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Ron · 05-18-2003, 08:05 PM

I made this BBQ last weekend. It's from an old air compressor and scrap iron. It works great. Just the ticket for car shows and tailgate parties. As you can tell I'm also into old Internationals but you could put a Bowtie on it just as easy. Don't throw away that old compressor!

70cst10_05 · 05-18-2003, 08:06 PM

how big is that??

ZOOMY · 05-18-2003, 08:28 PM

Can you open it up for more detail ? I was just about to throw a tank away........Zoomy

**old Rusty C10** · 05-18-2003, 08:31 PM

yeah ron id like some detailed photos and all supplies list etc loots great!

Ron · 05-18-2003, 10:53 PM

I made the top so it will lock open in any position. The intake and exhaust is 3" automotive type. The exhaust is controlled by a butterfly valve. I can control the heat very well this way. The compressor tank is made from very thick material, should last me a life time.

*dtlilly* · 05-18-2003, 11:02 PM

LOL, your dog looks like it knows what goes on there

The dog is saying "where's the beef?"

Davy · 05-19-2003, 11:55 AM

Ron,

I'm in the process of making something similar (bigger and on a trailer). Can you show me how you lock the lid at any position?

Thanks,

Davy

Ron · 05-19-2003, 10:11 PM

After alot of thought this is what I came up with. A post with a bunch of holes and a screwdriver with the tip cut off. Works great. The very top hole is where I store the screwdriver when the lid is shut.

Blue Beard · 05-19-2003, 10:44 PM

Looks Dog gone good..............

still w.i.p '68 · 05-19-2003, 10:58 PM

international ...huh, when are you going to harvester any meat off that.... corny but I had to say it.
mine is a smoker made out of a steel 18 wheeler fuel tank, with a stainless steel exhaust stack for the pipe, the woodbox hangs off the lower left side with an oven above for keeping thing warm, or potatos corn bread whatever, and Ive found the easiest way to get the fire started is to stick the torch in it for a few minutes...lol

05-18-2003, 08:05 PM	#1
Ron Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Zillah Wa. USA Posts: 394	Trucks, beers = BBQ I made this BBQ last weekend. It's from an old air compressor and scrap iron. It works great. Just the ticket for car shows and tailgate parties. As you can tell I'm also into old Internationals but you could put a Bowtie on it just as easy. Don't throw away that old compressor! Attached Images __________________ '69 SWB '76 International "Terra" "Hooked on holiday beer"

05-18-2003, 08:06 PM	#2
70cst10_05 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Summerfield, Ks Posts: 741	how big is that?? __________________ 1970 Chevy CST/10 1970 Chevy CST/10 1972 Chevy C/10 1972 Chevy Suburban K/10 2019 Silverado 2500 Duramax Kevin

05-18-2003, 08:28 PM	#3
ZOOMY Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: WIS Posts: 1,752	tank Can you open it up for more detail ? I was just about to throw a tank away........Zoomy

05-18-2003, 08:31 PM	#4
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	yeah ron id like some detailed photos and all supplies list etc loots great! __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

05-18-2003, 10:53 PM	#5
Ron Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Zillah Wa. USA Posts: 394	BBQ top open I made the top so it will lock open in any position. The intake and exhaust is 3" automotive type. The exhaust is controlled by a butterfly valve. I can control the heat very well this way. The compressor tank is made from very thick material, should last me a life time. Attached Images __________________ '69 SWB '76 International "Terra" "Hooked on holiday beer"

05-18-2003, 11:02 PM	#6
dtlilly Account Suspended Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Shadow of Lambeau Field Posts: 5,597	LOL, your dog looks like it knows what goes on there The dog is saying "where's the beef?"

05-19-2003, 11:55 AM	#7
Davy Registered User Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Rice, Minnesota Posts: 370	Ron, I'm in the process of making something similar (bigger and on a trailer). Can you show me how you lock the lid at any position? Thanks, Davy __________________ 1970 Blazer CST Looking for NOS items for my CST restoration.

05-19-2003, 10:11 PM	#8
Ron Registered User Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Zillah Wa. USA Posts: 394	Hi-Tech lid lock After alot of thought this is what I came up with. A post with a bunch of holes and a screwdriver with the tip cut off. Works great. The very top hole is where I store the screwdriver when the lid is shut. Attached Images __________________ '69 SWB '76 International "Terra" "Hooked on holiday beer"

05-19-2003, 10:44 PM	#9
Blue Beard Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Washington State Posts: 8,831	Looks Dog gone good.............. __________________ 1970 Chev CST 2003 Harley Fatboy 1975 Chevrolet Step Van 1956 Chev Bel Air 1977 Blazer 2WD For Sale $3000.00 1978 Blazer 2WD For Sale $7000.00 1978 Silverado 2005 Monte Carlo

05-19-2003, 10:58 PM	#10
still w.i.p '68 Dreams are free Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Hogansville Texas Posts: 546	international ...huh, when are you going to harvester any meat off that.... corny but I had to say it. mine is a smoker made out of a steel 18 wheeler fuel tank, with a stainless steel exhaust stack for the pipe, the woodbox hangs off the lower left side with an oven above for keeping thing warm, or potatos corn bread whatever, and Ive found the easiest way to get the fire started is to stick the torch in it for a few minutes...lol __________________ '68 swb fleetside originally w.i.p '68 member since 1-01 w.i.p = ( work in progress )



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