OLD Oklahoma Joe Refresh

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rickhdz36

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May 17, 2017
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Hello fellas!
New and if you haven't seen my other post I just got an Old Oklahoma joe and it needs some work. Trying to have it ready by memorial weekend to make some pulled pork! So I bought it the other day and it was raining and the sun was setting so what look like a little rust turned out more than I thought when the sun came out. So here is the before.


I didn't get before pics of the inside but it was black and greasy. that's where I started. I hosed it all down and cleaned out the inside. Used a Copper brush and scrubbed as much as I could. Used some Simply Green and let it soak for a bit. Scrubbed scrubbed scrubbed! Lol then some dawn and scrubbed some more. I did as much as I could with the brush. Here's the after.


I started the cleaning tonight. I'll post some more pics in the morning. Hopefully be done tomorrow and ready for some paint. Trying to get it painted before I go back to work. Thanks for viewing
 
I was able to finish the clean up and paint yesterday before the rain storm hit. Also was able to slowly bake and season it. Pretty excited to use this on my next day off.

Clean up!


The Paint


So that's it for now. I'm going to order the handles and new grates from horizon or make the grates myself. Also need to redo the bottom self because that is basically a goner lol will post as it comes together. Any tips would be appreciated since this is my first smoker.
 
I really like how you left the OJ logo plate looking a bit weathered and dated. Adds a lot to this great restoration! Good job dude!
 
Thanks! I figured I'd keep it looking like its got some cooks under its belt lol
 
So I decided to make my own diffuser and I'm super happy about it. It kicked my ass. Lol my boss let me have some scrap metal from work and I think it came out pretty sweet.

It's 1/4" aluminum, hoping that's ok to use?? Please let me know lol also I think I might have gone too small on the holes in the front but I'm gonna see how that goes. I also have a SS extension I can bolt on so it is flush against the wall. But I need to see it in daylight. Yes it's raining again. So sorry for the bad pics. I bent the aluminum up a couple degrees and I think ALONE it fits nice. But like I said I'll see when there is sun out.

The starting piece (the holes are from previous use)


The finished product. Without the SS extension


With the Extension


Let me know what you guys think!
Thx
 
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