There are some mechanics making a living out of chopping classic collectables, cars that usually star in action movies, but this Oregon auto enthusiast is not one of those people. Years ago he watched the famous Gone in 60 Seconds movie, starring Nicholas Cage and Angelina Jolie, when one thing struck his mind. At some point, the entire crew was having a barbecue off the nose of a Buick.
Talk about movies that inspire people...
This story is about people that not only love American cars, but also like their barbecues. It all started almost 11 years ago, when Rob Whittaker, a club member of the Chevelle and El Camino Club of Oregon, was watching the famous car movie. He noticed they were all having a nice barbecue and the cooker was the nose of a Buick. The man called his friend Sonny Connell and asked if there were any chances for them to build their own car-BBQ.
“Anything is possible with enough time and money”, was one of his friend’s answer. According to the Club members, they started their quest for Chevelle and El Camino parts and came up with a hood from Sony’s 1972 El Camino. Members of the local auto club helped out and soon enough they would receive two fenders, a bumper and other miscellaneous pieces from a 1971 El Camino.
Maximum quantity of charcoal: 20 pounds(9 kg)
The club also authorized funds to purchase and axle and various sheet metals and steel for the frame. Some wheels and tires were also donated and soon enough Sonny began constructing the barbecue, having the support of some of the members on the way. The BBQ had a fire box and grill surface custom fabricated to fit between the frame rails, as the contraption later got a base coat of black. Then the flames were painted and the body was clear coated.
Once it was ready, the only rule was that 20 pounds (9 kg) of charcoal is the maximum quantity the El Camino BBQ would support. This was to keep the rubber from burning, of course. The Monster B-B-Q is what its creators dubbed the stake-maker and it was revealed at the Club’s annual pre-show barbecue. It’s been one of the main attractions ever since.
There you go folks, cars can get people together and make this world a better place...
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