Mark II

 
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Post by Madhatter » Sun. Dec. 06, 2009 7:36 pm

Hi guys,
I am the proud new owner of a old Harman Mark II with all the bling bling options. :D I already have a Mark I and love it. My ? is how old is it? I cant find a date on it. Here is a pic. It is in beautiful shape with just some surface rust.I will be restoring it. Anyone know how old it may be? The three windows throw me. I have more pics if need be.

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Post by coalkirk » Sun. Dec. 06, 2009 9:00 pm

I recently bought a black 3 window mark II. I don't know what year Harman switched to the single window but I would guess they are 15+ years old.

 
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Post by Madhatter » Sun. Dec. 06, 2009 9:57 pm

Thanks for the info. I will take pics of the restoration and submit them.

 
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Post by Razzler » Sun. Dec. 06, 2009 10:54 pm

I think a Harman dealer told me they switched to the single window in the late 90's if I remember right :confused: :eek2:

 
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Post by SMITTY » Sun. Dec. 06, 2009 10:58 pm

From here, it looks as though the glass is the only thing that has changed. Definitely well worth restoring .... if you were to sell it you could probably get close to what they've been getting for the modern ones. Or keep it as an upgrade to the Mark I. It'll throw out quite a bit more heat when you ask it to. 8-)

I went from a Mark I to a III -- the difference I cannot put into words! :D

 
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Post by Madhatter » Sun. Dec. 06, 2009 11:05 pm

I think I will replace the Mark I that I hve in the house with it. Then I will put the Mark I out in the Man Cave.

 
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Post by Madhatter » Mon. Dec. 07, 2009 11:19 am

Any one have pics or suggestions of a non typical color? I have looked at Stove Bright Paints but cant get a feel for the colors.

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Post by SMITTY » Mon. Dec. 07, 2009 11:25 am

You can't go wrong with black ..... it's universally accepted & goes with any decor. ;) Although red would grab your attention ....

 
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Post by Madhatter » Wed. Dec. 09, 2009 9:06 pm

Well I do not have a sand blaster but I do have other tools to use. I have been spraying all the nuts and bolts down with Liquid Wrench for a few days now and think I will start the disassemble and sanding tomarow. Will take pics and mpegs.

 
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Post by SMITTY » Wed. Dec. 09, 2009 9:24 pm

For your next project, try this http://www.kanolabs.com/. I've become a recent believer in this stuff! Kicks rust's ass. 8-)

 
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Post by SuperBeetle » Fri. Dec. 11, 2009 2:02 pm

I have used both of those products and both work very well. I like the Kano products a lot.

 
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Post by Poconoeagle » Fri. Dec. 11, 2009 2:05 pm

SuperBeetle wrote:I have used both of those products and both work very well. I like the Kano products a lot.
arn't the kano products cheep copies????? ;)

whoops I was thinking of a different thing.. the Kroil is cool

 
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Post by Madhatter » Fri. Dec. 11, 2009 8:35 pm

I had some stuff from work but am out of now. Something 777. It was blue and had a catalyst in it. It would clime up the threads on bolts.

 
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Post by grobinson2 » Sun. Dec. 13, 2009 12:06 pm

Hey guys,
I am picking up a Harman Mark III tomarrow and want to sand it down and repaint. On all of my previous stoves I have used Rutland Black Stove Paint (spray can) and have been more then pleased. For this stove though I am thinking I would like to paint it a dark red or green. What is the best high temp paint on the market today in a spray can?

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Glenn


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