According to the naked whiz i have a modern style medium Imperial Kamado.   http://www.nakedwhiz.com/oldmanuals/showik91.htm?I6
The firebox and fire-ring are cracked but i can fix that.  I need a new band and hinge and vent door.  I have looked every where and even called and wrote to the Kamado King.  I have not heard back from them yet.  The band and hinge did not appear on their site.  Does anyone know if i can use a Kamado Joe or BGE hinge and door?  Or do you know where to get the parts?  Thanks! Sparkie

All,
 
I am new to the site and messed up the location of my post by initially putting it in the introductions section. Below is the link to that post.
 
I am looking for ideas on small cracks forming in the firebox of my New Old Kinuura Yaki #5 Kamado.
 
Photo of kamado for fun
 
 

Hi all,
 
I am new to the site, but have loved reading over the last few days. I have owned a Kinuura Yaki #5 for about 3 years now, and it has lived at my FIL's house. Since this is the case, I am still a kamado novice! Finally I was able to bring it home after a long road trip! I know this specific kamado was purchased out of a Pachinko Palace in Sacramento many years ago. I am now the second owner of it. All things considered, this piece is in fantastic condition everything is together and in great working condition. 
 
As I was packing the kamado for the move, I noticed the firebox is starting to crack. I have seen tons of restorations on this page and know this fix is feasible. What I don't know is if this would be a good point to take the firebox out of the kamado fully and risk more damage (it seems to be cemented in place around the upper rim where the ring sits?), just to leave it be completely and see if it continues to crack, or just try to do a patch job on it while in the kamado. 
 
What are your thoughts?

This weekend I broke my firebox and don't know if its too old to repair because of parts. Can someone please help me. This grill has been in my family for over 40 years. Im Devistated! 

Hello There!
 
Texan, currently living in Seattle, finally got a backyard to do some grilling in this summer!
 
I'm currently grilling on a Weber performer, while I restore a Big Joe that I got off fb marketplace.  I have a thread in the DIY section with some photos if anyone is interested or has some good recommendations.  
 
Can't wait to get cooking on the Kamado once it is up and running.  Most looking forward to cooking some pizzas and of course brisket, being a Texan!
 
Thanks,
Cameron Spencer