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Title: The Original - Original Vintage Bradley Smoker
Post by: West Coast Sausage Maker on April 01, 2009, 11:20:05 PM
Does anyone have the original - original Bradley Smoker ......... besides Wade?  I bought my first Bradley smoker almost 12 years ago. I have been in the Butcher / Restaurant business for 20 years in Vancouver, near where the whole Bradley boys got started and is headquartered today. I first saw the Bradley original Smoker in a restaurant kitchen. It looked like it weighed a couple hundred pounds and was the size of a dishwasher, made in Canada out of heavy duty stainless steel. This particular restaurant still uses it today!


After I saw this commercial unit in operation I quickly bought the consumer edition. It was made out of what looked like a Danby Bar Fridge. It came with wooden dowels to hang sausages and was over 50 lbs.

I was wondering if anyone still had one in use and would like to share pics and stories of there vintage smoker.

Mike

Title: Re: The Original - Original Vintage Bradley Smoker
Post by: Mr Walleye on April 02, 2009, 09:50:24 AM
I wasn't aware of that Mike.

I'll be watching this thread with great interest.

Mike
Title: Re: The Original - Original Vintage Bradley Smoker
Post by: Bradley (Head Office) on April 02, 2009, 04:54:21 PM
QuoteDoes anyone have the original - original Bradley Smoker ......... besides Wade?

I do


Brian
Title: Re: The Original - Original Vintage Bradley Smoker
Post by: Wildcat on April 02, 2009, 04:56:48 PM
Brian,

Photograph please.

Rick
Title: Re: The Original - Original Vintage Bradley Smoker
Post by: Mr Walleye on April 02, 2009, 04:57:44 PM
Brian

I'll second WildCat.

Mike
Title: Re: The Original - Original Vintage Bradley Smoker
Post by: Bradley (Head Office) on April 02, 2009, 05:16:32 PM
QuoteBrian,

Photograph please.

Rick

OK it will take me a few days its buried in my shop and all crated up .
Title: Re: The Original - Original Vintage Bradley Smoker
Post by: Gizmo on April 02, 2009, 09:18:24 PM
Quote from: Bradley (Head Office) on April 02, 2009, 05:16:32 PM
QuoteBrian,
OK it will take me a few days its buried in my shop and all crated up .

Well, since it is all crated up, you could just put it on the next outgoing truck to me.   :D  ;D
Title: Re: The Original - Original Vintage Bradley Smoker
Post by: West Coast Sausage Maker on April 02, 2009, 09:28:39 PM
lets start the bidding at $100?   ;D
Quote from: Gizmo on April 02, 2009, 09:18:24 PM
Quote from: Bradley (Head Office) on April 02, 2009, 05:16:32 PM
QuoteBrian,
OK it will take me a few days its buried in my shop and all crated up .

Well, since it is all crated up, you could just put it on the next outgoing truck to me.   :D  ;D
Title: Re: The Original - Original Vintage Bradley Smoker
Post by: La Quinta on April 02, 2009, 10:51:39 PM
I too, am intrigued, to see what that bad boy looks like???  :)
Title: Re: The Original - Original Vintage Bradley Smoker
Post by: Habanero Smoker on April 03, 2009, 01:10:17 AM
Brian;

Since its already crated, I send you a shipping label. :)
Title: Re: The Original - Original Vintage Bradley Smoker
Post by: Bradley (Head Office) on April 04, 2009, 06:31:17 AM
Here are a couple of pictures of the old commercial smoker
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f171/1smokie43/Commercial%20Smoker/IMG_0458.jpg)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f171/1smokie43/Commercial%20Smoker/IMG_0459.jpg)
Title: Re: The Original - Original Vintage Bradley Smoker
Post by: NePaSmoKer on April 04, 2009, 06:40:10 AM
Thats nice. It looks like it would be good for hanging snack sticks  ;D

