Eleven Hundred Miles In 22.5 Hours

WeberWho

YukonRon said:

What a great story and journey. Congrats on the purchase.
The only way to confidently clean rust off of a surface 100% is bead blasting, you might be able to find a powder coating facility that will do this.
They will also have access to high heat powder coatings as well.
It will be expensive, but the cost would still be below mid point cost of a new one.
Hope you have a ton of fun cooking with that.

Thanks! @YukonRon I didn't even know they made a high heat powder coat. I've gotten a few things powder coated and it always turns out nice. Thanks for the tip!

WeberWho

Fred19Flintstone said:

Great story!  Thank you for sharing.  I'm looking forward to seeing what happens with the stick burner and of course the inevitable food porn.

Much appreciated! @Fred19Flintstone I'll try to update it as I go along. It might be awhile with winter getting in the way!

Jeremiah

If I may offer my two cents, Id soda blast it, as with the build up on the inside, you'd be fighting sand forever. With soda, it simply washes off. Also buy the rust oleum paint in a qt can, it can be sprayed with a cheap walmart paint gun if you have an air compressor. We did one not long ago, sprayed fine.

YukonRon

WeberWho said:

YukonRon said:

What a great story and journey. Congrats on the purchase.
The only way to confidently clean rust off of a surface 100% is bead blasting, you might be able to find a powder coating facility that will do this.
They will also have access to high heat powder coatings as well.
It will be expensive, but the cost would still be below mid point cost of a new one.
Hope you have a ton of fun cooking with that.

Thanks! @YukonRon I didn't even know they made a high heat powder coat. I've gotten a few things powder coated and it always turns out nice. Thanks for the tip!

I built a few of those powder coats. We supply to Charbroil, Weber, and other industrial high heat applications. @Jeremiah is right about Soda blasting, the media you can use is staggering, from soda, sand, walnut shells, fine metal shards, whatever. If you have access to compressed spray equipment you can do it. Watch out for static though.
Rustoleum is a good product and will last, too.

blasting

@WeberWho  I'm thinking that @Jeremiah probably knows a bunch about paint application.  

WeberWho

Jeremiah said:

If I may offer my two cents, Id soda blast it, as with the build up on the inside, you'd be fighting sand forever. With soda, it simply washes off. Also buy the rust oleum paint in a qt can, it can be sprayed with a cheap walmart paint gun if you have an air compressor. We did one not long ago, sprayed fine.

Thanks for the input! @Jeremiah I'll have to look into soda blasting a little more. I watched a few Youtube videos on it a few nights ago. I think it's a little more safe for the material. I think I might just try to sandblast the outside and keep any seasoning that has built up on the inside. I have access to my Dad's sandblaster that hooks up to his air compressor. I'm thinking I might go that route. Should I worry about the grill only being 11 gauge and taking sand to it or should I go with soda blasting? Thanks Jeremiah

This is what my Dad has for a sand blaster outside his cabinet in the shop:

Jeremiah

The reason I cautioned about sand is that the sand will likely stick to that build up on the inside, making a mess that might be hard to clean up. (Unless you're planning on doing it inside and out.) Soda on the other hand just gets washed away with water. But I get that paying someone to soda blast it can be expensive. And no, the sand wont hurt the metal. 11 gauge is pretty thick compared to most cars. Even old cars are 14-20 gauge. 

lousubcap

Great write up and score right there.  Way to take advantage of that window of opportunity.  You are gonna have fun playing with the sticks-a whole new animal for sure.  Enjoy the restoration and follow-on adventures.  

Foghorn

WeberWho said:

texaswig said:

Most I've done is 700 in 12 hours.my house to Destin florida.  I don't plan on doing it again any time soon. 

@texaswig The ride wasn't that bad but the last 3 hours sucked! 

Great addition and story.

I'm guessing @texaswig that you didn't have any problems with snow on your trip...

duckman1958

Looks like a "find" brother! On the weather...yes, I'm up here in the north country also...grill'n in the winters up here take a "special breed"!

Ladeback69

@WeberWho, interesting story, by the way how much did you pay for the open range?  I know Chris Marks and have taken some cooking classes from him in the past.  He was selling the Good One smokes at a reduced cost this year at the American Royal when I stopped in to see him.  I almost bought a Good One Marshall for $1999 with no tax, but SWMBO said what do I need with another grill.  The Marshall sells for $2449 + tax at my dealer, but Chris was giving a break to people who were at the AR.  The Open Range was on sale as well, but I didn't ask how much, but my guess it would have been around $800 or so.  That I could have sold to the boss, but In am holding out for the Marshall.  My dealer sells them and they are made in Gallatin, Mo. about an hour north of where I live.  That was a long way to go for a Good One smoker.  I hope it was a great deal.

