Parrilla Argentina AKA California BBQ custom built Kansas Style

I thought that this is something worth sharing. My buddy Josh did all the masonry work and I built the BBQ portion of it. Seems to be working pretty well.

Here are some pics of the build. Be sure to watch the video as well.

[ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBPaUojztK8"]Parrilla Argentina AKA California BBQ custom built Kansas Style - YouTube[/ame]

Just got another order for one of these. Unlike this one, the next one needs to be a standalone (not built into the fireplace). Does any one have any experience with using one that way? My concern is that I might need to have a separate pit to build the fire like the one in the video shows. Or can the fire be maintained easy enough under the grate. I think that being able to scoop coals under the grate would be the ideal way to cook on this. Thoughts??????