About a year ago, @Jon Tofte entrusted to me the restoration of a Woodard Orleans. Relay/RRR Roadtrip http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/index.php?topic=36383
I dropped off the Orleans at my local powdercoating company and picked a neutral gray color from Woodard's color wheel. My thought on picking this color was it would compliment the many different colored MBHs. I can't find that thread now, but thank you to whomever posted that Woodard color palette.
While the cart was getting repaired and repainted, I decided to move the original bowl and lid on to another member who also scored an Orleans that didn't come with an original bowl. In its place, I used a plum OTP bowl and lid that I got from @DrewZ a couple years ago. I had been holding onto this beautiful kettle for a special occasion, and I felt the Orleans cart would be a perfect match.
While I waited for the cart to return, I had time to add a few fun items, like a CnT ring and really hard to find 18" roti setup from @Ramsfan, who threw in a super sweet wienie wheel too! Also added in SS sweeps, courtesy of Weber CS. That's right, they still have 18" SS sweeps in stock!
Once I had the cart and the kettle, the final piece of the puzzle was a cutting board. A very timely post by @SmokeVide provided my solution, a WKC-sourced custom cutting board. And guys, let me tell you, the walnut board SmokeVide made is just simply beautiful. I sent him pictures of my project and his craftsmanship and creativity took over... check out the custom WKC work on the ends!
Completing this project has been a lot of fun. Thank you very much to each WKC member who contributed. I can't wait to spin a few cooks on my restomodded Orleans.
Thanks for looking.
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That is a true Rescue-Restore-Respect! Glad I could play a small part, and glad you're happy with it. It really turned out nice. Your choice on all-walnut was a good call -- it's really a good match.
Glad I could help. The items you sent were totally not necessary, but greatly appreciated.
Enjoy her -- she's a real beauty!
Gorgeous! Grate teamwork guys!
That is awesome! Nice woek
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That is amazing!!! This needs to be in the 2020 calendar!
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Wow amazing job!!!
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Nice RRRestomod! Glad to see the plum resurface in a glorious new setting. Pieces of this plum are now alive in four different places--the cart went off to Rich in St. Louis; I used the ash bucket on my midget (http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-grill-modifications-customs/my-18-5-midgettravelertuckncarry/msg370226/#msg370226); and I used the lid bale to make a faux Master Touch (http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-grill-modifications-customs/grimace-jr-plum-18-5-master-touch/msg404711/#msg404711) out of . . . a plum 18.
Below is a pic of the night I rescued it from Brooklyn.
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Not surprised at this beauty, grate job guys
This is some serious RRR. Grate job Charlie. Love the cutting board. Grilling hat off to you brother.
Nice work. She is plum beautiful.
That's beautiful! Well done!
Dammit man, that's gorgeous!!
That plum looks like it was meant to be in that cart. Great work!!
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Nice work Charlie! It looks great.
Wow Charlie, that looks incredible. I love the choice of Black Walnut!
Super cool, great job everyone!
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Nicely done! Love it!
Very nice - love the way it turned out.
That's gorgeous Charlie! The colors are perfect. Nailed it!
That is really a great collaboration and transformation. Congrats to all who participated
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It's been a long time coming! Great job on this one Charlie!
Well done, it looks awesome!
Beautiful- love seeing the transformation!!
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Turned out great! Love the colors.
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My newest favorite grill. Beautiful job!
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