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Grill Talk => Weber Grill Forum (Grills, Accessories) => Topic started by: jacoblee on March 12, 2013, 02:11:56 PM

Title: New to the Forums Picked this up on CL, Suggestions?
Post by: jacoblee on March 12, 2013, 02:11:56 PM: Hi all,

I am new to the Weber Kettle Club.

I picked up a 18.5 weber kettle 1979 with A stamp on wheel paid $20.

There is a good bit of rust on the lips a few spots here and there. Also the screws on the daisy wheels are shot.

(http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/389776_10151493186849637_1164360569_n.jpg)
(http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-prn1/164434_10151493186879637_1719152413_n.jpg)
(http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ash4/484703_10151493186939637_1835446773_n.jpg)
(http://sphotos-b.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-snc7/482645_10151493186854637_792895308_n.jpg)

Any tips would be appreciated.

Thanks

Jacob Lee

Proud owner of: Summit Gold 6A, WSM 22.5, 18.5 OTS, Mini WSM & Newly added 1979 18.5
Title: Re: New to the Forums Picked this up on CL, Suggestions?
Post by: Jaronimo on March 12, 2013, 02:15:07 PM: Clean it up and start cooking on it. Thats what I would do.
Title: Re: New to the Forums Picked this up on CL, Suggestions?
Post by: Hogsy on March 12, 2013, 02:38:17 PM: Spend a few hours cleaning it up and it'll look like this
(http://i1165.photobucket.com/albums/q585/joelhogston/20721027-765B-4A29-B98B-3949176565E9-2437-000003328C9DD86E_zpse4525f7b.jpg)
Title: Re: New to the Forums Picked this up on CL, Suggestions?
Post by: Duke on March 12, 2013, 02:39:36 PM: Jacoblee, Nice pick up and welcome. I like the 18 browns. We will be happy to help in any way we can.
Title: Re: New to the Forums Picked this up on CL, Suggestions?
Post by: Kilted_Griller on March 12, 2013, 03:09:46 PM: Welcome, jacoblee!! Nice find, indeed! The forum below helped me clean one of mine up. Enjoy!!

forums/kettle-club-discussions/what's-the-best-way-to-polish-a-kettle/

Slainte

~The KG Clan
Title: Re: New to the Forums Picked this up on CL, Suggestions?
Post by: jacoblee on March 12, 2013, 03:10:03 PM: Hogsy,

What did you use to clean the top vent and legs?

Your grill looks great!

My bottom vents I think are too rusted I am going to try and nock them with a mallet I may have to buy some replacements off ebay.

Thanks,

Jacob Lee
Title: Re: New to the Forums Picked this up on CL, Suggestions?
Post by: reillyranch on March 12, 2013, 03:11:14 PM: Hi and welcome, nice find. You have a bonafide peice of American history. It is strong and versital. You'll be able to showcase your culinary skills to impress family and friends and make your neighbors envious. Be warned this behavior can be addicting.
Title: Re: New to the Forums Picked this up on CL, Suggestions?
Post by: G on March 12, 2013, 03:19:33 PM: Welcome Jacoblee....nice pick-up. With a little work that beauty will be good as new. I suggest you invest in some steel wool and dish soap and start there. Also, apply some WD-40 or other lubricant to the bowl vents before writing them off. Let it soak in and try to work the vents back and forth a little at a time. If they cant be loosened, you can go the replacement route. There is also good info in this thread:

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/kettle-club-discussions/what's-the-best-way-to-polish-a-kettle/

Good luck and keep us posted on progress.
Title: Re: New to the Forums Picked this up on CL, Suggestions?
Post by: G$ on March 12, 2013, 03:32:32 PM: Looks like a total wreck Jacob. I will ive ypou my address and you can ship it to me for disposal.
Title: Re: New to the Forums Picked this up on CL, Suggestions?
Post by: Hogsy on March 12, 2013, 03:59:51 PM: Quote from: jacoblee on March 12, 2013, 03:10:03 PM
Hogsy,

What did you use to clean the top vent and legs?

Your grill looks great!

My bottom vents I think are too rusted I am going to try and nock them with a mallet I may have to buy some replacements off ebay.

Thanks,

Jacob Lee
Thanks Jacob and Welcome
After I cleaned with a SS scourer ,dish washing detergent and hot water. I used 0000 grade steel wool
With turtle rubbing compound . I gotta say my 18 was in pretty good condition, no rust on bottom triangle and no corrosion on the vent
Other triangles I've cleaned up that are rusty, I usually sand the rust back and then spray them silver with rust proof paint
Title: Re: New to the Forums Picked this up on CL, Suggestions?
Post by: Bman on March 12, 2013, 04:42:57 PM: Polish up the bowl & lid and toss these parts on there. She'll look great!

http://store.weber.com/items/?pid=1030

(https://a6b4a8e9ecc9e0dce095-44a90a86b1b5ec791874e1fc2282d18b.ssl.cf2.rackcdn.com/3638_lg.jpg)
Title: Re: New to the Forums Picked this up on CL, Suggestions?
Post by: Hogsy on March 12, 2013, 05:26:46 PM: I'd keep the original twist ash pan
Title: Re: New to the Forums Picked this up on CL, Suggestions?
Post by: Craig on March 12, 2013, 05:33:46 PM: Quote from: Hogsy on March 12, 2013, 05:26:46 PM
I'd keep the original twist ash pan
Welcome and nice score Jacoblee! I agree with Hogsy on the ash pan. I've got a '78 22.5 brown I use about every other cook. That 18 of yours should clean up beautifully and make a nice cooker.
Title: Re: New to the Forums Picked this up on CL, Suggestions?
Post by: jacoblee on March 12, 2013, 06:56:29 PM: Here is the cancer this grill has any suggestions on rust?

