Here we go again!

[gijsveltman]

OK, so finally after several delays and setbacks, I am very, very happy to introduce you guys to the new addition to my family:



Finally home, using up my additional parking space in front of my house! Isn't it AWESOME?



250 gallon tank, using up and old jet-ski trailer we had lying around but was in poor condition. This thing is HEAVY!



Decided not to paint as I like the rustic/rusty look it's got. This thing is OLD. I found it abandoned in a scrapyard in the middle of nowhere. Glad I could give it a new, happy home!



What the above pic says is "thanks to everyone who made this project possible" and that definitely includes The Pit, and a very special thanks to Ahumadora who was with me every step of the way. Couldn't have done this without you!

Can't wait to post some first-cook pics. Should be tomorrow or Sunday!

[Ahumadora]

Glad I could help out. Notice you will suddenly have many more new friends showing up when the smoke starts wafting across the Salvadorian hillside.

[SpiritBrisket]

She's a beauty! Did you do the work yourself or hire some help?

[Donw]

Again congratulations on the new smoker. It has character. Can’t wait to share your first cook through the upcoming photos. Really looking forward to them.

[grantgallagher]

Super cool man. Really looking forward to seeing some in action pics.

[SpiritBrisket]

Quick question on picking up tanks like this... I have read that it can be unsafe to start cutting into used fuel tanks as there may be some still on the inside. How do you make sure this isn't the case so that I can safely cut into the tank? Thank you so much for the help!

[Ahumadora]

Stick your nose in it!! I have cut about 200 of these large tanks and still here writing on this forum. Should of had the valves removed from it for a while.

[Donw]

Fill it with water first and then drain completely.