View Full Version : What’s this Lang 48 worth?
Av8er
02-26-2018, 05:26 PM
I am probably going to go look at this smoker and was curious what y’all thought. It’s a 2009 that hasn’t been used in about 5 years. For some reason it only has the bottom rack and never had a top. It needs a lot of attention as far as I can tell. I assume that all Lang’s have always been a reverse flow!! It’s that true? And lastly, what do you think it’s worth? Thanks in advance.
Av8er
02-26-2018, 05:29 PM
Also I know the trailer bearings have never been greased so it will need that but I would hope it would be ok for the 150 mile trip home. I will take new wheels in case those are dry rotted.
GrassRun
02-26-2018, 05:31 PM
Any price that I would give is nothing more than a SWAG, so I’ll wait for others with much more experience to chime in for an answer. I will say that it looks like a fun project and I’d grab it for the right price. Looks like a little elbow grease and TLC will yield a wonderful smoker for you.
Stlsportster
02-26-2018, 06:42 PM
I would use 50% of new as your starting point. Adjust up for low availability in your area. Adjust down for condition.
I paid $950 for a 4yr old lightly rusted (not as bad as this one) 36D patio that went for $1600 new. This doesn't look that bad generally. You can call Lang and order a top shelf and have a welder locally install. I'd go see it for sure. Surface rust is easy to grind with a wire wheel and paint. I will see if I can find the thread I shared on my restoration.
Stlsportster
02-26-2018, 06:53 PM
There is one pic that looks like a broken weld, and can't tell if there is a hole at the firebox. You need to check that closely. If you have a welder you can work with locally I bet it could be repaired....but I'd make a much lower offer then.
BillN
02-26-2018, 07:00 PM
I was thinking $600 to $700 depending on the condition of the FB, can't tell what is under the ash in the FB.
Happy Hapgood
02-26-2018, 07:01 PM
Not knocking it but by those pic's I would wait for something better to come along.
Just my .02
Beentown
02-26-2018, 07:21 PM
I was thinking $600 to $700 depending on the condition of the FB, can't tell what is under the ash in the FB.I'd be in for $700 for sure. $500 and some work and it would be in good order.
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BBQ Freak
02-26-2018, 07:26 PM
I'd be in for $700 for sure. $500 and some work and it would be in good order.
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I am thinking the same thing and always start low and a little bit of cleaning and a stripping wheel will take that rust off and re-paint .
Av8er
02-26-2018, 07:44 PM
There is one pic that looks like a broken weld, and can't tell if there is a hole at the firebox. You need to check that closely. If you have a welder you can work with locally I bet it could be repaired....but I'd make a much lower offer then.
I am pretty sure that’s where the firebox has a full penetration weld. I know a damn good welder so if anything needs to be done that’s not a problem.
Av8er
02-26-2018, 07:48 PM
I have a Shirley on order but am still 15 months out so even if I get it and refurb it I will sale it after getting the Shirley. Refurbed what would it be worth?
Beentown
02-26-2018, 07:58 PM
I have a Shirley on order but am still 15 minutes so even if I get it and refurb it I will sale it after getting the Shirley. Refurbed what would it be worth?Refurbed and add the top shelf... $1500...easy
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Beentown
02-26-2018, 07:58 PM
Put it this way...if it were local I'd buy it.
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Westx
02-26-2018, 08:02 PM
$500 and find someone to sand blast it then a good coat or three of paint and she would be good to go.
Stlsportster
02-26-2018, 08:36 PM
Rehab.
https://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=249942
Cleaned and polished
https://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=253215
Av8er
02-26-2018, 08:58 PM
That 36D looks good!! That’s what I initially was going to buy but I saw this and figure I would inquire. Chances are it will never go anywhere where I will need the trailer but it could be a plus. And I feel for sure I could get my money back if I get it at $700. Then again I could just go buy a new 36D and not have to worry about rehab. I really don’t mind the work though.
Stlsportster
02-26-2018, 09:07 PM
That 36D looks good!! That’s what I initially was going to buy but I saw this and figure I would inquire. Chances are it will never go anywhere where I will need the trailer but it could be a plus. And I feel for sure I could get my money back if I get it at $700. Then again I could just go buy a new 36D and not have to worry about rehab. I really don’t mind the work though.
If you have a good welder, I'd do the 48 on the trailer.
Av8er
02-26-2018, 09:12 PM
If you have a good welder, I'd do the 48 on the trailer.
My welder is the best around. I am pretty sure he could weld a d**k on a snowman!!
bryonlr
02-26-2018, 09:29 PM
Not been used in 5 years, he just wants it gone. $475 and take it home
ironmanerik
02-27-2018, 12:22 AM
The older models had a shelf on legs that set on the lower grate. 2795$ new, if you get it for 1000$ or less you stole it. Clean it up use it until your Shirley arrives and put it on Craigslist for 1500$.
Rockinar
02-27-2018, 02:34 AM
There is one pic that looks like a broken weld, and can't tell if there is a hole at the firebox. You need to check that closely. If you have a welder you can work with locally I bet it could be repaired....but I'd make a much lower offer then.
I think thats just an illusion. There does not look to me there was anything welded to the firewall. Theres square tubing supporting the grate. They just overlapped the exapanded metal to touch the firewall so theres not a gap. The way the rust line on the firewall is gives the illususion there was a slide rack rail or something that broke loose. I dont thnk there is.
Nuco59
02-27-2018, 05:39 AM
quote by Toast: Not knocking it but by those pic's I would wait for something better to come along.
Just my .02
He's in Mobile- the fact that there is a decent used smoker within 150 miles is something of a minor miracle :grin: Me? If I still lived there, I'd buy the hell out of it- good luck with your negotiations.
WeberWho
02-27-2018, 07:49 AM
It looks like the starting bid is $900 online
crpngdth2001
02-27-2018, 08:28 AM
Seller ended the listing about 5 minute ago. Hope you got it Av8er!
Av8er
02-27-2018, 08:38 AM
It looks like the starting bid is $900 online
Yep, I have already entered an agreement to purchase it. Can’t wait!!!!
bonz50
02-27-2018, 09:01 AM
I'd buy that for $6-700 and put in some elbow grease on it. would be some dirty work but all good things are worth it and I think this could be. as mentioned above, i'd get an additional shelf and cook away on it.
sackedbysapp
02-27-2018, 10:40 AM
Have the whole thing sandblasted inside and out then reprinted be like new!
Czarbecue
02-27-2018, 01:38 PM
That's a nice lil set up once you get a makeover on it. Always good to have options, and not just the go-big-or-go-home type of trailer.
Av8er
02-27-2018, 07:54 PM
Have the whole thing sandblasted inside and out then reprinted be like new!
That’s kinda what I am thinking!!
That's a nice lil set up once you get a makeover on it. Always good to have options, and not just the go-big-or-go-home type of trailer.
A little bit of elbow grease will go a long way. This will be my first stick burner so I am sure there will be a learning curve but hopefully I will have it down pat prior to getting my Shirley.
Beentown
02-27-2018, 08:34 PM
I cook on both. Both burn great.
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