Small Block Chevy BBQ

Small Block Chevy BBQ FARM HOME Food 29-1-44 "I got the idea of building a BBQ from a small block Chevy several years ago when our old BBQ tipped over in the wind one too many times," says Shaun Perret, Dalmeny, Sask. "I started out by milling out the center portion of the block to create the burner and cooking grill area. I used a burner from a junked propane water heater and I regulate it using a valve from an old BBQ. "Since cast iron is somewhat porous, it absorbs oil and other contaminants over the years of service. To make sure none of the contaminants and poisons are passed into the food, I æhot-tanked' the block and heads followed by vigorous sandblasting inside and out. Once painted and assembled, I lit the burner for several hours as a final safeguard before using it. "We've had a lot of fun with this engine BBQ. It definitely gets its fair share of attention from both automotive and non-automotive people. The grill rests between the valve covers. We left the distributor, timing chain, exhaust manifolds, and other components in place to give it more realism. We mounted it on a rolling frame made from square tubing, and put a small worktable at one end." Contact: FARM SHOW Followup, Shaun Perret, Box 906, Dalmeny, Sask. S0K 1E0 Canada.

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