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JDD

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I got blue
« on: October 02, 2014, 01:49:18 PM »
I finally added some color to my family! Picked up this blue OTS on CL. Needs a little work.
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Bob BQ

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Re: I got blue
« Reply #1 on: October 02, 2014, 02:27:10 PM »
Very nice! Congrats!!
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Craig

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Re: I got blue
« Reply #2 on: October 02, 2014, 02:49:53 PM »
Nice pickup!
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GregS

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Re: I got blue
« Reply #3 on: October 02, 2014, 03:12:14 PM »
awesome blue, you should be able to get that baby back tip top in no time. 

and it's got your initial on it!
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argentflame

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Re: I got blue
« Reply #4 on: October 02, 2014, 11:38:02 PM »
That is a cool blue.
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JDD

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Re: I got blue
« Reply #5 on: October 03, 2014, 07:00:59 AM »
I’m thinking about converting this kettle to an OTG. What do you guys think? I am a little nervous about drilling the lid for the thermometer but it should be fairly easy. Or should I just clean it up, add some wood handles, and leave it as an OTS? Just looking for some of your opinions.
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1911Ron

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Re: I got blue
« Reply #6 on: October 03, 2014, 07:56:31 AM »
If it were me i wouldn't drill the lid, but i would add a ash ring and bucket.  Nice looking Blue by the way.
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GregS

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Re: I got blue
« Reply #7 on: October 03, 2014, 10:50:52 AM »
you could always just set a thermo in the top vent. 

i vote new wood handles and proper cleaning.  you could always just hose clamp the newer style ash catch to the legs.  while not completely pretty, it's pretty effective i would think.

great looking blue though, congrats again! 
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Bob BQ

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Re: I got blue
« Reply #8 on: October 03, 2014, 11:12:44 AM »
I definitely prefer my kettles with an ash bucket over an ash pan... I'd definitely add the ash bucket, at the very least. Like 1911Ron, I wouldn't worry too much about the thermo.
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JDD

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Re: I got blue
« Reply #9 on: October 03, 2014, 11:25:35 AM »
Thanks for your input guys.  This is a code J (1987) so is it correct that the newer style ash catcher will not fit without some modification?
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MacEggs

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Re: I got blue
« Reply #10 on: October 03, 2014, 12:55:44 PM »
Great looking blue.  Let's see some cleaned-up pics.  :D


Quote from: JDD on October 03, 2014, 11:25:35 AM
This is a code J (1987) so is it correct that the newer style ash catcher will not fit without some modification?

If you mean the new ring and ash catcher for 2015, then I do not know for sure. I would think it would fit without any mods.
I have converted two redheads to golds where I drilled into the leg socket to secure the ring.
You might be able to find the previous generation on ereplacement.com.
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JDD

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Re: I got blue
« Reply #11 on: October 11, 2014, 06:25:56 AM »
All cleaned up!



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jcnaz

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Re: I got blue
« Reply #12 on: October 11, 2014, 06:30:52 AM »
Beautiful!
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dengland

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Re: I got blue
« Reply #13 on: October 11, 2014, 06:36:19 AM »
Beautiful blue!
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SixZeroFour

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Re: I got blue
« Reply #14 on: October 11, 2014, 06:54:46 AM »
Amazing job JDD! What a world of difference! And I'm so happy to see those sweet wood handles on there, completely changes the look on a blue esp!

... "J" Code?
« Last Edit: October 11, 2014, 06:56:51 AM by SixZeroFour »
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