Thoughts opinions on this offset guy - Page 2

va_connoisseur · 08-16-2013, 09:07 AM

Nice concept but no way I'm firing a smoker box next to the bumper of my truck.

But that's a Chevy so I'm sure he's use to stuff falling off. <Sorry, that was too easy>

ButtBurner · 08-16-2013, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by va_connoisseur

Nice concept but no way I'm firing a smoker box next to the bumper of my truck.

But that's a Chevy so I'm sure he's use to stuff falling off. <Sorry, that was too easy>

you could always take it off the truck.

DriverWild · 08-16-2013, 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Pyle's BBQ

Here is one for $250.

This is a good smoker.

http://santabarbara.craigslist.org/for/3998394790.html

That's a Brinkmann Cimarron Deluxe. I just restored a non-Deluxe model and I really like it, 1/4" steel. If you buy it have someone there to help you load and unload it as it's very heavy for it's size. Mine was much more rusty than this one, had it sand blasted then painted. Looks like brand new, maybe better?

Pyle's BBQ · 08-16-2013, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by sbshaveice

OMG Pyle, It's...it's...beautiful!

I have to know, did you contact the seller?

sbshaveice · 08-16-2013, 11:40 PM

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Originally Posted by Pyle's BBQ

I have to know, did you contact the seller?

It was love at first site. Bought it today. Gonna pick it up tomorrow. Poor guy hated getting rid of it -- said it's bullet proof. He said his fav thing is that it holds a temp for hours and hours. It's about 12 years old.
So what's the story on rust, does it affect the flavor? Owner said he'd hi pressure wash it periodically and then bbq paint.

I'll put some more pics up of the innards once I get it home.

martyleach · 08-16-2013, 11:48 PM

I really like the idea of it but question why you need and offset to get that done.... plus, as stated earlier, the welds are very amatureish.... I can weld that good and I suck!

sbshaveice · 08-17-2013, 12:26 AM

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Originally Posted by martyleach

I really like the idea of it but question why you need and offset to get that done.... plus, as stated earlier, the welds are very amatureish.... I can weld that good and I suck!

It's never about "Need" is about "Want"!

Igotgas · 08-17-2013, 01:20 AM

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Originally Posted by stephan

Does anyone else think those tires are a little close to the fire box or is it insulated

I was thinking the EXACT same thing, especially since they appear to be the typical Harbor Freight tire..

DownHomeQue · 08-17-2013, 02:35 AM

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Originally Posted by va_connoisseur

Nice concept but no way I'm firing a smoker box next to the bumper of my truck.

But that's a Chevy so I'm sure he's use to stuff falling off. <Sorry, that was too easy>

U mean stuff falling off the fords he's towing!!!

but I think it's a cool lil smoker... I wouldn't use it attached to the truck though..

Douger · 08-17-2013, 09:04 AM

Booger welds are hard to look at but very cool idea for tailgating or small gatherings. Il
Like the creativity.

charrederhead · 08-17-2013, 09:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Pyle's BBQ

Here is one for $250.

This is a good smoker.

http://santabarbara.craigslist.org/for/3998394790.html

That looks like the fancy version of the Cimarron. I have the plain jane:

These are basically OK Joe offsets, made by the same workers in the same shop, before Brinkmann reneged and downgraded the build quality and sent it overseas.

charrederhead · 08-17-2013, 09:54 AM

Ooops- I didn't see DriverWild's response.

Oh well, I guess mine confirms it.

Big Dan · 08-17-2013, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by sbshaveice

I know for a fact after reading this forum that the 22.5 weber makes all the sense in the world for a guy like me. However a weber will never satiate my pyromania which is about half the fun for me. I'm attracted to offsets like a moth to flame. I have at least decided against the Home Depot Brinkman type offsets.
I bought a Char-Broil grill/smoker off CL for $40 and love it -- looks like an offset but minus the firebox. Yes it's junk (though the thermometer isn't bad amazingly) .So now I want something similar, but with thicker metal and better sealing and engineering, yet I don't want something that need a monster truck to tow. If it's small, I know I'll use it year 'round.

I think Lowe's will have what you are looking for.It's an Oklahoma Joe's Longhorn. I got mine for about $350.00, and they delivered it right inside my garage for me for free.

08-16-2013, 09:07 AM	#16
va_connoisseur Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-11-08 Location: DC Metro	Nice concept but no way I'm firing a smoker box next to the bumper of my truck. But that's a Chevy so I'm sure he's use to stuff falling off. <Sorry, that was too easy> __________________ [LIST][]250 gallon, custom reverse flow smoker with warming cabinet aka Hawg Coffin[]120 gallon reverse flow aka Hog Coffin (retired)[] 22 and 18.5 WSM[]Known as Spatulaman[*]Owner of Plate BBQ LLC[/LIST]

08-16-2013, 11:48 PM	#21
martyleach Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-17-10 Location: Pleasanton, Ca	I really like the idea of it but question why you need and offset to get that done.... plus, as stated earlier, the welds are very amatureish.... I can weld that good and I suck! __________________ XL BGE, Kamado Joe Jr, Santa Maria pit, 26" Weber custom performer, MAK One Star pellet cooker, 14.5" WSM, Jumbo Joe, WGA, Arte Flame griddle insert for the 26" Weber. Custom wooden handles for BBQ's made by Marty Leach (oh, that's me) [url]http://www.amlwoodart.com[/url]

08-17-2013, 09:54 AM	#27
charrederhead Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-29-12 Location: Litchfield County, CT Name/Nickname : Pete	Ooops- I didn't see DriverWild's response. Oh well, I guess mine confirms it. __________________ hopelessly, helplessly, happily addicted to a shipload of Webers

08-17-2013, 09:04 AM	#25
Douger Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 09-16-12 Location: Chillicothe, Il.	Booger welds are hard to look at but very cool idea for tailgating or small gatherings. Il Like the creativity.