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South Texas Barbecue

El Vaquero

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My barbecue business is coming closer to a reality. I am having a trailer pit made and work begins in about 2 days. Here's what it will look like when it's done. I will post pics as progress is made. Let me know what you'll think!

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Now thats a"Texas Sized" barbeque pit. Good luck with the new endeavor. Ill tell my friends in Corpus to look for you.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Maelek</div><div class="ubbcode-body">hell ya..whats that gonna run you? </div></div>

$4500 for the whole thing. The mgr. lives in Trinity, Tx. His name Is Donald Blanks
(936 355 0981). He's throwing in a little extras for free because he has no business in my neck of the woods and knows it will be advertisement since I will be working festivals as a food vendor.

Donald is a disabled Vietnam Marine Veteran who has been welding since about 1975. Donald is a good 'ol boy and will treat you good. The smallest pit he builds is a back yard pit that is about 24" x 36" with an offset firebox. His price is approximately $850 pending on metal prices. That's a pretty good deal. If you call him tell him I referred you. PM me if interested and I'll give Donald a heads up you're calling.

Thanks,

Gabe
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sean the Nailer</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Did you work up the plans, find them somewhere, or is it of the makers' design? </div></div>

I already had these plans in mind because I already have a smaller version of this pit. If you're interested the mfr is easy to talk to and will make whatever you want. Let me know I you had something in mind.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: maggot</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Now thats a"Texas Sized" barbeque pit. Good luck with the new endeavor. Ill tell my friends in Corpus to look for you. </div></div>

Thanks for the kind words. Just looking to put some extra coin in our pockets to make ends meet.
 
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That ain't no pit, but it is a dmaned nice looking smoker!(Come on, a PIT is lined with rock or brick and dug into the earth about 10 feet) You run oak, apple, and maple wood with a touch of hickory and mesquite, you will have so much flavoe your client;s won;t know how to eat it!
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Switchblade</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That ain't no pit, but it is a dmaned nice looking smoker!(Come on, a PIT is lined with rock or brick and dug into the earth about 10 feet) You run oak, apple, and maple wood with a touch of hickory and mesquite, you will have so much flavoe your client;s won;t know how to eat it! </div></div>

You're right, everyone down here calls them pits. Just bad slang I guess. I would love to have a true pit though. I don't have a bone in not body that would know how to build one that wouldn't fall apart. I could cue on it though!
 
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Be sure to let us know when you are open for business.. Will be sure to stop in when I head down South from Austin..
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: killborn</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Be sure to let us know when you are open for business.. Will be sure to stop in when I head down South from Austin.. </div></div>

Sounds like a plan. If I decide to do a festival in or near Austin I'll let you know! I was thinking on going to Come And Take It in Gonzales in a few months. That idea is still up in the air. Thanks for the support!
 
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Anytime bro, be sure to give me a heads up if you do head this way. No shortage of festivals here to attend. You should try and hook up with some of the local micro brews, which have opened here and cook out at the brewery for a weekend. Sure it will be a huge hit..
 
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Where are you located in Texas? Will you be doin anything in the corpus area?
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: HonkeyMcGee88</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Where are you located in Texas? Will you be doin anything in the corpus area? </div></div>

I'm a few miles from Corpus!!!
 
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Add some nice rims to that rig and it will really attract attention.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Rookie</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Add some nice rims to that rig and it will really attract attention. </div></div>

I was thinking the same thing. Hopefully I can find a nice set for a decent price.
 
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Anyone know where I can get a nice pair a rims for good price? I don't care if they are used. I spoke to the welder today and he said the rims don't match but the tires do. Not looking for anything too expensive for now.
 
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That pit needs a metal roof so the sun and rain (if it ever gets here) wont ruin the fun. I am gonna need copious amounts of free samples (so I can give free and honest advertisements about your awesome food, monthly installments will be fine).
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LongArm</div><div class="ubbcode-body">That pit needs a metal roof so the sun and rain (if it ever gets here) wont ruin the fun. I am gonna need copious amounts of free samples (so I can give free and honest advertisements about your awesome food, monthly installments will be fine). </div></div>

Copious amounts of free samples and a payoff too. That's sounds like an all around good plan... For you!!! Ha ha!
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: The Vaq</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Maelek</div><div class="ubbcode-body">hell ya..whats that gonna run you? </div></div>

$4500 for the whole thing. The mgr. lives in Trinity, Tx. His name Is Donald Blanks
(936 355 0981). He's throwing in a little extras for free because he has no business in my neck of the woods and knows it will be advertisement since I will be working festivals as a food vendor.

Donald is a disabled Vietnam Marine Veteran who has been welding since about 1975. Donald is a good 'ol boy and will treat you good. The smallest pit he builds is a back yard pit that is about 24" x 36" with an offset firebox. His price is approximately $850 pending on metal prices. That's a pretty good deal. If you call him tell him I referred you. PM me if interested and I'll give Donald a heads up you're calling.

