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Grill Talk => Weber Grill Forum (Grills, Accessories) => Topic started by: KevinP on April 28, 2018, 08:41:18 AM

Title: 18” 1974 Lime “Fairway”
Post by: KevinP on April 28, 2018, 08:41:18 AM

A co-worker brought this one to my attention. Found it in Hebron, IN. One of the colors I have been looking for.  Has a great peel in the finish too.



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Title: Re: 18” 1974 Lime “Fairway”
Post by: jdorn on April 28, 2018, 09:11:19 AM

Really pretty kettle! Congrats. I need a limey like that.

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Title: Re: 18” 1974 Lime “Fairway”
Post by: Kneab on April 28, 2018, 09:25:21 AM

That looks great.[emoji106]
The handle should look good after a light sanding too.
Nice find.

Title: Re: 18” 1974 Lime “Fairway”
Post by: greenweb on April 28, 2018, 10:50:55 AM

Congrats! looks great!

Title: Re: 18” 1974 Lime “Fairway”
Post by: KevinP on April 28, 2018, 10:59:55 AM

Kneab. What grit sand paper would you use and what is a good finish for these older handles?


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Title: Re: 18” 1974 Lime “Fairway”
Post by: Rub on April 28, 2018, 12:34:48 PM

I love the limes and that one looks great. Congrats!


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Title: Re: 18” 1974 Lime “Fairway”
Post by: KevinP on April 28, 2018, 12:47:41 PM

Thanks Rub


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Title: Re: 18” 1974 Lime “Fairway”
Post by: Cellar2ful on April 28, 2018, 01:15:53 PM

Congratulations @KevinP on scoring the lime.  I use #0000 steel wool to lightly sand and clean the two rivet handles. Then I apply a couple of hand rubbed coats of Tung oil. 

Title: Re: 18” 1974 Lime “Fairway”
Post by: KevinP on April 28, 2018, 01:21:42 PM

Thanks @Cellar2ful


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Title: Re: 18” 1974 Lime “Fairway”
Post by: Kneab on April 28, 2018, 01:39:11 PM

Sometimes I use the 4/0 steel wool. Other times if they're a little rougher I'll send them with some 220 Grit on a wooden block. Then I will either use tung oil or a light colored stain and let that dry a few days. Then I follow that up with a few coats of spar varnish with a couple days in between each coat.

Title: Re: 18” 1974 Lime “Fairway”
Post by: KevinP on April 28, 2018, 02:42:34 PM

Thanks @kneab


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Title: Re: 18” 1974 Lime “Fairway”
Post by: Lowbrass on April 28, 2018, 05:55:48 PM

Beautiful 18 limey!  One I want for sure!


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Title: Re: 18” 1974 Lime “Fairway”
Post by: KevinP on April 28, 2018, 06:15:36 PM

Thanks @lowbrass


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Title: Re: 18” 1974 Lime “Fairway”
Post by: JEBIV on April 29, 2018, 06:59:28 AM

Very nice

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Title: Re: 18” 1974 Lime “Fairway”
Post by: captjoe06 on April 29, 2018, 08:04:03 AM

Nice find, looking forward to the after pics!

Title: Re: 18” 1974 Lime “Fairway”
Post by: RottiGuy on April 29, 2018, 12:36:15 PM

Luv it congrat's!!

Title: Re: 18” 1974 Lime “Fairway”
Post by: Travis on April 29, 2018, 01:22:24 PM

She a beaut. Congrats bud.


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Title: Re: 18” 1974 Lime “Fairway”
Post by: dwnthehatch on April 30, 2018, 05:23:10 AM

Nice. My birth year.

Title: Re: 18” 1974 Lime “Fairway”
Post by: PotsieWeber on May 02, 2018, 03:50:11 PM

NICE!

Title: Re: 18” 1974 Lime “Fairway”
Post by: Hofy on May 02, 2018, 09:07:08 PM

Nice find.  Check for some serious over spray inside when you get it cleaned up.
My 1974 Fairway's overspray.

(https://i.imgur.com/LTBD2pB.jpg)