Title: Second pickup 2018
Post by: Jan M. on January 07, 2018, 04:04:59 AM
Post by: Jan M. on January 07, 2018, 04:04:59 AM
Hi,
today I got a Red kettle (N: 1991)
On the pic it looked good but in live the kettle looks horrible.
I don't feel really happy with it but according to R-R-R I decided to give it a new home!
Will see what I can do.
I can't imagin what to do, to ruin a kettle like this!
Here some impressions:
(https://i.imgur.com/ZCXY3j7.jpg?2)
(https://i.imgur.com/4Lec0QX.jpg?2)
(https://i.imgur.com/9t9QqQB.jpg?1)
(https://i.imgur.com/drqGZsM.jpg?1)
Regards,
Jan
today I got a Red kettle (N: 1991)
On the pic it looked good but in live the kettle looks horrible.
I don't feel really happy with it but according to R-R-R I decided to give it a new home!
Will see what I can do.
I can't imagin what to do, to ruin a kettle like this!
Here some impressions:
(https://i.imgur.com/ZCXY3j7.jpg?2)
(https://i.imgur.com/4Lec0QX.jpg?2)
(https://i.imgur.com/9t9QqQB.jpg?1)
(https://i.imgur.com/drqGZsM.jpg?1)
Regards,
Jan
Title: Re: Second pickup 2018
Post by: mhiszem on January 07, 2018, 04:23:24 AM
Post by: mhiszem on January 07, 2018, 04:23:24 AM
That's not that bad. As long as the leg sockets are solid this will make a great cooker.
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Title: Re: Second pickup 2018
Post by: vwengguy on January 07, 2018, 04:29:07 AM
Post by: vwengguy on January 07, 2018, 04:29:07 AM
I've had a few grills just like that. It's caused by people that put 10-15 lbs of charcoal on the grate so they can cook 4-5 hamburgers. That also explains the charcoal grate that is rusted out so bad and melted down like they were using it as a black smiths forge. :-(
Still a great bad weather cooker !
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Title: Re: Second pickup 2018
Post by: hawgheaven on January 07, 2018, 05:13:15 AM
Post by: hawgheaven on January 07, 2018, 05:13:15 AM
Yup, that puppy has seen some heat. As mhiszem said, as long as the leg sockets are solid, you'll be fine. I don't think I've ever seen a coal grate that mangled! That can be replaced. Prolly gonna need new blades I'm guessing. As far as the bowl rust, clean it up the best you can. You can get it powder coated...
Title: Re: Second pickup 2018
Post by: WNC on January 07, 2018, 07:57:55 AM
Post by: WNC on January 07, 2018, 07:57:55 AM
It's character 
Love it, cook on it, sit back and watch it change colors while enjoying covered cooking the Weber way.
Seriously, it'll make a great cooker, enjoy!
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Seriously, it'll make a great cooker, enjoy!
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Title: Re: Second pickup 2018
Post by: Jan M. on January 07, 2018, 08:26:25 AM
Post by: Jan M. on January 07, 2018, 08:26:25 AM
Some TLC-Hours later ....
... some progress.
(https://i.imgur.com/dL6J9gU.jpg?1)
... some progress.
(https://i.imgur.com/dL6J9gU.jpg?1)
Title: Re: Second pickup 2018
Post by: hawgheaven on January 07, 2018, 09:12:37 AM
Post by: hawgheaven on January 07, 2018, 09:12:37 AM
Wow, what a difference! Grate progress!
Title: Re: Second pickup 2018
Post by: greenweb on January 07, 2018, 10:00:28 AM
Post by: greenweb on January 07, 2018, 10:00:28 AM
Looks good to me. Nice clean up.
Title: Re: Second pickup 2018
Post by: DellJones on January 07, 2018, 10:23:24 AM
Post by: DellJones on January 07, 2018, 10:23:24 AM
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Title: Re: Second pickup 2018
Post by: kettlebb on January 07, 2018, 11:00:42 AM
Post by: kettlebb on January 07, 2018, 11:00:42 AM
All those rust spots are terrible, it's garbage. Send it to me and I'll recycle it for you.
That's a great cooker!
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Title: Re: Second pickup 2018
Post by: Darko on January 07, 2018, 03:19:52 PM
Post by: Darko on January 07, 2018, 03:19:52 PM
Holy Shit! What a difference. That will make a good cooker.
Title: Re: Second pickup 2018
Post by: johnny 2 shack on January 07, 2018, 07:34:22 PM
Post by: johnny 2 shack on January 07, 2018, 07:34:22 PM
looks beautiful to me .
Title: Re: Second pickup 2018
Post by: Lowbrass on January 07, 2018, 08:03:16 PM
Post by: Lowbrass on January 07, 2018, 08:03:16 PM
Nice pickup! Even better restoration! Nice collection too!
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Title: Second pickup 2018
Post by: Jan M. on January 07, 2018, 11:54:02 PM
Post by: Jan M. on January 07, 2018, 11:54:02 PM
Now with restored handles.
