RRRestomodded Orleans

[Mr.CPHo]

About a year ago, @Jon Tofte entrusted to me the restoration of a Woodard Orleans.  Relay/RRR Roadtrip http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/index.php?topic=36383

I dropped off the Orleans at my local powdercoating company and picked a neutral gray color from Woodard's color wheel.  My thought on picking this color was it would compliment the many different colored MBHs.  I can't find that thread now, but thank you to whomever posted that Woodard color palette.

While the cart was getting repaired and repainted, I decided to move the original bowl and lid on to another member who also scored an Orleans that didn't come with an original bowl.  In its place, I used a plum OTP bowl and lid that I got from @DrewZ a couple years ago.  I had been holding onto this beautiful kettle for a special occasion, and I felt the Orleans cart would be a perfect match. 

While I waited for the cart to return, I had time to add a few fun items, like a CnT ring and really hard to find 18" roti setup from @Ramsfan, who threw in a super sweet wienie wheel too!  Also added in SS sweeps, courtesy of Weber CS.  That's right, they still have 18" SS sweeps in stock! 

Once I had the cart and the kettle, the final piece of the puzzle was a cutting board.  A very timely post by @SmokeVide provided my solution, a WKC-sourced custom cutting board.  And guys, let me tell you, the walnut board SmokeVide made is just simply beautiful.  I sent him pictures of my project and his craftsmanship and creativity took over... check out the custom WKC work on the ends!

Completing this project has been a lot of fun.  Thank you very much to each WKC member who contributed.  I can't wait to spin a few cooks on my restomodded Orleans.

Thanks for looking. 


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[SmokeVide]

That is a true Rescue-Restore-Respect! Glad I could play a small part, and glad you're happy with it. It really turned out nice. Your choice on all-walnut was a good call -- it's really a good match.

Glad I could help. The items you sent were totally not necessary, but greatly appreciated.

Enjoy her -- she's a real beauty!

[RRRanger99]

Gorgeous! Grate teamwork guys!

[Dc_smoke309]

That is awesome! Nice woek


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[Firemunkee]

That is amazing!!! This needs to be in the 2020 calendar!

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[RottiGuy]

Wow amazing job!!!

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[DrewZ]

Nice RRRestomod!  Glad to see the plum resurface in a glorious new setting.  Pieces of this plum are now alive in four different places--the cart went off to Rich in St. Louis; I used the ash bucket on my midget; and I used the lid bale to make a faux Master Touch out of . . . a plum 18.

Below is a pic of the night I rescued it from Brooklyn.

[JEBIV]

Not surprised at this beauty, grate job guys

[CatskillSmoker]

This is some serious RRR. Grate job Charlie. Love the cutting board. Grilling hat off to you brother.

[PotsieWeber]

Nice work.  She is plum beautiful.

[crowderjd]

That's beautiful!  Well done!

[hawgheaven]

Dammit man, that's gorgeous!!

[LiquidOcelot]

That plum looks like it was meant to be in that cart. Great work!!

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[Darko]

Nice work Charlie! It looks great.

[Neil_VT00]

Wow Charlie, that looks incredible.  I love the choice of Black Walnut!