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harris92

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I picked up this Burnt Orange "Red" Ranger a couple months ago.  It was really cool but needed some work.  Well, the cart is almost finished.  I still have to put on the back brace.  Rust, a couple holes, weathering and wheel all handled.

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/burnt-orange-'red'-ranger/msg186851/#msg186851

Before pics:







Cleaned, rust neutralized, two holes patched, sanded, painted, NOS handles, AND a vintage 8" steel "Weber" wheel.

After:









Still working on the lid and bowl.  When finished, I will share more pics and the cool story behind this grill
« Last Edit: November 15, 2015, 01:52:31 PM by harris92 »

TexasOnion

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Re: The Red Ranger is going to ride again.....
« Reply #1 on: November 12, 2015, 01:43:56 PM »
@harris92  did ya find this in fargo nd ?

harris92

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Re: The Red Ranger is going to ride again.....
« Reply #2 on: November 12, 2015, 01:51:50 PM »
@TexasOnion   No,  not the same one.  Mine is from upstate NY.  It was not advertised for sale.  The one in Fargo was in better condition.  This one is looking nice too....

Troy

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Re: The Red Ranger is going to ride again.....
« Reply #3 on: November 12, 2015, 02:09:49 PM »
very nice, excited to see the rest of it!

someday i will find a ranger!!

Santo

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Re: The Red Ranger is going to ride again.....
« Reply #4 on: November 12, 2015, 03:09:28 PM »
Very, very cool man.  Is that orange wall wheel stock or a reinterpretation of your own design?  Either way, it's really sharp, compliments the handles beautifully.

WNC

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Re: The Red Ranger is going to ride again.....
« Reply #5 on: November 12, 2015, 03:22:30 PM »
I had forgotten about this one. Glad to know you've been working on it, can't wait to see it all finished!

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Re: The Red Ranger is going to ride again.....
« Reply #6 on: November 12, 2015, 05:25:27 PM »
How beautiful
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Re: The Red Ranger is going to ride again.....
« Reply #7 on: November 12, 2015, 07:04:42 PM »
Awesome find! The Ranger is super cool and nice work on the resto so far.
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harris92

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Re: The Red Ranger is going to ride again.....
« Reply #8 on: November 13, 2015, 02:40:16 AM »
@Santo   The wheel is a vintage 8" white wall steel wheel from a Weber grill.  I had some paint mixed to match the handle and painted the white wall.

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Re: The Red Ranger is going to ride again.....
« Reply #9 on: November 13, 2015, 04:04:38 AM »
Love hearing about extensions to the Red Line.
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Re: The Red Ranger is going to ride again.....
« Reply #10 on: November 13, 2015, 05:25:27 AM »
Awesome work @harris92!  Such a cool grill.

Did someone get the one in Fargo?  I hadn't heard about it until now.

SmokenJoe

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Re: The Red Ranger is going to ride again.....
« Reply #11 on: November 13, 2015, 03:50:43 PM »
That's a lot of great work you've done there  ...  looking forward to hearing the "rest of the story" too.                                SJ
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weldboy

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Re: The Red Ranger is going to ride again.....
« Reply #12 on: November 14, 2015, 05:36:35 AM »
Great job so far! Very cool grill

harris92

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Re: The Red Ranger is going to ride again UPDATE - Finished Cart.....
« Reply #13 on: November 14, 2015, 10:07:04 AM »
Finished cart - turned out well.   :)






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Re: The Red Ranger is going to ride again UPDATE - Finished Cart.....
« Reply #14 on: November 14, 2015, 11:18:40 AM »
Great Work on such a cool grill ! Certainly on my short list of things I'd like to find :)


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