boykjo's reverse flow build 05/07/2015 update

[boykjo]

Well..............I might as well jump in and build me one too. Picked this up for 200 bucks. I am guessing it should take me about a year to build. I'm not as aggressive as I use to be. Will probably be doing some measuring at the SELA gathering. Dont have any plans.... Just going to find one I like and draw it up and make a replica........

Wanted a 250 gal but this was a 320. I can always take a section out or I can cut the end off and add the smoke box with the shelving..... Its all up smoke right now....................

Joe

 

[meateater]

That will keep you busy. 

 

[michael ark]

Look like it will be a monster.

 

[desertlites]

Yup you'll be busy awhile Joe, i'll be watching.

 

[alblancher]

Joe,

Don't know what you will be measuring at SELA but that is one huge smoker,  I'll have my 36 and Rick will have his 48 for sure.  You could fit about 3 of the Lang 36s and maybe two of the Lang 48s in there.

 

[solaryellow]

Can't wait to see what you do with it Joe. I have enjoyed our build so far.

 

[roller]

Good Luck I hope that I never need one that big....

 

[boykjo]

I will do something like this

 

[roller]

Thats real nice !!!

 

[hdflame]

One of the local gas companies said they'd give me an old one.  I need to go by and get it.  Seeing these is gettin me itchy to start!

Bobby

 

[SmokinAl]

Can't wait to see this one Joe!

 

[africanmeat]

Good luck my Friend it is hard work but it is fun. i will wait for more photos

 

[sqwib]

Cool, another build to follow!

 

[pineywoods]

Good luck on the build Joe if I can help ya with any info just PM me. That tank looks bigger than a 320 to me

 

[boykjo]

started today by removing 24 1/2 inches from the center. I did a search on 250 gal propane dimensions and found the length is 93 inches. Now I need to haul it to my buddys shop down the street so I can weld it together on a level concrete floor........

first cut

second cut

off to my buddy wills shop to weld.... Its now looks like a 250 gal

thanks for looking

Joe

 

[michael ark]

looking good

 

[SmokinAl]

Keep it coming Joe!

 

[meateater]

Keeping an eye on this project. 

 

[bamafan]

Keep us posted Joe. Looks like your going to build my Bubba with out the rib box. Hope to see you in LA. If you want any measurements off my yell out.

 

[boykjo]

Keep us posted Joe. Looks like your going to build my Bubba with out the rib box. Hope to see you in LA. If you want any measurements off my yell out.

I was debating on the rib box but decided to leave it out........ Your rig is awesome......The smokers at the NFLG inspired me when i left.......... I had to have one....... You guys were awesome. Thanks again for letting me use the burner for the potato salad.... LA for sure..... cant wait..... It cant come soon enough.............

Joe