OT: A Couple Of SF Build Photos

DMW

Now that's how it's done boys and girls.
Nice Mike, can't wait to see the grub you turn out on it.

CTMike

Thanks D-Wayne, hopefully I can produce something worthy of your standards. 

Mama Roneck

Wow, that's impressive. Not sure I could even fit that in my back yard!  Would love to hear when/if you ever drag it down the Merritt Pkwy to my neck of the woods.

CTMike

Mama Roneck said:

Wow, that's impressive. Not sure I could even fit that in my back yard!  Would love to hear when/if you ever drag it down the Merritt Pkwy to my neck of the woods.

Trailers aren't allowed on the Merritt, at least on the CT side. I will definitely let you know if I am in your neck of the woods. 

On another note, Tyler sent me a text stating that the beast was finished and gets painted tomorrow.  

I was thinking king about naming it BOB, for Big Ole B!tch, but the wife nixed that idea. So I'm currently thinking Mortimer. 

bgebrent

CTMike said:

Mama Roneck said:

Wow, that's impressive. Not sure I could even fit that in my back yard!  Would love to hear when/if you ever drag it down the Merritt Pkwy to my neck of the woods.

Trailers aren't allowed on the Merritt, at least on the CT side. I will definitely let you know if I am in your neck of the woods. 

On another note, Tyler sent me a text stating that the beast was finished and gets painted tomorrow.  

I was thinking king about naming it BOB, for Big Ole B!tch, but the wife nixed that idea. So I'm currently thinking Mortimer. 

How bout BFB?

CTMike

bgebrent said:

CTMike said:

Mama Roneck said:

Wow, that's impressive. Not sure I could even fit that in my back yard!  Would love to hear when/if you ever drag it down the Merritt Pkwy to my neck of the woods.

Trailers aren't allowed on the Merritt, at least on the CT side. I will definitely let you know if I am in your neck of the woods. 

On another note, Tyler sent me a text stating that the beast was finished and gets painted tomorrow.  

I was thinking king about naming it BOB, for Big Ole B!tch, but the wife nixed that idea. So I'm currently thinking Mortimer. 

How bout BFB?

Its that last word the boss has a problem with, and considering she is indulging me in this purchase, I am not one to bite the hand that funds me. 

bgebrent

B=barbecue?

CTMike

She won't buy it. 

CTMike

Just my luck: 3-6" of snow here at home starting Friday morning, and it's s'posed to snow in Nashville Saturday. It's like Mother Nature doesn't want me to pick up the behemoth. Doesn't matter, come hell or high water, I will be headed north with it no later than Saturday at 3 PM. 

lousubcap

@CTMike - given the rig you have to haul that cooker, the snow may make your trip much easier-greatly reduce traffic as long as the idiots stay home.  Safe travels.

kl8ton

lousubcap said:

@CTMike - given the rig you have to haul that cooker, the snow may make your trip much easier-greatly reduce traffic as long as the idiots stay home.  Safe travels.

If I know idiots like I think I do, they will be out in full force!  

CTMike

^  Both valid points, hopefully it turns out to be the former and not the latter. 

CTMike

Here's a video Paul posted this morning:

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vWIryyTCLrE&feature=youtu.be

bgebrent

Holy Sh*t that's one hell of a cooker Mike!!!  Any chance you could hire me as your medical director?  Just incredible brother.  Post pictures from Nashburg.

WeberWho

Now that is art! Beautiful looking rig. I'm in awe

saluki2007

I'm with out speech...

lousubcap

Finally got home to view the above video.  Gotta admit the plans looked great but the video puts it over the top.  What a set-up.
Just be careful with the transport based on your weather guess.  No need for any drama.  Safe travels and thoroughly enjoy as I'm sure you will.

Jeepster47

Oh man, that smoker just calls out for "Hog Heaven" as it's name!!!  It's just right on at least two levels.

CTMike

bgebrent said:

Holy Sh*t that's one hell of a cooker Mike!!!  Any chance you could hire me as your medical director?  Just incredible brother.  Post pictures from Nashburg.

@bgebrent Thanks. I may need some medical intervention if the budget on this swells anymore than it has, because my wonderful wife is like to kill me. 

texaswig

I seen the video a little earlier today.that thing is awesome. Congratulations. 

CTMike

My wife and I made it to Nashville around 10 this morning. The smoker is flat out amazing, I couldn't be more pleased.  

Paul roped me into a Facebook Live video that you can find on the SF Facebook page. I think I said "umm" more times in 5 minutes than in the last year. 

https://www.facebook.com/ShirleyFabr...ref=ts&fref=ts

We are spending the night at the Gaylord Opryland Hotel and going to the show tonight, then getting on the road in the morning. 

I will post more pics once I get her home.

CTMike

Here is a panorama photo of the monster parked for the night:

DoubleEgger

I'd try to find somewhere to get a load of pecan wood on your way home...  

Mama Roneck

Amazing.  Safe travels!  Hope you make it home before the next round of snow hits.  You'll need to fire it up to keep the snow from sticking!

da87

@CTMike, If you get stuck in PA on the way home to CT I have a freezer full of things we can smoke!   . Looks amazing - congrats and safe travels!

CTMike

Thanks all,

We made it as far back as Martinsburg, WV today. 6 hours to go tomorrow, will get home in plenty of time before the Nor'Easter hits. 

CTMike

Just got home about 45 minutes ago and got the beast stashed in the garage. Thank goodness I opted for the removable tongue. The chest freezer will get relocated to give some margin. 

CTMike

When Mortimer left the fine folks down in Tuscaloosa he weighed in at a trim 4,640 lbs. He has now swelled to over 5,000 lbs. 

Had my inspection with the local health department to finish up the permitting process for public vending. Had to add a fridge to Ol' Mortimer for cold holding. 

There is just enough room to mount this 48" fridge between the propane burners and the open door of the prep table. I am thankful I opted for the extra room on the trailer and for the dual 3,500 lb axles.

Having a local fab shop mount the fridge for me, but I made it clear the weld quality has to match what the Shirley boys do.

Their reply was that all of their welders are certified to Navsea standards, and will meet or exceed the current welds on the beast. 

We will see.

northGAcock

Looks to me to be a bit small in the capacity department. Hope you don't regret getting more cook space.

Brason

Man what a rig! I cant wait to see the food coming off of this beast.