How about this for a small world. I got an email from a customer named Anthony telling me how happy he is with his all metal E-Z Built Hot Dog Cart. After seeing his address and sending a few more emails back and forth, I found out that Anthony used to own the pizza place where I got dinner for my family at least twice a week when I lived in Chicago. It was awesome – SPICY sausage!!! I miss that Chicago pizza (sigh).
Anthony writes…
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Here are some pics of my all-metal E-Z Built hot dog cart.
It is all galvanized metal. I wanted to keep cost down that’s why I went with galvanized. With DTM paint (Direct to metal). But if I did it again I would use a sheet and a half of diamond plate aluminum.
I do plan on building a 8×10 all metal aluminum cart. just for fests… Using your plans made this project come together. The cost of this cart by the way was $882.38. If i would of used aluminum it would of cost around $755.
Thanks Steve!
Anthony Hostetler
P.S. I already read twice, but its time to dig up The hot dog Bible you sent me 🙂 if i can find it…lol
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Fantastic job Anthony. If your dogs are half as good as your pizza you will do very very, well my friend!
Let’s hear it for Anthony in the comments!
-Steve
I LIKE IT!!!
Looks great and wow did you keep the cost down! Does the cost include the grill top? Wonderful Job!
I too am impressed with the cart and with the small investment. Shows what can be done with limited resources. (No matter what your resources, paying attention to costs is just good business.)
I like it better that mine! Where do you keep the gas cylinders ??
NICE!
Looks great. Best of luck.
That’s Nice!
This site is always inspiring.
Good luck, not that you need it with a cart like that.
Prime example …..GREAT AMERICAN PRODUCT!!!!!!
1) Put it to work!! (cart)
2) Pay out of your debt quick!! (house)
3) ENJOY YOUR FREEDOM !!!!!!!!!!! ( DO SOMETHING EVERYDAY YOU ENJOY!!!)
I kept the costs down by using this site,As well as coupon shopping . The Grill i picked up at home Depot real cheep, For the sinks i went to an RV junk yard, and got them for next to nothing … I made a few trips to Harbor freight to take advantage of the 20% of coupons.. the only thing i over budgeted myself on was the sheet metal. it is a big cart i purchased 4 sheets and only used a sheet and a half… I love it!!!! I just started my new project.. Now the only thing wood on cart is deck…. happy dogging and festing ..
Nice!
And steve i will be selling my home made sausage of the cart at fairs….. But I will gladly send you 5lbs
Awesome! Love the “amenities” too!
Dual camp stoves! And are those warming canisters submerged in the steam pan side? The steam pans seem larger too! Great ideas!
Wow that’s beautiful! I hope mime looks that good when we’re done building ours
Now that’s nice…
Hey Tony, awesome build my man! You have a beauty of a cart. I just reskinned my EZ built hot dog cart in stainless steel and I like how it came out. If I ever get to a point where I can build another one I’m going to make some mods and start out building it in sheet metal. Good Luck!
The only thing I don’t get is why paint it if you’re using steel? Why not just use wood if it’s going to be yellow? Looks great though….
Tony,
How much for 10 #’s of that Sausage shipped to Eugene Oregon? I’ll take some….. drop me an e-mail
marksmithgold@hotmail.com
Tony you and all the other doggers are helping me in taking that plung. And for you Mr. Steve you and your EZ built will be hering from me soon. David out in Silver Spring Md.
Sweet! Good Job!
Kevin,
Tony used galvanized sheet metal which has a somewhat dull finish. The yellow paint makes it “pop”. The first step in the sales process is attracting the customers attention and Tony’s cart will definitely do that. So will your very unique covering. When can I publish your pics Kevin? I’m dying to share your genius with all my slingers!
Thanks David,
I’ll put your name on an E-Z Built Hot Dog Cart package and set it aside.
Esteban,
Pics por favor!!!
Amen Brother Donny. Debt is the enemy of freedom.