The Old BBQ Pit

[hounds51]

Old Fire Pit
Here are some pictures of an old fire pit my dad made in 1942. It has been sitting without use since the mid 60's. I decided to revitalize the old pit into a smoke house. Although it sent me way over budget, I decided to construct it in my dad's memory.
I thought the pictures may give someone some ideas as to construction, and also someone might see some mistakes that I have made. Please feel free to post any suggestions on construction.
Thanks Dennis

http://s727.photobucket.com/albums/ww275/hounds51/

 

[mossymo]

I really like it, would like to have one for myself; your Dad would be proud !!!

 

[nwbhoss]

Good on you for keeping the family tradition alive!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[txbbqman]

Excellent, I love the way you built it

Your Dad would be proud

 

[mballi3011]

Now that is how you make the old manb proud there dennis for sure. I like it alot and I bet it will crank ouot some really good bacon and sausage for sure too.

 

[cruizer]

Now thats an outstanding little smokehouse. Good job!

 

[sumosmoke]

Points for the construct and the overall great job with the pics! As others have said, your Dad would be very proud.

 

[hounds51]

Thanks All for the kind words. I need to get some up to date pictures of the inside, as it is now well broken in and black with some hard smoke. I have done 6 sausage smokes, 3 poultry/ham smokes, and 3 snack stick smokes, oh yea I almost forgot Ive also done 2 bacon smokes. All turned out just a pinch short of super fantastic.

 

[philly single]

Agree with everyone else...one of the coolest things I've seen in awhile...Dad would absolutely be proud!!

 

[chefrob]

pops has a smile.........