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nmayeux
11-04-2007, 02:44 PM
I just realized as I was stowing my stuff after a really nice cook yesterday that my little Lang has just turned two years old. Over the past two years, I have cooked on this little beast at least once every two weeks, and the only part that I have replaced is the grate in the firebox. Actually, I just replaced the grate because I liked the newer version, and I just happened to be in Ben's shop...

If I had any complaints, it would be that I didn't by a larger version: however, the reality is that I have had her packed to capacity only a couple of times.

I believe today, as I did when I finally decided to buy her, that this little smoker is the best bang for the buck. After two years of regular abuse, she is as good, if not better than new!

Here are a couple of pics I took as I was putting things up:
biffleg
11-04-2007, 03:08 PM
It looks like you've taken very good care of it ... in turn it looks great for two years old! Would love to add a Lang to the collection one day.
nmayeux
11-04-2007, 04:08 PM
If I could spare the cash for an 84, I'd make you a deal!

P.S. What did you do to that kid in your avitar?
bbqjoe
11-04-2007, 05:14 PM
Happy Birthday???
Kevin
11-04-2007, 05:17 PM
I can tell you take good care of her. Is her name Marie Laveau?
nmayeux
11-04-2007, 05:28 PM
Kevin, you don't by any chance remember that song do you? I thought it to be pretty fitting for a smoker...
Kevin
11-04-2007, 05:49 PM
Kevin, you don't by any chance remember that song do you? I thought it to be pretty fitting for a smoker...

"It's 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark and we're wearing sunglasses."

Was my first reccolection. But I am a listener of classic blues and zydeco music. Love that stuff. My neighbors just stare in disbelief when I've got some Clifton Chenier playing on a Sunday morning.
txschutte
11-04-2007, 05:55 PM
Any one got a link for Lang Smokers?
The_Kapn
11-04-2007, 06:01 PM
Any one got a link for Lang Smokers?

I gotta buy some stock in Google :lol:
http://www.pigroast.com/cooker.htm

Noah,

Great job on caring for your '60!
I know it has served you well.

TIM
BBQ_MAFIA
11-04-2007, 09:20 PM
I'm with ya Noah. I love my Lang 60.
tumpedover
11-04-2007, 10:38 PM
Hey Noah,
She's still lookin' good..
...haven't talked in a while , I hope all is well ....looks as though it might be.:mrgreen:
BTW, do you keep that EZ-Up, up all the time?? thought about it here but afraid the West Texas wind would be too much for the long haul!
sterlingsmoker
11-05-2007, 07:33 AM
Mighty fine lookin smoker ya got there! Congrats!!
nmayeux
11-06-2007, 05:35 PM
Hey Noah,
She's still lookin' good..
...haven't talked in a while , I hope all is well ....looks as though it might be.:mrgreen:
BTW, do you keep that EZ-Up, up all the time?? thought about it here but afraid the West Texas wind would be too much for the long haul!
Yeah man, its getting pretty lonely around here with out you..:cry: As for the tent, its up pretty much every time I cook, but I have to anchor her down if the wind picks up.
backyardchef
11-06-2007, 05:40 PM
She's a beauty, Noah. You can tell that you've been real good to her. Them Langs are built to last....
big brother smoke
11-07-2007, 02:09 PM
Still looking sweet!
kickassbbq
11-07-2007, 03:40 PM
You are keepin' her look really great.
My Lang is almost 3 years old and she is a Crankin' Meat like there ain't no tomorrow, also.
There is NO way you could burn out a Lang.
It's a Meat Party Machine.
Smoke On!!!!!
Transformer BBQ
11-07-2007, 03:50 PM
what number is that 60?
tonto1117
11-07-2007, 04:00 PM
I just realized as I was stowing my stuff after a really nice cook yesterday that my little Lang has just turned two years old. Over the past two years, I have cooked on this little beast at least once every two weeks, and the only part that I have replaced is the grate in the firebox. Actually, I just replaced the grate because I liked the newer version, and I just happened to be in Ben's shop...

If I had any complaints, it would be that I didn't by a larger version: however, the reality is that I have had her packed to capacity only a couple of times.

I believe today, as I did when I finally decided to buy her, that this little smoker is the best bang for the buck. After two years of regular abuse, she is as good, if not better than new!

Here are a couple of pics I took as I was putting things up:

Amen brother and happy b-day to the lang....still can't thank you enough for helping s make our decsion, we love it!!!....as kickass says SMOKE ON!!!!
nmayeux
11-07-2007, 04:15 PM
what number is that 60?
3618 How about yours?
Transformer BBQ
11-07-2007, 04:17 PM
Mine is 807
nmayeux
11-07-2007, 04:26 PM
Damn, you have had yours for quite a while! How about some pics and your thoughts?
Transformer BBQ
11-07-2007, 04:31 PM
Here is a picture from Mike's site (lakeside):

http://picasaweb.google.com/lakesidesmoker/Sayville/photo#5124322513694796546
nmayeux
11-07-2007, 04:41 PM
She looks like new! How long have you had her?
Bud's BBQ
11-07-2007, 05:59 PM
Here is a picture from Mike's site (lakeside):

http://picasaweb.google.com/lakesidesmoker/Sayville/photo#5124322513694796546

Our Lang is #3761 and we got it in May of this year. How old is your old #807?

I can't tell you all how much I enjoy qing on this thing!!
Jeremiah
11-07-2007, 07:08 PM
Can you offer any tips of wisdom on how you kept it in such great condition?
The Pigman
11-07-2007, 07:20 PM
Langs are great, just got mine and it holds temp nice......
Transformer BBQ
11-07-2007, 07:45 PM
I'm not sure how old it is... I should email Ben and see.. .

I bought it about a year a half ago, and it needed to be sanded and rapainted... but despite the litttle care that the previous owner had taken, there was really no structural damage at all...
LostNation
11-08-2007, 09:26 AM
Mine is #324 (I think, it was the same street number as my mothers house) and I got it in February '03. It has been highly modified.
http://www.lostnationvt.com/photos/home.jpg
michiana mark
11-08-2007, 11:38 AM
Was seriously thinking of buying a Lang, but then that used Gator came by, and it was all over. Everyone says they're a good smoker.
acorette
11-08-2007, 01:32 PM
I gotta buy some stock in Google :lol:


Kapn - good thing you didn't.... Now that it's down $50 today :shock:, I'd say that today may be a better day to buy. :wink:
The Pigman
11-09-2007, 04:13 AM
Is that a storage box in frt of the wheel?????

Mine is #324 (I think, it was the same street number as my mothers house) and I got it in February '03. It has been highly modified.
http://www.lostnationvt.com/photos/home.jpg
LostNation
11-09-2007, 06:54 AM
Is that a storage box in frt of the wheel?????

They are, here's what they looked like before we installed them.

http://www.lostnationvt.com/photos/Mods_06/mods06_01.jpg

Here's a link to my web site with more information on all the mod's we've done to my Lang, next is hard piping the LP for the turkey cooker.
http://www.lostnationvt.com/cooker_mod.htm
Sawdustguy
11-09-2007, 07:59 AM
If anyone is looking for a Lang. Willie B is selling his Lang 84 for $1600.
nmayeux
11-10-2007, 07:26 AM
Funny you mentioned one for sale... My neighbor just picked up a 60 Deluxe. He found it used on Craigslist for a pretty good deal. It is in really good shape, and he didn't have to pay retail or for shipping. However, it took a couple of years of driving by mine before he pulled the trigger!