Title: 26" copper mist clean up
Post by: cumminfourya on November 05, 2016, 09:54:13 AM
Post by: cumminfourya on November 05, 2016, 09:54:13 AM
Hey guys, have a couple questions. I've cleaned a few kettles that were in roughy shape with good results. Wondering if there are any precautions I should take with this one? Never cleaned a colored kettle, and I've read about different legs some older kettles have. Just don't wanna screw anything up in the process of cleaning her all up. Thanks for any help and suggestions.
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This is the only decent pic I have right know. It's a patent pending so 1969 or 1970? In pretty good shape. Has some rim rash and one chip on the lid pretty decent size.
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This is the only decent pic I have right know. It's a patent pending so 1969 or 1970? In pretty good shape. Has some rim rash and one chip on the lid pretty decent size.
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Title: Re: 26" copper mist clean up
Post by: Travis on November 05, 2016, 10:07:29 AM
Post by: Travis on November 05, 2016, 10:07:29 AM
No extras that I'm aware of. That sure is a beautiful Chief!
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Title: Re: 26" copper mist clean up
Post by: firedude5015 on November 05, 2016, 10:15:38 AM
Post by: firedude5015 on November 05, 2016, 10:15:38 AM
That's gonna be a difficult restore. I'm more than willing to donate my A.D.D. and O.C.D. to the cause. PM me for my shipping adress and once it's cleaned up and cooked on a few 100 times, I'll ship it back to you ;)
In reality, just go slow, be patient, follow the restore guidelines as always.
And enjoy that beautiful Kettle!
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In reality, just go slow, be patient, follow the restore guidelines as always.
And enjoy that beautiful Kettle!
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Title: Re: 26" copper mist clean up
Post by: cumminfourya on November 05, 2016, 04:10:22 PM
Post by: cumminfourya on November 05, 2016, 04:10:22 PM
Thanks guys. I got to do the bowl today and a part of the lid then had to wrap it up for dinner. Turned out real good so far.
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Title: Re: 26" copper mist clean up
Post by: Mr.CPHo on November 05, 2016, 04:25:12 PM
Post by: Mr.CPHo on November 05, 2016, 04:25:12 PM
Lookin' good so far
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Title: Re: 26" copper mist clean up
Post by: Darko on November 05, 2016, 05:29:00 PM
Post by: Darko on November 05, 2016, 05:29:00 PM
You are doing a great job.. On the older kettles, just be more careful. The porcelain is different from from the new stuff.
Title: Re: 26" copper mist clean up
Post by: WNC on November 05, 2016, 06:02:48 PM
Post by: WNC on November 05, 2016, 06:02:48 PM
Looking good! Just keep at it
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Title: Re: 26" copper mist clean up
Post by: Craig on November 05, 2016, 08:33:59 PM
Post by: Craig on November 05, 2016, 08:33:59 PM
Nice looking Chief, @cumminfourya did that one turn up locally? I have one too. Yours looks like its coming along nicely.
Title: Re: 26" copper mist clean up
Post by: cumminfourya on November 05, 2016, 08:51:39 PM
Post by: cumminfourya on November 05, 2016, 08:51:39 PM
No @Craig, this is actually the one that @Travis posted here in the online finds in Durango,CO. Picked it up on our way home from Las Vegas this past week.
Title: Re: 26" copper mist clean up
Post by: Craig on November 05, 2016, 08:57:39 PM
Post by: Craig on November 05, 2016, 08:57:39 PM
Sweet!
Title: Re: 26" copper mist clean up
Post by: greenweb on November 06, 2016, 03:35:07 PM
Post by: greenweb on November 06, 2016, 03:35:07 PM
Love this kettle! Nice clean up job!
Title: Re: 26" copper mist clean up
Post by: weldboy on November 07, 2016, 12:53:00 PM
Post by: weldboy on November 07, 2016, 12:53:00 PM
Looking great
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Title: Re: 26" copper mist clean up
Post by: RottiGuy on November 07, 2016, 02:47:11 PM
Post by: RottiGuy on November 07, 2016, 02:47:11 PM
Looks great !!!
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Title: Re: 26" copper mist clean up
Post by: cumminfourya on November 12, 2016, 12:16:49 PM
Post by: cumminfourya on November 12, 2016, 12:16:49 PM
All done except ash pan, it's soaking again!!!
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Title: Re: 26" copper mist clean up
Post by: SteveZ on November 12, 2016, 01:10:07 PM
Post by: SteveZ on November 12, 2016, 01:10:07 PM
WOW!
