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  1. philly single

    New insulated build...

    Getting there...might actually be ready for a break in smoke very soon! Still have to get the cooking racks installed and ALOT of grinding to do...to smooth it all up before painting!
  2. philly single

    New insulated build...

    Ha...best run was 5.35 @ 141 in the 1/8 and coast to 8's. Running 5.80@133 (might be off on that mph) in the 1/8 and it coasted to 9.3x @ ~100mph. 5.8x on ~15-16psi 5.35 on ~20-21psi But would keep trying to blow the tires off shifting into 2nd, just around the 1/8. Never got around to...
  3. philly single

    The Old BBQ Pit

    Agree with everyone else...one of the coolest things I've seen in awhile...Dad would absolutely be proud!!
  4. philly single

    Insulation

    Using the same stuff in mine. 1" in the smoker chamber and 2" for the firebox. Hopefully will have a break in smoke in a week or two so I can provide some feedback. But if you check out BBQ Eng's build thread, you'll see how well it contains the heat! Def not cheap though....
  5. philly single

    New insulated build...

    Hey...Merry Christmas all! Hadn't thought about the magnets, but I think I will be able to get them even and tight once I get the twisting / locking handles installed. SQWIB - Actually, it's a left over screen name from when I lived over in PA...western philly. Now...sigh...I'm in fabulous...
  6. philly single

    New insulated build...

    Thanks guys... GOT14U - you're right on, the lower / mid 5sec 1/8 miles are wild and that's not even all that quick compared to alot of guys. I need to get some more seat time and work on it. It'll coast to high 8's coasting after a solid 1/8 mile :) But onto the smoker... Got the other...
  7. philly single

    Newbie from New Jersey

    Welcome! I'm from S NJ / mount laurel area. Agreed with everyone else, doesn't seem to be a big number of BBQ'ers here...but the few of us are doing our part to fill the weekend air with smoke and BBQ :D Jay
  8. philly single

    New insulated build...

    Ok...after digging out of 2 feet of snow...progress...slow progress... A few more lessons learned: 1) I really should've made the stand about 4" shorter, turns out I'm not as tall as I thought I was. 2) Despite the smoke chamber, stand, etc coming in at ~600lbs, a 300lb fire box off the back...
  9. philly single

    New insulated build...

    Thanks guys! rpmorey - Sounds good, what style are you building? WALLE - Yeah, another friend of mine made the same suggestion...well either that or get them foam filled. Certainly something to think about, might swap them out after it's all done. crackhead - Ah...if only I had that sort of...
  10. philly single

    New insulated build...

    morkdach - thanks for the welding tip! Learning alot on building and welding on this project. I already have the next smoker in mind after this one! ha... Got some work done today, here are a few more pics - as always - comments and suggestions are appreciated! Jay Start of the...
  11. philly single

    New insulated build...

    Hey guys....Happy Thanksgiving! jeffesonm - I'm using 8# kiln insulation...it's rated to 2300F - better work friggin great for how much they charged for it! Well, I today I went to Home Depot and fended off the woman pushing "60 batteries for only $9.99" and got a 16lb sledgehammer...what a...
  12. philly single

    New insulated build...

    So, I welded up the back of the smoker chamber with a 4"x24" cutout to the firebox. I framed out the opening, looked great...but...here's the rub...since I welded the entire length of the opening around the framing (to keep the smoke where I want it, I managed to warp the metal in the middle...
  13. philly single

    Help Me Build My Pig Cooker, Smoker, Gril.... Please....

    Not sure if you're using it, but there's a pit calculator here: http://webpages.charter.net/tomchism...alculators.htm Personally, I'm doing one big hole into the smoke chamber. I'm also running the fire box behind the smoke chamber and using a 4"x20" hole...to match the sq inches from the...
  14. philly single

    New insulated build...

    Thanks for the compliments on the smoker and car ;) As for the wheels...yup...you all are right. Not sure what I was thinking when I ordered the wheels, lucky they where not too expensive. As soon as I mounted them and moved it around....the light bulb came on. Even though I don't have to...
  15. philly single

    New insulated build...

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    New insulated build...

  17. philly single

    Has anyone used their smoker to dry out their wood?

    I do it all the time and IMO...works great...What I've done is put a gas log in the fire box and load up the smoke chamber with wood. With the gas, it's super easy to get the right temp. Wood dries right up :)
  18. philly single

    New insulated build...

    Finally time to do some work! All my insulation got here yesterday too...hopeful for a productive weekend.
  19. philly single

    New insulated build...

    Hey guys - Thanks for the well wishes on the smoker...and Supra :) That Supra is achin' for a big tire this Winter ;)...but I digress. I welded up one of the smoker sides...well, framed it out and added a brace bar in the middle (it's one of the long 60" sides). Sadly, the pictures are on...
  20. philly single

    New insulated build...

    Hey guys - This has been a great site to learn from...so by all means, please throw out your 2cents as your read or see things I'm doing and have suggestions!! I won't lie...I've learned alot and got motivated by BBQ Eng here - granted, my build will be a fraction of his awesomeness...but I'm...
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