Long haul yesterday towing the new Shirley!

chicagokp · 12-13-2015, 08:49 AM

Well, It took around 12 hours to get down to Shirley Fabrication on Friday from the northern burbs of Chicago. When we arrived, we met the crew and checked out the shop. I still can't believe how much cool stuff they get out of that little shop. They will be seriously rocking it out when the new building in completed. Tyler thought they'd be in it in 3 weeks.

Paul was working, but Sharon took my wife and I out to dinner. They are basically the nicest people you're ever gonna meet. We were beat and went to bed early. We were up a little before 5 and Sharon had coffee on. Paul arrived a little after 5. It was great to visit, even if it was for a short time.

Paul and Sharon, thank you so much for your hospitality and opening your home to us. You are both so awesome! And you have an open invitation when you're up here. Hopefully you can make it up in June/July!

We were on the road at 6:30 am Saturday. Stopped at a rest stop just outside of Birmingham.

We rolled in at home just a little before 8 pm. We averaged 19.8 MPG for the trip back in the Pilot running ~70 for most of the trip back. That Shirley pulls straight and true. But that's a long haul both ways in a short time.

Here's the pit. It's a modified trailer, 24 x 60 straight back with insulated firebox, 3 shelf warmer, searing station, griddle for the warmer, single burner up front, spare tire. Oh, and I got an extra rack for a hog.

I need to get the EZ up out to get her seasoned and hopefully do a first cook. The rain is gonna be mess today and most of the week. I'm hoping to try a brisket next weekend Sunday.

padge31 · 12-13-2015, 08:51 AM

Great looking rig. Nothing but top quality from them.

Lighter-Fluid · 12-13-2015, 08:53 AM

Awesome, hopefully one day I'll get to own one of these rigs.

JackW · 12-13-2015, 08:55 AM

Very nice! Congratulations.

Jack

Sammy_Shuford · 12-13-2015, 08:56 AM

Awesome Rig!

I may not ever own one, but hope to meet Paul next time I'm home. (ROLL TIDE!)

Shagdog · 12-13-2015, 09:06 AM

Great cooker! Welcome to the family!

chicagokp · 12-13-2015, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Sammy_Shuford

Awesome Rig!

I may not ever own one, but hope to meet Paul next time I'm home. (ROLL TIDE!)

You absolutely need to do that. They are great people! I want to come by just to see the new shop when it's done. I just wish it wasn't such a long haul!

Papa Don · 12-13-2015, 09:44 AM

Fine looking rig. I'm digging the black rims. Congrats!

BBQ Freak · 12-13-2015, 09:47 AM

very sleek looking rig , congrats .

Stingerhook · 12-13-2015, 09:48 AM

She's a beauty. Congrats and enjoy cooking on her.

landarc · 12-13-2015, 09:51 AM

Congrats Kirk, that's a great cooker

pal156 · 12-13-2015, 09:56 AM

Congrats

palmtreefrb · 12-13-2015, 10:00 AM

Very nice

welcome to the family!!!

KevinJ · 12-13-2015, 10:09 AM

Beautiful looking cooker.

gtr · 12-13-2015, 10:16 AM

Great rig - congrats!

12-13-2015, 08:49 AM	#1
chicagokp Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-17-11 Location: Chicago north 'burbs IL	Long haul yesterday towing the new Shirley! Well, It took around 12 hours to get down to Shirley Fabrication on Friday from the northern burbs of Chicago. When we arrived, we met the crew and checked out the shop. I still can't believe how much cool stuff they get out of that little shop. They will be seriously rocking it out when the new building in completed. Tyler thought they'd be in it in 3 weeks. Paul was working, but Sharon took my wife and I out to dinner. They are basically the nicest people you're ever gonna meet. We were beat and went to bed early. We were up a little before 5 and Sharon had coffee on. Paul arrived a little after 5. It was great to visit, even if it was for a short time. Paul and Sharon, thank you so much for your hospitality and opening your home to us. You are both so awesome! And you have an open invitation when you're up here. Hopefully you can make it up in June/July! We were on the road at 6:30 am Saturday. Stopped at a rest stop just outside of Birmingham. We rolled in at home just a little before 8 pm. We averaged 19.8 MPG for the trip back in the Pilot running ~70 for most of the trip back. That Shirley pulls straight and true. But that's a long haul both ways in a short time. Here's the pit. It's a modified trailer, 24 x 60 straight back with insulated firebox, 3 shelf warmer, searing station, griddle for the warmer, single burner up front, spare tire. Oh, and I got an extra rack for a hog. I need to get the EZ up out to get her seasoned and hopefully do a first cook. The rain is gonna be mess today and most of the week. I'm hoping to try a brisket next weekend Sunday. __________________ Shirley Fabrication 24x60 staightback cabinet + warmer Battle Box Midi UDS Weber Performer 22.5 Weber OTG WGA Charcoal Weber Genesis

12-13-2015, 08:53 AM	#3
Lighter-Fluid is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 05-26-14 Location: Sycamore, GA Name/Nickname : Bill	Awesome, hopefully one day I'll get to own one of these rigs. __________________ Bill, BBQer since birth!

