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dcbc

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  1. Just ghost him. That's what tire-kickers do. Makes a potential seller all the more appreciative of a real buyer.
  2. I saw Phish there in 1997, 1998, and 1999. Just an absolute party from the moment we started tailgating until the cops forced us to leave after the shows.
  3. I've found the same spot half a block from north campus (off 26th) for two large events in a row. It's bit of a hike to the tailgate, but it's still close and free street parking.
  4. At some point, we need to take turns messaging him and lowballing him so when immamac comes in with a reasonable offer, the seller's been tenderized a bit.
  5. Great concert venue 30 years ago though.
  6. Approximate haul capacity of one of those turbo diesel 6s is between 10--12k lbs. But how heavily laden the truck is, the wheel base, and the brakes are the big considerations versus just the grunt of the engine, even assuming the pit trailer has brakes too. My guess is that the trailer would weigh between 4,500 and 6,000 lbs (that may be an overshoot on the high end of the range; a single 500 gallon trailer from Primitive Pits on a dual axle trailer weighs 2,000 lbs).
  7. That one isn't listed as "on sale" today. A lot of those FedEx looking food trucks are rocking 6 cylinder turbo diesels. Probably enough grunt to pull a couple of pits, but certainly the main factor in that setup is can it do it safely, fully loaded.
  8. That's basically what I was saying above. Double 500 with a separate direct-fire cooker/grill on a trailer. Food truck (kitchen) to pull it. Easier to park side by side. It just lacks that badass factor. If that's the War Wagon, ETSC wants $100K for it base. Only advantage to this one is that you don't have to wait and can pay a little less if the specs work out for the needs.
  9. I want @immamac to hook it up to his E63 Wagon. It's got the horsepower and possibly the brakes, but as the Chief said, I think he's gonna need a bigger boat. I've got a buddy with a Durango Hellcat that could probably pull it, but I don't know if he's game.
  10. It sure looks similar to the one from East Texas Smokers, and that would make sense given his location. I don't know the guy. I've eaten there once, and it's not bad. But he's got a brick and mortar joint now and probably doesn't need anything that big anymore. I can't imagine the market for that size of trailer is big around here, even with the somewhat-close proximity to Dallas (and who wants something that big in Dallas). No idea what size smoker he has in there. I assume its of a size that it might make capacity tough for you on the larger tailgates. I'd love to offer to tow it to Austin for you, but our old Pathfinder isn't the right vehicle for the job.
  11. This seems like the easiest piece of the puzzle.
  12. Hopefully, whatever immamac ends up with will have a few wall-mounted dispensers.
  13. What if we watch them while cooking BBQ?
  14. Looks like Brisket Love in Lindale, Texas is selling a one year old War Wagon (?) for $90k https://www.facebook.com/share/1BNS7uuvxR/
  15. We are unbridled enthusiasts, who want to get full value from @immamac's investment.
  16. Isn't stealing smokers sort of an Austin BBQ tradition? I think I know what our disguises for the job will be.
  17. . . . and smoke. Real questions here: What's the process of cleaning the soot and grease (presumably from the griddle) out of the filters on one of these? And will the removal of all of this air pull radiant heat from the exterior surface of the cook chamber (like wind tends to do) and screw with its efficiency? I just think keeping the cookers at the back of the trailer with walls the lift up to create an open air situation, and with all the prep stuff moved forward and cordoned off from the "smokehouse" makes for a better setup, especially if he ends up going with a pair of smokers. Signed, Undefeated
  18. So apparently, East TX Smoker Co. has invaded my FB feed. Here's one they just did for the Austin Police Officers' Assoc. Your tax dollars at work. I do like that the smoker and grill are on the outside. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1CaAvaz8ud/
  19. I like the idea of a school bus conversion, although we're more of a short bus sort.
  20. I think food truck kitchen pulling a couple of big pits with a roof awning would be an ideal setup for keeping the smokey/heat creating bits away from the interior workspace, as well as not having something that you'd have to rent out hanger space to park it like you would a single behemoth. But in the end, I just want to watch it all play out. Also, we need to get some height specs on all of this and keep Wulawhorn from driving it under any low bridges.
  21. I was just thinking about the video of the tour Franklin gave of the joint and he mentioned that their screened in pit room was perpetually 100*F+, and it's pretty well ventilated. This is a much smaller space and it's going to get ridiculously hot with all those metal surfaces. It might be better to get a double barrel 500 gallon cooker setup with warming boxes over the fireboxes (assuming reverse flow) with a grill in front on one side and a griddle on the other. Then a separate, smaller, commissary trailer/truck with sink, prep, refrigeration, cooktop, storage, etc. Easier to store, park, etc. Just requires multiple tows. Or . . . build the kitchen into the bed of a big truck which also could tow the cooker. This: https://cruisingkitchens.com/mobile-custom-kitchens/ (apparently this is some sort of TV show). plus This: https://catalog.millscale.co/ms/double-500-gallon-smoker-trailer-b2/ Otherwise, flip everything to the outside with walkways, and walls that pull up into awnings. I don't know. It ain't my money (except for that $20 I donated yesterday).
  22. Looking at that setup again, no way I'd want that cook chamber enclosed with that griddle station, prep area or anywhere else someone would be working for an extended period. That's going to be a hot and smoky, miserable place to be, even with an exhaust fan. Team smoker outside.
  23. Did you write a long post on TexAgs about being lost and being given directions to the stadium?
  24. Pit looked bigger in the pictures, but it's 500 gallon (with upper racks). Guessing 18 briskets. That's a lot, but you mentioned 30 earlier, so just saying. That thing looks epic overall though, and it's got a shitter. edit: That place is a pretty short drive for me if you want me to go over there with a list of demands, er uh, questions. edit2: Thunderlounge mentioned putting two 500 gallons in it. I apparently can't read.
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