Back in July I picked up this 18.5 WSM for $40. But it didn't have an access door or water pan. So last week I got a $50 gift card from Amazon and I picked up a new door and new water pan. All in all, I'm pleased to have a 2008 WSM that looks good as new for less than $50 out of pocket :D This weekend I'm breaking it in with ribs for friends and family on Sunday afternoon. Pics will follow.
Here's the before pics:
(http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y348/jason_crowder1/IMG_0570_zpsbpc9s43y.jpg) (http://s1028.photobucket.com/user/jason_crowder1/media/IMG_0570_zpsbpc9s43y.jpg.html)
(http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y348/jason_crowder1/IMG_0572_zpswnyp2ofy.jpg) (http://s1028.photobucket.com/user/jason_crowder1/media/IMG_0572_zpswnyp2ofy.jpg.html)
(http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y348/jason_crowder1/IMG_0573_zpsagdllgks.jpg) (http://s1028.photobucket.com/user/jason_crowder1/media/IMG_0573_zpsagdllgks.jpg.html)
And here it is today!
(http://i1028.photobucket.com/albums/y348/jason_crowder1/FullSizeRender%201_zps5pokzfze.jpg) (http://s1028.photobucket.com/user/jason_crowder1/media/FullSizeRender%201_zps5pokzfze.jpg.html)
Looks great! You'll love it. Start with a really small amount of charcoal at first until you are confident that your unit doesn't leak.
Looks great! Enjoy!
Hey pbe gummi if crowderjd has a leaker then the only other option is to get some nomex gasket tape and apply that to it. I'm in a similar situation as crowderjd with my 18.5" wsm but am not going to wait to find out and ordered four rolls of lavalock nomex to put on all my grills.