What did I get for 60 bucks?

garyk1398 · 12-06-2008, 01:56 PM

Here are the pictures of my first fixer-uper. Now what the heck did i buy? Is it a true Bandera? Looks like on the thing missing is a grill for the side fire box. Might have to get something custom made, hint hint!

bigabyte · 12-06-2008, 02:04 PM

Definitely a Bandera, and a real sturdy looking one at that.

BBQ Grail · 12-06-2008, 02:04 PM

I don't think it's a 'dera. But for $60.00 it's worth a clean up.

BBQ Grail · 12-06-2008, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by bigabyte

Definitely a Bandera, and a real sturdy looking one at that.

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Originally Posted by trp1fox

I don't think it's a 'dera. But for $60.00 it's worth a clean up.

'byte you might be correct, but there are a couple of things that look different to me. But there are some things that looks very much like a 'dera.

That being said, if it is one, it's old...

bigabyte · 12-06-2008, 02:12 PM

It's definitely different from my Bandera in terms of the cart and the table. Also, the pic almost makes the exhaust stack look round

. That cooker box and fire box are soooooo Bandera though, and even the right configuration. I figured it has had some mods. I saw the baffle, and to be honest I almost wonder if that cart is not a mod? I mean, the cart on mine looks pretty bad on the bottom, maybe this guy wanted something tough? I dunno. The folks on this site will figure it out I'm sure.

txschutte · 12-06-2008, 04:17 PM

Not Bandera. It is an old Oklahoma Joe.

Note the round stack.

garyk1398 · 12-06-2008, 05:10 PM

Do they make Olkahoma Joe's anymore? Is it over 10 years old?

parrothead · 12-06-2008, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by txschutte

Not Bandera. It is an old Oklahoma Joe.

Note the round stack.

I thought for sure that mine had a round stack. I just dug up an old picture and you are certainly right. It was square.

garyk1398 · 12-06-2008, 05:56 PM

So the round stack is the giveaway? No doubt about it? Shane was right?

parrothead · 12-06-2008, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by garyk1398

So the round stack is the giveaway? No doubt about it? Shane was right?

Yeah. He gets the virtual cupie doll. Or maybe this picture would be better.

BBQ Grail · 12-06-2008, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by garyk1398

Shane was right?

Shhh...don't go saying stuff like that.

txschutte · 12-06-2008, 06:31 PM

I can't take credit for the ID. Another Brother made the suggestion in his earlier thread. I just found pics to confirm.

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...0&postcount=14

BobBrisket · 12-06-2008, 07:18 PM

That's from the Southwest Smoker Co. outta OK. They no longer exist. I got one just like that and refurbed it for my Dad. Those suckers are stout pits. Nice score. I have a couple pics in my profile page. I recommend two things. Reinforce the welds on the firebox door and weld the legs to the firebox and the meat chamber. I'll post some pics of that mod later. It's so heavy that the legs will wobble and loosen. You will love that pit.

capri man · 12-06-2008, 07:59 PM

looks like a great $60 spent to me!!

1MoreFord · 12-07-2008, 01:29 PM

I had an Ok Joe Vertical Roasting Oven from Sam's club and still have the smoke chamber attached to my Longhorn.

For future reference I'll mention the similarities and differences I remember.

The reasons I thought this might be an OK Joe is the wheels on the firebox end and the shelf underneath looked like mine.

The round exhaust with the small "lever" welded to it are like mine. Mine had pipe thimbles on the firebox for attaching a shelf. Also had thimbles on the left side of the upright. However, my shelf is solid sheet metal welded to a rod to go thru the thimbles. Mine had a metal baffle in the uptight chamber but it had round holes in it like the horizon diffuser plates for the Longhorn. The nameplate on mine is directly above the thermometer. The air intake in the firebox door on mine was a series of holes that spelled out OK Joe.

Either there were different versions of the Ok Joe or this one is the SW that Bob mentions.

12-06-2008, 02:04 PM	#2
bigabyte somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-10-06 Location: Overland Fark, KS Downloads: 1 Uploads: 1	Definitely a Bandera, and a real sturdy looking one at that. __________________ Chris Baker For great food and and an even better time join the BBQ Brethren Throwdowns *First ever recipient of the Silverfinger Award!* Yes, I own a whole bunch of BBQ crap also. *Certified MOINK Baller & IMBAS Certified MOINK Ball Judge #0003 - Get your MOINK Certification today!* The Secret Squirrel Society doesn't exist - Zero Club member

12-06-2008, 02:04 PM	#3
BBQ Grail somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Rocklin, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I don't think it's a 'dera. But for $60.00 it's worth a clean up. __________________ Larry The best way to reach me is with email: larry@thebbqgrail.com

