"Al Reid" > wrote in message
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> "BigBob" > wrote in message
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>> "Al Reid" > wrote in message
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>>>
>>> I have the Char-Broil Silver Smoker, which is similar to what you have.
>>> If you would like, I can post pics of the baffle modification on abf.
>>>
>>> Let me know.
>>>
>>> --
>>> Al Reid
>>
>> Yeah Al, that'd be great. Where can I see the photos?
>>
>
> BigBob,
>
> Here are links to three photos of the modifications.
>
> 1.) http://bbq.reid-home.com/chimney.jpg - shows a piece of aluminum
> flashing that has been rolled up and inserted into the chimney to extend
> it to grate level.
>
> 2) http://bbq.reid-home.com/baffle.jpg - shows the piece of aluminum
> flashing that was cut, bent and attached over the opening between the
> firebox and the cooking chamber. It is attached using two of the bolts
> that attach the firebox to the cooking chamber.
>
> 3) http://bbq.reid-home.com/brick.jpg - shows the brick that is layed
> along the bottom of the cooking chamber, along with the other two mods.
> The brick provides a heat sink that resists rapid temperature changes.
>
> I am quite happy with the cooker, after having made the mods.
>
> --
>
> Al Reid

Thanks Al, I appreciate the photos. I've already extended my chimney, but
not the other two mods. Did you use the same flashing material for the
baffle, or is it heavier gauge. It looks like pretty stiff stuff. Thanks
again.