On Q39, you are the first person I have heard said it was just ok.  I have heard people say that about the sides, but love the ribs, chicken wings and burnt ends are usually spot on great.  You can buy the ribs by the single and we usually go during happy hour and just eat ribs and chicken wings with onion straws .  Sorry it was just ok must of been an off night for them, but that's kind of what we think of Famous Dave's around here, which I know are all over Minneapolis.  Now there is good little BBQ joint out in Lakeview, MN called Baldy's I liked when I was up there for work.

DoubleEgger

The fact that your wife went with you is quite impressive. 

WeberWho

YukonRon said:

WeberWho said:

YukonRon said:

What a great story and journey. Congrats on the purchase.
The only way to confidently clean rust off of a surface 100% is bead blasting, you might be able to find a powder coating facility that will do this.
They will also have access to high heat powder coatings as well.
It will be expensive, but the cost would still be below mid point cost of a new one.
Hope you have a ton of fun cooking with that.

Thanks! @YukonRon I didn't even know they made a high heat powder coat. I've gotten a few things powder coated and it always turns out nice. Thanks for the tip!

I built a few of those powder coats. We supply to Charbroil, Weber, and other industrial high heat applications. @Jeremiah is right about Soda blasting, the media you can use is staggering, from soda, sand, walnut shells, fine metal shards, whatever. If you have access to compressed spray equipment you can do it. Watch out for static though.
Rustoleum is a good product and will last, too.

Thanks much @YukonRon I think I'm going to sandblast it myself this spring and look into seeing if my paint sprayer will run something like Rustoleum through it.

WeberWho

Jeremiah said:

The reason I cautioned about sand is that the sand will likely stick to that build up on the inside, making a mess that might be hard to clean up. (Unless you're planning on doing it inside and out.) Soda on the other hand just gets washed away with water. But I get that paying someone to soda blast it can be expensive. And no, the sand wont hurt the metal. 11 gauge is pretty thick compared to most cars. Even old cars are 14-20 gauge. 

Thanks for letting me pick your brain. @Jeremiah Good to know about sandblasting not hurting anything. I didn't think it would but reading about dustless blasting it mentioned that it much safer on material.

WeberWho

lousubcap said:

Great write up and score right there.  Way to take advantage of that window of opportunity.  You are gonna have fun playing with the sticks-a whole new animal for sure.  Enjoy the restoration and follow-on adventures.  

Thanks! @lousubcap If I'm not mistaking you picked up a Lang? How are you liking it?

WeberWho

Foghorn said:

WeberWho said:

texaswig said:

Most I've done is 700 in 12 hours.my house to Destin florida.  I don't plan on doing it again any time soon. 

@texaswig The ride wasn't that bad but the last 3 hours sucked! 

Great addition and story.

I'm guessing @texaswig that you didn't have any problems with snow on your trip...

Hey thanks! @Foghorn

WeberWho

duckman1958 said:

Looks like a "find" brother! On the weather...yes, I'm up here in the north country also...grill'n in the winters up here take a "special breed"!

Thanks! @duckman1958 I think I enjoy grilling the most in the middle of winter. I don't enjoy the weather necessarily but the smell of smoke with that cold cut air is fantastic! 

WeberWho

Ladeback69 said:

@WeberWho, interesting story, by the way how much did you pay for the open range?  I know Chris Marks and have taken some cooking classes from him in the past.  He was selling the Good One smokes at a reduced cost this year at the American Royal when I stopped in to see him.  I almost bought a Good One Marshall for $1999 with no tax, but SWMBO said what do I need with another grill.  The Marshall sells for $2449 + tax at my dealer, but Chris was giving a break to people who were at the AR.  The Open Range was on sale as well, but I didn't ask how much, but my guess it would have been around $800 or so.  That I could have sold to the boss, but In am holding out for the Marshall.  My dealer sells them and they are made in Gallatin, Mo. about an hour north of where I live.  That was a long way to go for a Good One smoker.  I hope it was a great deal.

On Q39, you are the first person I have heard said it was just ok.  I have heard people say that about the sides, but love the ribs, chicken wings and burnt ends are usually spot on great.  You can buy the ribs by the single and we usually go during happy hour and just eat ribs and chicken wings with onion straws .  Sorry it was just ok must of been an off night for them, but that's kind of what we think of Famous Dave's around here, which I know are all over Minneapolis.  Now there is good little BBQ joint out in Lakeview, MN called Baldy's I liked when I was up there for work.

