$25 Score

[cyberstrategist]

I got this NB on Craigslist over the weekend for $25. There was some scaling on the inside but the outside was all surface rust. I'm calling it Rusty. Is there a way to know how old or what model this is? I'm not looking for parts because I'll be refinishing and modding it anyway. I'm looking to know just what he is before I start.

[cyberstrategist]

My to-do list... (Sorry about the formatting. Going from Word to pasting here didn't go as expected)

1.) Vertical chamber design (8448 in3)
a. NEW
b. 16 wide x 22 deep x 24 height
c. Note: Horizontal equals 7435.52 in3

2.) Firebox update (3600 in3)
a. currently 16” round by 17”
b. Add ¼” plate square bottom (14” down from center)
c. Create new end with new door/venting in updated shape

3.) Stack update
a. currently 3”
b. Move to top of vertical
c. Dual 4” possible?
d. Raw volume calculated 265.2 in3
e. Vertical cabinet will help compensate for some/most of this volume

4.) Drain update
a. Current just a hole
b. Use 1” pipe and valve

5.) Supports to waist height
a. Currently round tube
b. With rack(s) underneath

6.) Wheels
a. Locking wheels

7.) Shelving
a. Currently removable mini-racks
b. Wrap around style
c. Wood type?

8.) New racks
a. 2 in horizontal chamber
b. Add second rack in horizontal above main rack
c. 2 in vertical chamber
d. Firebox rack for under fire
e. Firebox rack for direct heat sear

9.) Handles
a. Currently falling apart
b. Weld-on version?
c. Tension closure?

10.) Thermometers
a. Four
i. Two vertical chamber
ii. Two horizontal chamber

[Squiggle]

That's a pretty cool score & with those mods it should end up being a wicked unit.

[cyberstrategist]

You know... This is my first time restoring one of these from scratch. I have to tell you, whomever put the paint on at the factory must have put on a 1000 coats...lol. Between getting the rust off, the paint they used originally is some durable stuff!!

Question though - There was a sticker that was all charred on the inside of the cook chamber just behind the handle. Anyone know what this used to say? I had to wire brush it off to get down to clean metal but I'm curious.

-Cyber

[Pete Mazz]

There was a sticker that was all charred on the inside of the cook chamber just behind the handle. Anyone know what this used to say?

"It is a direct violation of federal law to tamper with or remove this sticker."