Here we go again!

[gijsveltman]

So around July we were driving to neighboring Guatemala and on the highway I thought I saw a big ole tank in a scrapyard. We decided we'd stop on the way back to check it out, since I've been wanting to build a bigger smoker. But we came back a different route, and I hadn't had the chance to take the trip again to get a look at it. Well, about two weeks ago I took the trip and here it is, my new project:



According to my calculations its about 203 gallons, though we're filling it up with water as we speak to get an exact measurement. The guy told me he'd had it about 18 months with no interest from any potential buyers, so I got a relatively good price for it!

This one is going to be amazing, I'm correcting some minor flaws we had on the last build (6 gallon offset), and will be trailer mounted. With this new capacity, I'll finally be able to go commercial/catering. I'm switching jobs soon, and will take about 20 days off before the new one, so I want to have this ready real soon so I can play with it. I'm terribly excited for this!

[HawkerXP]

Sounds like a plan. Keep us informed!

[gijsveltman]

Will do!

[Ahumadora]

Nice! What are you going to use for a firebox? Send me some drawings of what you have in mind BEFORE you start cutting it up.

[gijsveltman]

Will do! Thank you! I'll be using a 27x27x27 inch semi-insulated (air gap) box.

[Ahumadora]

Send me the exact dimensions of the tank. There should be a certification label welded on the tank with the capacity if it has not been cut off already.

[Donw]

This is a perfect example of why I respect the members of the Pit so much. Members helping other members in this passion we all share!

[EdF]

Good luck with it. Be sure to talk to Henrik for advice!

[gijsveltman]

Henrik 's thread on his build was very helpful last time I built one of these, I'm sure I'll be using it again!

[Huskee]

Cool! I look forward to following this thread. I envy those of you with tools & time to do that. I'd love to build a big brother to mine.

[Skip]

Good luck with your project. Have fun with it.

[gijsveltman]

Thank you! It's going to be a blast!

[Spinaker]

Yes! This will be a fun build to watch for sure!

[Steve B]

NICE!!!! I love that it already has feet on the bottom. That should help during your build. Good luck and have fun.

[RonB]

Very nice - keep the photos coming!

[Frozen Smoke]

Perfect for a nice trailer mount rig! Good luck!

[DeusDingo]

self built smokers are the MOST interesting ones. i hope your plans work out!

[Henrik]

Yes!! Love a custom build, keep us posted, and fire away if you have questions!

[FireMan]

Like I have said a few times before, I hate guys like you.
I’ll love watchin what you do & the trek to the finished product. Many pics please. You’re definitely in good hands here, especially with Ahumadora & Henrik gettin involved. 👍👍👍

[Fire Art]

I pushed the follow button can’t wait

[Troutman]

As a former structural/pipe fabricator and a certified D1.1 welder, I'm always interested in these builds. I haven't tackled one in over 30 years but loved doing it, even though I was pretty much clueless at the time. Keep us abreast of your build with lots of descriptive pix !!! Good luck !!!

[gijsveltman]

Will do, and thanks friend!