Don't get me wrong @Ladeback69 The meal was far from bad but I guess I maybe had too high of expectations. I didn't add any bbq sauce to anything when first trying stuff out. I wanted to see how the meat alone was. The brisket was nice and tender. It had a nice pull to it but I couldn't taste any flavor or smoke. The ribs were pretty good. (I was served the last couple bones of the rack) I again was maybe expecting too much. I was thinking ribs similar to Smokey D's in Des Moines. (Great flavor without sauce) I enjoyed the sausage. The burnt ends varied. I had a couple good pieces that were nice and tender than I had some that were firm yet. The sides were okay. Nothing over the top. The sauce was something else though. The FDA needs to see if their is some crack in that sauce because it was addicting! One of the best sauces I've had. Rich and deep in flavor. Wow was that good! Damn good! As for Famous Dave's I've never really have had it. I've never have sat down to try it. Apparently the original one in Wisconsin was good. When Dave made the stock public the business went sky rocketing up and the food quality went down. What I've read is that Dave got out of the F.D business and went back to Wisconsin and opened his own smaller bbq place. I've had a pulled pork sandwich from them somewhere but have never had any ribs or whatever else they might serve. I've been fortunate to have a good family owned bbq restaurant a few miles down the road. I've been to Baldy's. Cool little place. 

I was in talks with someone in KC who was selling the Marshall. She wanted $500 for it. My wife even said go for it. As much as I was drooling, I ended up passing. 16 pounds of lump every 6-8 hours was too much to be practical for my wife and I. I like to entertain friends and family but still not justifiable for the size of the smoker. If I did some small catering or bigger competitions I would be all over it. 6-8 hours is actually pretty good for that size pit but too much for a couple racks of ribs. So I went with the Open Range model. The whole Good One smokers peek my interest. So when I saw a used Open Range it was hard to pass up. Especially with the local dealer wanting  $1200+ for one. So a used one for a couple bills made me jump in the truck and go for the ride. Looking forward to something that smokes a little different than the egg. 

WeberWho

DoubleEgger said:

The fact that your wife went with you is quite impressive. 

Haha! @DoubleEgger She reminds me all the time that she is the "free spirited one" in the relationship! I'm way more reserved most of the time. 

thetrim

This post is a perfect example of what 99% of people would think was just insane but pretty darn close to 100% of us on here are just jealous that we didn't think of it!  Nicely done!   Great job!

Foghorn

thetrim said:

This post is a perfect example of what 99% of people would think was just insane but pretty darn close to 100% of us on here are just jealous that we didn't think of it!  Nicely done!   Great job!

Yeah.  It actually reminds me of how I got my Klose Backyard Chef offset with a vertical cabinet.  I couldn't afford a new one.  So, when my daughter was playing on college showcase soccer tournaments in Dallas on consecutive weekends I found it on Craigslist.  On the first weekend I stopped by to inspect it and gave the guy some earnest money to hold on to it until the next weekend.  Then the next weekend I rented a UHaul trailer and drove it to Dallas and picked up the smoker after the soccer games were done and drove it back to San Antonio.  Most folks around here looked at me funny when I told them I was doing that.  But on this forum it makes sense to almost everybody.

ElkhornHusker

Looks like there is a 2nd one for in the  KC area, $400, saw it on Craigslist 

Ladeback69

WeberWho said:

Ladeback69 said:

@WeberWho, interesting story, by the way how much did you pay for the open range?  I know Chris Marks and have taken some cooking classes from him in the past.  He was selling the Good One smokes at a reduced cost this year at the American Royal when I stopped in to see him.  I almost bought a Good One Marshall for $1999 with no tax, but SWMBO said what do I need with another grill.  The Marshall sells for $2449 + tax at my dealer, but Chris was giving a break to people who were at the AR.  The Open Range was on sale as well, but I didn't ask how much, but my guess it would have been around $800 or so.  That I could have sold to the boss, but In am holding out for the Marshall.  My dealer sells them and they are made in Gallatin, Mo. about an hour north of where I live.  That was a long way to go for a Good One smoker.  I hope it was a great deal.

On Q39, you are the first person I have heard said it was just ok.  I have heard people say that about the sides, but love the ribs, chicken wings and burnt ends are usually spot on great.  You can buy the ribs by the single and we usually go during happy hour and just eat ribs and chicken wings with onion straws .  Sorry it was just ok must of been an off night for them, but that's kind of what we think of Famous Dave's around here, which I know are all over Minneapolis.  Now there is good little BBQ joint out in Lakeview, MN called Baldy's I liked when I was up there for work.

