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Title: Limey restore complete
Post by: Uncle JJ on June 30, 2015, 09:23:34 AM

Thanks again to Agent Red for plucking this beauty from an estate sale for me.  And thanks to Brian for the Zandle!  It came out nice.  What a cool grill - the inside came really clean and revealed some lime paint overspray.  Metal wheels weren't original, but I thought they would look sweet on this grill.

Sorry the pics are twisted - having trouble with edit on Photobucket for some reason....  @harris92 - I'll bring this one in August.

(http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag248/sullymacy/Limebottombefore_zpsmdns2wuo.jpeg) (http://s1370.photobucket.com/user/sullymacy/media/Limebottombefore_zpsmdns2wuo.jpeg.html)

(http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag248/sullymacy/Limesidebefore_zps5h119ykl.jpeg) (http://s1370.photobucket.com/user/sullymacy/media/Limesidebefore_zps5h119ykl.jpeg.html)

(http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag248/sullymacy/Limebottomafter_zpslj9xubed.jpeg) (http://s1370.photobucket.com/user/sullymacy/media/Limebottomafter_zpslj9xubed.jpeg.html)

(http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag248/sullymacy/Limelegs_zpswlyi1atr.jpeg) (http://s1370.photobucket.com/user/sullymacy/media/Limelegs_zpswlyi1atr.jpeg.html)

(http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag248/sullymacy/Limetop_zps23pihtaf.jpeg) (http://s1370.photobucket.com/user/sullymacy/media/Limetop_zps23pihtaf.jpeg.html)

(http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag248/sullymacy/Limesideafter2_zpsdjxuaxm5.jpeg) (http://s1370.photobucket.com/user/sullymacy/media/Limesideafter2_zpsdjxuaxm5.jpeg.html)

(http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag248/sullymacy/Limey_zpsrzkexmt4.jpeg) (http://s1370.photobucket.com/user/sullymacy/media/Limey_zpsrzkexmt4.jpeg.html)

Title: Re: Limey restore complete
Post by: pbe gummi bear on June 30, 2015, 09:32:18 AM

Great job! How'd you tackle the rust?

Title: Re: Limey restore complete
Post by: SixZeroFour on June 30, 2015, 09:34:07 AM

Beauty of a Lime JJ - great job on the clean up!

Title: Re: Limey restore complete
Post by: Idahawk on June 30, 2015, 09:41:50 AM

Dam fine looking grill


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Title: Re: Limey restore complete
Post by: Uncle JJ on June 30, 2015, 10:17:24 AM

Quote from: pbe gummi bear on June 30, 2015, 09:32:18 AM

Great job! How'd you tackle the rust?

I used some barkeeper's friend on some 0000 steel wool.  Came right off!

Title: Re: Limey restore complete
Post by: Uncle JJ on June 30, 2015, 10:20:37 AM

One worry - the grill leans forward just a bit.  I'm wondering if the metal wheels are a little larger than the original plastic?  All of the legs are flush against the kettle in their sockets.  Not sure what to do about this.  Maybe adding an end cap on the front leg will lift it sufficiently?

Title: Re: Limey restore complete
Post by: harris92 on June 30, 2015, 10:27:59 AM

Very Nice!  We will be disappointed of you don't bring that grill.  An end cap will help level it.   :)

Quote from: Uncle JJ on June 30, 2015, 09:23:34 AM

Thanks again to Agent Red for plucking this beauty from an estate sale for me.  And thanks to Brian for the Zandle!  It came out nice.  What a cool grill - the inside came really clean and revealed some lime paint overspray.  Metal wheels weren't original, but I thought they would look sweet on this grill.

Sorry the pics are twisted - having trouble with edit on Photobucket for some reason....  @harris92 - I'll bring this one in August.

(http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag248/sullymacy/Limebottombefore_zpsmdns2wuo.jpeg) (http://s1370.photobucket.com/user/sullymacy/media/Limebottombefore_zpsmdns2wuo.jpeg.html)

(http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag248/sullymacy/Limesidebefore_zps5h119ykl.jpeg) (http://s1370.photobucket.com/user/sullymacy/media/Limesidebefore_zps5h119ykl.jpeg.html)

(http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag248/sullymacy/Limebottomafter_zpslj9xubed.jpeg) (http://s1370.photobucket.com/user/sullymacy/media/Limebottomafter_zpslj9xubed.jpeg.html)

(http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag248/sullymacy/Limelegs_zpswlyi1atr.jpeg) (http://s1370.photobucket.com/user/sullymacy/media/Limelegs_zpswlyi1atr.jpeg.html)

(http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag248/sullymacy/Limetop_zps23pihtaf.jpeg) (http://s1370.photobucket.com/user/sullymacy/media/Limetop_zps23pihtaf.jpeg.html)

(http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag248/sullymacy/Limesideafter2_zpsdjxuaxm5.jpeg) (http://s1370.photobucket.com/user/sullymacy/media/Limesideafter2_zpsdjxuaxm5.jpeg.html)

(http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag248/sullymacy/Limey_zpsrzkexmt4.jpeg) (http://s1370.photobucket.com/user/sullymacy/media/Limey_zpsrzkexmt4.jpeg.html)

Title: Re: Limey restore complete
Post by: WNC on June 30, 2015, 12:28:15 PM

Great clean up!

Title: Re: Limey restore complete
Post by: MrHoss on June 30, 2015, 03:02:35 PM

Gorgeous. What kind of wood is the handle made from? Love it.

Title: Re: Limey restore complete
Post by: lemisfits on June 30, 2015, 03:07:59 PM

DAYYYUM

Title: Re: Limey restore complete
Post by: 1911Ron on June 30, 2015, 11:31:01 PM

You did a great job on it, very nice to be sure!

Title: Re: Limey restore complete
Post by: kendoll on July 01, 2015, 03:23:03 AM

Now that is a fantastic looking Limey! Nice work!

Title: Re: Limey restore complete
Post by: LightningBoldtz on July 01, 2015, 04:01:59 AM

Quote from: Uncle JJ on June 30, 2015, 10:20:37 AM

One worry - the grill leans forward just a bit.  I'm wondering if the metal wheels are a little larger than the original plastic?  All of the legs are flush against the kettle in their sockets.  Not sure what to do about this.  Maybe adding an end cap on the front leg will lift it sufficiently?

Use a big one like I have on Red.

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/458/18959891142_1b426a4f51_b.jpg)

Title: Re: Limey restore complete
Post by: Uncle JJ on July 01, 2015, 06:44:44 AM

Quote from: MrHoss on June 30, 2015, 03:02:35 PM

Gorgeous. What kind of wood is the handle made from? Love it.

I asked Brian for something special for this Limey.  He made this handle out of spalted maple.  I think it is perfect!

Title: Re: Limey restore complete
Post by: charred on July 01, 2015, 08:16:17 AM

Beautiful- that handle really sets it off. Congrats!

Title: Re: Limey restore complete
Post by: toolhead on July 01, 2015, 09:43:25 AM

Nice work ...good looking lime

Title: Re: Limey restore complete
Post by: GregS on July 01, 2015, 04:44:00 PM

sweet lime right there!