Here's my Ranch Kettle in all it's glory.
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I had a ring rolled and welded together for it: 1/8" plate, 12" high, with 1/4" round bar around the top.
(http://i1319.photobucket.com/albums/t670/BIGLEAGUEQ/10882266_915466261804920_4621444135724656564_n_zps641f6230.jpg)
3 coats of high heat primer.
(http://i1319.photobucket.com/albums/t670/BIGLEAGUEQ/10435981_915466295138250_8761874604233424163_n_zps2b937ce4.jpg)
6 coats of high heat black satin.
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Drilled holes for the rebar that holds the extra racks, and/or future rotisseries.
(http://i1319.photobucket.com/albums/t670/BIGLEAGUEQ/10388190_915466358471577_637180741754370119_n_zpsb81934fa.jpg)
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Used a nomex gasket to help keep the lid from getting scratched on the ring.
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Added 2 heavy duty gate handles to the side.
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Marked and cut out 2 expanded metal racks.
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Starting to come together now.
(http://i1319.photobucket.com/albums/t670/BIGLEAGUEQ/11088_915466651804881_8173290886453329051_n_zps1cd0b047.jpg)
(http://i1319.photobucket.com/albums/t670/BIGLEAGUEQ/10428542_915466855138194_6608314840976112994_n_zps22f05622.jpg)
Voila!
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Seriously.....very nice workmanship.
I love mods!! Yours look amazing.
Now I want to see that sucker loaded up with grub. 8) :D
get a roti on that
Holy shat! That's a LOT of grill!
That is seriously cool. Very nice workmanship. I am jealous!! :P
Now that's a serious machine. Lets start it up.
Sweet!!
Oh, damn...
That looks tremendous !!!!
Have you seen the Aussie's fix-up on a Ranch?
http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/rk-roti/
Awesome! I can't wait to see the roti in action.
Dayum! I could see 2 Rib-O-Lators in action on that behemoth!
Wow!
Dayum!
Nice job.
Excellent work.
That is impressive, you should have enough grilling area to cook the entire cow or a couple of pigs at one time now
Thanks, everyone. I REALLY like it! It's serving as my grill and smoker until the new pit gets here next month. My trailer rig sold faster than I expected last year, so the mod was a must to get through the Winter. I've only used the top rack in it, but it works great. I made a couple of expanded metal rings to accommodate different cooking times, and also keep the coal/wood off the inside enamel. I used a water pan the first couple of times, not knowing how it would cook. I think it'll be fine without them, but if I have room, why not?! Here's a few pics of the rings, along with a couple of the cooks it's done. :D
(http://i1319.photobucket.com/albums/t670/BIGLEAGUEQ/10888816_919684128049800_415718323292224296_n_zps350579c4.jpg)
(http://i1319.photobucket.com/albums/t670/BIGLEAGUEQ/10606198_919684294716450_5500280716002291661_n_zps534e65cc.jpg)
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This has GOT to be from Texas......rebar in the build & sausages on the grate......dead giveaway !!!!
Lives down near Houston. Where the decent bbq happens in texas. I'm not sure what happened but there's not a decent bbq place near me. I thought I did until I had some Q in Houston. It ruined and humbled me. I have a lot more to learn
Wow, that is a beast!
WOW. I'm not sure how I missed this. That is an amazing grill.
Great work!!
That's a killer setup! Nicely done!
Well done. That looks great.
You have inspired me to start scouring craigslist and garage sales to seek out my own Ranch.
I don't think I have ever seen one on Detroit Craigslist though.