Built for my best friend...

[Gizmo]

It is a rare gift to meet someone in the 8th grade and be best friends for life but that's how it is with Bill.
This smoker is dedicated to him and our life-long friendship.
Bon Apetite' my friend!


... and I helped him set the rear axle in his "B" while I was visiting...


... and we made a couple pizza's to eat while we're waiting on the ribs...


... and he's already considering using his John Deere "B" seat on the smoker cause it's seat is in better condition for the restoration... !

[SmokinFF]

That's awesome Rick!!! A true friend there.

[Jethro1]

Unreal Rick. That smoker and story is the best.

[SMOKIN JAY]

that thing is sweeettt

[The Czar]

We're not worthy to read this thread.....Rick you sir are true friend.....

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[maccas66]

Oh dang Rick!, look what your`ve done!, I`ve got tears in my eye`s!...........................nice story mate!
Tell him the smoker is for spare ribs not spare parts!!!!

[Rodcrafter]

That is what it is all about, people. We have to have people or what fun is it?

[Tom_Heath]

Wow Rick,

As stated......you are one heck of a friend, awesome job.

And heck ya Mac ur right on the money, spare ribs not spare parts. LOL

[DUAYNE B]

what an awesome thing to do,,,, got to give that an A+ forsure,,,,,,, but really Rick, I thought we were best friends

[Gizmo]

Thanks for all the well wishes fellows. It's been a great day of visiting, football, and "Q" .
Have a great rest of the weekend...

[TuscaloosaQ]

Awesome, just awesome!!!!!!!

[jpstodwftexas]

Wow that is sweet looking..You gotta share with John Deere...
Look 'em up on facebook and post..Share with all the JD worshipers worldwide also

[Smokeone]

Definetly what friendship is all about. You know, free help, good food, free advice and of course cold beer!

[still smokin]

That is a very nice john deere smoker

[Gizmo]

Thanks fellas!

[AR_Senior]

Rick it is just to cool that is an awsome looking gift and smoker

[Gizmo]

Thanks Charlie

[maccas66]

I note that no one has asked the tough question yet!....Rick.....................does it run like a deer?

[Gizmo]

HaHaHa ... Mac I would have to say YES!

Bill cooked 2 pizzas, 3 racks of baby backs and about 7 pounds of chicken with it on Saturday while I was there and it never missed a beat.
As would be expected, it takes about 10 more minutes to get that size tank hot and the temp to stabilize the first time but then it's fine the rest of the day.

[Grabber70Mach]

Nice job Rick, way to go, my hats off to you. Don't find many like you today or friendships that have lasted as long.

[Frank_Cox]

Awesome Rick!

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[Gizmo]

Thanks guys!

[Brewery]

Awesome Rick! A guy at work was big into restoring the older tractors he would've loved what you came up with and I'm sure your friend does

[Gizmo]

Thanks Brew!
Kind of a coincidence - I was already rounding up parts for something with antique wheels when Bill drug home this tractor ... turned out to be a plan that just fell together....