1950 chevy panel truck conversion into a smoker

[horton]

So I've always loved the idea of converting a panel truck into a smoker. I figure firebox under hood and smokebox in the back. Obviously not drivable but would be a beautiful focal piece in my yard. How hard would something like this be? Anyone ever heard of such a thing. Ill post more pictures of what trucks and drawings later in the day. For now I'm gonna lay back and dream of bbq. Cheers.

 

[daveomak]

Horton, morning and welcome to the forum.....   Hey, build it and take lots of  pictures...   I'm in....

 ....  

Dave 

 

[webowabo]

For sure post some pictures of the panel truck...maybe some sketches or ideas you are pondering.... im intrigued. ...

 

[big dee]

This sounds real interesting. I'm in.

 

[hambone1950]

Can you imagine rolling up to a bbq comp with a trailer mounted 1950 panel truck smoker? You would be mobbed! Great idea. :sausage:

 

[hambone1950]

Can you imagine rolling up to a bbq comp with a trailer mounted 1950 panel truck smoker? You would be mobbed! Great idea. :sausage:

 

[mdboatbum]

Saw an ad for a show the other day where a guy turns an old Mercury (I think) into a smoker, so it's at least possible. I'd think your best bet would be to hollow it out and build an actual smoker inside the cavity. I like your idea of firebox under the hood and smoker in the body.

 

[horton]

Ill try to sit down and draw up plans but I have a methed up 2 year old so it might take sometime. Ill be sure to keep everyone posted. And ask for pointers when I get stumped. I love these forums. Cheers

 

[horton]

i got away for enough time to do a quick draft drawing. like i said firebox is under hood into cab. i was thinking of double reverse flow. the darker parts of the cooking chamber are damper plates.
anyone got any ideas or suggestions feel free to send them my way. cheers

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• horton
• Jul 26, 2013