275 Gal. Oil Tank Build

[acampane]

OK, it was broght to my attention that i have a 275 gal older used oil tank and a 4x8 trailer...sounds like a cooker to me! Im looking to see if anyone has pictures of there 275 tanks and or 250. Plans would be great but could work off pictures. Let me know what you guys think. Will Post photos as build progresses.

[k.a.m.]

acampane, welcome to the ring I look forward to seeing some pics of your cooks. And following your cooker build. If you are talking about an oval fuel oil tank there have been many made, above in the cooker section there is a thread named smokers of the smoke ring. These are builds done by members. Take a look at Roasters, and there is a few more. If you find one you like do a search for their name and look at the build thread.
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[acampane]

Will definitely be checking out that link. And yes, its a 275 gal oval tank. I will be starting to sand and grind her down this afternoon.

[Jimbob]

I'm with k.a.m -- those make excellent smokers. Ther is a man here who uses one for his bbq restaurant! You can make it a roaster type or an offset. Have fun building!
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[Charcoallounge]

Check out Raypa's thread. shouldn't be that far back. Its got good pics of mine and the one he built.

[acampane]

Worked on sanding today got about half of it done. Also pulled trailer out of hole its been in since who knows. Will DL Pictures as soon as i figure out how to![/img]

[Buzzman72]

NOW YA DUN IT! Ya got me thinkin' again...and that's when I become a danger to myself and others in close proximity. I've also got an old oil tank, and the plan WAS to just make a large charcoal grill that I could put on caster wheels and load onto the trailer frame I have.

Now I'm thinking about how to build a removable offset firebox, and make it a "convertible". Thanx, guys....like I needed another project idea! [Don't tell the wife...she hates it when I have to spend more money on a project.]

[acampane]

HA i hear ya. i just moved into my house and have about 100 projects. My wife wasn't the happiest when she heard about the smoker, she will be though when the foods coming out. I like you also wanted to be able to to have a smaller charcoal. I don't remeber who, but someone on the forum had a 275 gal cooker and then seperatly on the trailer a smaller charcoal cooker - best of both worlds

[k.a.m.]

acampane, sounds like your getting busy. Here is a link to posting pics, and if you resize them to 640 x 480 they are forum ready.

http://www.thesmokering.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=4096
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[acampane]

thank K.A.M. - will have some up shortly...Quick question for you guys, something that had crossed my mind while planning this out. Anyone ever put propane elements straight into the cooker area "oil tank section" and used the firebox strictly for developing the smoking/flavor aspect...I'm thinking this would help a lot with heat control....i could be completely off on this - don't forget im a rookie

[k.a.m.]

acampane, the burners you speak of are doable, and have been done, My only concern with them is the lack of safety measures taken some times. If the flame goes out, then you have a 275 gall. bomb waiting to ignite.
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[acampane]

Ok so hopefully these photos work. Attached is the trailer and tank which i will be using. Both as you can see need comlete restoration. It's going to be a fun project. As of today i have the rust and buildup pretty much off the tank. I will be pulling the trailer off tomorrow and working on cleaning it up.

[jon1996]

Good progress so far! keep us updated a guy I work with got three of the same tanks and he is wanting to build some smokers, he would be interested in watching this thread, May recruit a new member

[k.a.m.]

acampane, you have been busy Keep up the fine work and I look forward to seeing some more updates.
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[acampane]

Ok i need my design ripped apart and or told it will work! Again this is my first build...My intentions or plan is to use a 275 gal oil tank seen above and almost build it like a double barrel smoker. i have yet to see this done. Im also planning on taking 2ft width wise off the oil tank. I don't really need all that cook space and i believe i'll have better heat control. You will also see the vertical smoker i have located on the right, im planning on using a 55 gal drum there. Kinda like charcoallounge's setup. This will be mounted on a trailer so don't worry about how im going to get it to stand up. I'll figure it out All opinions welcome as work will be commencing shortly. thanks in advance.

[k.a.m.]

acampane, the only weak link I see is the fire box. I would look for something a bit more solid to use. Other than that I like the lay out, and it should work.
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[morick]

[acampane]

I hear you guys and totally agree. I'm just going with what i have around. It's hard to sit around and wait and look for the best stuff when i want to get some meat cooking. Hopefully i'll be getting some pics up in a few days.

[HillbillySmoker]

[acampane]

HillBilly, aww yes i didnt think about the pipes coming up into the oil tank....Rookie mistake.. Looks like im back to the off-set or DPP build. Hmm