I bought this Char Griller a few years ago and let it sit in out in my back yard rusting. I wish I had taken before pictures because every inch of this thing was rusted. I went ahead and turned it into a propane unit, but it's very easy to convert back. Temperatures are within 5-10 degrees side to side. I have a few ideas to help improve that. I also need to seal it, because smoke comes out of the edges quite a bit. Overall, i'm very pleased with the results.
Final product
New wheels and the propane line
Entry point for the propane line. The sheet metal is on hinges so I can prop it open for air or get the burner out.
Burner. Just bought a turkey fryer for $20 on craigslist.
Moved the smoke stack for reverse flow.
Vent extension
New thermometers and stained wood (it just finished raining so everything is a bit wet.
Opened up. I need to work on the rust on the grates.
Reverse flow plate. I just moved to florida and there is no shortage of storm shutters. Plates of steel are expensive!
Some pecan wood chunks going (thank you guy on Ebay)
Final product
New wheels and the propane line
Entry point for the propane line. The sheet metal is on hinges so I can prop it open for air or get the burner out.
Burner. Just bought a turkey fryer for $20 on craigslist.
Moved the smoke stack for reverse flow.
Vent extension
New thermometers and stained wood (it just finished raining so everything is a bit wet.
Opened up. I need to work on the rust on the grates.
Reverse flow plate. I just moved to florida and there is no shortage of storm shutters. Plates of steel are expensive!
Some pecan wood chunks going (thank you guy on Ebay)
