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Title: The Faded Fleetwood
Post by: randy on July 20, 2018, 07:15:15 AM
Scrolling through FBM the other day, went right past what I thought was just another weathered warrior. Along came lunch time and I was scrolling again, this time I saw the same post but something caught my eye. I’m glad I opened it up and looked, there she was in all of her 26” glory. I always say there’s nothing in my area, but they’re out in the wild yet. Patience pays off, I’ve wanted a 26” for some time and it’s finally landed.


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Title: Re: The Faded Fleetwood
Post by: Mr.CPHo on July 20, 2018, 07:23:40 AM
Oh wow!! Amazing find, Randy!  Congrats.  Beautiful.


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Title: Re: The Faded Fleetwood
Post by: JEBIV on July 20, 2018, 07:42:14 AM
she cleaned up nicely!!
Title: Re: The Faded Fleetwood
Post by: Bob BQ on July 20, 2018, 07:51:32 AM
Congrats, @randy.... looks to be in great shape!
Title: Re: The Faded Fleetwood
Post by: db130 on July 20, 2018, 07:54:24 AM
Grate pics, especially in front of the school bus!
Title: Re: The Faded Fleetwood
Post by: JEBIV on July 20, 2018, 08:01:32 AM
@randy that looks like a short bus next to the Fleetwood
Title: Re: The Faded Fleetwood
Post by: randy on July 20, 2018, 08:09:45 AM

@randy that looks like a short bus next to the Fleetwood
Think I should get a helmet for the Fleetwood?


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Title: Re: The Faded Fleetwood
Post by: JEBIV on July 20, 2018, 08:37:39 AM

@randy that looks like a short bus next to the Fleetwood
Think I should get a helmet for the Fleetwood?


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I don't think so,Fleetwoods are old school walked up hill both ways to school
Title: Re: The Faded Fleetwood
Post by: CatskillSmoker on July 20, 2018, 10:31:44 AM
Congrats again on the beauty. Enjoy cooking on it. You NEED the room.
Title: Re: The Faded Fleetwood
Post by: james1787 on July 20, 2018, 10:59:02 AM
Oh wow that's a nice find! Congrats!
Title: Re: The Faded Fleetwood
Post by: WhaleinaTeardrop on July 20, 2018, 12:26:29 PM

@randy that looks like a short bus next to the Fleetwood
Think I should get a helmet for the Fleetwood?


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I don't think so,Fleetwoods are old school walked up hill both ways to school


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Title: Re: The Faded Fleetwood
Post by: Schaefd2 on July 20, 2018, 12:28:36 PM
That’s a very nice score!!! At first, I thought you were the one that sniped the $40 flattop 26er in Elyria, OH before I could get to it.


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Title: The Faded Fleetwood
Post by: randy on July 20, 2018, 01:02:32 PM
That’s a very nice score!!! At first, I thought you were the one that sniped the $40 flattop 26er in Elyria, OH before I could get to it.


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Nope, but I did shell out $30 for this one. It was about 2 miles from my house.


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Title: Re: The Faded Fleetwood
Post by: randy on July 20, 2018, 02:50:35 PM

Grate pics, especially in front of the school bus!
I deserve a break every now and again


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Title: Re: The Faded Fleetwood
Post by: Darko on July 20, 2018, 02:54:01 PM
Nice score. Congrats.
Title: Re: The Faded Fleetwood
Post by: Kneab on July 20, 2018, 04:00:14 PM
Nice pick up Randy. Looks great. Love those old fleetwoods.

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Title: Re: The Faded Fleetwood
Post by: greenweb on July 21, 2018, 06:20:44 AM
Nice clean up. Looks great!
Title: Re: The Faded Fleetwood
Post by: Rub on July 21, 2018, 02:10:00 PM
That's a beauty, looks like the twin to one I scored earlier this year. You got a much better price though. Congrats!
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Title: Re: The Faded Fleetwood
Post by: cumminfourya on July 21, 2018, 03:27:38 PM
Hell yea......congrats on the score!!!


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Title: Re: The Faded Fleetwood
Post by: randy on July 21, 2018, 04:46:06 PM
Put her to work today


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Title: Re: The Faded Fleetwood
Post by: kettlebb on July 21, 2018, 04:56:46 PM
God I love this grill. She matches my A code pretty good.
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Title: Re: The Faded Fleetwood
Post by: randy on July 21, 2018, 06:08:13 PM

God I love this grill. She matches my A code pretty good.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180722/7ddd00384776e04423137fa6766e5caa.jpg)


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Making me want to stain my handle


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Title: Re: The Faded Fleetwood
Post by: kettlebb on July 21, 2018, 06:15:41 PM
So here’s where I’m at on the handle, that pic was a day after putting some Boos Block conditioner on the handle as a test. It really pooped against the faded black.

I need to lightly sand the handle then I’m going to use Tung Oil. I’ve been reading about different applications and to get the matte finish I’m going for it’s recommended to dilute 1:1 with a solvent. You still get the protection of Tung Oil but without a glossy finish.

Your grill will look even better with the handle dressed up. Nice burgers and corn too, that’s how I do mine.


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Title: Re: The Faded Fleetwood
Post by: Craig on July 21, 2018, 06:39:27 PM
That’s a nice looking Fleetwood! Congratulations!


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Title: Re: The Faded Fleetwood
Post by: Rub on July 21, 2018, 07:33:08 PM
I need to lightly sand the handle then I’m going to use Tung Oil. I’ve been reading about different applications and to get the matte finish I’m going for it’s recommended to dilute 1:1 with a solvent. You still get the protection of Tung Oil but without a glossy finish.
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There is a no gloss version as well.
Title: Re: The Faded Fleetwood
Post by: kettlebb on July 21, 2018, 07:35:53 PM
Thanks Rub!


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