Don't get me wrong @Ladeback69 The meal was far from bad but I guess I maybe had too high of expectations. I didn't add any bbq sauce to anything when first trying stuff out. I wanted to see how the meat alone was. The brisket was nice and tender. It had a nice pull to it but I couldn't taste any flavor or smoke. The ribs were pretty good. (I was served the last couple bones of the rack) I again was maybe expecting too much. I was thinking ribs similar to Smokey D's in Des Moines. (Great flavor without sauce) I enjoyed the sausage. The burnt ends varied. I had a couple good pieces that were nice and tender than I had some that were firm yet. The sides were okay. Nothing over the top. The sauce was something else though. The FDA needs to see if their is some crack in that sauce because it was addicting! One of the best sauces I've had. Rich and deep in flavor. Wow was that good! Damn good! As for Famous Dave's I've never really have had it. I've never have sat down to try it. Apparently the original one in Wisconsin was good. When Dave made the stock public the business went sky rocketing up and the food quality went down. What I've read is that Dave got out of the F.D business and went back to Wisconsin and opened his own smaller bbq place. I've had a pulled pork sandwich from them somewhere but have never had any ribs or whatever else they might serve. I've been fortunate to have a good family owned bbq restaurant a few miles down the road. I've been to Baldy's. Cool little place. 

I was in talks with someone in KC who was selling the Marshall. She wanted $500 for it. My wife even said go for it. As much as I was drooling, I ended up passing. 16 pounds of lump every 6-8 hours was too much to be practical for my wife and I. I like to entertain friends and family but still not justifiable for the size of the smoker. If I did some small catering or bigger competitions I would be all over it. 6-8 hours is actually pretty good for that size pit but too much for a couple racks of ribs. So I went with the Open Range model. The whole Good One smokers peek my interest. So when I saw a used Open Range it was hard to pass up. Especially with the local dealer wanting  $1200+ for one. So a used one for a couple bills made me jump in the truck and go for the ride. Looking forward to something that smokes a little different than the egg. 

Great write up, thanks for sharing.  I guess any place can be hit or miss.  I like Q39's Honey glaze and use it on my ribs when I finish them off.  Now I am wanting BBQ and I haven't had any since the American Royal.

On the Smoker, that does sound like a deal and my wife would probably still say no to that.  I guess if I could get someone to buy my WSM I could justify getting another stand alone smoker.  I may save up for next years AR and see if Chris Marks is offering the same deal next year for the Marshall.  Happy smoking with the Open Range it is a good little smoker.

Ladeback69

ElkhornHusker said:

Looks like there is a 2nd one for in the  KC area, $400, saw it on Craigslist 

I just looked it up.  It doesn't look to bad, I may check it out.  It is close to my house.

https://kansascity.craigslist.org/for/5906657581.html

WeberWho

thetrim said:

This post is a perfect example of what 99% of people would think was just insane but pretty darn close to 100% of us on here are just jealous that we didn't think of it!  Nicely done!   Great job!

Haha thanks! @thetrim It was one of those impromptu trips that I enjoy doing. I did question myself on the way home through the storm, "what am I doing?" I enjoy driving so the whole trip wasn't too painful.  It was nice catching up with an old friend and fortunate my wife puts up with my shenanigans.

WeberWho

Foghorn said:

thetrim said:

This post is a perfect example of what 99% of people would think was just insane but pretty darn close to 100% of us on here are just jealous that we didn't think of it!  Nicely done!   Great job!

Yeah.  It actually reminds me of how I got my Klose Backyard Chef offset with a vertical cabinet.  I couldn't afford a new one.  So, when my daughter was playing on college showcase soccer tournaments in Dallas on consecutive weekends I found it on Craigslist.  On the first weekend I stopped by to inspect it and gave the guy some earnest money to hold on to it until the next weekend.  Then the next weekend I rented a UHaul trailer and drove it to Dallas and picked up the smoker after the soccer games were done and drove it back to San Antonio.  Most folks around here looked at me funny when I told them I was doing that.  But on this forum it makes sense to almost everybody.

