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

[boykjo]

It now is a 250 gal tank.....Time to start looking for a trailer and modify or build one.....

some bear-veiw       root and cap

Thanks for looking

Joe

 

[SmokinAl]

Looking good Joe!

 

[raptor700]

You're off to a great start Joe, 

I don't know if your considering the double doors with the slide out racks but I'm glad I did it on my build.

It took more work and $$$ but it really paid off in the long run.

Keep it up my friend, Can't wait to see it putting out some TBS 

 

[Bearcarver]

Gonna be a big-un!!!

Thanks for the Views, Joe!!

Keep 'em coming!

Bear

 

[desertlites]

This is a sure way to keep you outta trouble Joe!! well ( maybe). It's comming along right fine.gonna love keeping up with the build.

 

[smokingohiobutcher]

WOW! Love the shot of the weld Joe!  Ah if only I could weld that good!

I'm still workin on perfectin my bird poop splatter technique!

Lookin Good Joe!

SOB

 

[boykjo]

You're off to a great start Joe, 

I don't know if your considering the double doors with the slide out racks but I'm glad I did it on my build.

It took more work and $$$ but it really paid off in the long run.

Keep it up my friend, Can't wait to see it putting out some TBS 

I am doing the double doors like yours.... 1 door on each side. The smoker doesn't need to be placed in the right direction for access to smoke. Does it have any other benefits I cant see....

Need some help with your trailer build. did you just bend the back of the trailer in and weld in the cross members?

 

[raptor700]

Need some help with your trailer build. did you just bend the back of the trailer in and weld in the cross members?

Yes I did Joe, I just notched a V in the top and bottom of the Channel Iron and used a Come-along to pull the two sides together until

I got my desired with.

 

[shoneyboy]

 

[boykjo]

Yeah yeah.. I'll be getting to it shortly... I'm going to give raptors rig a good once over for some measurements when I get down to Jerry's place. I like what he did with the two doors, one on each side.... Been looking for a trailer...at minimal cost but its not working out...Looks like I am going to have to build one....

Joe

 

[boykjo]

Well I bet all of you are stuffed eating popcorn for the last 2 yrs waiting for me to finish my smoker project. Made some progress and picked up some matirial and started the trailer. I have the frame fabbed and will be getting the 3500 lb axle hopefully next week.......

Here are some pics of my progress

4 inch c channel iron

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• boykjo
• Aug 30, 2013

Went to my buddys shop. Needed a flat level floor......

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• boykjo
• Aug 30, 2013

Picked up a 3 inch square X1/4 thick tube for 60 bucks..... Pretty stout trailer tongue....

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• boykjo
• Aug 30, 2013

Thats all for now...... Thanks for looking and I hope to have this smoker finished by the end of the year

Joe

 

[JckDanls 07]

WOW..... IT"S ALIVE... keeping an eye on it... again :biggrin:

 

[solaryellow]

Very nice!

 

[boykjo]

Got some more work done to the trailer today..... it is mobile now...... but I'm not... Just turned 50 the other day sept 21st and starting to feel it..... Sore, tired and hungry.....LOL

took 10 inches out of the axle and welded back together

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• boykjo
• Sep 24, 2013

root, cap and filet on each side

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• boykjo
• Sep 24, 2013

welded the leaf spring brackets on and assemble the axle hardware

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• boykjo
• Sep 24, 2013

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• boykjo
• Sep 24, 2013

flipped it right side up and welded the coupler on

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• boykjo
• Sep 24, 2013

she's looking just right

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• boykjo
• Sep 24, 2013

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• boykjo
• Sep 24, 2013

going to put a coat of paint on it tomorrow to protect the metal . time for some aleve and hit the sack..

Thanks for looking

 

[bamafan]

Nice work Joe. You can leave it home for the FL gathering. I need you to bring the camper. I'm like you to old to sleep on the ground anymore!

 

[webowabo]

Looking good. I like the slim style of the trailer.. ill be watching this for now on... Happy Belated bday!:yahoo:

 

[JckDanls 07]

ONLY 50 ? your still a young buck...:th_blowing-out-candles-emoticon:

rigs looking good... dunno how much you paid for somebody to weld that for ya.. but I would say you got your moneys worth... :biggrin: looking good bub

 

[africanmeat]

Looks Good . hope it will be ready for the next year gathering .

Happy birthday my friend.

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• africanmeat
• Sep 25, 2013

 

[boykjo]

Got a little bit more done... installed the trailer Jack.. overkill but I like it.. 3500 lb drop lift.. dont have to crank my arm off.....

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• boykjo
• Sep 25, 2013

installed the cross members.. The tank will set on them

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• boykjo
• Sep 25, 2013

A lite coat of rustolium semi gloss for now

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• boykjo
• Sep 25, 2013

Thanks for looking

 

[daveomak]

Very nice trailer Joe.....    I noticed you are taking your time to get this build "just right".....    That's the way to do it...  

 .... 

Dave