12-13-2015, 08:56 AM	#5
Sammy_Shuford is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 05-17-09 Location: Summerville, SC	Awesome Rig! I may not ever own one, but hope to meet Paul next time I'm home. (ROLL TIDE!) __________________ [LEFT][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana] Yoder YS640 PitBoss Copper top series 7 [I][FONT="Arial Black"][B][I]A Pair of Pellet Poopers[/I][/B][/FONT][/I][/FONT][/COLOR] [/LEFT] [FONT=Verdana][COLOR=black][COLOR=magenta]Purple Thermapen:laugh:[/COLOR][/COLOR][/FONT] MASTER Judge, SCBA Carolina Pit Master [URL]http://patio-q.com/[/URL]

12-13-2015, 09:06 AM	#6
Shagdog Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-01-13 Location: Grayslake, IL	Great cooker! Welcome to the family! __________________ [FONT=Trebuchet MS][SIZE=3][SIZE=2]Matt[/SIZE] [/SIZE][/FONT][FONT=Trebuchet MS] [URL="http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=86"][SIZE=3][B]Come Join the fun in the Throwdowns![/B][/SIZE][/URL] [COLOR=Blue][SIZE=2]Shirley Fabrication 24x70 Trailer - UDS - Weber Kettle - WGA - Fire Pit Rotisserie - Shirley-Shagstone Griddle/Wok Cart - Carson Rodizio [B][SIZE=3][COLOR=Black]2016 Official BBQ Brethren Ribeye Master[/COLOR][/SIZE][/B] [/SIZE][/COLOR][/FONT][FONT=Trebuchet MS][SIZE=1][COLOR=Silver] [/COLOR][/SIZE][/FONT]

12-13-2015, 09:44 AM	#8
Papa Don is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 02-25-15 Location: Plainfield, Il	Fine looking rig. I'm digging the black rims. Congrats! __________________ Recteq RT-1250, 22” WSM; 26.75 Weber Kettle; Shirley Fabrication 24X70 Cabinet (retired)

12-13-2015, 08:51 AM	#2
padge31 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 01-20-13 Location: colfax ia	Great looking rig. Nothing but top quality from them.

12-13-2015, 08:55 AM	#4
JackW Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-23-15 Location: hattiesburg, Ms	Very nice! Congratulations. Jack

12-13-2015, 09:47 AM	#9
BBQ Freak Babbling Farker Join Date: 08-11-13 Location: Rayville , Missouri Name/Nickname : BBQ Mojo	very sleek looking rig , congrats . __________________ [Font="Impact"]Weber Kettle[/Font] [Font="impact"]Luke's Firepits / Grill[/Font] [Font="impact"]Lone Star Grillz Mini Insulated Cabinet Smoker[/Font]

12-13-2015, 09:48 AM	#10
Stingerhook somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 02-13-12 Location: SE Florida Name/Nickname : Marty	She's a beauty. Congrats and enjoy cooking on her. __________________ Marty UDS now gone, WSM 18", WSM 22" and pellet pooper in the garage for 18 months now.

12-13-2015, 09:51 AM	#11
landarc somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 06-26-09 Location: sAn leAnDRo, CA	Congrats Kirk, that's a great cooker __________________ [COLOR=DarkGreen][COLOR=DarkRed][SIZE=1]me: I don't drink anymore Yelonutz: me either, but, then again, I don't drink any less [/SIZE][/COLOR][/COLOR][SIZE=1][COLOR=DarkRed] [COLOR=Pink]SSS[/COLOR] [/COLOR][/SIZE]

12-13-2015, 09:56 AM	#12
pal156 On the road to being a farker Join Date: 10-12-15 Location: Ashland, Massachusetts	Congrats

12-13-2015, 10:00 AM	#13
palmtreefrb is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-22-11 Location: Indian Hills, California	Very nice welcome to the family!!! __________________ West Coast Backyard Team Shirley Fabrication - Shirley 24x56

12-13-2015, 10:09 AM	#14
KevinJ somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 07-09-15 Location: Pensacola, FL	Beautiful looking cooker. __________________ MAK Grills ★ Gateway 30gal Weber Performer w/SnS & Vortex WGA :plane: [SIZE="2"][I]All American Moinkballer[/I][/SIZE] 🇺🇸

12-13-2015, 10:16 AM	#15
gtr somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-16-10 Location: Culver City, CA	Great rig - congrats! __________________ 50" Klose BYC, Spitjack XB85, 22.5 WSM, Backwoods Chubby, UDS, WRK, 26" & 22.5" Weber Kettles, Jumbo Joe, WGA, WSJ/MUDS, Kanka Grill, a piece of expanded metal I throw over the fire pit sometimes, Stealthy Black & Vol Orange Thermapens Displaced East Tennesseean Proud recipient of a Tick Former outlaw MOINK baller, now IMBAS Certified, but still lookin' over my shoulder. "Relax, it's only BBQ." - Bigmista, 2013 "Don't worry about playing a lot of notes. Just find one pretty one." - Miles Davis Avatar by my son! WTFWGALD?