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    Metal type & propane question

    Abode45 -  I went with 16 gauge stainless steel on my fridge build to replace the plastic trim around the box and door because of its strength and because it looks professional. The pieces I replaced bear the weight of the smoke box. try http://www.speedymetals.com/ - check periodically in...
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    1940 GE Refrig Build

    Just cleaned the bones on some baby backs. Put two slabs in & used one of Big Bob Gibsons recipes. And my wife's homemade sauce recipe. Used 3-1-1 method. Nice crisp outside - moist inside. Gonna throw in a pork shoulder early in a.m. btw- This polder thermometer has been super accurate.
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    1940 GE Refrig Build

    TErwin - I found some Charbroil brand porcelain end grates online 13 7/8 x 24. I had to cut off a little. They are a little weak - but they were cheap. I'll check out Lowes. RonG - I may agree with you on adding another intake vent. I cranked it up yesterday with heat & smoke to season it &...
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    1940 GE Refrig Build

    Union guy - yep we have the same unit. The interior & door of mine is porcelained steel. Did yours have compressed cardboard as the original insulation?
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    1940 GE Refrig Build

    I havent fired it up yet - this saturday will be my test run.  You may be able to get a cheaper burner from somewhere else. this was super easy and saved me the time from having to search for parts that fit. It is my first experiment with a gas unit ... i'll keep you posted on the results.
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    1940 GE Refrig Build

    Backwoods - there is no electric heating element.  There is a propane burner in the floor of the refrigerator that I purchased at http://gassmoker.com/.  It is the Afterburner C unit - very simple install. Just used a 3" cut off tool and cut a hole through the bottom of unit & dropped it in. 
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    1940 GE Refrig Build

    Thanks for your comments.  My 14 yr old son and I really had fun doing this project.  I'll post pics of some Q in the near future - I cant wait to get it fired up.  
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    1940 GE Refrig Build

    Been stalking this site for a long time. Thank you for all the great ideas! I lucked into a 1940 GE refrig for $50 on craigslist after months of looking.  It took me a couple of weeks of clean up, disassemble, and paint removal, and clean some more.  The unit was still cooling and had sulfur...
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