Thanks,

Gabe </div></div>

is that $4500 with him supplying the trailer too?
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Maelek</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: The Vaq</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Maelek</div><div class="ubbcode-body">hell ya..whats that gonna run you? </div></div>

$4500 for the whole thing. The mgr. lives in Trinity, Tx. His name Is Donald Blanks
(936 355 0981). He's throwing in a little extras for free because he has no business in my neck of the woods and knows it will be advertisement since I will be working festivals as a food vendor.

Donald is a disabled Vietnam Marine Veteran who has been welding since about 1975. Donald is a good 'ol boy and will treat you good. The smallest pit he builds is a back yard pit that is about 24" x 36" with an offset firebox. His price is approximately $850 pending on metal prices. That's a pretty good deal. If you call him tell him I referred you. PM me if interested and I'll give Donald a heads up you're calling.

Thanks,

Gabe </div></div>

is that $4500 with him supplying the trailer too? </div></div>

Trailer is included in the price too!! He'll treat you right.
 
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I would try and do a trade on Craigslist for rims.. Always seeing nice rims advertised
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TOUGHGUY</div><div class="ubbcode-body">A real Texas BBQ pit looks like this.

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Holy shit! That's a lot of metal. How many briskets will that bad boy smoke?
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: The Vaq</div><div class="ubbcode-body"><div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: TOUGHGUY</div><div class="ubbcode-body">A real Texas BBQ pit looks like this.

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Holy shit! That's a lot of metal. How many briskets will that bad boy smoke? </div></div>

I don't know but the way I hear it when you pull back the hammer one BBQ lid closes and rotates another pit around and opens the lid to another brisket or chicken. So if you pull the hammer back six times and put some meat in each time you've got six BBQ pits going.




Another tall tale from the toughguy... lol
 
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You're in S Tx! There are used tired and wheel shops on every third corner!
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Wes126</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Spend a lot of time in the corpus area. Just sayin... </div></div>

Cant buy stolen things with the job I have if you know what I mean. Has to be legit. Otherwise I know what you're saying!
 
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I spoke to the welder a few days ago and decided to have 3 doors on the main chamber instead of 2. I went ahead and had it made into a reverse flow smoker too. The pipe will still be 30" diameter with 3 sliding racks. I'll update pics when it begins to look like a real smoker.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: The Vaq</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I spoke to the welder a few days ago and decided to have 3 doors on the main chamber instead of 2. I went ahead and had it made into a reverse flow smoker too. The pipe will still be 30" diameter with 3 sliding racks. I'll update pics when it begins to look like a real smoker. </div></div>

Like a kid on Christmas eve....
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So where is this place going to be? Am I going to have to buy some white rubber boots so I can get in??
 
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I see some fancy bbq's & Smokers have sliding racks, and even the odd "Ferris Wheel" or 'circulating racks' on a chain-type system. Anyone here use that/them and/or recommend that style?

I'm thinking of incorporating such into what I'm designing here, but don't see it often. Simply a cost factor or other valid reason(s)?

Because the temperature AND smoke fluctuations would be all evened out in this manner, eh?

And yes, I'm leaning towards a larger size/type unit.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: LongArm</div><div class="ubbcode-body">So where is this place going to be? Am I going to have to buy some white rubber boots so I can get in?? </div></div>


I'm going to smoke some briskets about a week after I get it home. I'm looking to get at least 20 orders for briskets to make it worth while. I have a few lined up now. I'm only charging $30 to smoke them for 10-14 hours If the brisket is brought to me. $35 plus the cost of the brisket if I have to go buy it myself.

Either way it's cheaper than going to a BBQ shack and buying it by the pound. On average it's $10/lb, but have seen some places a little under $16/lb.
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: Sean the Nailer</div><div class="ubbcode-body">I see some fancy bbq's & Smokers have sliding racks, and even the odd "Ferris Wheel" or 'circulating racks' on a chain-type system. Anyone here use that/them and/or recommend that style?

I'm thinking of incorporating such into what I'm designing here, but don't see it often. Simply a cost factor or other valid reason(s)?

Because the temperature AND smoke fluctuations would be all evened out in this manner, eh?

And yes, I'm leaning towards a larger size/type unit. </div></div>

This is the smoker I have now.

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If I could afford a rotisserie style smoker I would have it made in a heart beat. Those smokers are awesome and very expensive. I know someone who has one and he loves it
They are ideal to have. I would say I you can afford go ahead and have it made.

It is said that when you have a rotisserie, all your meat cooks evenly if you have a well insulated smoker.
 
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I woke up yesterday morning and found these pics sent to me on an email from Donald.

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I got a phone call from Donald around 5 PM yesterday and said he sent more pics.

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This morning work will begin on the doors and sliding racks! It's finally looking like a smoker. In the bottom two pics Tommy is about 5'8" to give a better view on how big the smoker is.
 
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That is one mean ass smoker.. with the 4 grills I have at home I dont think the wife will approve of me getting another "little" one like this..
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: maclowry</div><div class="ubbcode-body">good job!
would love to have something like that. </div></div>

I can't wait to fire it up when it's finished!
 
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<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: The Vaq</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Updated pics as of yesterday!

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If it were just a bit larger you culd do the whole cow at once.