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Grill Talk => Introduce Yourself => Topic started by: MagnoliaTom on August 08, 2019, 01:34:20 PM
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Hey guys
Just picked up a vintage red kettle grill today. It was in the back yard of a house I’m hoping to rebuild. It was headed to the trash heap before I intervened. I was about to go buy a new one but couldn’t make up my mind.
After a little research, I believe this is from 1976-1977. Pre 1980 for sure.
It’s in pretty good shape. It has some rust and dings but I think it’s really cool. I’m going to just give it a good cleaning, get some new grates, and maybe new wheels (they seem locked up).
BTW, I’m from the Great state of Texas.
Pictures or it didn’t happen
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Welcome to the Forum. Nice save. That old redhead will be a great cooker. That's what the WKC is all about. The three R's - Rescue, restore, respect.
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Thanks for the welcome! Is there a resource for parts? Or just go to Lowe’s or HD? I would like wheels that actually roll, lol.
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Welcome from Doraville Ga, that will make a sweet little cooker
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Welcome from Virginia Beach, VA.
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Nice! Your best and cheapest bet is trade or buy with the members. Welcome from just outside Chicago, IL
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Nice! Your best and cheapest bet is trade or buy with the members. Welcome from just outside Chicago, IL
Thanks for the tip. I figure since the grill was free, buying new grates and new wheel would be at least half the cost of a new one. I don’t “need” vintage wheels, do I ?
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Nice cooker.
Spray some PB blaster or Kroil on the axles and turn the wheels. They should free up.
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Nice cooker.
Spray some PB blaster or Kroil on the axles and turn the wheels. They should free up.
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Didn’t even think about that. I’ll give it a try. Thanks
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Welcome from the nation's capital. The grates are salvageable don't throw them away, get some evapo-rust and soak the triangle and grates in it and they'll come out damn near brand new.
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Welcome from the nation's capital. The grates are salvageable don't throw them away, get some evapo-rust and soak the triangle and grates in it and they'll come out damn near brand new.
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The charcoal grate has rusted through. No salvaging that but the cooking grate ( there’s two for some reason) need cleaning. I was thinking of getting a new style grate (sorry don’t know the proper name) with the flip up ends.
Good call on the evaporust. I was going to just attack it with some steel wool and some Ajax
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That's a solid cooker. Time to get some briquettes and get to work.
Cheers!
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That's a solid cooker. Time to get some briquettes and get to work.
Cheers!
I agree [emoji3]
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After a little bit of cleaning with some degreaser and “0000” steel wool and the addition of some new grates I just picked up from my nearby Ace hardware, the grill looks pretty darn good IMHO.
I didn’t go crazy cleaning inside, just used a brush to clean off the baked on gunk.
I sanded down the handle with some 220 grit and rubbed some boiled linseed oil on it.
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Next up will be to work on the wheels but I’m going to do some grilling first.
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Cleaned up pretty nice. Welcome also from The Great State Of Texas
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It will last you a lifetime. Have fun and happy cooking!
Greetings from California.
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I have to say I’m in love with this grill! I have the “weberitis” lol
I’ve cooked chicken, sausage and a brisket so far and it’s all been amazing. I compare it to cast iron cooking. Everything just seems to taste better. I’d forgotten how enjoyable cooking over charcoal can be. I’m hooked now! I want to cook anything and everything on it.
I’m going to keep my eyes open for my next one...hopefully I can find a vintage 26”
Glad I found the grill and this great group of enthusiasts.
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Welcome from the Great White North!! Beauty of a kettle!!
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Welcome from Kansas! That's awfully nice for your first find, but the wheels are locked up, so you better just let me have it!
Jk. I haven't seen any with locked up wheels, there has to be crud up in there or something
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Welcome from Kansas! That's awfully nice for your first find, but the wheels are locked up, so you better just let me have it!
Jk. I haven't seen any with locked up wheels, there has to be crud up in there or something
Lol. Thanks. I took the wheels off. The triangle at the axle was really corroded, swollen and rusty. I had to scrape and wire brush it back to the proper diameter. They’re spinning free now.
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I knew you could do it!
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Welcome from NJ! That kettle cleaned up nice, it looks really good! My similar aged 77 (black/weathered warrior) is my go-to cooker, I love the vent/air control of a 3 wheeler.
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That’s a nice redhead you got there. This is my 83 E code redhead. All my grills have names, this one is Big Red.
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That’s a nice redhead you got there. This is my 83 E code redhead. All my grills have names, this one is Big Red.
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Yours looks great! Love the name. I’ve started calling mine Lucy but not sure if it’s going stick.
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Nice! Your best and cheapest bet is trade or buy with the members. Welcome from just outside Chicago, IL
Thanks for the tip. I figure since the grill was free, buying new grates and new wheel would be at least half the cost of a new one. I don’t “need” vintage wheels, do I ?
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All in the eye of the beholder. As long as it cooks grill away, you might find that wheel someday. Good luck!
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Nice! Your best and cheapest bet is trade or buy with the members. Welcome from just outside Chicago, IL
Thanks for the tip. I figure since the grill was free, buying new grates and new wheel would be at least half the cost of a new one. I don’t “need” vintage wheels, do I ?
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All in the eye of the beholder. As long as it cooks grill away, you might find that wheel someday. Good luck!
Thanks Dave. She cooks great! I got the wheels loosened up...the corrosion on the axle was pretty bad and the swelling on it prevented the wheels from turning. I took off the wheels, sanded down the rust and corrosion on the axle and put it back together. Now both wheels roll just fine. [emoji3]
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Welcome from Highland Park, Illinois (north suburb of Chicago)! Your grill restoration turned out great! You'll find that this group is unbelievably helpful and encouraging.
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Welcome from Highland Park, Illinois (north suburb of Chicago)! Your grill restoration turned out great! You'll find that this group is unbelievably helpful and encouraging.
Thanks!
Yes, I’ve already had some wonderful interactions with a couple of members. Very helpful indeed.
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It cleaned up nicely. Congrats on the find.
From NoCal.
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Thanks Dave. She cooks great! I got the wheels loosened up...the corrosion on the axle was pretty bad and the swelling on it prevented the wheels from turning. I took off the wheels, sanded down the rust and corrosion on the axle and put it back together. Now both wheels roll just fine. [emoji3]
Awesome! Sometimes the simple fixes make all the difference.