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Uncle JJ

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Limey restore complete
« 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.













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pbe gummi bear

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Re: Limey restore complete
« Reply #1 on: June 30, 2015, 09:32:18 AM »
Great job! How'd you tackle the rust?
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SixZeroFour

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Re: Limey restore complete
« Reply #2 on: June 30, 2015, 09:34:07 AM »
Beauty of a Lime JJ - great job on the clean up!
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Idahawk

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Re: Limey restore complete
« Reply #3 on: June 30, 2015, 09:41:50 AM »
Dam fine looking grill


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Uncle JJ

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Re: Limey restore complete
« Reply #4 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!
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Uncle JJ

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Re: Limey restore complete
« Reply #5 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?
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harris92

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Re: Limey restore complete
« Reply #6 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.














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WNC

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Re: Limey restore complete
« Reply #7 on: June 30, 2015, 12:28:15 PM »
Great clean up!
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MrHoss

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Re: Limey restore complete
« Reply #8 on: June 30, 2015, 03:02:35 PM »
Gorgeous. What kind of wood is the handle made from? Love it.
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lemisfits

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Re: Limey restore complete
« Reply #9 on: June 30, 2015, 03:07:59 PM »
DAYYYUM
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1911Ron

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Re: Limey restore complete
« Reply #10 on: June 30, 2015, 11:31:01 PM »
You did a great job on it, very nice to be sure!
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kendoll

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Re: Limey restore complete
« Reply #11 on: July 01, 2015, 03:23:03 AM »
Now that is a fantastic looking Limey! Nice work!
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LightningBoldtz

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Re: Limey restore complete
« Reply #12 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.

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Uncle JJ

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Re: Limey restore complete
« Reply #13 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!

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charred

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Re: Limey restore complete
« Reply #14 on: July 01, 2015, 08:16:17 AM »
Beautiful- that handle really sets it off. Congrats!
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