The New Guy

[jrolston]

I joined the pit sometime ago but never came over and introduced myself. Jerrod from South Dakota. This website is absolutely my go to website when I need advice on anything BBQ. I have been cooking on a Green Mountain for the past couple of years and love everything that comes off of it. I have recently purchased an old commercial refrigerator and converting it into a smoker.

[TheCountofQ]

Welcome to the pit, jrolston!! I'm sure many of us would love to see pics of your build!

[DWCowles]

Welcome jrolston

[jrolston]

Just getting a good start on things so here is a picture of the fridge with the door off. It going to make a pretty sweet outfit when we get it all done. I will post some pictures when i get some more progress done on it.

[Spinaker]

Welcome to the Pit!!! We are happy to have you here!!! Looks like you've got a great project in the works. Make sure to keep us in the loop on the progress. We love custom builds!!

[RonB]

Welcome to The Pit Jerrod.

[Mr. Bones]

Welcome to th' Pit, looks like an interestin' project!

Whatcha usin' fer heat? Gas Charcoal Electric?

Lookin' forward t' hearin' from ya, enjoy!!!

[jrolston]

I am going to take the easy way out. Ordered a Pellet Pro hopper from smokedaddyinc to mount on it.

[fuzzydaddy]

Welcome to The Pit jrolston! We’re glad you’re here and thank you for the introduction! Looking forward to seeing your project come along.

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Hope to hear & see more from you!

[Nate]

Welcome from Indiana!

[LA Pork Butt]

Welcome to the Pit! That looks like quite a project. If the interior is galvanized, there may be some concern for high heat and galvanized metal. In the back of my mind it is something to be concerned about, but my memory might be faulty.

[jrolston]

Definitely thought about that. Looks to be aluminum so from what i read i think we should be safe. Please let me know if you have heard any different. Thanks, Jerrod

[ProfessorJohn]

Welcome and that looks like it will be a significant smoker.

[lschweig]

A hearty welcome from Illinois.

[BigCountryQ]

I'll bet you can throw a couple hunks o meat in there when it's done! That thing is huge!

[Danjohnston949]

jrolston, Welcome to "The Pit"! You are Now Enrolled in the BBQ Univ! Attendance and Participation are Mandatory! Enjoy "The Pit"!
Your Refer to Smoker Conversion looks Great! You might want to check with. www.smokermods.com for Gasketing!
You might want to give Ben at Prime Cut Meats in Fargo ND, Ph #: 701-476-1444 a call! Ben has done a similar conversion with an external Smoke Box and I believe Propane Burner! I hope this helps You!
Eat Well and Prosper! From a Backyard Cremator in Fargo ND, Dan

[tbob4]

Welcome from Northern CA. That looks like it's going to be a nice build. It looks like it has a wood exterior. Is it going to be an indoor smoker, venting out the roof?

[jrolston]

It is actually just the rust on it that makes it look like wood. It is going to used outside for the most part.