Title: Re: 26" copper mist clean up
Post by: firedude5015 on November 12, 2016, 01:12:24 PM
Post by: firedude5015 on November 12, 2016, 01:12:24 PM
Dammit Man!..dats PURTY
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Title: Re: 26" copper mist clean up
Post by: Travis on November 12, 2016, 01:35:15 PM
Post by: Travis on November 12, 2016, 01:35:15 PM
Love the spin on that lid! Nice job 
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Title: Re: 26" copper mist clean up
Post by: Craig on November 12, 2016, 07:02:07 PM
Post by: Craig on November 12, 2016, 07:02:07 PM
Nice work on the cleanup! She's a beaut!
Title: Re: 26" copper mist clean up
Post by: PB-UK on November 13, 2016, 01:16:18 AM
Post by: PB-UK on November 13, 2016, 01:16:18 AM
Beautiful work!
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Title: Re: 26" copper mist clean up
Post by: Shoestringshop on November 13, 2016, 03:24:53 AM
Post by: Shoestringshop on November 13, 2016, 03:24:53 AM
Wow! Just WOW!
Title: Re: 26" copper mist clean up
Post by: greenweb on November 13, 2016, 03:59:57 AM
Post by: greenweb on November 13, 2016, 03:59:57 AM
That looks so good! Great job cleaning and taking amazing pics.
Title: Re: 26" copper mist clean up
Post by: Mr.CPHo on November 13, 2016, 04:29:57 AM
Post by: Mr.CPHo on November 13, 2016, 04:29:57 AM
Incredible!
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Title: Re: 26" copper mist clean up
Post by: WNC on November 13, 2016, 04:31:46 AM
Post by: WNC on November 13, 2016, 04:31:46 AM
Awesome, she really shines!
Great job on the cleanup
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Title: Re: 26" copper mist clean up
Post by: HoosierKettle on November 13, 2016, 04:37:23 AM
Post by: HoosierKettle on November 13, 2016, 04:37:23 AM
Beautiful. Quick question for anyone that knows. This is a flat top I assume. Do the flat tops have more head room than non flat top or modern 26"?
Is this your first 26 and do you plan to cook on it? It's my favorite size for the majority of my cooks.
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Is this your first 26 and do you plan to cook on it? It's my favorite size for the majority of my cooks.
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Title: Re: 26" copper mist clean up
Post by: cumminfourya on November 13, 2016, 05:38:40 AM
Post by: cumminfourya on November 13, 2016, 05:38:40 AM
Thanks guys. @HoosierKettle this is my second 26. I love the size and use my other pretty often. This one will definitely get used. As soon as I get the ash pan done it will get fired up. I gotta have it all shiny for its first cook 
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Title: Re: 26" copper mist clean up
Post by: walshman on November 13, 2016, 08:29:59 AM
Post by: walshman on November 13, 2016, 08:29:59 AM
looks really nice. Well done sir.
Title: Re: 26" copper mist clean up
Post by: Cellar2ful on November 13, 2016, 08:41:31 AM
Post by: Cellar2ful on November 13, 2016, 08:41:31 AM
@cumminfourya- Wow. Great restoration. Gives me incentive to tackle restoring "Misty".
@HoosierKettle - I measured through the lid vents and here's the results:
flattop 26" - 9 1/2" from cooking grate to lid vent
new style 26" - 8 1/4" from cooking grate to lid vent
Title: Re: 26" copper mist clean up
Post by: HoosierKettle on November 13, 2016, 08:49:53 AM
Post by: HoosierKettle on November 13, 2016, 08:49:53 AM
Thanks so much for measuring. Great group of folks on here. That really makes those flat tops special imo. Maybe I'll get lucky and stumble onto one in the future. I've never suffered from lack of head room on mine but a little added height would be nice.
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Title: Re: 26" copper mist clean up
Post by: cwmfour on November 13, 2016, 08:39:02 PM
Post by: cwmfour on November 13, 2016, 08:39:02 PM
Nice work. Looks beautiful.
Title: Re: 26" copper mist clean up
Post by: Neil_VT00 on November 14, 2016, 06:30:35 AM
Post by: Neil_VT00 on November 14, 2016, 06:30:35 AM
Quote from: Cellar2ful on November 13, 2016, 08:41:31 AM
@cumminfourya- Wow. Great restoration. Gives me incentive to tackle restoring "Misty".
I echo the above statement. I've got one around that needs a good cleaning too.