I acquired a new to me but old to the family Casa Q, predecessor to the Big Green Egg. I am going to restore the Casa Q and use it alongside my other grills. Take a look here:
http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/133452/bringing-home-an-old-family-friend-q-view#post_908406
There are a few things that I need to replace and since there are no longer parts, I am wondering if some of the parts from the BGE may work.
The most important part that I need to replace is the fire box. Mine is in three pieces, I may be able to wire them together, but that may only work for a bit. This firebox does not have support feet like the BGE's so it likely will fail just wired together. I am thinking that the firebox from the large BGE will fit. I would like to know actual width at top, and height. I know the specs say 18" at top and 14" height. I just want to make sure..
Second piece I don't have is the ceramic top that covered the chimney. It was on a pin and you just swiveled it to open or close. I know BGE uses a cast iron cap while cooking and a ceramic for storage. I am interested in using the cast iron cap. What is the ID of the cap? The OD of the chimney on the Casa Q is 5 3/8"+, but no more than 5 1/2".
Thanks for the help in advance!
http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/133452/bringing-home-an-old-family-friend-q-view#post_908406
There are a few things that I need to replace and since there are no longer parts, I am wondering if some of the parts from the BGE may work.
The most important part that I need to replace is the fire box. Mine is in three pieces, I may be able to wire them together, but that may only work for a bit. This firebox does not have support feet like the BGE's so it likely will fail just wired together. I am thinking that the firebox from the large BGE will fit. I would like to know actual width at top, and height. I know the specs say 18" at top and 14" height. I just want to make sure..
Second piece I don't have is the ceramic top that covered the chimney. It was on a pin and you just swiveled it to open or close. I know BGE uses a cast iron cap while cooking and a ceramic for storage. I am interested in using the cast iron cap. What is the ID of the cap? The OD of the chimney on the Casa Q is 5 3/8"+, but no more than 5 1/2".
Thanks for the help in advance!
