It is as good as it is going to get. This is my 1st restoration of a metal cooker and I learned a couple things. Most important is the prep, where there is rust and peeling paint it is best to take it all the way down to metal. I sanded to a point and it felt smooth by hand but as soon as painted the blemishes show.
Oh well, it is just going to get dirty. :doh:
Before
After, Still need to do the shelf and have some old wood laying around that I think will make a nice one.
A few random shots, I think for now I am going to bypass the wheels and use it as a stationary smoker.
Sprayed with oil for seasoning
Some Mesquite lump for the burn
Cranking right along
Threw on a couple lg chunks of Pecan, makes a nice smell for the neighborhood
Plan on cooking something this weekend, maybe some Ribs or Chicken...
Thanks for looking, hope it inspires others to save an old cooker.