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Title: 18" Red MBH (work in progress)
Post by: WEBERNV on January 28, 2017, 10:38:53 AM

So, I posted a wanted ad in the member sales section looking for a 18 Avocado. No luck with the Avocado, but @shaun reached out to me regarding a 18" redhead he was willing to part with. I could not resist the opportunity to get another red so we struck a deal. Anyone contemplating making a deal with Shaun should have no reservations, he is honest and fair, and sure knows how to pack a kettle! Anyways, she is in great condition but I plan on taking my time with this RRR. Here are a few sneak peeks, I will update this as I make progress.

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(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170128/012b8124ef586ff17504066c769f37f3.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170128/b64442df9077a16d4eb18a2af315c3b4.jpg)

I have not used the old lathe for a minute, so figured it would be a good time to polish the legs.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170128/4cdf0ac85545a34a62770801d6ccbabc.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170128/ec69a4df8721ce19bd8220e2583bd69c.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170128/4a97c9053cb3efa4a368f1d8f45b5382.jpg)

Ash pan in good shape too.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170128/03994fcc06a3f530a686eedef22dc54b.jpg)

Hopefully I will find more time to fool with it tomorrow.

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Title: Re: 18" Red MBH (work in progress)
Post by: RottiGuy on January 28, 2017, 11:23:41 AM

Looking good!!

Title: Re: 18" Red MBH (work in progress)
Post by: Speedster on January 28, 2017, 11:29:21 AM

Wow coming right along. Surgery


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Title: Re: 18" Red MBH (work in progress)
Post by: captjoe06 on January 29, 2017, 11:11:11 AM

Nice work!


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Title: Re: 18" Red MBH (work in progress)
Post by: WEBERNV on January 29, 2017, 12:55:58 PM

Got her all cleaned up and put back together. Pretty happy with everything but the ash pan. I am jealous of all of the highly polished ash pans I have seen on here, but I plan on cooking on this one and can't justify all the time it would take me to make it perfect. Anyways, here are the pics.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170129/8c05a7fa381bdcbbbcb8756c07e4af1d.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170129/294f57c0e553f178c85268a0f8ea1fac.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170129/71c78afdf383cf320b1bad7495bf6159.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170129/02b9c2dd575f25c72a3f61bdeea53c3d.jpg)

And here she is being introduced to the rest of the family.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170129/241872d2b5156e59e163b931beeb378b.jpg)

Can't wait to cook on it. The only thing left is to add a new handle once it shows up. Thanks for looking!


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Title: Re: 18" Red MBH (work in progress)
Post by: greenweb on January 29, 2017, 01:14:49 PM

Looking great! nice clean up job. Grates look brand new. 

Title: Re: 18" Red MBH (work in progress)
Post by: WNC on January 29, 2017, 01:19:50 PM

Nice job!
I bet you can't wait to fire it up and see the color change, I know I can't!


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Title: Re: 18" Red MBH (work in progress)
Post by: RottiGuy on January 29, 2017, 02:03:47 PM

Very very nice!!

Title: Re: 18" Red MBH (work in progress)
Post by: RSHU on January 29, 2017, 02:06:45 PM

Looks really great, nice job!

Title: Re: 18" Red MBH (work in progress)
Post by: Mr.CPHo on January 29, 2017, 02:13:13 PM

 Wow, looks super nice!!


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Title: Re: 18" Red MBH (work in progress)
Post by: kettlebb on January 29, 2017, 02:34:08 PM

That looks amazing! I would be totally happy with an ash pan like that


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Title: Re: 18" Red MBH (work in progress)
Post by: WEBERNV on January 29, 2017, 03:44:29 PM

Thanks guys. This is my only 18", since it is just me and my wife I am hoping it will help conserve some fuel. Looks tiny compared to the 22's, can only imagine how big the 26, and ranch kettles are!

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Title: Re: 18" Red MBH (work in progress)
Post by: MrHoss on January 29, 2017, 05:21:55 PM

Wonderful. You really need an 18 OTG...or better yet a pair. I have a pair and they absolutely rock. No Ranch here but having a 26er on the property is grand.

Title: Re: 18" Red MBH (work in progress)
Post by: Mr.CPHo on January 29, 2017, 05:39:45 PM

Would love to see more pics of that redhead's peel.  [emoji51]


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Title: Re: 18" Red MBH (work in progress)
Post by: james1787 on January 29, 2017, 05:43:34 PM

Amazing job!! Everything looks great.. especially the legs.. those look like mirrors!

I got my red 18" a few months ago from another member here.. when it warms up I'll be cleaning it up but until then.. I'm using it

Title: Re: 18" Red MBH (work in progress)
Post by: Vwbuggin64 on January 29, 2017, 06:55:05 PM

I love the 18", especially red. Thats on my list to pick up next.

