Building a better gas grill

stevenjl · 09-02-2012, 06:32 AM

Greetings! First post, so be gentle.

inherited a propane grill that, functionally works great. However, the metal frame is deteriorating and is not very attractive. I'm thinking of building a new, simple and cheap frame for the grill. I don't need storage, as all I keep with the grill is the tank. The existing lid is still intact. This grill also has a side burner (for a small pot of beans, etc.) that I'd like to incorporate.

Do y'all have any great ideas on making a functional and cheap frame for this grill? I just need something to cook on when I don't have the time to drag out the smoker (grilling burgers/steaks after a long workday, etc.).

thoughts? better to just buy another cheap-o grill and call it a day?

Pappy · 09-02-2012, 06:46 AM

You could pick up a old gasser on CL with a good frame. Mix & match the best of parts. I built my Frank-In-Weber out of 5 old grills. The one that I got the frame from cost me $7.50 at a yardsale. All the others were free.

Bludawg · 09-02-2012, 09:39 AM

2x4's an carriage bolts

PanelDeland · 09-02-2012, 12:59 PM

Perforated angle and strap.Bolts.= ability to modify easily.

09-02-2012, 06:32 AM	#1
stevenjl Wandering around with a bag of matchlight, looking for a match. Join Date: 08-30-12 Location: orlando, fl Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Building a better gas grill Greetings! First post, so be gentle. inherited a propane grill that, functionally works great. However, the metal frame is deteriorating and is not very attractive. I'm thinking of building a new, simple and cheap frame for the grill. I don't need storage, as all I keep with the grill is the tank. The existing lid is still intact. This grill also has a side burner (for a small pot of beans, etc.) that I'd like to incorporate. Do y'all have any great ideas on making a functional and cheap frame for this grill? I just need something to cook on when I don't have the time to drag out the smoker (grilling burgers/steaks after a long workday, etc.). thoughts? better to just buy another cheap-o grill and call it a day?

09-02-2012, 06:46 AM	#2
Pappy is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-09-11 Location: Granite City, Illinois (Near St. Louis "GO CARDS") Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	You could pick up a old gasser on CL with a good frame. Mix & match the best of parts. I built my Frank-In-Weber out of 5 old grills. The one that I got the frame from cost me $7.50 at a yardsale. All the others were free. __________________ Performer, UDS, 1983 WSM, Frank-in-Weber, 120 Gallon Offset, IQ-110, ET-732

09-02-2012, 09:39 AM	#3
Bludawg Babbling Farker Join Date: 07-04-09 Location: Jonesboro,Tx Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	2x4's an carriage bolts __________________ I never met a Cow that I didn't like with a little Salt & Pepper! Certified PORK-A-HOLIC

09-02-2012, 12:59 PM	#4
PanelDeland Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 08-21-12 Location: Greensboro NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Perforated angle and strap.Bolts.= ability to modify easily.