flow? I'm in the planning stages myself to build a smoker, mines going to be an insulated Cabinet type, no room for a trailer

Gene · 11-17-2010, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by fixit-p

Very nice

what are your plans is it going to be reverse flow? I'm in the planning stages myself to build a smoker, mines going to be an insulated Cabinet type, no room for a trailer

Right now it's just going to be an offset conventional style, I had originally planned to build a reverse flow, I may later on add some angle iron in the bottom and put a long plate and add another smokestack, but for now i'm sticking with what I know.

nickp51chevy · 11-17-2010, 08:46 PM

Sweet. I want one!

Bus Ted Knuckle · 11-17-2010, 09:29 PM

gotta ask...what did you do to keep it from exploding when you cut it?!?

That is an awesome looking smoker!

Gene · 11-18-2010, 08:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Bus Ted Knuckle

gotta ask...what did you do to keep it from exploding when you cut it?!?

That is an awesome looking smoker!

I bought it off a dude on Craigslist, he had already cut into it, but i've been told to fill them with water then soak for awhile and cut into it then.

Gene · 11-23-2010, 12:18 PM

I bet all the other guys will have smokestack envy!

Gene · 12-10-2010, 03:36 PM

About 99% done now, sure am happy with it. Fired it up last night and man it's easy to get temps under control with this thing. Gotta fire it up a few more times before I cook on it to getit good and seasoned. Gonna paint the trailer black also and section off the other side for wood storage.

manimal · 12-10-2010, 03:44 PM

building.....

DONE!

I absolutely LOVE mine! Nice job on yours!

Gene · 12-10-2010, 05:33 PM

Nice! I sure am lovin all the extra room I have on mine now! I'm gonna build a top rack like yours hasm for extra room.

Frizzle Fry · 12-16-2010, 02:40 AM

I need to build one. Nice job!

1985-GMC · 12-21-2010, 12:35 AM

Very nice! We've had an old propane tank sitting here waiting to do the same thing for 5 years now, just need to get one of those "round tuits"

manimal · 03-05-2012, 11:15 AM

Anyone else with a smoker?

LB-LB · 03-05-2012, 01:51 PM

Here is my rig

manimal · 03-10-2012, 11:02 AM

the smokin gun.....that is COOL!

11-17-2010, 05:21 PM	#1
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Low buck smoker build Got this old propane tank from Craigslist for 100 bucks, got a 4x8 sheet of 3/8 AR plate off my neighbor for 75 bucks, got about 20 bucks worth of 1/8 flat strap, gonna mount it permanently to a 5x10 trailer i've had awhile. Attached Images

11-17-2010, 05:37 PM	#2
BB72CHEVKT Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Hideaway, TX Posts: 4,950	Re: Low buck smoker build sweet __________________ 71 Suburban 350/700R4 Project Trixie 72 CHEVY,Highlander,SWB,396,T400

11-17-2010, 08:46 PM	#5
nickp51chevy Registered Chevy Owner Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Snohomish, wa Posts: 1,557	Re: Low buck smoker build Sweet. I want one! __________________ Love is fleeting, but Chevy trucks are forever!!!! 1970 Chevy CST C10 long box 350/400 2008 Chevy Silverado short box 4x4 Had; 1951 Chevy short box 307/T5 1988 Chevy shot box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 4x4 350/350 1971 Chevy C20 long box 350/350 1971 Chevy C10 long box 350/350

11-17-2010, 09:29 PM	#6
Bus Ted Knuckle Son of a gun Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hot Springs, Arkansas Posts: 1,636	Re: Low buck smoker build gotta ask...what did you do to keep it from exploding when you cut it?!? That is an awesome looking smoker! __________________ Bill BEATERS ARE NEATER

11-23-2010, 12:18 PM	#8
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Re: Low buck smoker build I bet all the other guys will have smokestack envy!

12-10-2010, 03:36 PM	#9
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Re: Low buck smoker build About 99% done now, sure am happy with it. Fired it up last night and man it's easy to get temps under control with this thing. Gotta fire it up a few more times before I cook on it to getit good and seasoned. Gonna paint the trailer black also and section off the other side for wood storage. Last edited by Gene; 12-10-2010 at 03:37 PM.

12-10-2010, 03:44 PM	#10
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: Low buck smoker build building..... DONE! I absolutely LOVE mine! Nice job on yours! __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

12-10-2010, 05:33 PM	#11
Gene Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Muskogee, Oklahoma Posts: 2,914	Re: Low buck smoker build Nice! I sure am lovin all the extra room I have on mine now! I'm gonna build a top rack like yours hasm for extra room. Last edited by Gene; 12-10-2010 at 05:39 PM.

12-16-2010, 02:40 AM	#12
Frizzle Fry Registered User Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Hillsboro Oregon Posts: 6,449	Re: Low buck smoker build I need to build one. Nice job!

12-21-2010, 12:35 AM	#13
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Low buck smoker build Very nice! We've had an old propane tank sitting here waiting to do the same thing for 5 years now, just need to get one of those "round tuits" __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

03-05-2012, 11:15 AM	#14
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: Low buck smoker build Anyone else with a smoker? __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT

03-05-2012, 01:51 PM	#15
LB-LB Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Jacksonville, FL Posts: 21	Re: Low buck smoker build Here is my rig __________________ 1982 C-10 SWB Stepside going down 1985 K-10 SWB Fleetside going up

03-10-2012, 11:02 AM	#16
manimal Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Southern Kalifornia Posts: 3,066	Re: Low buck smoker build the smokin gun.....that is COOL! __________________ ------------------------------------------------------ -Lance 2000 Chevy C2500, 5.7, 4L80e 1999 Suburban K2500, 7.4, 4L80e 1980 Camaro..son's car...PROJECT



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