275 Gal. Diesel tank smoker build

[carrsbbq]

Day 1:

So, here we go. Started by filling with soap and water.

 

[carrsbbq]

Still has some fuel left in it. Was told the water/soap mix would help initially. Any thoughts would help for sure.

 

[thenovaman]

Are you sure it's not a 275 gallon tank?
 

 

[carrsbbq]

No sir, I am not. Maybe it is. I just assumed by the size of it. Here is A side shot of it.

 

[thenovaman]

Mine is 275 gallons and measures roughly 61" x 27" x 44".

 

[carrsbbq]

I think you are right then. Thats almost exactly the same dimensions.

 

[thenovaman]

According to my calculations, as well as searching the web for common home heating oil tank sizes, tanks with these approximate dimensions are 275 gallons (give or take a little I'm sure).

 

[carrsbbq]

So, I have been doing some research also and I am sure you are right. Thanks for leading me in the right direction!

 

[thenovaman]

Glad I could help!

 

[carrsbbq]

We should be marking and cutting the doors into the front next, stay tuned for upcoming pics! Thinking we are going to butterfly them, one up one down.

 

[daveomak]

Carr, evening..... Good idea on the doors..... I like that design.... Functional and easy....  No heavy doors to lift....  

...  I'm in....  

...

Dave

 

[carrsbbq]

Thanks Dave, we thought about a big giant door hitting you in the head if it ever swung down on it's own. OW! More pics of progress to come weekly and we want ALL the feedback we can get!