Lang 84 restoration - Page 3

The Pigman · 01-17-2009, 10:06 PM

All the work you put into it will be well worth it. Langs Rock

/dev/bbq · 01-19-2009, 11:34 AM

Well, the weather was not cooperating on the sandblasting and painting, so decided to take a wire wheel to the grates, hit everything with cooking spray and see how she'd take some seasoning.

The lower grates were literally going to pieces, completely rotted with rust. The upper grate is solid and cleaned up pretty well.

Got a fire going, went through about 6 cans of Pam (should buy stock I guess), and had a big grin on my face about an hour later! This is all in 20-25 degree weather, chamber holding temp easily with the air intakes all but nearly closed (lotta fuel).

Invited a couple friends over yesterday and we put the upper rack to good use!

Thanks for all the suggestions and ideas - I'll eventually get back to the sandblasting and painting. If it turns out this good just spraying it, it's going to be fantastic once it's cleaned up.

Next project will be to replicate the lower grates.

Thanks!

-ralph

Mike - CSBBBQ · 01-19-2009, 05:16 PM

Amazing what cooking spray and heat can do to a pit. It looks happy must know it is with a good home

You are on the way and are going to be very happy! Thanks for posting the pics and look forward to more once you add the grates and sandblasting (if you decide to). Would at least do the firebox...they love to rust. We repainted and now just spray abou every other fire.

Bigdog · 01-19-2009, 07:57 PM

I think that you were wise to wait to sandblast and paint it in warmer weather. In the mean time, cook on it to see what else needs fixing. Langs are famous for rusty fireboxes.

Finney · 01-19-2009, 08:11 PM

Looks great! What a labor of love. LOL
Glad someone that cares has it now.

barbefunkoramaque · 01-19-2009, 08:58 PM

I am very glad you are doing this - restoring the Pit but, and I hope I do not offend, I hope that the original owner is found and spoken to in a very cross tone. That is what punishment he deserves... a stern and brisk talking to...

bigabyte · 01-19-2009, 10:18 PM

You are an angel of BBQ. Very nice work.

garyk1398 · 01-19-2009, 11:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by barbefunkoramaque

I am very glad you are doing this - restoring the Pit but, and I hope I do not offend, I hope that the original owner is found and spoken to in a very cross tone. That is what punishment he deserves... a stern and brisk talking to...

Agreed, I'd give him more than a talking to. The Lang is looking good!

smokestack · 01-20-2009, 03:52 AM

looking good- did the basic clean up on mine and have been cooking on it since- will need some paint on the frame and out side shelves but that will happen this summer-

Divemaster · 01-20-2009, 09:49 AM

She is looking good... Tell you what... I'll up my offer to $2,050...

Dr_KY · 01-20-2009, 11:08 AM

It's beautiful.

BBQ_MAFIA · 01-20-2009, 11:19 AM

Great work. You are going to love that pit.

I can't wait for the weather to warm up so I can fire my Lang 60 up.

Divemaster · 01-20-2009, 11:21 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BBQ_MAFIA

Great work. You are going to love that pit.

I can't wait for the weather to warm up so I can fire my Lang 60 up.

Why not do it now??? I cook on 'The Mistress' year round... Just have to toss an old wook blanket on her and she holds the temps like a champ!

/dev/bbq · 01-20-2009, 04:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Divemaster

She is looking good... Tell you what... I'll up my offer to $2,050...

Quote:

Originally Posted by garyk1398

Agreed, I'd give him more than a talking to. The Lang is looking good!

It's funny, he's a nice person, just didn't know any better. Sadly, thought he was taking good care of it. It's OK, has a good home now.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Divemaster

Why not do it now??? I cook on 'The Mistress' year round... Just have to toss an old wook blanket on her and she holds the temps like a champ!

Ah, sometimes a blanket isn't enough...

big change from the weekend!

Thanks for all the comments!

-ralph

nmayeux · 01-20-2009, 05:45 PM

Great looking pit! Once you get her back to 100%, a light coat of crisco will keep her looking like new forever. The only complaint I have with my Lang, is that I should have bought a larger one!

01-17-2009, 10:06 PM	#31
The Pigman is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-10-07 Location: Cincinnati Ohio Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	All the work you put into it will be well worth it. Langs Rock __________________ Smokin Blues BBQ The Pigman (Roger) Pitmaster KCBS CBJ #30390 Operation BBQ Relief Founding Member Lang 84 Custom Longneck with Warmer Char-Griller Pro w/ SFB and Mods Mobil Food Lic. With State of Ohio

01-19-2009, 05:16 PM	#33
Mike - CSBBBQ is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 10-29-08 Location: Columbia, MD Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Amazing what cooking spray and heat can do to a pit. It looks happy must know it is with a good home You are on the way and are going to be very happy! Thanks for posting the pics and look forward to more once you add the grates and sandblasting (if you decide to). Would at least do the firebox...they love to rust. We repainted and now just spray abou every other fire. __________________ Mike CHIX, SWINE & BOVINE Bbq. Because Bad BBQ is Downright Criminal [COLOR=#000080]csbbbq.com[/COLOR] KCBS & MABA member - CBJ #21870 Jambo (Geer) Pit Lang 84 Deluxe w/roof system Lang 60 w/warmer

