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Author Topic: Initial Unveiling of my Red 26  (Read 3326 times)

varekai

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Initial Unveiling of my Red 26
« on: July 05, 2016, 07:27:13 PM »
WHEW!, that was a  FU*#%^@ nerve-wracking ordeal!!!   Well here she is! I will post some better pics this weekend after I'm able to give her some cleaning up. Thanks to all of you who were cheering me on and to those of you (redkettlerich) who "thought you wanted it more than me"....LOL. This kettle is nice even with a bent handle, chipped finish and rust spots but then again ALL the dampers turn free, I was surprised, BOTH grates are in very usable condition and did i mention its a 26" REDHEAD?! WELL IT IS!!   I cant wait to clean it up and GRILL SOMETHING!!!  I will leave the handle as it is, I will treat the chipped areas and rust spots and I think there is minor leg work that needs a little attention, but its not like I'm looking to flip it. I am keeping this one for a long time.
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Darko

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Re: Initial Unveiling of my Red 26
« Reply #1 on: July 05, 2016, 07:33:48 PM »
She'll restore!!! Great pick up!
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varekai

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Re: Initial Unveiling of my Red 26
« Reply #2 on: July 05, 2016, 07:36:15 PM »
Thanks Darko,  I like the "character"... like tattoos and scars, there's a story for every one of them.
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Troy

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Re: Initial Unveiling of my Red 26
« Reply #3 on: July 05, 2016, 08:23:20 PM »
Looks great!
You can totally fix that top handle without doing more damage
@Idahawk and @zavod44 are restoration gurus, maybe they can offer advice
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fedex

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Re: Initial Unveiling of my Red 26
« Reply #4 on: July 05, 2016, 09:23:19 PM »
Rubber Mallet small taps.  It will take a bit but it will straighten out.
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Cellar2ful

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Re: Initial Unveiling of my Red 26
« Reply #5 on: July 05, 2016, 09:50:33 PM »
Quote from: varekai on July 05, 2016, 07:36:15 PM
I like the "character"... like tattoos and scars, there's a story for every one of them.


I agree wholeheartedly.  I'm leaving the bent handle on my "Patent Pending" 26" just like it is. Kinda reminds me of the old Ford hot rods that have had the roof lines chopped and slanted. That is what I have nicknamed this one - Chop Top. I believe that if  ZZ Top has a Weber kettle, its handle is just like yours.



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Geezer

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Re: Initial Unveiling of my Red 26
« Reply #6 on: July 06, 2016, 01:38:05 AM »
Nice 26er.  You'll enjoy cooking on that one.  I'm always amazed at the color change when the red heads get hot.
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Maxmbob

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Re: Initial Unveiling of my Red 26
« Reply #7 on: July 06, 2016, 03:29:13 AM »
What a find,  congratulations..
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swamprb

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Re: Initial Unveiling of my Red 26
« Reply #8 on: July 06, 2016, 03:41:56 AM »
Nice score!
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WNC

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Re: Initial Unveiling of my Red 26
« Reply #9 on: July 06, 2016, 05:05:45 AM »
Great score!
You'll love the extra space
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Neil_VT00

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Re: Initial Unveiling of my Red 26
« Reply #10 on: July 06, 2016, 05:10:07 AM »
Congrats! Looking forward to seeing it all cleaned up.
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Red Kettle Rich

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Re: Initial Unveiling of my Red 26
« Reply #11 on: July 06, 2016, 05:31:05 AM »
You be good to that girl or I will hunt you down and mess you up.

JUST KIDDING


Glad its still in the family - enjoy and show pics with lots of food on her  8)
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Travis

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Re: Initial Unveiling of my Red 26
« Reply #12 on: July 06, 2016, 07:10:11 AM »
Hell ya man. Great score! Love that red!


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MrHoss

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Re: Initial Unveiling of my Red 26
« Reply #13 on: July 06, 2016, 07:22:47 AM »
Welcome to the club. There are not even 20 of us.
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Davescprktl

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Re: Initial Unveiling of my Red 26
« Reply #14 on: July 06, 2016, 08:10:17 AM »
Way to go!  She is going to look nice!
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