Update to "ZZ top" (pic heavy/phase 1 complete)

[Vwbuggin64]

For those of you who do not know, this kettle was rescued by @argentflame as it was called "scrap metal". It was then passed to @Cellar2ful who, with the help of @dazzo and @varekai, got it to me. Cellar did a lot of body work on it to make it even close properly, and cleaned the bowl, so credit for the start goes to him.

I decided that, based on the fact this kettle had a hard life, I'd resto-mod as opposed to just reassembling and going. First order of business was straightening the handle. Next, was to remove the tarnish and polish up the legs and the daisy wheels. Then, I decided to repaint the white walls on the wheels. Finally, I painted the triangle BBQ black as opposed to silver. I removed the rust with Krud getter from the triangle then painted of course. Here are some pics of the progress so far:







It's still a work in progress. I have to order a bottom charcoal grate, ash pan, and lid holder from Weber. I'll also protect the wheels with some clear coat or an old modelers trick (future floor polish). Also went to Osh hardware and picked up varnish and stain for the top handle. Still have a ways to go but so far it's coming along. Thanks again to everyone who made this possible.

[Geezer]

That thing's looking good.  Nice work.

[dazzo]

Lid bale.



Just sayin'



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[Shoestringshop]

Looks great RRR! That's what it's about! Can't wait to see the great things that you will do with it!

[Darko]

 I'm impressed!!! You are doing a great job.

[Shoestringshop]

 

[pbe gummi bear]

I'm all for adding a lid bale to ZZ Top. Is that a flattop 26r?

[Cellar2ful]

+1 on wanting to see the lid bail addition.  Those wheels. I can't believe they are the same ones. Really impressive. It definitely ended up with the right person.

[Vwbuggin64]

Thanks everyone for the positive feedback. I am going to install a lid bale. It just makes sense. I'll continue to update this thread with new pics when I can on the progress.

[Vwbuggin64]

So a small update tonight. I sanded down the handle and stained it. I like the deep color. I also sealed the white wall wheel paint with future floor polish. Ill post that pic in the sunlight



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[kettlebb]

I really dig these handle before and after shots. They are quite amazing.


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[captjoe06]

What stain did you use?

[WNC]

That's really coming along nicely!
Love the way the handle turned out!


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[Neil_VT00]

Great job.  Looking forward to seeing it back on it's feet!

[Speedster]

What color stain did u color use. Looks great


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