ClemTig86 5 Report post Posted March 18 I have used this grill for 11 years. The firebox collapsed, so I either had to repair it or buy a new grill. I decided on the former, because I could overhaul it much cheaper. Getting an exact replacement for this is not possible. It’s no longer made. The Large BGE firebox would probably work, but I went another direction.... My new firebox choice- the new sectional Kamado Joe firebox.... https://www.bbqguys.com/kamado-joe/classic-multi-piece-firebox-kj-mpfb23 $100. This caused a second issue- the fire ring is too tall. It is about 6” tall, that is 2” too tall. So I bought the Kamado Joe Classic fire ring, it. Fixes the problem. About $65 delivered. I could have stopped there, but I continued.... Cheap upgrades... (everyone should consider these).... new thermostat new bottom grate... Do this! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01N4EPPX6/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 new seal more expensive other things.... kick ash basket... Do this! https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07C9XJ28J/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 new side tables https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B017O7JNB8/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 kamado joe classic joe divide and conquer system new cast iron grill grate https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07CZHZWDM/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1 grill expander https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06XTL6SZQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 what I have found.... this grill now works far better than it ever did. It gets hotter, starts quicker, is more consistent in temps. This all due to improved airflow, mostly due to the new bottom grate and the ash basket. It is easier to clean as well. 1 Weekend Griller reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lunchman 248 Report post Posted March 23 Some interesting mods to extend the life of this cooker. Great ideas. I owned one until last year when a fellow brethren member took it off my hands as a donation and breathed new life into it. It had suffered a fatal lid crack due to an issue with the band which I hadn't noticed. I wasn't willing to repair it so the Goldens' Cast Iron was purchased as its replacement. There's a whole thread in the brethren forum about the BC Cypress restoration. It was a decent grill for me, had its quirks but served me well. I almost hated to see it go but was glad it for to cook another day. 1 ClemTig86 reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ClemTig86 5 Report post Posted April 4 On 3/22/2019 at 8:58 PM, lunchman said: Some interesting mods to extend the life of this cooker. Great ideas. I owned one until last year when a fellow brethren member took it off my hands as a donation and breathed new life into it. It had suffered a fatal lid crack due to an issue with the band which I hadn't noticed. I wasn't willing to repair it so the Goldens' Cast Iron was purchased as its replacement. There's a whole thread in the brethren forum about the BC Cypress restoration. It was a decent grill for me, had its quirks but served me well. I almost hated to see it go but was glad it for to cook another day. Forgive my ignorance of this site, but what is the “brethren forum” on this site. I have looked without success. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prowe 1,664 Report post Posted April 4 20 minutes ago, ClemTig86 said: Forgive my ignorance of this site, but what is the “brethren forum” on this site. I have looked without success. That is a complete different site. Search bbq brethren. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chas123 0 Report post Posted April 8 Hi Clem, can find the firebox but no the ring that goes on top. Is the ceramic ring really necessary? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