01-19-2009, 07:57 PM	#34
Bigdog somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 09-17-03 Location: Wichita, Kansas Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I think that you were wise to wait to sandblast and paint it in warmer weather. In the mean time, cook on it to see what else needs fixing. Langs are famous for rusty fireboxes. __________________ Bigdog Weber Platinum Kettle, Weber OTS, Meco square grill, ECB, a WSM, a cool fold up camping grill, a Blackstone flat top camping stove, The MOAB, and now the proud owner of a YS640, MOINK. Smoke on Brother KC Father of the Fatty (the name) 4/20/04 on the BBQ Brethren with inspiration from Brother parrothead.

01-19-2009, 08:58 PM	#36
barbefunkoramaque Babbling Farker Join Date: 11-11-07 Location: Gone Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I am very glad you are doing this - restoring the Pit but, and I hope I do not offend, I hope that the original owner is found and spoken to in a very cross tone. That is what punishment he deserves... a stern and brisk talking to... __________________ Popdaddy is Dead - 1933-2011 - Pitmaster T is a free agent

01-19-2009, 10:18 PM	#37
bigabyte somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-10-06 Location: Overland Fark, KS Downloads: 1 Uploads: 1	You are an angel of BBQ. Very nice work. __________________ Chris Baker For great food and and an even better time join the BBQ Brethren Throwdowns *First ever recipient of the Silverfinger Award!* Yes, I own a whole bunch of BBQ crap also. *Certified MOINK Baller & IMBAS Certified MOINK Ball Judge #0003 - Get your MOINK Certification today!* The Secret Squirrel Society doesn't exist - Zero Club member

01-19-2009, 08:11 PM	#35
Finney is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-15-09 Location: Salisbury, NC & Savannah, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Looks great! What a labor of love. LOL Glad someone that cares has it now.

01-20-2009, 03:52 AM	#39
smokestack Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 08-19-07 Location: northeast pa Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	looking good- did the basic clean up on mine and have been cooking on it since- will need some paint on the frame and out side shelves but that will happen this summer- __________________ WSM NBBD Lang 84 w/warmer UDS slowly in the works

01-20-2009, 09:49 AM	#40
Divemaster somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 09-23-07 Location: North Side of Chicago Illinois Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	She is looking good... Tell you what... I'll up my offer to $2,050... __________________ Jeff CBJ# 23376 Stockcar BBQ Race Fast, Cook Slow, and Enjoy Life! If it don't come off a smoker, it's just a side dish! Lang 60 Patio (The Mistress), Black Stainless Lang 36 (Little Princess), Large BGE (Ramona), Big Green UDS (Cottage Cooker), Brinkman SnP Pro (Little Bubba-Retired), 8 Burner Gasser, 3 - 22.5" & 1 - 18" (circa 1975) Weber Grills, & a Weber Smoky Joe.

01-20-2009, 11:08 AM	#41
Dr_KY Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 12-15-07 Location: England Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	It's beautiful. __________________ www.drsweetsmoke.com Slappin that bass like some delerious funky preist!!! UDS, Half Pint (Mini UDS), Weber, ProQ 20, Kegrilla 250 gallon cooker- 'The Meat Beast!!' British BBQ Championships Grand Champion 2008 ~~~~ British BBQ Society - Southern Championship Grand Champions 2009

01-20-2009, 11:19 AM	#42
BBQ_MAFIA Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 07-10-05 Location: NORTH BERGEN, NEW JERSEY Downloads: 1 Uploads: 0	Great work. You are going to love that pit. I can't wait for the weather to warm up so I can fire my Lang 60 up. __________________ Guido Lang 60 Lang 84 Deluxe Warmer with Chargrill Large Spicewine Large BGE XL - BGE Med. BGE ( Bought it for my son Vincenzo) Brinkman Snp Brinkman ECB GOSM Weber Kettle Kenmore Elite Gasser Camp Chef Outdoor Stove 1-Banjo

01-20-2009, 05:45 PM	#45
nmayeux Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-03-05 Location: Marietta, GA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Great looking pit! Once you get her back to 100%, a light coat of crisco will keep her looking like new forever. The only complaint I have with my Lang, is that I should have bought a larger one! __________________ Noah \#/ Nauti-Que BBQ Team Pitmaster and KCBS CBJ & CTC

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
Lang 48 verses Lang 48 Deluxe???	Bama Q	Q-talk	20	06-28-2011 02:14 PM
Kamado Restoration	SacramentoHusker	Q-talk	9	08-27-2010 10:55 PM
Lang 84 restoration!	alphaking	Q-talk	26	04-05-2010 07:22 AM
Restoration Question	G$	Q-talk	6	11-11-2006 09:38 AM