Gravity Feed Smoker from Army Medical Cabinet

[Smokin' Sandy]

I just purchased an Army medical cabinet that I am hoping to build a gravity feed smoker with. Here are some pics of the cabinet:

• https://www.dropbox.com/s/z4h9t8mdhblwq2w/Smoker - 1.jpg?dl=0
• https://www.dropbox.com/s/5x1uk2m6a6gmi62/Smoker - 2.jpg?dl=0
• https://www.dropbox.com/s/e1mbqdirpohyob0/Smoker - 3.jpg?dl=0

I don't know how to weld, so I plan to find someone nearby to help me build the parts I will need. Before I started drafting things up myself, I thought I would try here to see if anyone knows of some good plans to convert something like this into a smoker. I'm especially interested in ideas for the chute.

Thanks!

 

[SmittyJonz]

What are the dimensions?'I say go UDS style.

 

[Smokin' Sandy]

I believe the outside dimensions are 30"(H) by 19"(W) by 18"(D). I have yet to get it home to measure the internal dimensions. It is dual walled, so it will be a little smaller inside.

I thought about just throwing a firebox in the bottom with a heat deflector, but I've always liked the idea of having a gravity feed. Hmmm... decisions, decisions.

 

[nmeyer414]

just off hand, where did you come across something like that and how much did you pay if you don't mind me askin?

 

[Nuco59]

My friends tell me that everything I see "Looks like it'd make a good smoker"- and they are right! And that'd probably make a good smoker- just not sure what'd I'd do with it. I know it's bordering on heresy.... but maybe go electric?

 

[captndan]

I would first worry about getting the mil spec paint off. Then decide if you still want to make a smoker out of it. If it's aluminum forget it.

 

[Nuco59]

I would first worry about getting the mil spec paint off. Then decide if you still want to make a smoker out of it. If it's aluminum forget it.

oooh- that's a horrible thought. Totally possible- but horrible nonetheless. I'd just scratch the paint in a hidden spot (or use a handy magnet) and leave the paint on it if it's aluminum. Plan B might not be as cool as a new smoker-but still might be pretty neat.

 

[Bob C Cue]

Wish I had a dollar for every Army medical cabinet smoker build I've seen recently! Best of luck. Cool idea!