Building a Cooker from a Propane Tank

forty_creek · Post by **forty_creek** » March 13th, 2016, 10:07 pm

Dirty, no counter weight. Currently it's not that bad. With the skin it is going to be very close. I have a few ideas if it becomes a "back-breaker". I "think" I'm gonna be okay but I may be too optimistic. Seems everything turns out heavy...

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forty_creek · Post by **forty_creek** » March 15th, 2016, 11:02 pm

Wanted to give an example of how the side panels work. Take in consideration I'm 6'-6'1" on a good day with long arms. The fella in the video is 5'9 maybe. All jokes a side this fella is a major part of making this dream become a reality. He's taught me a lot about fabricating and how to weld. I can't feed him enough from this pit to repay him for his knowledge and patience with me throughout this process.

https://vimeo.com/159163906

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Dirtytires · Post by **Dirtytires** » March 15th, 2016, 11:49 pm

That is cooler than cool. Had to watch that twice. Gotta agree with the others, your "think time" must be incredible on this. Great build and great ideas. Thanks for thing time to post the video.

Post by **Pete Mazz** » March 16th, 2016, 5:30 am

Squiggle · Post by **Squiggle** » March 16th, 2016, 5:48 am

Post by **Rodcrafter** » March 16th, 2016, 5:54 am

Oh yes! Very nice!

Making memories.

forty_creek · Post by **forty_creek** » March 16th, 2016, 6:55 am

Thanks fellas. The "think-time" definitely has increased some thinning of the hair for sure.

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forty_creek · Post by **forty_creek** » March 24th, 2016, 6:15 am

Additional storage rack. Will add SS expanded metal after paint.

Getting a lil closer every week. A nibble at a time

Later

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Post by **Rodcrafter** » March 24th, 2016, 6:59 am

That is an excellent use of the space above the wood box. Man this is rapidly becoming the most amazing rig I've seen. I'm really happy for you. Almost getting envious, but I'm sure my little F-150 couldn't handle it. It barely handles my 5000 lb rig.

Don't stop!

Have Fun!

YTQBBQINC · Post by **YTQBBQINC** » March 24th, 2016, 2:36 pm

Squiggle · Post by **Squiggle** » March 24th, 2016, 5:43 pm

awesome stuff dude!

Post by **Big T** » March 24th, 2016, 7:16 pm

Weldun · Post by **Weldun** » March 24th, 2016, 9:24 pm

Truly amazing! I'm sure the pictures don't do it justice.

Dirtytires · Post by **Dirtytires** » March 24th, 2016, 11:00 pm

Great idea to use stainless. Love the use of space.

You should forget cooking on it and just pull it around charging everybody $1 a piece to look at it. I'd stand in line and pony up a buck!

forty_creek · Post by **forty_creek** » March 25th, 2016, 10:19 pm

Thank you fellas! A lot of years of thinking and a lot of awesome ideas from you guys and others on this site. My main objective has been to not rush. I'm sure ready to be thru though. But I'm not in a hurry. She's coming together. Been working on this the past few days. Going to have SS on top of shelf for a working surface.

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Squiggle · Post by **Squiggle** » March 26th, 2016, 4:50 am

Looks awesome dude!

Post by **Rodcrafter** » March 26th, 2016, 6:56 am

You have collected some ideas from others and put into your build. That is what this forum is all about.
Good work!!!

Making memories.

forty_creek · Post by **forty_creek** » April 12th, 2016, 6:03 pm

A lil update. All I lack is a spare tire rack mount. Just been tinkering and cleaning her up for her date with blast and paint. Problem there is my hookup is bowed up as a one legged...well you get the point. Where I work (which is where the cooker is) has their annual outage. So my hookup on blast and paint will be about another 3-4 weeks... I hope
Here's a tidbit.
Look familiar YTQ
https://vimeo.com/162611087

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Post by **Big T** » April 12th, 2016, 8:57 pm

Somewhere one of your guys is wondering where his swivels went

Squiggle · Post by **Squiggle** » April 12th, 2016, 9:15 pm

forty_creek · Post by **forty_creek** » April 13th, 2016, 7:22 am

I went to harbor freight and bought 4 sets. I told the mechanics to split up what was left. The WC is rigged up the same way. I used four .5". I did not like our original control handle. I was right on the cusp of figuring it out and I would lose the thought. Then when I saw YTQ's. I said bingo!!!

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YTQBBQINC · Post by **YTQBBQINC** » April 13th, 2016, 7:51 am

forty_creek wrote:A lil update. All I lack is a spare tire rack mount. Just been tinkering and cleaning her up for her date with blast and paint. Problem there is my hookup is bowed up as a one legged...well you get the point. Where I work (which is where the cooker is) has their annual outage. So my hookup on blast and paint will be about another 3-4 weeks... I hope
Here's a tidbit.
Look familiar YTQ
https://vimeo.com/162611087

Drankin, Smokin and Dreamin

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Um yea, and a lot cleaner than mine LOL. I see we get our U-joint from the same supplier. VERY NICE!!!

forty_creek · Post by **forty_creek** » May 10th, 2016, 2:14 pm

Closer....

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Squiggle · Post by **Squiggle** » May 10th, 2016, 6:23 pm

Wholly crap dude, that is a monster! I knew it was big but now you can see the whole thing it's HUGE!!!

Post by **The Czar** » May 10th, 2016, 7:59 pm

Squiggle wrote:Wholly crap dude, that is a monster! I knew it was big but now you can see the whole thing it's HUGE!!!

That's what she said

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