Christmas present

bstory · Post by **bstory** » December 2nd, 2013, 10:18 pm

Sorry guys I haven't fallen off the waggon just a rough two weeks. First my wife got into a wreck after some stupid girl with no license or insurance ran a stop sign. Then I got some bad diesel in my truck and last but not least after I got all the diesel out and drove for two days thinking everything was fine my fuel pump went out.

. Next week maybe!

jaybird302 · Post by **jaybird302** » December 3rd, 2013, 1:37 am

bstory wrote:Sorry guys I haven't fallen off the waggon just a rough two weeks. First my wife got into a wreck after some stupid girl with no license or insurance ran a stop sign. Then I got some bad diesel in my truck and last but not least after I got all the diesel out and drove for two days thinking everything was fine my fuel pump went out. . Next week maybe!

Gah... Life man! It's ugly sometimes... Is the bride "ok"? Sorry you've had a rough go man. Hope it gets better soon!

Jay

bstory · Post by **bstory** » December 3rd, 2013, 9:05 am

Yea everyone is ok. Thanks

bstory · Post by **bstory** » December 4th, 2013, 6:40 pm

Very little done today but a little is better than none. Should be done next week...I sure hope so anyway

Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » December 4th, 2013, 7:18 pm

Looks great and there's still plenty of time to paint!

Post by **Big T** » December 4th, 2013, 7:32 pm

bluecatfish · Post by **bluecatfish** » December 5th, 2013, 5:04 pm

Looking great.

bstory · Post by **bstory** » December 10th, 2013, 2:19 pm

Should have it done Saturday. I have a question for you guys. When I first put the firebox on it torqued a little bit. I thought it would be fine and I know the welds will hold it's just an appearance thing that it is bothering me. You can really see that it slants when both doors are open. Should I cut the fire box off and put it back on level or leave it alone and enjoy the bbq? This is my first smoker build and I haven't welded anything in years. I don't know what to do, my father in law won't care, but I don't want him to think I just slapped it together. Anyway here are some pics from today.

The Czar · Post by **The Czar** » December 10th, 2013, 2:53 pm

Unless you really want to work more I would probably leave it....at this point it's cosmetic not functional....

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Rev.Mike · Post by **Rev.Mike** » December 10th, 2013, 3:23 pm

Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » December 10th, 2013, 6:35 pm

Just enjoy it ….

If it were me I would say that "It's good enough for the girls I date!"

….. but I would not recommend you say that to your father-in-law ….. just sayin'

bstory · Post by **bstory** » December 10th, 2013, 9:00 pm

Haha better not

Smokeone · Post by **Smokeone** » December 10th, 2013, 9:39 pm

Yep, let it ride. I bet you can't see it from your house. I know I can't.

Tinker · Post by **Tinker** » December 10th, 2013, 10:19 pm

Get to cooking at times I think it has to be perfect and in trying to make it better I usually. Make it worse it's hard to realize some times life's little imperfections is not imperfections it's just character built right in

Gizmo · Post by **Gizmo** » December 11th, 2013, 5:32 am

If your "Q" has a crooked flavor you can always cut it off and re-weld it straighter…. just sayin'

We try to be helpful here ya know?

bstory · Post by **bstory** » December 11th, 2013, 9:10 am

Thanks guys... No crooked bbq. I should get all the finishing touches done Saturday then ready to paint right on time. Should I find some high temp primer or just does it not need primer. My buddy is going to let me use his paint booth and gun (he has a body shop) so it should look real nice

bluecatfish · Post by **bluecatfish** » December 11th, 2013, 10:58 am

I vote to leave the FB alone. Since you have access to a paint booth I say give it a good high temp primer and then high temp paint. I believe the paint job will last longer.

Smokeone · Post by **Smokeone** » December 11th, 2013, 7:10 pm

Yeppers, prime it if you can.

bstory · Post by **bstory** » December 11th, 2013, 7:36 pm

Ok thanks

bstory · Post by **bstory** » December 14th, 2013, 6:53 pm

Fired up and got her up past 575

Post by **Big T** » December 14th, 2013, 7:14 pm

SmokinFF · Post by **SmokinFF** » December 14th, 2013, 9:09 pm

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Post by **Rodcrafter** » December 14th, 2013, 9:14 pm

Boy you believe in heating her up. That should have all the bugs killed. I hope that Maverick didn't melt. lol

Good job!

bstory · Post by **bstory** » December 14th, 2013, 9:24 pm

Nope it didn't melt haha.

bstory · Post by **bstory** » December 15th, 2013, 10:11 pm

Made some mounts for a small shelf and cut and stained a piece of wood. Plan to paint tomorrow and Tuesday if needed.

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