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Title: Finally Red Head score!!
Post by: Lemans on September 09, 2016, 06:18:46 AM
So I find this code EE redhead for sale $100
On the app close 5
   Picked it up for $80 . I small scuff on lid other
Than that usual slight rust at lid handle and
Leg joints. Lid handle crooked like it was dropped
Legs loose and sweepers frozen. But still a solid
Kettle.. Where do I start the restore first?
Should I bend the handle straight or leave it?
Title: Re: Finally Red Head score!!
Post by: MikeRocksTheRed on September 09, 2016, 07:41:30 AM
This post should help you out with your handle.  Nice score!!!!!  Can't wait to see pictures.
http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/straightening-a-strap-handle-the-safe-and-easy-way (http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/straightening-a-strap-handle-the-safe-and-easy-way)

Cleanup:
http://weberkettleclub.com/weber-grill-restoration-interior-and-exterior-kettle-cleaning/ (http://weberkettleclub.com/weber-grill-restoration-interior-and-exterior-kettle-cleaning/)

Title: Re: Finally Red Head score!!
Post by: Lemans on September 09, 2016, 02:41:13 PM
(http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h339/njb1954/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-09/6F11E09D-F70F-4D48-8E1D-D861DC9AA52B_zpsr9pbghog.jpg) (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/njb1954/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-09/6F11E09D-F70F-4D48-8E1D-D861DC9AA52B_zpsr9pbghog.jpg.html)
(http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h339/njb1954/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-09/D4BBB027-BC94-4689-B147-3046A5B0121C_zpsyyyrh2hm.jpg) (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/njb1954/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-09/D4BBB027-BC94-4689-B147-3046A5B0121C_zpsyyyrh2hm.jpg.html)
(http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h339/njb1954/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-09/64151415-9EA5-4DA5-AC61-A158305DF46A_zpsz26iioua.jpg) (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/njb1954/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-09/64151415-9EA5-4DA5-AC61-A158305DF46A_zpsz26iioua.jpg.html)
(http://i1104.photobucket.com/albums/h339/njb1954/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-09/BD172B98-3CF1-4162-810F-B7DC1FA36435_zpspncpys1p.jpg) (http://s1104.photobucket.com/user/njb1954/media/Mobile%20Uploads/2016-09/BD172B98-3CF1-4162-810F-B7DC1FA36435_zpspncpys1p.jpg.html)
So I need a guide to tighten and polish the legs
And I need the thermo holder
  One small chip. Code EE
Title: Re: Finally Red Head score!!
Post by: MikeRocksTheRed on September 09, 2016, 02:46:24 PM
Looking good!

http://www.ereplacementparts.com/thermometer-mounting-assembly-p-1477089.html (http://www.ereplacementparts.com/thermometer-mounting-assembly-p-1477089.html)
Title: Re: Finally Red Head score!!
Post by: Lemans on September 09, 2016, 03:06:08 PM
Thanks Mike.. Ordered!!!
Title: Re: Finally Red Head score!!
Post by: haeffb on September 09, 2016, 08:59:01 PM
A tip for the rear legs - swap them side for side. The friction indentation will contact the leg at a different location than before.
Title: Re: Finally Red Head score!!
Post by: Kneab on September 10, 2016, 09:57:01 AM
Nice pickup. 👍

For the rear legs you can rub the indentations back out from the inside with a 3/8" socket on an extension.

searching for an 18" twist ash pan.

Title: Re: Finally Red Head score!!
Post by: Lemans on September 10, 2016, 10:05:16 AM
Great idea.. Keep them coming
  Anyone know the part # for the ash sweeps
On a code EE?
Title: Re: Finally Red Head score!!
Post by: Cellar2ful on September 10, 2016, 03:17:17 PM


Ash sweeps with the set screw is #7409.