24 x 60 offset trailer pit build

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Re: 24 x 60 offset trailer pit build

Post by CrazyD » March 9th, 2014, 9:36 am

Congrats man! First milestone reached.



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Re: 24 x 60 offset trailer pit build

Post by Gizmo » March 9th, 2014, 9:39 am

Yeah, you can set sprinklers or light the smoker - either way the lawn is going to get watered…..

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Re: 24 x 60 offset trailer pit build

Post by The Czar » March 9th, 2014, 4:10 pm

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Re: 24 x 60 offset trailer pit build

Post by Big T » March 9th, 2014, 9:54 pm

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Re: 24 x 60 offset trailer pit build

Post by Clover Ridge Smokers » March 10th, 2014, 7:28 am

It will look awesome when you get a little paint on it.


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Re: 24 x 60 offset trailer pit build

Post by cypertj » March 10th, 2014, 5:23 pm

Paint is just about the only thing I haven't decided on yet. I've got 2 gal of zinc primer sitting in my kitchen waiting on me to finish. I want a black high heat paint but I would like a semi gloss or satin and all of the good stuff seems to be flat or gloss. Any suggestions?

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Re: 24 x 60 offset trailer pit build

Post by CrazyD » March 10th, 2014, 6:16 pm

the paint i'm looking at is an ultra satin ....... it looks pretty good. not your typical flat black. i only painted a piece of the firebox that is down in the frame for now but i should be painting the at least the firebox tomorrow so i'll send ya a pic once i get it on there.



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Re: 24 x 60 offset trailer pit build

Post by Clover Ridge Smokers » March 10th, 2014, 6:42 pm

I also use satin on all my builds. It is so much nicer than the flat black.


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Re: 24 x 60 offset trailer pit build

Post by cypertj » March 10th, 2014, 8:43 pm

What brand paint do you use CRS?

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Re: 24 x 60 offset trailer pit build

Post by Clover Ridge Smokers » March 11th, 2014, 6:23 pm

Good ole Rustoleum High Heat. You can also add a hardener catalyst that will make it shinier (almost semi gloss) and make the finish harder and less resistant to scratches.


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Re: 24 x 60 offset trailer pit build

Post by cypertj » March 11th, 2014, 8:26 pm

Thanks for the info.

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Re: 24 x 60 offset trailer pit build

Post by cypertj » March 27th, 2014, 9:11 pm

Got started on the grill a couple of days ago but just got around to getting it mounted and taking some pictures. Cut the doors except for the corners, and now it's gonna sit for a few days while I'm out of town.
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Re: 24 x 60 offset trailer pit build

Post by Big T » March 27th, 2014, 10:08 pm

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Re: 24 x 60 offset trailer pit build

Post by Gizmo » March 28th, 2014, 5:06 am

Coming along great! Looks like it's at that point where everything you do now will make a big difference finishing it up :D


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Re: 24 x 60 offset trailer pit build

Post by Rodcrafter » March 28th, 2014, 6:00 am

:LG:

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Re: 24 x 60 offset trailer pit build

Post by cypertj » March 28th, 2014, 12:45 pm

I'm already proud. At this point I'm just worried that I have the axle overloaded.

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Re: 24 x 60 offset trailer pit build

Post by Smokeone » March 28th, 2014, 6:37 pm

:LG:
You can always swap axels! :D


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Re: 24 x 60 offset trailer pit build

Post by cypertj » March 28th, 2014, 10:10 pm

I'm actually thinking about adding another 3500# axle to make it a tandem.

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Re: 24 x 60 offset trailer pit build

Post by Smokeone » March 29th, 2014, 1:20 pm

Now your thinking! More is better!

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Re: 24 x 60 offset trailer pit build

Post by Rodcrafter » March 29th, 2014, 5:05 pm

You will be glad you did.


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Re: 24 x 60 offset trailer pit build

Post by Clover Ridge Smokers » March 30th, 2014, 7:12 pm

:LG: :LG:


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Re: 24 x 60 offset trailer pit build

Post by cypertj » May 1st, 2014, 1:08 am

Here she is sporting a new set of shoes. It pulled just fine before, now it's even better.
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Re: 24 x 60 offset trailer pit build

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:LG:


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Re: 24 x 60 offset trailer pit build

Post by Gizmo » May 1st, 2014, 6:46 am

NICE! :kewl:


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Re: 24 x 60 offset trailer pit build

Post by Grabber70Mach » May 1st, 2014, 9:25 am

Looking really good.

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