I got her cleaned up more picts to come, but I do need some ideas on the rust.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/13/ypa2esez.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/13/u6e6ubar.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/13/adytudyr.jpg)

Thanks,

Jacob Lee

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Title: Re: New to the Forums Picked this up on CL, Suggestions?
Post by: zavod44 on March 12, 2013, 07:04:30 PM: That's nothing...get it cleaned up. You can try to spray some kind of cooking oil on the chipped areas. Just keep it covered when it's not cooking, so it doesn't get rained on. Should keep the rust at bay.
Title: Re: New to the Forums Picked this up on CL, Suggestions?
Post by: jacoblee on March 12, 2013, 07:07:13 PM: Photos of grill in action.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/13/ubahesy6.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/13/yvarebu9.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/13/etydy8a6.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/13/9ezady3y.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/13/ypydama9.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/13/y7ugy3y5.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/13/pe7ejy8a.jpg)(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/03/13/a7e5ebu8.jpg)

Lent is starting in the Greek Orthodox Church and we don't eat meat so I grilled some cheese. This is a cheese from the Island of Cyprus called Halloumi. It is a cheese that does not melt easily so is great for grilling.

http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halloumi

A friend brought it back from a recent trip. It can be purchased at some greek and arab markets.

Thanks for all your help getting her cleaned up.

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Title: Re: New to the Forums Picked this up on CL, Suggestions?
Post by: jacoblee on March 12, 2013, 07:08:59 PM: Bman I will order the legs and polish the old pan.

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Title: Re: New to the Forums Picked this up on CL, Suggestions?
Post by: 1buckie on March 12, 2013, 07:10:57 PM: Good Show !!

Welcome here & wow, that's a whole different take on 'Grilled Cheese" !!!!
Title: Re: New to the Forums Picked this up on CL, Suggestions?
Post by: Bman on March 12, 2013, 07:12:24 PM: Great action shots! Now THAT's a grilled cheese...
Title: Re: New to the Forums Picked this up on CL, Suggestions?
Post by: javahog2002 on March 12, 2013, 07:29:24 PM: Pick up some 000 of 0000 steel wool and hit that lid vent and the triangle. Sand the handle and stain and seal it and you will have a fine looking brown 18. My grey and red twin 18's from 77 looked similar before I cleaned them up.

Welcome aboard.

Cheers and Beers,

Tracy
Colorado
Title: Re: New to the Forums Picked this up on CL, Suggestions?
Post by: mike.stavlund on March 12, 2013, 08:14:43 PM: Nice work, Jacob. That's a real beauty, and in good condition for her age.
Title: Re: New to the Forums Picked this up on CL, Suggestions?
Post by: Heyjude on March 12, 2013, 08:27:17 PM: Quote from: zavod44 on March 12, 2013, 07:04:30 PM
That's nothing...get it cleaned up. You can try to spray some kind of cooking oil on the chipped areas. Just keep it covered when it's not cooking, so it doesn't get rained on. Should keep the rust at bay.

Holy Shit Brian, did you really just quote Sir Spamalot with the cooking spray trick?
You should ban yourself for the day and be ashamed!
Title: Re: New to the Forums Picked this up on CL, Suggestions?
Post by: glrasmussen on March 13, 2013, 04:47:12 AM: Nice pick up and welcome to WKC. 0000 to the vent, some Mothers and the leg kit it will be in near showroom condition.
Title: Re: New to the Forums Picked this up on CL, Suggestions?
Post by: G$ on March 13, 2013, 06:50:35 AM: Quote from: Heyjude on March 12, 2013, 08:27:17 PM

Holy Shit Brian, did you really just quote SIr Spamalot with the cooking spray trick?
You should ban yourself for the day and be ashamed!

I have to admit, I thougt his account had been hacked.
Title: Re: New to the Forums Picked this up on CL, Suggestions?
Post by: ROB_STANG2000 on March 13, 2013, 08:18:41 AM: looks good nice score!
Title: Re: New to the Forums Picked this up on CL, Suggestions?
Post by: Heyjude on March 13, 2013, 08:31:58 PM: Quote from: G$ on March 13, 2013, 06:50:35 AM
Quote from: Heyjude on March 12, 2013, 08:27:17 PM

Holy Shit Brian, did you really just quote SIr Spamalot with the cooking spray trick?
You should ban yourself for the day and be ashamed!

I have to admit, I thougt his account had been hacked.

I just think he's losing it! 8)