I've been 'Q'ing on an old Weber since around 1975. It was a birthday present from my parents. Well, now the bottom is rusting out and the legs are not holding the best, I probably should trash it but I'm thinking of making a smoker out of it but not doing a U.B.S. I do have a Smoke EZ addition so I have an idea for cutting the bottom out and making a stand to hold it. The idea involves capping the bottom with an inexpensive pan. So here's where I'm going.
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The pan is galvanized. Now, I've read that it should be good at higher temps (up to 392 degrees). At this point it's still a crap shoot. I'm going to continue the build and see where I end up. Before 'Q'ing anything, (if it gets that far) I will do a dry run and check the temp of the pan with a infrared thermometer to see how hot it gets. If it's questionable it will be swapped out with aluminum or stainless. Seems like there's a lot of 'ifs'. but that's the fun. Thanks for your input.
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Moving forward, the sealing ring is mounted (with pop rivets) and the pan fits up well. Since the bottom vents were removed with the rusted out bottom I had to add a vent to support the fire. The added can on the side is for an I.Q.110 regulator. This will push air in under the coal grate. Now starting on a stand to hold it up.
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Since the legs have been cut off the idea is to make a support frame. Decided to go with 1 1/4 inch angle iron since it's available at the hardware & Home Depot and not too expensive. I'm starting with a support ring to attach the bowl which will extend to a lower frame with wheels. Thought about using metal conduit but the angle iron adds some weight for stability.
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