18 OTS to JJ

[Golly]

have 3 red 18 and looking to turn one into a JJ

is that what you did craig?

do i just need JJ legs, SJG doner for the lid holder and vents

[zorknards2]

sorry for the ignoranance but whatbid a jj

[kendoll]

Jumbo Joe

Ken

[pbe gummi bear]

have 3 red 18 and looking to turn one into a JJ

is that what you did craig?

do i just need JJ legs, SJG doner for the lid holder and vents

Golly, the jumbo joe lid bale in much larger than the sjg bale.

[G]

Hey Golly - Gummi is right, the lid bale and other parts are not interchangable between the SJP and SJ.    You want to order replacement parts for a Smokey Joe Platinum.  You shouldnt need the side vent dampers assuming you are using a OTS.  The mod is pretty straightforward but just be sure to position the legs so they do not interfere with the ash sweeper. 

[Heyjude]

G, did you put the Lid Lock Support on any of the one you made? Did you use a JJ for a template? AJ 

[G]

G, did you put the Lid Lock Support on any of the one you made? Did you use a JJ for a template?

I did use the dimensions from a JJ as a guide but did not add the lid lock support.  The Coke JJ had two handles so the lid lock rests on either when in use.  I suppose you could remove one handle and add the support or find a bowl with only one handle.   

[Heyjude]

Thanks for the info! 

[Duke]

Why not just use the cut down legs?

[G$]

Why not just use the cut down legs?

Yep. That is what i did with my 18 OTG. Way more stable.

I have short legs for camping.  I love having the ash bucket, makes it much more versatile as to where I can use it safely.

Currently i use a bungee system for the lid holder. I may add the wire one at some point.... But I doubt it.

[Heyjude]

Why not just use the cut down legs?

I like the JJ look.. I'm a sucker for a nice set of legs.. But hey, if you like the short and stubby look, more power to ya! Lol.. 

[DaGoomba]

Can anyone post pics of their mod? I tried to search the forum and nothing came up.

I definitely would like to do this in future

Thanks!

[Duke]

No only the legs, but if it's an ot you can add an ash catcher to make it even cooler. My other issue is they still have the sockets and it doesn't really look right if they are left on. Then it also site crooked, but to each his own. No offense to anyone that has done it.

[pbe gummi bear]

Can anyone post pics of their mod? I tried to search the forum and nothing came up.

I definitely would like to do this in future

Thanks!

I haven't seen the ot shorty here but there are a few in tvwbb: http://tvwbb.com/showthread.php?1037-Cutting-legs-off-18-OTS/page2

In the redhead appreciation thread Craig has a pic of his. Duke has a pic floating around too.

[Craig]

When I get a chance ill snap some shots of the work G did on the one I have from all angles. If that helps.