Quote Originally Posted by Alligator Gar View Post
I picked up this GBD Clubhouse 269 for $12 on a whim. I was taken with the diamond shank and chair leg stem and dammit, I wanted this pipe. When I inspected it I discovered the shank was plugged and the bowl and finish was hurtin'. It was represented honestly enough and the price was right; I just wasn't prepared for the reality of the situation. It was just close enough to disposable to encourage me to risk screwing it up with my first restoration.






I rolled up my sleeves and got busy.






I've got to tell you, I was not sad. She's now one of my favorites, sweet and cool smoking and easy on the eyes.
That pipe turned out great!