Lid handle is self-engraved freehand. I think it's ok.
(https://i.imgur.com/b23GD76.jpg?1)
(https://i.imgur.com/1vmnXKp.jpg?1)
Now I am waiting for a new One-Touch ash sweeper. I was forced to drill out the rest of the old one.
Lid handle is self-engraved freehand. I think it's ok.
(https://i.imgur.com/b23GD76.jpg?1)
(https://i.imgur.com/1vmnXKp.jpg?1)
Now I am waiting for a new One-Touch ash sweeper. I was forced to drill out the rest of the old one.
Title: Re: Second pickup 2018
Post by: Firemunkee on January 08, 2018, 08:00:20 AM
Post by: Firemunkee on January 08, 2018, 08:00:20 AM
Gorgeous red! I have an M code redhead whose ash sweeper seems rusted together and I can't get it apart to replace it with a new H sweep I have. Can you take a picture of the drill out? Did you just drill out the bolt or did you also have to drill some of the bowl?
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Title: Second pickup 2018
Post by: Jan M. on January 08, 2018, 08:23:10 AM
Post by: Jan M. on January 08, 2018, 08:23:10 AM
Hey,
Sure.
Fact is if you want to replace the complete sweeper you don't need to drill.
Just cut off the "bolts" (or call it sweeper arm if it still exists :-) ) that the stuff fits through the washer and it will fall apart.
(https://i.imgur.com/3on3lbx.jpg?1)
(https://i.imgur.com/x4ZQX94.jpg?1)
Hope that helps you out! (If I got your question right)
Sure.
Fact is if you want to replace the complete sweeper you don't need to drill.
Just cut off the "bolts" (or call it sweeper arm if it still exists :-) ) that the stuff fits through the washer and it will fall apart.
(https://i.imgur.com/3on3lbx.jpg?1)
(https://i.imgur.com/x4ZQX94.jpg?1)
Hope that helps you out! (If I got your question right)
Title: Re: Second pickup 2018
Post by: Jan M. on January 09, 2018, 06:21:32 AM
Post by: Jan M. on January 09, 2018, 06:21:32 AM
DONE !
Color-Changer is ready!
(https://i.imgur.com/xIamRGC.jpg?1)
Complete restoration? Visit my Blog :-)
Color-Changer is ready!
(https://i.imgur.com/xIamRGC.jpg?1)
Complete restoration? Visit my Blog :-)
Title: Re: Second pickup 2018
Post by: Firemunkee on January 10, 2018, 06:17:21 AM
Post by: Firemunkee on January 10, 2018, 06:17:21 AM
Thanks, I'll have to take a look when I get a chance this weekend. I also enjoyed the pictures on your blog! How did you restore the handles? I need to do that as well.
Title: Re: Second pickup 2018
Post by: WNC on January 10, 2018, 09:55:11 AM
Post by: WNC on January 10, 2018, 09:55:11 AM
Beautiful !
Great job on the restore
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Title: Re: Second pickup 2018
Post by: Jan M. on January 15, 2018, 04:41:30 AM
Post by: Jan M. on January 15, 2018, 04:41:30 AM
Quote from: Firemunkee on January 10, 2018, 06:17:21 AM
Thanks, I'll have to take a look when I get a chance this weekend. I also enjoyed the pictures on your blog! How did you restore the handles? I need to do that as well.
Hey,
sorry for the late response. I somehow missed your question about the handles.
I just use sandpaper and a file/rasp (not sure which word is more common).
I use the sandpaper to get rid of the dirty and rotten wood layer to restore nearly the org. color. With the rasp I try to reshape the edges.
The last finish is done with warm non-stick-spray. You could also use some timber-preservativs but not-stick-spay works fine for me since years.
Title: Re: Second pickup 2018
Post by: Firemunkee on January 15, 2018, 05:18:43 AM
Post by: Firemunkee on January 15, 2018, 05:18:43 AM
Quote from: Jan M. on January 15, 2018, 04:41:30 AMThanks for the response!Quote from: Firemunkee on January 10, 2018, 06:17:21 AM
Thanks, I'll have to take a look when I get a chance this weekend. I also enjoyed the pictures on your blog! How did you restore the handles? I need to do that as well.
Hey,
sorry for the late response. I somehow missed your question about the handles.
I just use sandpaper and a file/rasp (not sure which word is more common).
I use the sandpaper to get rid of the dirty and rotten wood layer to restore nearly the org. color. With the rasp I try to reshape the edges.
The last finish is done with warm non-stick-spray. You could also use some timber-preservativs but not-stick-spay works fine for me since years.
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Title: Re: Second pickup 2018
Post by: hawgheaven on January 15, 2018, 05:28:20 AM
Post by: hawgheaven on January 15, 2018, 05:28:20 AM
Very nice restore! I love the fact that you were able to bring it back to its original beauty... nicely done!