Brian do you need a vintage Bradley field tester  ;D

nepas
Title: Re: The Original - Original Vintage Bradley Smoker
Post by: Tenpoint5 on April 04, 2009, 06:47:45 AM
Quote from: Bradley (Head Office) on April 04, 2009, 06:31:17 AM
Here are a couple of pictures of the old commercial smoker
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f171/1smokie43/Commercial%20Smoker/IMG_0458.jpg)
(http://i47.photobucket.com/albums/f171/1smokie43/Commercial%20Smoker/IMG_0459.jpg)

8 Racks and 17 different positions to put them in. Now that would be fun to fill with ABT's!
Title: Re: The Original - Original Vintage Bradley Smoker
Post by: Wildcat on April 04, 2009, 06:58:31 AM
That looks impressive!
Title: Re: The Original - Original Vintage Bradley Smoker
Post by: FLBentRider on April 04, 2009, 07:40:03 AM
Very very cool!
Title: Re: The Original - Original Vintage Bradley Smoker
Post by: Mr Walleye on April 04, 2009, 08:41:44 AM
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I want one!

:D  ;D

Mike
Title: Re: The Original - Original Vintage Bradley Smoker
Post by: sodak on April 04, 2009, 09:50:05 AM
Too shiny.  Must be dying from neglect.  I can help that situation.  Poor thing.
Title: Re: The Original - Original Vintage Bradley Smoker
Post by: Habanero Smoker on April 04, 2009, 02:51:42 PM
There is nothing like an old vintage model. That smoker looks great.
Title: Re: The Original - Original Vintage Bradley Smoker
Post by: Smokin Soon on April 04, 2009, 10:10:09 PM
Wow! In what years were those produced, and what was the cost?
Title: Re: The Original - Original Vintage Bradley Smoker
Post by: Bradley (Head Office) on April 05, 2009, 06:51:09 AM
QuoteWow! In what years were those produced, and what was the cost?

These we the first smokers Bradley made in the late 80's early 90's
They produced 3 models
This one is the Gourmet model all powder coated steel
The Chef model which had SS Steel on the inside of the cabinet
And then they made custom one out of all SS Steel

Prices ranged from $1500 to $5000

QuoteBrian;

Since its already crated, I send you a shipping label.
Better be a big label this thing is about a 100 lbs.  ;D ;D

Brian
Title: Re: The Original - Original Vintage Bradley Smoker
Post by: West Coast Sausage Maker on April 05, 2009, 12:01:20 PM
Quote from: Bradley (Head Office) on April 05, 2009, 06:51:09 AM
QuoteWow! In what years were those produced, and what was the cost?

These we the first smokers Bradley made in the late 80's early 90's
They produced 3 models
This one is the Gourmet model all powder coated steel
The Chef model which had SS Steel on the inside of the cabinet
And then they made custom one out of all SS Steel

Prices ranged from $1500 to $5000

QuoteBrian;

Since its already crated, I send you a shipping label.
Better be a big label this thing is about a 100 lbs.  ;D ;D

Brian


I can Smell It Now .............
Introducing the "Bradley Smoker's 25th year Anniversary Edition"
Quote from: Mr Walleye on April 04, 2009, 08:41:44 AM
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I want one!

:D  ;D

Mike
Me too please !, I saw it first ;D

Title: Re: The Original - Original Vintage Bradley Smoker
Post by: carnie1 on April 07, 2009, 04:56:14 PM
I'm sure if you have lots of $$$$$ Mr. Bradley will be happy to build any model you choose  ;D  That is an awsome smoker
Title: Re: The Original - Original Vintage Bradley Smoker
Post by: canadiansmoker on April 07, 2009, 05:30:26 PM
Good Heavens :o

How many pucks can that hold? Looking at the picture it looks like you load the pucks once and you don't need to restock for about 3 days ::)
Title: Re: The Original - Original Vintage Bradley Smoker
Post by: HCT on April 08, 2009, 10:33:50 AM
Wow, that's an awesome looking box.