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Jeff

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Re: When life gives you Lemons...
« Reply #30 on: April 19, 2015, 05:01:10 AM »
It really turned out nicely Matt.  Its so bright in the first few photos that I actually squinted. 
Hey...show me which can of touch up paint you settled on.   I went through about 9 different yellows before I settled on one for my Ranger work.   I wonder if you have the same enamel I settled on.

And please explain the wood sitting on top of the cooking grate for me.  This is the second time I've seen it.  Why not sure soak them and put them into the coals to burn?  After all...its only a burger you're making.  They cook fast.  Not like you have to worry about the wood burning too fast in the coals.
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dwnthehatch

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Re: When life gives you Lemons...
« Reply #31 on: April 19, 2015, 05:05:03 AM »
That's a beautiful kettle.

GregS

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Re: When life gives you Lemons...
« Reply #32 on: April 19, 2015, 05:22:15 AM »
congrats matt! 
I only use kettles with lid bales.

tb80

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Re: When life gives you Lemons...
« Reply #33 on: April 19, 2015, 06:01:49 AM »
Beautiful.  Congrats.
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MacEggs

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Re: When life gives you Lemons...
« Reply #34 on: April 19, 2015, 06:55:07 AM »
A real beauty, Matt!  Great teamwork fellas.  :D
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lemisfits

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Re: When life gives you Lemons...
« Reply #35 on: April 19, 2015, 12:28:14 PM »
Nice score Matty!  I'm jealous.  Still looking for my first yellow.
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SixZeroFour

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Re: When life gives you Lemons...
« Reply #36 on: April 19, 2015, 01:41:36 PM »
I would have bet money that one had small tabs looking at the original photos! Congrats on the score! That's a gorgeous Gourmet! I think I will try the spray into a cup technique when go to touch up my Gardener.

Thanks Craig. Small tabs considered, am I correct in assuming this would be a 71-74'

It really turned out nicely Matt.  Its so bright in the first few photos that I actually squinted. 
Hey...show me which can of touch up paint you settled on.   I went through about 9 different yellows before I settled on one for my Ranger work.   I wonder if you have the same enamel I settled on.

Thanks Jeff, I used Dupli-Color Engine Enamel "CDE1642 Daytona Yellow" and the match is surprisingly good. I was only filling little hairline chips and nicks so anyone considering using it should always do a test themselves before going crazy with it.


And please explain the wood sitting on top of the cooking grate for me.  This is the second time I've seen it.  Why not sure soak them and put them into the coals to burn?  After all...its only a burger you're making. 

I wish there was some long, scientific explanation for it but it all comes down to me being lazy. lol, you prob saw it in a previous post of mine as well. Normally I stick it down in the coals, but the grill was already heated up so I didn't want to remove the cooking grate just to add the chunks (no gloves handy). Still smokes just fine.
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toolhead

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Re: When life gives you Lemons...
« Reply #37 on: April 19, 2015, 02:04:24 PM »
Nice work...and a lot of work...im pretty familiar with the labour required to bring that yellow to pristine condition...

Time to light a chimney and get her hot
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Idahawk

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Re: When life gives you Lemons...
« Reply #38 on: April 19, 2015, 02:07:02 PM »


That's a better Lemon then this poor bastard got , lol


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kendoll

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Re: When life gives you Lemons...
« Reply #39 on: April 19, 2015, 08:18:48 PM »
Gorgeous yellow. That has come up a treat.
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Red Kettle Rich

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Re: When life gives you Lemons...
« Reply #40 on: April 19, 2015, 09:08:52 PM »
You did a wonderful job on that yellow 8)
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Grill_Jitsu

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Re: When life gives you Lemons...
« Reply #41 on: April 20, 2015, 03:15:52 PM »
Dang, you got free charcoal, too?!?!? Score!

No, really that is one sweet, eye-catching beauty! Great work!

blieb

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Re: When life gives you Lemons...
« Reply #42 on: April 20, 2015, 05:34:40 PM »
Holy cow that was in great shape!
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5280Jeff

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Re: When life gives you Lemons...
« Reply #43 on: April 21, 2015, 06:28:52 AM »
SWEET!