need help

[gator que]

hi guys I am new on here today. I want to build a smoker for use in competitions and for family gatherings I just had a 500 gallon drum given to me today does anyone have the know how on building one out of this?  just looking for tips or even specs if anyone out there has anything for me

 

[solaryellow]

500 gal drum meaning a 500 gal propane tank?

 

[gator que]

no it is a fuel drum for tractors

 

[gator que]

I know a lot of people using 300gal fuel drums for smokers and roasters just never seen a big one like this

 

[shoneyboy]

 

[solaryellow]

I have a buddy building a pig cooker out of one of those right now. The metal is a bit a on the thin side but will work. If it were mine, I would build a center firebox rotisserie.

 

[gator que]

really well any info is good for me!