2nd build. Guess I'm hooked

[PrairieGeek]

So I really need to stay off Facebook marketplace.
I stumbled across this beauty and snagged it for $75. It is fully complete. The guy sold it because the compressor died. It is a Firestone, which I've never seen. No O'Dea on year yet.

My first build thread is here somewhere. It was a charcoal and wood design.

This one is a bit bigger and I am thinking will be a pellet build. The cost of the hoppers is probably gonna delay my start but I will keep this updated as I go.

 

[GaryHibbert]

That's a steal for $75. Congrats.
Gary

 

[thirdeye]

Nice. My neighbor of 30+ years had a similar one (still working) in his garage and when he passed away his three sons almost got in a fist fight because at one time or another 'Dad' had promised it to each of them. They were thinking beer fridge in their man caves.

 

[Brokenhandle]

Very nice!

Ryan

 

[bauchjw]

Wow! That’s a steal at 75! Can’t wait to see what you do!

 

[Smoke-Chem BBQ]

It's almost too pretty (and, perhaps, rare) to convert.

I'd be very tempted to invest in restoring it as a functioning refrigerator.

 

[bauchjw]

It's almost too pretty (and, perhaps, rare) to convert.

I'd be very tempted to invest in restoring it as a functioning refrigerator.

I was actually thinking the same thing. May be a shame to repurpose and fill with creosote, considering the shape it's in! If its just a compressor may be better to keep as is.

 

[PrairieGeek]

Dang it you guys. I was kind of torn myself on fixing it up or converting it.

It's gonna sit here a while till I decide anyway

 

[mneeley490]

Sah-weeet! It's going to be great no matter which way you go!

 

[JckDanls 07]

I'm all in for a rebuild ... Be a shame to cut it up ... Can we see the inside ?

So I was doing a google search for Firestone refrigerators.. This thread popped up...

https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t...r-plan-updated-with-wip-picks-5-30-13.120281/

 

[Fueling Around]

Restore?
I know a guy that takes on these challenges.

What happened to your first conversion?