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  1. SmeltshackBBQ

    I'm back. And so is my trailer. Now it's time for a restoration.

    I got the smoker cleaned out, and got to looking at how to fix the warped reverse flow plate caused by the jet engine grease fire that I had on the first burn.. Not much luck, I posted up a 'help me' thing about it in a separate thread. The previous owner said the chimney 'might be in need of a...
  2. SmeltshackBBQ

    Help!! I warped my reverse flow plate!

    500 gallon Cookers and Grills 12' 'restaraunt' model... So, I'm in the process of restoring this old trailer, and have gotten to the part I dreaded the most: The reverse flow plate got warped fairly badly when I first got this thing. A hot grease fire later, and now there is a nice dome in...
  3. SmeltshackBBQ

    I'm back. And so is my trailer. Now it's time for a restoration.

    Well, a small update, but a good one. The final coat of paint just went on. I went with the 'hardened' version of Rustoleum satin black brush-on paint. If you didn't know, Tractor Supply (and other places) sells a little metal can of catalyst, that turns normal old Rustoleum into basically a...
  4. SmeltshackBBQ

    I'm back. And so is my trailer. Now it's time for a restoration.

    Thanks. He's a tough old dude. I really think the chemo is going to keep him around for a lot longer, but either way, we'll do this thing, and the 'party' up right for him.
  5. SmeltshackBBQ

    I'm back. And so is my trailer. Now it's time for a restoration.

    Wow, what a week so far... The paint and stain is pretty much wrapped up, save for a few trips around the trailer (and under it) to search for paint 'holidays'... I found two spots last night, but didn't have it in me to lay on the ground again, and drag, push, and pull myself under there...
  6. SmeltshackBBQ

    I'm back. And so is my trailer. Now it's time for a restoration.

    Thank you!! If there's a home stretch here, I think I'm on it...
  7. SmeltshackBBQ

    I'm back. And so is my trailer. Now it's time for a restoration.

    Well, it's Monday. We had the in-laws over for breakfast yesterday, I went back and forth on 'do I make him a huge plate of breakfast and hope he can eat, or do I go small so he doesn't feel obligated to eat it all if his appetite is shot?' Well, he ate a big stacked plate of sausage, bacon...
  8. SmeltshackBBQ

    I'm back. And so is my trailer. Now it's time for a restoration.

    Oh nice! I took a boat ride up/ over there once. The weather wasn't the best, but it was a fun ride, and the slot machines had a great time eating up a lot of our change that night.. Anyway, the paint worked good, even on wood that was nearly rotted. I did do three coats on most spots, I bet...
  9. SmeltshackBBQ

    I'm back. And so is my trailer. Now it's time for a restoration.

    Ok, so here we go! Progress report: We have 'stain' on the siding now. In the pictures of the trailer when it was new, the walls were a dark chocolate brown. I had sort of thought about going back to that for now, until I can afford to buy new siding. (This is an extremely low-buck...
  10. SmeltshackBBQ

    I'm back. And so is my trailer. Now it's time for a restoration.

    I've got one more tough day left. I'm at the rear axle now, there's about 4 more x-members, and then the tongue left to do 'right'. I 'stained' the siding yesterday, after I did a test spot. I'll get some pics once the sun's all the way up.
  11. SmeltshackBBQ

    I'm back. And so is my trailer. Now it's time for a restoration.

    Well, another update. Visible progress has slowed to a crawl... I spent the day yesterday laying on my back under the trailer. Made it all the way up to the rear axle from the back of the trailer. But, I managed to scrub the dirt and then the rust off every square inch of the undercarriage, and...
  12. SmeltshackBBQ

    I'm back. And so is my trailer. Now it's time for a restoration.

    Thank you! I'm sort of hitting the 'stall' here in the restoration. I may switch gears and start painting the kitchen's siding, so I can see some progress today. I need a little boost here. haha..
  13. SmeltshackBBQ

    I'm back. And so is my trailer. Now it's time for a restoration.

    Thanks David. I really hope he has a day to beat them all. It's looking like I have a full three weeks <plus> three days before we can all get together, so there's more time for adding 'my' details on the trailer. The more I get into the project, the more the real world melts away into the...
  14. SmeltshackBBQ

    I'm back. And so is my trailer. Now it's time for a restoration.

    Thanks. I figure 'if I'm up in here doing this, I may as well do it right...'.
  15. SmeltshackBBQ

    I'm back. And so is my trailer. Now it's time for a restoration.

    Thanks. I'm taking any rust right down to bare steel, so hopefully it doesn't need this treatment ever again. The plan is to not ever let it sit out back for eight years unattended again.
  16. SmeltshackBBQ

    I'm back. And so is my trailer. Now it's time for a restoration.

    Well, I ran out of light last night. Made some headway though. I feel like the all-black shrinks the trailer a LOT. Pics are worth more than words: And I just had to add a shameless plug for the little Club Car DS I built. Long travel suspension for the win. haha. I've got a Club Car Carryall...
  17. SmeltshackBBQ

    I'm back. And so is my trailer. Now it's time for a restoration.

    Thank you. I think he's going to have a good day, it sounds like there's a crowd coming. Again with the bittersweetness, I really can't wait to cook for a crowd this big, but I really, REALLY wish it was for a different reason. If all goes well though, this thing may become 'what I do'. We'll...
  18. SmeltshackBBQ

    I'm back. And so is my trailer. Now it's time for a restoration.

    More updates: So, the lower half of the trailer that's 'visible' has been 'scuffed'.. I've still got to climb under this thing and really go to town, but there might not be time to do that, and I want the outside looking as good as possible for this little shebang. In case anyone's wondering...
  19. SmeltshackBBQ

    I'm back. And so is my trailer. Now it's time for a restoration.

    Thanks. And will do. I have some "I've been Smurfed" pics coming now. What a mess of blue dust.
  20. SmeltshackBBQ

    I'm back. And so is my trailer. Now it's time for a restoration.

    Thanks. This exact trailer is still pictured on the Cookers and Grills website. Under 'commercial cookers', or something like that. I'd cringe to hear what they'd charge for this thing today though...
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