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Title: Smokey Joe - Speckled
Post by: javahog2002 on February 10, 2013, 05:08:46 PM
I picked this guy up from CL in Aurora, CO today.  Did some cleanup and refinished the handle.  Still need some oven cleaner and SS hardware. 

Before:

(http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w478/javahog2002/DSCN1090_zpsef3d1052.jpg)

After:

(http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w478/javahog2002/DSCN1092_zps1716e229.jpg)

Cool handle and enameled vent:

(http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w478/javahog2002/DSCN1095_zps6e9a8dc9.jpg)

So I am thinking it is 73-77.  There's no code on the enameled vent.

How old is this Joe ?
Title: Re: Smokey Joe - Speckled
Post by: DoppelBock on February 10, 2013, 05:49:42 PM
Welcome Tra...ahem, Javahog! Very nice score. There are quite a few members with this style sj, they should be able to help. But I and a whole bunch of others were very interested in THAT sj ;)
Title: Re: Smokey Joe - Speckled
Post by: MartyG on February 10, 2013, 05:54:44 PM
Welcome. Nice to have you join us here with such a great first post! Where in CO are you? I have relatives in Boulder.
Title: Re: Smokey Joe - Speckled
Post by: reillyranch on February 10, 2013, 06:01:05 PM
I have a 1972 and 1973 catalog and that SJ is in both. 

http://imageshack.us/a/img145/4858/sj1u.png
http://imageshack.us/a/img9/391/sj2a.png
Title: Re: Smokey Joe - Speckled
Post by: MartyG on February 10, 2013, 06:08:37 PM
on Pg. 4...

(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8095/8462935761_162a1083a6.jpg)
Title: Re: Smokey Joe - Speckled
Post by: G on February 10, 2013, 06:10:09 PM
Welcome and great score.  Looks like new.
Title: Re: Smokey Joe - Speckled
Post by: 1911Ron on February 10, 2013, 06:15:33 PM
That is cool!
Title: Re: Smokey Joe - Speckled
Post by: glrasmussen on February 10, 2013, 06:53:17 PM
Great score! That was quick clean- up. What did you use on your handle?
Title: Re: Smokey Joe - Speckled
Post by: bob hope on February 10, 2013, 06:54:08 PM
Welcome and thanks for showing the SJ cleaned up!
Title: Re: Smokey Joe - Speckled
Post by: javahog2002 on February 10, 2013, 08:15:33 PM
Quote from: MartyG on February 10, 2013, 05:54:44 PM
Welcome. Nice to have you join us here with such a great first post! Where in CO are you? I have relatives in Boulder.

We live in Longmont.  10 miles north of Boulder.

Thanks.
Title: Re: Smokey Joe - Speckled
Post by: reillyranch on February 10, 2013, 08:16:16 PM
Nice find, let me know if you ever.......ahh, never mind.  You properly have had dozens of offers for that SJ already.  Just glad it went to someone who can appreciate it. 

So where does "cue-cart" come from, I have an old "cue-cart" from Atlanta Stove Company, but the logo is different. 

Welcome to the club!
Title: Re: Smokey Joe - Speckled
Post by: javahog2002 on February 10, 2013, 08:19:12 PM
Quote from: glrasmussen on February 10, 2013, 06:53:17 PM
Great score! That was quick clean- up. What did you use on your handle?

Sanded with 150 grit.  Stained with MinWax golden pecan followed with mutiple coats of urethane.
Title: Re: Smokey Joe - Speckled
Post by: javahog2002 on February 10, 2013, 08:23:09 PM
Quote from: reillyranch on February 10, 2013, 08:16:16 PM
Nice find, let me know if you ever.......ahh, never mind.  You properly have had dozens of offers for that SJ already.  Just glad it went to someone who can appreciate it. 

So where does "cue-cart" come from, I have an old "cue-cart" from Atlanta Stove Company, but the logo is different. 

Welcome to the club!

Thats what the logo is from.  I pulled the logo when I refurbed my Cue Cart and painted it orange for a nice contrast.

(http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w478/javahog2002/530a66f8.jpg)
Title: Re: Smokey Joe - Speckled
Post by: Duke on February 10, 2013, 08:47:40 PM
Welcome and thanks for coming over and sharing those pictures of your old Smokey Javahog! I really tried for that, but the odds were against me out here in California. I did get a lot a great support though. :)

I see you also have a Cue Cart like me. Here's mine.  http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/off-topic/i-scored-a-que-cart-today!/msg1944/#msg1944

I really like it, but may be selling it because I have a large weber stable and it doesn't get much use these days.
Title: Re: Smokey Joe - Speckled
Post by: javahog2002 on February 10, 2013, 09:25:37 PM
Wow that cue cart looks awesome.  Like those wheels. My cart in not on a paved area unfortunately.

Where did you get your stainless for the shelves and the expanded metal for the coal grate.

Wow I would hate to sell that awesome cooker.  You should give to a family member so you still use it or get it back when they want a " new" grill.  There was a reference to my refurb in your thread.  It's a small world.
Title: Re: Smokey Joe - Speckled
Post by: Duke on February 10, 2013, 09:37:00 PM
Thanks Java, I put several hours into it and it rolls like a dream on paved areas. I bought the stainless at a metal supply as well as the expanded, but I also have the cast iron grates for the charcoal box. I just wanted to lighten up the door a little by using exanded. I have also been using an old vegetable basket for a firebox. I find they work pretty well. I also replaced the original legs becuase they were slightly bent with steel ones. That made a huge difference. It's solid as a rock now and a pleasure to cook on.

Here's a thread where I used it. http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/food-pr0n/new-years-cooks/msg12426/#msg12426
Title: Re: Smokey Joe - Speckled
Post by: G$ on February 11, 2013, 05:32:56 AM
NICE.  I am nota huge SJ fan in general, but the speckled ones really are awesome. 

(And hey, I lived in Longmont for about 5 years!)