I hear you @Foghorn A couple coworkers didn't understand why I'd drive that far for a grill. Than there were some that didn't even question my trip. No surprise to them

WeberWho

Ladeback69 said:

WeberWho said:

Ladeback69 said:

@WeberWho, interesting story, by the way how much did you pay for the open range?  I know Chris Marks and have taken some cooking classes from him in the past.  He was selling the Good One smokes at a reduced cost this year at the American Royal when I stopped in to see him.  I almost bought a Good One Marshall for $1999 with no tax, but SWMBO said what do I need with another grill.  The Marshall sells for $2449 + tax at my dealer, but Chris was giving a break to people who were at the AR.  The Open Range was on sale as well, but I didn't ask how much, but my guess it would have been around $800 or so.  That I could have sold to the boss, but In am holding out for the Marshall.  My dealer sells them and they are made in Gallatin, Mo. about an hour north of where I live.  That was a long way to go for a Good One smoker.  I hope it was a great deal.

On Q39, you are the first person I have heard said it was just ok.  I have heard people say that about the sides, but love the ribs, chicken wings and burnt ends are usually spot on great.  You can buy the ribs by the single and we usually go during happy hour and just eat ribs and chicken wings with onion straws .  Sorry it was just ok must of been an off night for them, but that's kind of what we think of Famous Dave's around here, which I know are all over Minneapolis.  Now there is good little BBQ joint out in Lakeview, MN called Baldy's I liked when I was up there for work.

Don't get me wrong @Ladeback69 The meal was far from bad but I guess I maybe had too high of expectations. I didn't add any bbq sauce to anything when first trying stuff out. I wanted to see how the meat alone was. The brisket was nice and tender. It had a nice pull to it but I couldn't taste any flavor or smoke. The ribs were pretty good. (I was served the last couple bones of the rack) I again was maybe expecting too much. I was thinking ribs similar to Smokey D's in Des Moines. (Great flavor without sauce) I enjoyed the sausage. The burnt ends varied. I had a couple good pieces that were nice and tender than I had some that were firm yet. The sides were okay. Nothing over the top. The sauce was something else though. The FDA needs to see if their is some crack in that sauce because it was addicting! One of the best sauces I've had. Rich and deep in flavor. Wow was that good! Damn good! As for Famous Dave's I've never really have had it. I've never have sat down to try it. Apparently the original one in Wisconsin was good. When Dave made the stock public the business went sky rocketing up and the food quality went down. What I've read is that Dave got out of the F.D business and went back to Wisconsin and opened his own smaller bbq place. I've had a pulled pork sandwich from them somewhere but have never had any ribs or whatever else they might serve. I've been fortunate to have a good family owned bbq restaurant a few miles down the road. I've been to Baldy's. Cool little place. 

I was in talks with someone in KC who was selling the Marshall. She wanted $500 for it. My wife even said go for it. As much as I was drooling, I ended up passing. 16 pounds of lump every 6-8 hours was too much to be practical for my wife and I. I like to entertain friends and family but still not justifiable for the size of the smoker. If I did some small catering or bigger competitions I would be all over it. 6-8 hours is actually pretty good for that size pit but too much for a couple racks of ribs. So I went with the Open Range model. The whole Good One smokers peek my interest. So when I saw a used Open Range it was hard to pass up. Especially with the local dealer wanting  $1200+ for one. So a used one for a couple bills made me jump in the truck and go for the ride. Looking forward to something that smokes a little different than the egg. 

Great write up, thanks for sharing.  I guess any place can be hit or miss.  I like Q39's Honey glaze and use it on my ribs when I finish them off.  Now I am wanting BBQ and I haven't had any since the American Royal.

On the Smoker, that does sound like a deal and my wife would probably still say no to that.  I guess if I could get someone to buy my WSM I could justify getting another stand alone smoker.  I may save up for next years AR and see if Chris Marks is offering the same deal next year for the Marshall.  Happy smoking with the Open Range it is a good little smoker.

Thanks @Ladeback69 I need to get down to the American Royal one of these years. I'd be a kid in the candy store looking at all those smokers! 

WeberWho

Ladeback69 said:

ElkhornHusker said:

Looks like there is a 2nd one for in the  KC area, $400, saw it on Craigslist 

I just looked it up.  It doesn't look to bad, I may check it out.  It is close to my house.

https://kansascity.craigslist.org/for/5906657581.html

@Ladeback69
I think the Open Range I bought in Emporia is still up on Craigslist. I'd maybe screen shot it or email them and see if they can keep the ad up. They have it listed for $300 but I ended up paying less. Maybe the person in KC can work with you on price if they see the other ad. The cover would be super nice.

atouchofsmokeWP

your wife is much cooler than mine

Foghorn

Apparently she's the "free spirited one".  I'm starting to see a different picture here than what was originally painted.  He probably sat at home whimpering and looking at the Craigslist ad until she couldn't take it any more - so then she dragged his a$$ all the way and back just to shut him up.  That's why his hands were free to take a picture of another smoker on the road.