Bandera Remodel!

[Kcbigben]

Picked up a used Bandera a couple weeks ago and i got to start putting it together today. In the list was:

• Fire brick for the firebox and cooking chamber
• Baffle for the firebox opening
• Charcoal basket (ring)
• Gasket for the firebox and cook door

Got everything done but the gasket which I wasn't able to find locally.

Funny part was I called a couple places for fire brick. One was way south and cheap. The other was closer but $.50 more. Forever the salesman I was able to talk the closer one to splitting the difference with me for split fire brick. I was expecting 2"x8" pieces which is what I measured for. Instead they were 4"x8" and I didn't quite fit the way I wanted. But I have extras and it's kind mostly done the way I want.

Here's the basket I made:

 

[Kcbigben]

Here's the firebox shot:

 

[Kcbigben]

The cooking chamber. This is where the brick isn't quite done. The bolts for the baffle were a b**** to get out.

 

[Kcbigben]

Not pictured: I replaced the thermometer as well. The other one was junk.

And if anyone has any idea why my pics are getting rotated let me know!

 

[16Adams]

Nice remodel. If you are using an Apple iPhone or iPad hold the unit with the home button at 3 o'clock not 6 to take the picture

 

[SmittyJonz]

Charcoal basket ? :shock:

 

[SmittyJonz]

I "Remodeled" one myself about 2 years ago. I skipped the firebrick, gaskets and charcoal basket. I did do the baffle..........

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=182124