Getting started soon!

[BillyR52]

I was sure I had stopped to take another picture, but this is all I got. Tube insulated and welded minus the 4 pieces the plans say to leave out. Gonna try and get the interior chamber cut and placed tonight.


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[Big T]

[BillyR52]

Was able to get a few of the interior plates cut and fit. Not gonna be able to touch it this weekend so I’m hoping to get back at it on Monday.


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[ajfoxy]

Coming along nicely.

[Rodcrafter]

Ok here we go


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[BillyR52]

Got a little more work done this weekend.




Really enjoying watching this thing take shape and getting hungry thinking of all the food to be cooked. This stuff is so addicting that I find myself thinking of the next project while I’m working on finishing this one.


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[ajfoxy]

This stuff is so addicting that I find myself thinking of the next project while I’m working on finishing this one.

That's a good sign. Means you are enjoying the current project and looking forward to the next. Yep, you are addicted.

[Leukic]

Where did you order your insulation from?

[BillyR52]

Zoro. I’ll find the link and post it.


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[Big T]

[pr0wlunwoof]

Rocking and Rolling.

[Rodcrafter]

Oh yeah!


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[BillyR52]

So I’ve seen a few guys welding permanent fire grates in place. I had thought about doing it, but wanted to check with the masters before deviation. I was also going to copy another build and weld in some 1/2 bar stock instead of the expanded metal leading into the CC. Any reasons why this may all be a bad idea?


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[Big T]

I would definitely make the fire grate removable. If there is ever a runaway fire, that is your only way to shut it down. The 1/2'' bar stock should be fine as long as you have enough space between them.

[mp4]

Removable is definitely the way to go. It helps to shake some of the ash down too when your goals ash up.

[JKalchik]

Removable is definitely the way to go. It helps to shake some of the ash down too when your goals ash up.

@ajfoxy pointed out to me (in my thread...) that in the event of a runaway fire, a removable grate does allow you do dump the fire into the ash box. I also realized that I've got a minor problem with "non-burnable" material showing up in my natural lump charcoal that would be more than a little difficult to remove with a fixed grate. A removable grate would make that pretty easy.

[Rodcrafter]

I put bars in my throat opening instead of expanded. I have a removable grate.


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[BillyR52]

Thank you all for the input. Planning on doing the bars for the opening to CC and a removable grate.


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[Rodcrafter]

You will be glad


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[ajfoxy]

definitely won't be sorry you took a bit of extra time and effort.

[BillyR52]

some progress.
.... and a deviation from the plans[emoji51]



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[Dirtytires]

Nice job...just cant believe you are welding and grinding that close to a million dollar truck. Nice way to spend the time between calls tho....

[BillyR52]

The truck was out on the pad for pretty much all the work. Just got her backed in when I was able to take some photos.


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[BillyR52]

Until next time. Ready to mount firebox in frame and finish out interior panels.


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[ajfoxy]

Looking good. Coming together really nicely.