# Hot Rod BBQ Grills Willie Elder's Awesome DIY Creation is a Barbecue Built from a 1939 Dodge By Jordan M | Published 2011-03-30 | Autos Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-rod-bbq-grill References: [bornrich](http://www.bornrich.com/entry/hot-rod-bbq-grill-made-from-a-1939-dodge-pickup/) & [whatareyouworkinon](http://whatareyouworkinon.com/content/hot-rod-bbq-grill-take-look-stacey-david) If you have two seemingly disparate passions such as grilling steak and vintage cars, then there is probably no better way to combine them than creating a hot rod BBQ grill like this one. Designed and built by a Colorado resident named Willie Elder, this 1939 [Dodge](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hellcat) pickup hot rod BBQ grill takes DIY upcycling to a whole new level of awesomeness. The grilling area is located in the old pickup's engine block, and through the use of some parts salvaged from other vintage vehicles, the entire apparatus is made to be a fully functioning grill complete with working wheels and plenty of room for expansion. Willie Elder estimates that the entire project cost him less than a thousand dollars to complete, and he already has plans to add an ice box, a radio and a trailer hitch. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 43% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Autos](https://www.trendhunter.com/autos) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Upcycling:** Creating functional products using salvaged parts from different industries. - **DIY BBQ Grills:** Building customized BBQ grills using unique materials and designs. - **Integration of Vintage and Modern:** Combining retro aesthetics with contemporary functionality in innovative products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Automotive:** Exploring opportunities to repurpose vintage car parts in the creation of unique products. - **Home & Garden:** Providing consumers with DIY solutions to enhance their outdoor cooking experience. - **Consumer Electronics:** Developing innovative features for grills, such as integrated radio systems and smart connectivity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Old-Fashioned Toolbox Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-blaze-charcoal-grill.md) - [Electric Hot Rod Vehicles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/electric-hot-rod.md) - [Wood-Fired Griddle Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recteq-smokestone-600.md) - [Grill-Compatible Fire Pit Kits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fire-pit-kit.md) - [Smartphone-Connected Outdoor Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-pellet-barbecue-grill.md) - [High-End Flattop Barbecues](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traeger-flatrock-grill.md) - [Grill-Topped Portable Firepits](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-firepit.md) - [VIbrant Tonal Barbeque Grills](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mesa-heartbeats-series.md) - [Restored Rustic Truck Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1970-chevrolet.md)