My new (2007) upside down WSM

[javahog2002]

My agent delivered my new (DI - 2007) WSM 18.5. I paid $85 + tax.

The grill straps were installed upside down.




The water pan would be resting on charcoal.





After fixing the straps, I cleaned her up and added a new hinged top grate. Then I  loaded her up with baby backs and St. Louis style ribs







First cook was a winner. She needs a new wood handle.

[Troy]

so they were using the mid section upside down as well??

[javahog2002]

I think so. Also the bottom cooking grate looks like a charcoal grate for a 22.5 kettle