Update to "ZZ top" (pic heavy/phase 1 complete)

[Vwbuggin64]

Thanks everyone. I used the same stain @harleysmoker mentioned when he did up his handles, golden pecan. Put the stain on and let it set for 5 min then wiped off. I'll be putting a couple coats of urethane on today and tomorrow to seal it all off. 




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[Travis]

LOVE that handle color. Nice choice.


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[captjoe06]

Gorgeous!

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[Vwbuggin64]

Got even more pics! Busy day today. A couple of trips to my local ACE and now she is upright! I still have to weld the holes from where the previous handle was, but otherwise she's almost ready to cook on. I just need a bottom grate and some other odds and ends (like an ash catcher). I also had to install thumb screws into the legs so they wouldn't fall out.




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[Kneab]

Nice work.
Looks great.

searching for 2 18" straight lip twist ash pans.

[Darko]

It's really looking great. You're doing a fantastic job.

[kettlebb]

Looking good!


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[crowderjd]

I love it!  Those wheels look sharp.

[HoosierKettle]

That is special. I'd take a kettle with a story and some character over a mint one any day. Is this your first 26?  You will love the extra real estate.


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[Vwbuggin64]

That is special. I'd take a kettle with a story and some character over a mint one any day. Is this your first 26?  You will love the extra real estate.


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Yes this is my first 26er. This resto-mod has been pretty fun so far. I have to weld up some holes where the previous handle was so I can start on the lid bale. I just ordered a bunch of different parts from ereplacementparts.com (ash pan, bottom grate, and clips) so ill post some pics of ZZ when the new ash pan is fitted.

[varekai]

Looking great @Vwbuggin64 !!!   I really need to get busy on cleaning my kids up... I just do a quick wipe down and fire em up...LOL

[Vwbuggin64]

Looking great @Vwbuggin64 !!!   I really need to get busy on cleaning my kids up... I just do a quick wipe down and fire em up...LOL

@varekai lol, you know for a fact I couldn't get away with that with this one...

[varekai]

True, and your doing a great job!!


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[Vwbuggin64]

So a little more progress. I fixed the legs and welded up the holes left from the old handle on the back. I am waiting for all my goodies I ordered from ereplacementparts. Ill post pics when I get off work or tomorrow.

[Mr.CPHo]

Waiting is the hardest part, IMO.  Looking good!


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