Title: Started Spring The Non-Weber Way (Part 2)
Post by: brewtownbeatdown on April 14, 2020, 04:14:01 PM
Post by: brewtownbeatdown on April 14, 2020, 04:14:01 PM
I know this topic's title paints a gloomy picture, but it's in no way as bad as it sounds. It actually refers to some pretty sweet vintage non-Webers I've restored so far this spring. This was the second one finished:
PK Grill
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200414/2f17860caeb420975d46071016f9d8af.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200415/20104468c18a96625e629cad32d7b354.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200415/14951e1085bb88daaaa74f4f6b3e9851.jpg)
Have to say thanks to @GrillGiant for pretty much forcing me to take this one. For months & months he was very insistent that this one needed to be in my collection. He like most, has figured out I'm not ashamed to love other kettles. I knew this one had potential, but it was weathered & incomplete (shelf & table missing / rusty grates turning to dust). Stripped it down completely. Got new grates & original matching hardware. I thought the wheels were white, but realized they were originally red based on the axle hole, so I painted them.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200415/0a5b27f7d68e69374aa7caf85057d63c.jpg)
Polished the frame pieces, dampers, and axle.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200415/4f0af2d8bdb8f01668ed427c0a5c07a4.jpg)
Sprayed the interior/exterior of the bowl & lid with aluminum brightener, and steam cleaned them. Taped off the lid and polished the raised lettering so it popped against the brightened aluminum.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200415/e611b00fb32eb3f16a663d385e53d23b.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200415/b2d2930a8ca0e70b934da483b2b95b31.jpg)
Made the table & shelf out of burnt cedar, and sealed them with spar varnish. I will be using an aluminum cookie sheet on the shelf during cooks, cuz it'll get ruined quick otherwise. Broke 'er in with some ribeye
for Easter dinner:
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200415/10a8de7feff57c5507007b192121d054.jpg)
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PK Grill
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200414/2f17860caeb420975d46071016f9d8af.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200415/20104468c18a96625e629cad32d7b354.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200415/14951e1085bb88daaaa74f4f6b3e9851.jpg)
Have to say thanks to @GrillGiant for pretty much forcing me to take this one. For months & months he was very insistent that this one needed to be in my collection. He like most, has figured out I'm not ashamed to love other kettles. I knew this one had potential, but it was weathered & incomplete (shelf & table missing / rusty grates turning to dust). Stripped it down completely. Got new grates & original matching hardware. I thought the wheels were white, but realized they were originally red based on the axle hole, so I painted them.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200415/0a5b27f7d68e69374aa7caf85057d63c.jpg)
Polished the frame pieces, dampers, and axle.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200415/4f0af2d8bdb8f01668ed427c0a5c07a4.jpg)
Sprayed the interior/exterior of the bowl & lid with aluminum brightener, and steam cleaned them. Taped off the lid and polished the raised lettering so it popped against the brightened aluminum.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200415/e611b00fb32eb3f16a663d385e53d23b.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200415/b2d2930a8ca0e70b934da483b2b95b31.jpg)
Made the table & shelf out of burnt cedar, and sealed them with spar varnish. I will be using an aluminum cookie sheet on the shelf during cooks, cuz it'll get ruined quick otherwise. Broke 'er in with some ribeye
for Easter dinner:(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200415/10a8de7feff57c5507007b192121d054.jpg)
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Title: Re: Started Spring The Non-Weber Way (Part 2)
Post by: GrillGiant on April 14, 2020, 04:15:53 PM
Post by: GrillGiant on April 14, 2020, 04:15:53 PM
Quote from: brewtownbeatdown on April 14, 2020, 04:14:01 PMShe couldn't have found a better home!
