Shorty Midget mod thread

[pbe gummi bear]

Might sound crazy but does anyone have a midget example of a single wheel setup instead of the dually?


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@kettlebb the first midgets were single wheel but Troy had the dually idea early on and it because popular. Here's mine:

[Rub]

Might sound crazy but does anyone have a midget example of a single wheel setup instead of the dually?

Here's my single wheel, I fabbed it up today. Possibly the only Glen blue Midget?

[kettlebb]

That's awesome @rub


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[varekai]

@kettlebb , here is my 22" single wheel midget.. http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/introducing-kettle-mcstubbins/

[kettlebb]

Thanks @varekai I remember that post. Love that midget. Did you ever get the legs and ash assembly powder coated?


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[varekai]

@kettlebb, no powder coat yet. One of these days..lol


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[Troy]

Might sound crazy but does anyone have a midget example of a single wheel setup instead of the dually?

Here's my single wheel, I fabbed it up today. Possibly the only Glen blue Midget?

OMG I'm in love.
I know what I'm doing this weekend!!!

[kettlebb]

Just be careful @Troy don't lose any fingers in the process.


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[smokindave]

Thanks for the details. I will be sticking with 6" wheels, so that would mean taking an even amount off all 3 legs for me.  That should also mean not needing to drill a new hole in the front leg.  I just need to ask...did you end up with plenty of room to remove and replace the ash can with ease? or do you wish you had taken just a little less off the legs?  Also, since I'm using the 6 inch wheels (and going dual), the 6 inch wheels are 1.5" wide, whereas the 8 inch wheels are 1.75" wide, if I am not mistaken.  Therefore, it looks like I would need to take off about 1.25" off each side of the axle instead to make up that difference in width.  Please let me know your thoughts.

Sounds like you have a well thought out plan of action.  You won't have any issues removing the ash bucket.


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Thank you for taking the time to review my little plan.  As soon as my 2 extra wheels come in from ereplacementparts I will be ready to tackle this mod.  Of course the new wheels will go on the outside.  This will be fun!

having problems posting pics...but I finally got her done....I will keep trying to post pics....not sure why it's not working.

[smokindave]

Thanks for the details. I will be sticking with 6" wheels, so that would mean taking an even amount off all 3 legs for me.  That should also mean not needing to drill a new hole in the front leg.  I just need to ask...did you end up with plenty of room to remove and replace the ash can with ease? or do you wish you had taken just a little less off the legs?  Also, since I'm using the 6 inch wheels (and going dual), the 6 inch wheels are 1.5" wide, whereas the 8 inch wheels are 1.75" wide, if I am not mistaken.  Therefore, it looks like I would need to take off about 1.25" off each side of the axle instead to make up that difference in width.  Please let me know your thoughts.

Sounds like you have a well thought out plan of action.  You won't have any issues removing the ash bucket.


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Thank you for taking the time to review my little plan.  As soon as my 2 extra wheels come in from ereplacementparts I will be ready to tackle this mod.  Of course the new wheels will go on the outside.  This will be fun!

having problems posting pics...but I finally got her done....I will keep trying to post pics....not sure why it's not working.

ok I figured it out.  my pic file sizes were over 3MB.  here are a couple of pics

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[Mkrause]

I'd like to introduce "The Bruiser"

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[kettlebb]

That's cool.


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[cumminfourya]

Nice work @Mkrause. Looks badass!!!


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[Mkrause]

Thanks guys! Think I'm going to break him in today with some prosciutto and provolone wrapped asparagus.

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[mhiszem]

Amazing!


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