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Old 19-07-2012, 07:08 AM   #1
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Default CLOWNZ AU Ute BBQ Build

Hi ya,

Here's my latest project I thought I would share. It's my AU ute BBQ.



This is how it started......

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Old 19-07-2012, 07:10 AM   #2
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Once I got it home, I roughly cut off the damaged front and welded a frame underneath as feet to stand on.....
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Old 19-07-2012, 07:11 AM   #3
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This is what it looks like on legs....
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Old 19-07-2012, 07:12 AM   #4
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I then made a cut out for the BBQ to sit in and welded a frame for the BBQ to sit on.....
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Old 19-07-2012, 07:12 AM   #5
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Old 19-07-2012, 07:13 AM   #6
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I then welded a frame inside the tub and placed decking on top.....
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Old 19-07-2012, 07:14 AM   #7
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The decking was trimmed and treated and a roll bar inserted......
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Old 19-07-2012, 07:15 AM   #8
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The original BBQ cupboard was then transformed. Decking applied to the top and the old side burner was installed.....
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Old 19-07-2012, 07:16 AM   #9
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And here's the pair together.....
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Old 19-07-2012, 07:17 AM   #10
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And YEY! They work well.......
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Old 19-07-2012, 07:19 AM   #11
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STILL TO COME........

New number plates to read "BBQ2NV"

The body get's a fresh coat of paint......

And of course, more BBQ action LOL!
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Old 19-07-2012, 07:37 AM   #12
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haha that's awesome
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Old 19-07-2012, 01:54 PM   #13
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Does it not require the "GAS" diamond on the number plate ??
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Does it not require the "GAS" diamond on the number plate ??
LOL! Too true, will have to rectify that.....
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Old 19-07-2012, 08:06 PM   #15
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I shoulda put a bigger cooking plate on for a club BBQ
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Rockin mate.
Built one for the father in law and put a car cd and speakers.
nice one.................
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Old 19-07-2012, 08:25 PM   #17
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Orsm bud. I was going to mention the lpg diamonds then you put a number plate over them. Glad you will fix that. Is it a bar-b-qute,car-b-qute or a car-b-q
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i like that good work lol
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awesome stuff!
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any Photos?
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Brilliant! but im a little confused with the air filter.
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Brilliant! but im a little confused with the air filter.
LOL..... There's a side burner that was originally on the BBQ under there. That's just as a cover for it to keep in with the theme.



Metallicana... Photos are there but are a bit big so might take a little while to load
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Thats gold, I wish I had room for something like that.

If you take out the little black tarp lugs, You can get the filler blanks from Ford pretty cheap.
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Nah. Put a ring from a keyring on all your tongs ect and hang them from there.
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thats pretty cool mate!! love it!!!
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BBQ2NV plates on its way..... The tail lights and number plate light lights up now thanks to a 12v converter!

Cheers guys! Hopefully another one in the making soon!!
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All finished now. New number plate LOL!! a set of polished stainless pipes and a 12v converter for the lights.....

Now time to enjoy the smell of charcoal snags and steak.....
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You have to keep surprising us don't you!
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LOL....... No fun if I don't!!
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