I know this topic's title paints a gloomy picture, but it's in no way as bad as it sounds. It actually refers to some pretty sweet vintage non-Webers I've restored so far this spring. This was the second one finished:
PK Grill
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200414/2f17860caeb420975d46071016f9d8af.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200415/20104468c18a96625e629cad32d7b354.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200415/14951e1085bb88daaaa74f4f6b3e9851.jpg)
Have to say thanks to @GrillGiant for pretty much forcing me to take this one. For months & months he was very insistent that this one needed to be in my collection. He like most, has figured out I'm not ashamed to love other kettles. I knew this one had potential, but it was weathered & incomplete (shelf & table missing / rusty grates turning to dust). Stripped it down completely. Got new grates & original matching hardware. I thought the wheels were white, but realized they were originally red based on the axle hole, so I painted them.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200415/0a5b27f7d68e69374aa7caf85057d63c.jpg)
Polished the frame pieces, dampers, and axle.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200415/4f0af2d8bdb8f01668ed427c0a5c07a4.jpg)
Sprayed the interior/exterior of the bowl & lid with aluminum brightener, and steam cleaned them. Taped off the lid and polished the raised lettering so it popped against the brightened aluminum.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200415/e611b00fb32eb3f16a663d385e53d23b.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200415/b2d2930a8ca0e70b934da483b2b95b31.jpg)
Made the table & shelf out of burnt cedar, and sealed them with spar varnish. I will be using an aluminum cookie sheet on the shelf during cooks, cuz it'll get ruined quick otherwise. Broke 'er in with some ribeye
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200415/10a8de7feff57c5507007b192121d054.jpg)
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Title: Re: Started Spring The Non-Weber Way (Part 2)
Post by: Fat Tony on April 14, 2020, 04:19:24 PM
Post by: Fat Tony on April 14, 2020, 04:19:24 PM
Quote from: brewtownbeatdown on April 14, 2020, 04:14:01 PMNice restore on that PK @brewtownbeatdown !!!
I know this topic's title paints a gloomy picture, but it's in no way as bad as it sounds. It actually refers to some pretty sweet vintage non-Webers I've restored so far this spring. This was the second one finished:
PK Grill
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200414/2f17860caeb420975d46071016f9d8af.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200415/20104468c18a96625e629cad32d7b354.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200415/14951e1085bb88daaaa74f4f6b3e9851.jpg)
Have to say thanks to @GrillGiant for pretty much forcing me to take this one. For months & months he was very insistent that this one needed to be in my collection. He like most, has figured out I'm not ashamed to love other kettles. I knew this one had potential, but it was weathered & incomplete (shelf & table missing / rusty grates turning to dust). Stripped it down completely. Got new grates & original matching hardware. I thought the wheels were white, but realized they were originally red based on the axle hole, so I painted them.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200415/0a5b27f7d68e69374aa7caf85057d63c.jpg)
Polished the frame pieces, dampers, and axle.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200415/4f0af2d8bdb8f01668ed427c0a5c07a4.jpg)
Sprayed the interior/exterior of the bowl & lid with aluminum brightener, and steam cleaned them. Taped off the lid and polished the raised lettering so it popped against the brightened aluminum.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200415/e611b00fb32eb3f16a663d385e53d23b.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200415/b2d2930a8ca0e70b934da483b2b95b31.jpg)
Made the table & shelf out of burnt cedar, and sealed them with spar varnish. I will be using an aluminum cookie sheet on the shelf during cooks, cuz it'll get ruined quick otherwise. Broke 'er in with some ribeye
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20200415/10a8de7feff57c5507007b192121d054.jpg)
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Title: Re: Started Spring The Non-Weber Way (Part 2)
Post by: smokeyjoe on April 14, 2020, 04:39:52 PM
Post by: smokeyjoe on April 14, 2020, 04:39:52 PM
Nice restore is that a pk junior ?
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Title: Re: Started Spring The Non-Weber Way (Part 2)
Post by: brewtownbeatdown on April 14, 2020, 04:56:38 PM
Post by: brewtownbeatdown on April 14, 2020, 04:56:38 PM
Quote from: smokeyjoe on April 14, 2020, 04:39:52 PMThanks. People from the PK Fanatics FB keep referring to it as a "Classic" or "Original". I believe a junior has a single damper on the bowl & lid. I don't know enough about 'em(...yet) to answer that too confidently.
Nice restore is that a pk junior ?
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Title: Re: Started Spring The Non-Weber Way (Part 2)
Post by: michaelmilitello on April 14, 2020, 05:06:03 PM
Post by: michaelmilitello on April 14, 2020, 05:06:03 PM
Grate job on the restore! if I wasn't a Weber guy, I'd own a PK. You've got a beautiful piece of backyard Americana there.
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Title: Re: Started Spring The Non-Weber Way (Part 2)
Post by: Kneab on April 14, 2020, 05:44:37 PM
Post by: Kneab on April 14, 2020, 05:44:37 PM
Sweet PK.
