- Mar 15, 2012
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Hello to all the smokers out there!
I am a complete and utter rookie to all this smoking business and a newbie to the forum as well,...but wanted to try smoking meat as my older brother smoked some brisket many years ago that I fondly remember,... it was quite tender and savory.
Anyway, I have an acquaintance to my family that has the above listed smoker. He stated he paid $740 for it about 7 years ago. I have nothing really to go on seeing as how the unit is discontinued and all. One website had a listing for it NEW of $349 but I am not sure how old the listing is/was. This is a private sale and not a Craiglist, etc. find.
The Seller is asking $225 but I might be able to flash $200 cash in front of him and get it for that. I sure could use some advice out there to see if this is the right direction for a beginner. As far as I can tell it is unmodified.
Found this thread and decided to join your forum while researching,...
http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/86049/bar-b-chef-restore
I was very impressed with Chefrob's thread from 2009 about the Bar B Chef as it seems the smoker is a good one, durable and should last a while. I mean for someone to completely restore a smoker, it must be decent, right? I guess, I just don't want to have my wallet raped right when I am starting out.
Anyway,...here are some pics I took of it this morning. Feel free to comment.
Front view
Bottom (no rust)
Side offset
Surface rust on top
Old coals inside,...used "3 times"...
Thermometer
Stock Cover
Wheel set
Opened up,...functional
So,... what would you pay for this tank? Thanks for the suggestions and recommendations.
XLAXX
I am a complete and utter rookie to all this smoking business and a newbie to the forum as well,...but wanted to try smoking meat as my older brother smoked some brisket many years ago that I fondly remember,... it was quite tender and savory.
Anyway, I have an acquaintance to my family that has the above listed smoker. He stated he paid $740 for it about 7 years ago. I have nothing really to go on seeing as how the unit is discontinued and all. One website had a listing for it NEW of $349 but I am not sure how old the listing is/was. This is a private sale and not a Craiglist, etc. find.
The Seller is asking $225 but I might be able to flash $200 cash in front of him and get it for that. I sure could use some advice out there to see if this is the right direction for a beginner. As far as I can tell it is unmodified.
Found this thread and decided to join your forum while researching,...
http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/86049/bar-b-chef-restore
I was very impressed with Chefrob's thread from 2009 about the Bar B Chef as it seems the smoker is a good one, durable and should last a while. I mean for someone to completely restore a smoker, it must be decent, right? I guess, I just don't want to have my wallet raped right when I am starting out.
Anyway,...here are some pics I took of it this morning. Feel free to comment.
Front view
Bottom (no rust)
Side offset
Surface rust on top
Old coals inside,...used "3 times"...
Thermometer
Stock Cover
Wheel set
Opened up,...functional
So,... what would you pay for this tank? Thanks for the suggestions and recommendations.
XLAXX
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