Restoring an original Okla Joes

[jdsmokingokla]

Just wanted to share some pics of restoring an original Okla Joes. It was my grandpa's and it has been a blast to work on. It wasn't really in that bad of shape. I just needed to knock off the rust and repaint it. I'm still trying to replace the handles but I have contacted Horizon and they have some for the main handles. I'm still trying to work out something on the smaller handles. I'm excited to put this guy to use.

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• jdsmokingokla
• Oct 28, 2016

 

[jdsmokingokla]

Here it is after grinding it down.

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• jdsmokingokla
• Oct 28, 2016

 

[jdsmokingokla]

A friend allowed me to use his spray gun to paint it and I was amazed on how good and clean it looked.

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• jdsmokingokla
• Oct 28, 2016

 

[jdsmokingokla]

Last week I fired it up and seasoned it. Excited to use it tomorrow.

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• jdsmokingokla
• Oct 28, 2016

 

[hardcookin]

Turned out really nice!! Have fun smoking on it.

 

[SmokinAl]

Nice job!

It looks really great!

Al

 

[gr0uch0]

That's a great find, and even better work. Nice job: just wish Char-Broil hadn't destroyed OK Joe and New Braunfels, as evidenced by these old rigs.