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

[MacEggs]

Thanks, guys!  Yes ... a few hours ... and a few more to go.
I had to rescue this poor girl, as it had been seriously neglected.

The paint is not an exact match .. but, it's pretty close. I recommend it. 
I kept a quarter size blemish on the bowl, and the lid has one about the same size.
I want a reminder of how it was treated in a past life.

I think I might cut those longer legs to original size, because I want to use the chrome triangle.
It just needs a good scrub / elbow grease / sandpaper / steel wool to get it looking close to shiny. We'll see. 

Mac, you only need to cut the third leg to get it level. The no wheel leg will be too long if you use 6" wheels. Make sense?

Yes, it makes sense. But with the longer legs, they will be splayed out further, and I will be unable to use the original triangle.
I am not a mathematician or an engineer, but, is this correct? I like the chrome, dude. But if I can't shine it up, then I will consider the raised idea.
I am not a short guy .. about 6'2" with heels on ...  ... so the raised idea still seems like a good one, eh??! 

[pbe gummi bear]

Thanks, guys!  Yes ... a few hours ... and a few more to go.
I had to rescue this poor girl, as it had been seriously neglected.

The paint is not an exact match .. but, it's pretty close. I recommend it. 
I kept a quarter size blemish on the bowl, and the lid has one about the same size.
I want a reminder of how it was treated in a past life.

I think I might cut those longer legs to original size, because I want to use the chrome triangle.
It just needs a good scrub / elbow grease / sandpaper / steel wool to get it looking close to shiny. We'll see. 

Mac, you only need to cut the third leg to get it level. The no wheel leg will be too long if you use 6" wheels. Make sense?

Yes, it makes sense. But with the longer legs, they will be splayed out further, and I will be unable to use the original triangle.
I am not a mathematician or an engineer, but, is this correct? I like the chrome, dude. But if I can't shine it up, then I will consider the raised idea.
I am not a short guy .. about 6'2" with heels on ...  ... so the raised idea still seems like a good one, eh??! 

That makes sense! I was assuming you wanted to use the 26" triangle with the 26" legs. I'm sure you will figure it out and have it looking spiffy. I have heard that the euro 22's are taller too (maybe a 22" with 26" legs? i dont know) but I don't recall seeing a parts comparison. Duke would prob know best since he went with a conversion on his.

[MacEggs]

Thanks, guys!  Yes ... a few hours ... and a few more to go.
I had to rescue this poor girl, as it had been seriously neglected.

The paint is not an exact match .. but, it's pretty close. I recommend it. 
I kept a quarter size blemish on the bowl, and the lid has one about the same size.
I want a reminder of how it was treated in a past life.

I think I might cut those longer legs to original size, because I want to use the chrome triangle.
It just needs a good scrub / elbow grease / sandpaper / steel wool to get it looking close to shiny. We'll see. 

Mac, you only need to cut the third leg to get it level. The no wheel leg will be too long if you use 6" wheels. Make sense?

Yes, it makes sense. But with the longer legs, they will be splayed out further, and I will be unable to use the original triangle.
I am not a mathematician or an engineer, but, is this correct? I like the chrome, dude. But if I can't shine it up, then I will consider the raised idea.
I am not a short guy .. about 6'2" with heels on ...  ... so the raised idea still seems like a good one, eh??! 

That makes sense! I was assuming you wanted to use the 26" triangle with the 26" legs. I'm sure you will figure it out and have it looking spiffy. I have heard that the euro 22's are taller too (maybe a 22" with 26" legs? i dont know) but I don't recall seeing a parts comparison. Duke would prob know best since he went with a conversion on his.

Aaaahhhh .... I like that idea! Use the longer legs to raise one of my 22s. 
My black 22 OTS is now used strictly for KettlePizza ... The high temps burn off any seasoning ..
A little higher might be a benefit ... but now I have to shine up the beat up legs ... I got time ...
The shipping from ereplace will take awhile, anyway. Thanks again for your valued input! 

[MacEggs]

Thanks so much for everyone's help and input on this RR! It was much appreciated. 

Here is the thread that indicates how I fastened the ash ring to the bowl:

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/one-touch-vent-size/msg69561/#msg69561

I swapped out the leg cap from my red 22 for the finished pics.
I would like to find some more to finish this off. Not easy ... most stores up here carry furniture type caps. I'll keep looking. 


To recap ... here is what it looked like on September 1st ...




And, now ...

[glrasmussen]

Awesome job MacEggs!

[1buckie]

Goll Dang........I just knew if you got going on this kettle thing, you wouldn't screw around......Good Show .....all the way, my man !!!!!!!

[mrbill]

nice save!

[1911Ron]

Nice save, it looks great!  I like the Gold conversion, i want to do that on my 18's.

[Duke]

It looks new!

[DirectDrive]

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."

That's a good idea.
I see that they have a "high heat" version that will go to 450 degrees.

Is this the product where you knead the putty and then apply with a putty knife (or similar) ?

[Chasing_smoke]

Yep Dave that's it, have to let it cure. Then you can sand on it to make it flush with the sides if the grill.

[MacEggs]

JB Weld, eh?!??  Yeah, so far it's been holding up just fine. No complaints.

Let's not forget the epic yellow restore by tattooedant.

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/yellow-painted-green-restore-part-1/

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/yellow-painted-green-restore-part-2/

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/yellow-painted-green-restore-part-3/

[Craig]

Man that's like a whole new grill! Outstanding work, Mac!

[Jeff]

You really did a super job on this grill!

[5280Jeff]

Great job! I'm starting a redhead restoration this thread has been a huge help.