My build thread - old GE

[PrairieGeek]

Test fitting the inlet turned out exactly as I envisioned it. Sunday all the galvanized parts are going in a tub of 10 gallons of vinegar for stripping then on to assembly. Getting pretty darn close to the home stretch.

 

[PrairieGeek]

 

[PrairieGeek]

Exhaust mock is pretty spot on as well.

 

[PrairieGeek]

Final test fit. All good and ready to strip the zinc. Excited to fire it up in a couple weeks. Small items remain to cut in the electric heat element

 

[PrairieGeek]

I wish. Still too warm here for that. Maybe next month

 

[PrairieGeek]

I still have to dip the galvanized parts in vinegar and build rack mounts before final assembly. Then burn in and season it. Then first smoke will probably be some budget chicken so if I kill it I dont waste good cuts. But yes fish and cheese are on the list as long as the snow doesnt get too deep again this winter.

 

[PrairieGeek]

Final assembly complete and ready for paint. So many hours. Gotta make racks and then burn in.

 

[2008RN]

looking great, can't wait the see the final product. then it is Smokin' time.

 

[PrairieGeek]

Been a long road but here is the result. Got racks built despite my horrible welding skill.

Then base built for wheels and painted. Heat seasoned with the electric element. And now rolling some heavy first smoke. Need to put a gasket on the firebox door but otherwise turned out great.

 

[PrairieGeek]

I was nervous when I first lit the box. It was rolling smoke really heavy but after about 30 mins it leveled off to a nice thin blue.

 

[2008RN]

nice lookin smooker.