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    Old Weber conversion

    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. Click image for larger version

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    #2
    Neat idea.

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      #3
      Keep the pictures coming.

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      • Gunderich_1
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        Yes please, keep the pics coming! I'd like to see what you come up with for when I have to do the same with my Webers.

      #4
      It looks like that old Weber gave you more control over the air vents.

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        #5
        Really cool idea! I’ve said this before, you’re one of those guys I hate. This site is full of youse guys, the handy, build it guys. 🕶

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        • JGo37
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          Gimme some cotton swabs, a pocket knife and a pack of gum, and I'll build you a mall.

          Someone else said that - not me...

        • Gunderich_1
          Gunderich_1 commented
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          MacGyver maybe?
          Last edited by Gunderich_1; September 28, 2018, 11:07 AM. Reason: Spelling.

        #6
        Very cool idea!

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          #7
          Really nice idea. You’re definitely on to something!

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            #8
            Click image for larger version

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ID:	571624 Well, I found a pan at Walmart that will cap up the bottom, but I'm thinking that a metal ring the size of the pan would help make it seal better. So here's where things are going.

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            • RonB
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              If that pan is galvanized, I wouldn't use it. On one of the knife maker's forums, they say that heating galvanized metal can cause unhealthy fumes to be given off.

            • Troutman
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              That’s only if you get it up over say 1200*, for bbq tempts it should be ok.

            #9
            You did this too, didn't you?

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            • webq57
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              I had the idea, but it looks like they beat me to it.

            #10
            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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              #11
              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. Click image for larger version

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                #12
                Can’t what to see how it performs!

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                  #13
                  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. Click image for larger version

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                    #14
                    Very cool build. I had one of those kettles in the 70s, it bit the dust decades ago !!!

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                      #15
                      Now getting further along the support frame is close to being finished so I'm fitting the bowl for install. Click image for larger version

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