Title: Re: 18" Red MBH (work in progress)
Post by: Neil_VT00 on January 30, 2017, 04:13:44 AM

Great looking redhead @WEBERNV!

I keep looking at this pic though:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170128/4cdf0ac85545a34a62770801d6ccbabc.jpg)
That's one nice looking machine.  What do you do with it aside from polishing Weber legs?

Title: Re: 18" Red MBH (work in progress)
Post by: WEBERNV on January 30, 2017, 07:06:10 AM

Thanks @Neil_VT00. I picked the lathe up a long time ago so that I can make parts for this old Triumph chopper I am building. Of course being the cheap guy that I am, I had to buy a junky lathe and fix it myself. I believe it was manufactured sometime in the 30's, it is a Craftsman branded Atlas. Not the best machine, but good enough for me. So far I have made new fork bushings, wheel spacers, and threaded bungs (with british threads). Here is a before pic of the lathe, on the table I made. And a pic of the old scooter.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170130/6c001bf697778227d9a4103ecc97c6ad.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170130/b1c3e13d9766f1c1079262f709be3032.jpg)

Sorry for the non Weber pics!
   

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Title: Re: 18" Red MBH (work in progress)
Post by: MikeRocksTheRed on January 30, 2017, 07:27:34 AM

Great cleanup!!!!!

Title: Re: 18" Red MBH (work in progress)
Post by: weldboy on January 30, 2017, 07:33:28 AM

Great job, nice bike as well!


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Title: Re: 18" Red MBH (work in progress)
Post by: SteveZ on January 30, 2017, 12:37:22 PM

That's one HOT REDHEAD! Grate job!

Title: Re: 18" Red MBH (work in progress)
Post by: pbe gummi bear on January 30, 2017, 12:43:00 PM

Quote from: WEBERNV on January 30, 2017, 07:06:10 AM

Thanks @Neil_VT00. I picked the lathe up a long time ago so that I can make parts for this old Triumph chopper I am building. Of course being the cheap guy that I am, I had to buy a junky lathe and fix it myself. I believe it was manufactured sometime in the 30's, it is a Craftsman branded Atlas. Not the best machine, but good enough for me. So far I have made new fork bushings, wheel spacers, and threaded bungs (with british threads). Here is a before pic of the lathe, on the table I made. And a pic of the old scooter.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170130/6c001bf697778227d9a4103ecc97c6ad.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170130/b1c3e13d9766f1c1079262f709be3032.jpg)

Sorry for the non Weber pics!
   

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Love it!

Title: Re: 18" Red MBH (work in progress)
Post by: Neil_VT00 on January 31, 2017, 05:40:46 AM

Wow @WEBERNV, you've got quite a setup in that garage.  Beautiful Triumph!

Title: Re: 18" Red MBH (work in progress)
Post by: WEBERNV on January 31, 2017, 06:26:03 AM

Thanks guys, the bike is a work in progress, and the garage is more organized chaos than anything. I think that is why I love hunting down old Webers and fixing them up. It is like instant gratification once you bring one of these old cookers back to life, and the thrill of the hunt is almost the best part. And it is by far cheaper and eaiser than working on that old scooter.

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Title: Re: 18" Red MBH (work in progress)
Post by: Craig on February 03, 2017, 03:29:41 PM

Sweet red!

Title: Re: 18" Red MBH (work in progress)
Post by: Darko on February 03, 2017, 06:05:51 PM

Quote from: WEBERNV on January 31, 2017, 06:26:03 AM

Thanks guys, the bike is a work in progress, and the garage is more organized chaos than anything. I think that is why I love hunting down old Webers and fixing them up. It is like instant gratification once you bring one of these old cookers back to life, and the thrill of the hunt is almost the best part. And it is by far cheaper and eaiser than working on that old scooter.

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I get how you feel. I used to have a '72 Triumph, then I sold it, and now my son has a '72 Plymouth Satellite  in my garage, with a parts car in my mom's garage.  I'm glad Weber's are cheaper.

Title: Re: 18" Red MBH (work in progress)
Post by: WEBERNV on February 04, 2017, 02:38:02 PM

Put on my new Brian handle this afternoon, thanks @zavod44 it looks great. Here are a few pics.

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170204/26355d509c8f6cd38ea81236664209fc.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170204/fea3733c33fd242abd485d6379e19d77.jpg)

(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170204/f449a5d72b6ca39a4ab0e99136258146.jpg)

Have not used the briquettes yet, but will post something when I do.

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Title: Re: 18" Red MBH (work in progress)
Post by: zavod44 on February 04, 2017, 02:51:07 PM

That looks sharp!

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Title: Re: 18" Red MBH (work in progress)
Post by: Speedster on February 05, 2017, 11:48:46 AM

Incredible handle and kettle


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