Need Help, Advice & Guidance with this Red 18 (FINISHED)

[MacEggs]

Picked this up today. It's my first 18. "P" on the vent code.
Came with a brand new cooking grate. The lid is in decent shape ... that's where it ends.

The rest of it looks nearly FUBAR'd. However, I am not giving up hope on this one at all.

The legs were a bugger to remove. The ash sweepers are toast. Needed to use the grinder to remove the remaining parts.
Handles aren't even good for kindling. Couple small holes where the leg holders are.

I want to convert this to a gold. I need the part # for the ash sweepers. Will order handles from Brian.

I gave it a quick wash, but will do much more with some / lots of 0000 steel wool. The legs and triangle will need a good scrub.

What should be my course of action regarding the holes in the bowl?
I even thought of painting the bowl, but, not the lid.

I need help. Thanks!

Mark

[glrasmussen]

Wow, that never saw a garage. I have know advice, this needs Shaun help.

[Chasing_smoke]

Hey Mac, I've had pretty good luck using JB Weld to fill the holes. It will take a few applications most likely to fill it completely. After it cures I used a sanding wheel to smooth it out. The red brake caliper paint from the auto parts store is a decent match.


"my kettle is more powerful it will do almost anything."

[Duke]

Now that's my kind of grill! 

[MacEggs]

Yeah, I agree with the no garage thing. It's only 20 yrs old, and my "A" vent code is in far better condition. 

I like the JB weld idea, thanks C_S! I have never used the stuff ... it will hold up to the heat?
Would I do the inside and the outside?

Would the part # for the ash sweepers be the same as it is for a newer 18?
I don't want to proceed with much until I can get a hold of a set.

Thanks. 

[Chasing_smoke]

The JB Weld I Used was Rated for 700f I think, it has held up great. I haven't found a good high heat yellow paint to match my homer kettle yet to cover it up.  But the holes are patched and it cooks great. I think it had a spot the size of a quarter that I filled. It took three coats to finally get it completely filled though. Then sanded after a cure to be smooth like the kettle.  A putty knife works great to apply it.

You may be able to fix the leg mounts with a big washer and small nut and bolt.


"my kettle is more powerful it will do almost anything."

[Bman]

If I'm reading this and looking at it right, the holes in the bowl are right at the leg sockets.  Here's what I did to solve the same issue on my red 22

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/nuthin-fancy-but-by-red-22-mh-clean-up/msg43386/#msg43386

[MacEggs]

If I'm reading this and looking at it right, the holes in the bowl are right at the leg sockets.

Yes, 2 of the three leg sockets. I like your method, thanks. Just wondering if they would interfere with the ash sweepers?

I haven't done anything with it today ... I guess I'm a little overwhelmed with what needs to be done.

Thanks for everybody's help, so far. It is much appreciated. 

[MacEggs]

In the following link, it shows the schematic drawing, with the ash sweepers I want to get. Part # 90992.
I click on it, and it shows a pic with the H used in the gold ash sweepers.

Is that part # I listed a good one? Are these the ones I should order?

http://www.ereplacementparts.com/weber-1241004-2010-one-touch-kettle-grill-parts-c-193079_193086_193480.html

[Bman]

Just wondering if they would interfere with the ash sweepers?

<<< Smacking forehead>>> 

Yeah, the washers would totally interfere with the sweepers.  Wasn't a concern with mine since I was dealing with a 3 wheeler.

[Bman]

In the following link, it shows the schematic drawing, with the ash sweepers I want to get. Part # 90992.
I click on it, and it shows a pic with the H used in the gold ash sweepers.

Is that part # I listed a good one? Are these the ones I should order?

http://www.ereplacementparts.com/weber-1241004-2010-one-touch-kettle-grill-parts-c-193079_193086_193480.html

Going to Weber.com, here's what they list - http://store.weber.com/parts/detail/charcoal/open-ash-catcher/1355

Part #307408
Kits available to fit 18-1/2" One-Touch® (prior to 2000 model year) and 18-1/2" One-Touch® Silver charcoal grills.

[MacEggs]

Thank you, Bman! My intention is to convert this to a gold.
Would this work with the ring attachment, or do I need to order the sweepers with the H bracket?

[Bman]

The ring doesn't attach via the ash sweepers anymore, the the regular ol' 18" ash sweeps (either new or old) will work for your silver or gold ash catcher.  From the looks of things on the Weber website, the H-style is only 22.5"

[MacEggs]

The ring doesn't attach via the ash sweepers anymore, the the regular ol' 18" ash sweeps (either new or old) will work for your silver or gold ash catcher.  From the looks of things on the Weber website, the H-style is only 22.5"

All great info .. thank you! It appears that Weber does not sell the ring, and ash pot.
I will look into ordering all this stuff tomorrow.

[1buckie]

The ring doesn't attach via the ash sweepers anymore, the the regular ol' 18" ash sweeps (either new or old) will work for your silver or gold ash catcher.  From the looks of things on the Weber website, the H-style is only 22.5"

The 18"'s are beginning to be stainless "H" style.......not completely taken over yet.......
If it's going to eventually be a Gold, maybe specify that.......

On e'replace, the photo shows old at #6 & the actual ordering is this:

http://www.ereplacementparts.com/onetouch-cleaning-kit-p-1477272.html

"H" style.....just take care sorting it out for the future.........

As far as the rusted holes, Duke needs to get back in here on that one......he's fixed stuff like that before, although I don't remember if it was one touch or older......



Nevermind......I see what's up now.....new cannister & new sweeps.....