That turned great.
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That turned great.
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Title: Re: Started Spring The Non-Weber Way (Part 2)
Post by: Erictag on April 14, 2020, 07:06:47 PM
Post by: Erictag on April 14, 2020, 07:06:47 PM
You made that PK gorgeous!! Did you figure out the birth year?
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Title: Re: Started Spring The Non-Weber Way (Part 2)
Post by: bladz on April 15, 2020, 03:17:40 AM
Post by: bladz on April 15, 2020, 03:17:40 AM
Sweet grill and that's a great looking Easter cook. You did a great job on that restore.
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Title: Re: Started Spring The Non-Weber Way (Part 2)
Post by: Jtayres on April 15, 2020, 03:24:04 AM
Post by: Jtayres on April 15, 2020, 03:24:04 AM
Always wanted a pk, perfect compliment to a kettle!
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Title: Started Spring The Non-Weber Way (Part 2)
Post by: Mr.CPHo on April 15, 2020, 03:43:02 AM
Post by: Mr.CPHo on April 15, 2020, 03:43:02 AM
Wow, all of a sudden you've made me lust for a PK, amazing restoration job!
Title: Re: Started Spring The Non-Weber Way (Part 2)
Post by: Zrschaef on April 15, 2020, 03:54:58 AM
Post by: Zrschaef on April 15, 2020, 03:54:58 AM
Looks amazing! How did you attach the wood side table and under shelf? After seeing your pictures I'm thinking about adding them to mine vintage PK.
Title: Re: Started Spring The Non-Weber Way (Part 2)
Post by: JEBIV on April 15, 2020, 03:55:55 AM
Post by: JEBIV on April 15, 2020, 03:55:55 AM
Another masterful restore, I wouldn't expect anything less
Title: Re: Started Spring The Non-Weber Way (Part 2)
Post by: brewtownbeatdown on April 15, 2020, 05:09:25 AM
Post by: brewtownbeatdown on April 15, 2020, 05:09:25 AM
Quote from: Zrschaef on April 15, 2020, 03:54:58 AMThanks. I actually made them to just rest on the frame bars. I figured if I wanted to make them permanent, I could use conduit hangers attached underneath.
Looks amazing! How did you attach the wood side table and under shelf? After seeing your pictures I'm thinking about adding them to mine vintage PK.
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Title: Re: Started Spring The Non-Weber Way (Part 2)
Post by: bamakettles on April 15, 2020, 05:31:16 AM
Post by: bamakettles on April 15, 2020, 05:31:16 AM
Cool restore and a very good read. I love seeing other types of grills restored...... Nice job!
Title: Re: Started Spring The Non-Weber Way (Part 2)
Post by: randy on April 15, 2020, 05:40:03 AM
Post by: randy on April 15, 2020, 05:40:03 AM
You're going to love that PK!
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Title: Re: Started Spring The Non-Weber Way (Part 2)
Post by: dwnthehatch on April 15, 2020, 05:42:54 AM
Post by: dwnthehatch on April 15, 2020, 05:42:54 AM
Nice restore. Looks great!
Title: Re: Started Spring The Non-Weber Way (Part 2)
Post by: greenweb on April 15, 2020, 06:45:01 AM
Post by: greenweb on April 15, 2020, 06:45:01 AM
Nicely done! Looking good.
Title: Re: Started Spring The Non-Weber Way (Part 2)
Post by: Lowbrass on April 17, 2020, 10:23:15 AM
Post by: Lowbrass on April 17, 2020, 10:23:15 AM
Again, awesome job!
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Title: Re: Started Spring The Non-Weber Way (Part 2)
Post by: Lowbrass on April 17, 2020, 10:23:50 AM
Post by: Lowbrass on April 17, 2020, 10:23:50 AM
Again, awesome job!
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Title: Re: Started Spring The Non-Weber Way (Part 2)
Post by: Darko on April 17, 2020, 02:01:52 PM
Post by: Darko on April 17, 2020, 02:01:52 PM
Damn! that is sweet.
Title: Re: Started Spring The Non-Weber Way (Part 2)
Post by: PotsieWeber on April 17, 2020, 05:35:38 PM
Post by: PotsieWeber on April 17, 2020, 05:35:38 PM
NICE!