12-06-2008, 02:12 PM	#5
bigabyte somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-10-06 Location: Overland Fark, KS Downloads: 1 Uploads: 1	It's definitely different from my Bandera in terms of the cart and the table. Also, the pic almost makes the exhaust stack look round. That cooker box and fire box are soooooo Bandera though, and even the right configuration. I figured it has had some mods. I saw the baffle, and to be honest I almost wonder if that cart is not a mod? I mean, the cart on mine looks pretty bad on the bottom, maybe this guy wanted something tough? I dunno. The folks on this site will figure it out I'm sure. __________________ Chris Baker For great food and and an even better time join the BBQ Brethren Throwdowns *First ever recipient of the Silverfinger Award!* Yes, I own a whole bunch of BBQ crap also. *Certified MOINK Baller & IMBAS Certified MOINK Ball Judge #0003 - Get your MOINK Certification today!* The Secret Squirrel Society doesn't exist - Zero Club member

12-06-2008, 04:17 PM	#6
txschutte Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-02-07 Location: Cozad, NE USA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Not Bandera. It is an old Oklahoma Joe. Note the round stack. __________________ "Bring it on, you bananna thong wearing killer of brisket!"-Chambers If you really care about this place, you'll show some respect for it. I'm such a ZERO. Team Whosoever Q If a man looks lustfully at eggs and bacon, he has already committed breakfast in his heart.

12-06-2008, 05:10 PM	#7
garyk1398 Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-05-08 Location: South O, Omaha, NE Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Do they make Olkahoma Joe's anymore? Is it over 10 years old? __________________ Cookshack sm055, UDS, Smokey Joe, Southwest Pit, couple of Weber kettles, an old gasser, and a weed burner. Gary, KCBS -CBJ Certified Nebraska MOINK Baller, KCBS - CBJ Semper Fi, when in doubt empty the magazine

12-06-2008, 05:56 PM	#9
garyk1398 Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-05-08 Location: South O, Omaha, NE Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	So the round stack is the giveaway? No doubt about it? Shane was right? __________________ Cookshack sm055, UDS, Smokey Joe, Southwest Pit, couple of Weber kettles, an old gasser, and a weed burner. Gary, KCBS -CBJ Certified Nebraska MOINK Baller, KCBS - CBJ Semper Fi, when in doubt empty the magazine

12-06-2008, 06:31 PM	#12
txschutte Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-02-07 Location: Cozad, NE USA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I can't take credit for the ID. Another Brother made the suggestion in his earlier thread. I just found pics to confirm. http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...0&postcount=14 __________________ "Bring it on, you bananna thong wearing killer of brisket!"-Chambers If you really care about this place, you'll show some respect for it. I'm such a ZERO. Team Whosoever Q If a man looks lustfully at eggs and bacon, he has already committed breakfast in his heart.

12-06-2008, 07:18 PM	#13
BobBrisket Moderator Join Date: 12-11-07 Location: El Paso, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	That's from the Southwest Smoker Co. outta OK. They no longer exist. I got one just like that and refurbed it for my Dad. Those suckers are stout pits. Nice score. I have a couple pics in my profile page. I recommend two things. Reinforce the welds on the firebox door and weld the legs to the firebox and the meat chamber. I'll post some pics of that mod later. It's so heavy that the legs will wobble and loosen. You will love that pit. __________________ UDS, Pit Barrel Cooker-Courtesy of Poobah, WSM, 22.5 Weber Kettles-K and DR Stamped, 18.5 Weber Bar-B-Kettle, Weber 18.5 Smokey Joe Platinum, Weber Genesis Silver B, Lil' Chief Smoker, Lodge Sportman Grill, Backyard Fire Pit, Dutch Ovens, Discada Set Up, Turkey Fryer! BobBrisket Jr.-MUDS, WSJ Silver My BEST Compliment......"You're a good cooker, Dad!"--My Son. DAN!

12-06-2008, 07:59 PM	#14
capri man is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 10-20-07 Location: doerun, ga Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	looks like a great $60 spent to me!! __________________ weber kettle brinkman gourmet smoker smokey joe brinkman smoker big azz upright smoker really ugly UDS kingsford kettle grill weber smokey joe platnium big gas grill (sorry!)

12-07-2008, 01:29 PM	#15
1MoreFord is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 03-14-05 Location: N. Little Rock and Hot Springs, Arkansas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I had an Ok Joe Vertical Roasting Oven from Sam's club and still have the smoke chamber attached to my Longhorn. For future reference I'll mention the similarities and differences I remember. The reasons I thought this might be an OK Joe is the wheels on the firebox end and the shelf underneath looked like mine. The round exhaust with the small "lever" welded to it are like mine. Mine had pipe thimbles on the firebox for attaching a shelf. Also had thimbles on the left side of the upright. However, my shelf is solid sheet metal welded to a rod to go thru the thimbles. Mine had a metal baffle in the uptight chamber but it had round holes in it like the horizon diffuser plates for the Longhorn. The nameplate on mine is directly above the thermometer. The air intake in the firebox door on mine was a series of holes that spelled out OK Joe. Either there were different versions of the Ok Joe or this one is the SW that Bob mentions. __________________ Joe

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