Another Shirley finds a home

[Fat Cap]

On Tuesday night my 2 sons, my 2 buddies and I got in my Expedition and began our 2796 mile round trip to meet Paul Shirley and see what he and his crew made for me. We arrived in Tuscaloosa at about 11 pm after almost24 hours of driving. We woke up and headed to Paul's at about 9. My cooker (30X90 Custom deluxe with cabinet doors and a stainless shelf) was out front awaiting our arrival. Paul, Tyler and Cody were out there too. First thing Paul does is walk up to the truck and ask How was the trip"? and shakes my hand thru the window. He instructs me to pull around and hook up. I got out and was greeted by another handshake and a hug. Good people. We talked for a few minutes and I handed him an envelope with my final payment. He just stuffed it into his pocket unceremoniously and we went on talking. He gave us a tour of "where the magic happens" and gave me big bag of rub to try out. We talked a little more then walked back to the truck to begin our trip home. Another handshake and hug and we were on our way (an hour and a half after arriving). It felt like a few minutes. On our trip home Paul called everyday to check in. Made it home after 2 1/2 days of hitting BBQ Joints (that's a different post). Fired up the cooker for a 4 hour seasoning and then just let her run adding 6 Pork butts, 2 briskets, 8 rack of ribs, 20# of chicken wings and 80 (yes 80) bacon wrapped stuffed Jalapenos. Took a few pictures but got busy and tired dealing with 35 degree weather including a 24 hour rainstorm that threw me a curveball. The smoker was awesome! Held temp like a champ with about a 5 - 10 degree variance from side to side. Fed about 60 people and sent everyone home with some food. Everyone raved.

Thanks Paul Shirley! A true American businessman! Business on a handshake and belief that you say what you mean and do what you say. I am honored to finally call myself part of the Shirley Fabrication Family!

Many more fun times and photos to come!

 

[dwfisk]

Congratulations, that thing is a monster. I never get tired of looking at the Shirley builds, frustrated that one isn't mine, but never tired of looking at quality work.

 

[peeps]

NOw THAT is a break-in cook! Nice lookin' pit! Paul and Tyler are top-notch fellas! :wink:

 

[Fwismoker]

"holy" cow that thing is HUGE!

 

[aawa]

That is a beast! Great looking rig!

 

[palmtreefrb]

There are fabricators and there are fabricator craftsmen. A fabricator can make functional equipment and craftsmen take it to another level. The Shirley team are real craftsmen. You have a work of art there :thumb:

 

[FC BBQ]

Very impressive. I'm jealous.

 

[luvysbbq]

Very nice...I like the seats/shelves near the firebox and that cross looks awesome!

 

[Happy Hapgood]

Another Masterpiece. Looks Fantastic!

 

[Shagdog]

Great looking pit! I love how he's layed out the shelf and all that storage space. Real nice. Paul and Tyler are top notch guys. Welcome to the family!

 

[pjtexas1]

you know your cooker is big when you cook enough for 60 and you don't even fill up 1 rack. very nice!

 

[bbqwizard]

That's a great looking pit. I appreciate the cross on it too

 

[jbounds286]

Nice Shirley! Dang I wish I could get mine to have that close of a temp difference side to side

 

[ButtBurner]

Nice Shirley! Dang I wish I could get mine to have that close of a temp difference side to side

here's what mine look like.

I actually took this pic because I was amazed how close the temps were.

this was after a long cook and it was cooling down, that's when I thought of taking a pic

 

[pjtexas1]

Don't forget to add your pics to this thread. Yours definitely needs to be included!
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=209002

 

[oifmarine2003]

Great looking rig! Sounds like a fun road trip!

 

[sylntghost]

congrats on your new pit.that thing is a beast. great looking first cook also.the shirley family sure is growing...:grouphug:

 

[cowgirl]

Beautiful pit, congratulations!!
That Shirley gang know what they're doin'. Each smoker is a work of art.

 

[babrisket]

That is a great looking smoker. How many butts do you think you could fit in there at one time?

 

[Fat Cap]

Very nice...I like the seats/shelves near the firebox and that cross looks awesome!

Wait til I get it air brushed.:heh: