M7's build thread. Reverse Flow trailer mounted with storage compartments.

[mtmseven]

Just kidding....

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• mtmseven
• Jul 20, 2014

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• mtmseven
• Jul 20, 2014

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• mtmseven
• Jul 20, 2014

 

[tc fish bum]

love the hinges, that's really kool .

 

[mtmseven]

I have an probe thermometer on order and will be adding portholes to the pit to accommodate the probe running through the chamber side instead of the door.

Question is - how large should I make that port(s)?  I don't want to size it to the device that I have only to find out that other probes are much larger and or don't fit through the access hole.

What recommendations to you folks have?

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• mtmseven
• Jul 22, 2014

 

[mtmseven]

Anyone ever added a chalkboard to the pit? I was thinking the front panels that I have might be good for that.....

 

[lendecatural]

I've never seen one on here and I've read pretty much all the reverse flow threads, but I've seen the chalkboard paint @ Hobby Lobby and it's a really good idea, it would come in handy during a smoke.....

 

[mtmseven]

Chalkboard something like this.  You make the paint with exterior latex with sanded grout mixed in.

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• mtmseven
• Jul 23, 2014

 

[lendecatural]

That would make a really nice touch of class to an already way cool smoker! Can you make the white background have a similar patina to the service boxes?

 

[mtmseven]

 
That would make a really nice touch of class to an already way cool smoker! Can you make the white background have a similar patina to the service boxes?

Yep!  That's the plan - hence the crazy urban camo primer underneath.

 

[mtmseven]

Here's a shot of the fake patina on the front section: (Chalkboard to be painted next)

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• mtmseven
• Aug 4, 2014

Closeup of the glossy look of the painted logo:

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• mtmseven
• Aug 4, 2014

More gloss example:

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• mtmseven
• Aug 4, 2014

Taillights and rear marker lights installed.  need my front lights and license plate light before I tackle the wiring.

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• mtmseven
• Aug 4, 2014

 

[lendecatural]

Way cool!!! It really turned out great!

 

[mtmseven]

Lights!!

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• mtmseven
• Aug 10, 2014

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• mtmseven
• Aug 10, 2014

 

[mtmseven]

Chalkboard!
(Needs pinstripe accents)

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• mtmseven
• Aug 10, 2014

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• mtmseven
• Aug 10, 2014

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• mtmseven
• Aug 10, 2014

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• mtmseven
• Aug 10, 2014

 

[gary s]

Looking better all the time   Good Job !!!

 

[JckDanls 07]

yup.. we're get'n closer now.. looking good

 

[roller]

Well if you wanted it to be cool you did it !!!!!

 

[mtmseven]

I have a weigh contest on this rig here:

http://www.smokingmeatforums.com/t/171646/the-weigh-game-place-your-bets

Check it out!

 

[storeman0913]

 
 The chain is from a 1960 something Allis and Chalmers motor grader.  We purchased one a few years ago and those are leftover parts from a repair.  I have more and I'd send it to you free but shipping to Canada would be turbo, 'eh.

Before I saw this post I sent you a PM regarding 3 of the links.  I'd certainly like 3 or 4 here in Virginia.  That is one fantastic build!  

Jerry  

 

 

[travisty]

WOW!

This is probably the best build I have seen, you've got some mad skills with a welder! I don't have the skills myself but if I was rich and could purchase any trailer smoker, I think id want this one! Now ive got to go home and stare at my MES and Char Griller with an ashamed look and hope they morph into something awesome!