Title: My 1960 Chromoveil Custom (before and after restoration photos)
Post by: bladz on May 08, 2021, 10:07:40 AM
Post by: bladz on May 08, 2021, 10:07:40 AM
I've been holding out on revealing this beauty until the restoration was totally completed.
The Custom was found on the roadside by a a friend about an hour away from where I live.
It was in very nice shape, albeit the ash pan was severely rusted and the bowl vent looked to have home made tabs riveted onto the existing vent. I asked for some help from Lilyankee to see if he could replicate the bowl vents and he did a wonderful job. An added bonus is Eric has the capability to rivet the vents on a grill, so there is no need for bolts and nuts. Thanks again Eric. It's great having a talented, willing friend nearby.
The area from the legs down, except for the wheels, thankfully, was all spray painted gray long ago. It preserved the legs and the triangle as those areas needed very little work, just a light scraping and polishing. The ash pan was the part that needed the most work. Layers of white porcelain, gray spray paint and deeply pitted rust. There are a few pin holes in it, but the leg hooks remained intact throughout the restore.
Here are some before pics. I'll add some after pics soon. I'm only allowed 10 pics max on a post
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The Custom was found on the roadside by a a friend about an hour away from where I live.
It was in very nice shape, albeit the ash pan was severely rusted and the bowl vent looked to have home made tabs riveted onto the existing vent. I asked for some help from Lilyankee to see if he could replicate the bowl vents and he did a wonderful job. An added bonus is Eric has the capability to rivet the vents on a grill, so there is no need for bolts and nuts. Thanks again Eric. It's great having a talented, willing friend nearby.
The area from the legs down, except for the wheels, thankfully, was all spray painted gray long ago. It preserved the legs and the triangle as those areas needed very little work, just a light scraping and polishing. The ash pan was the part that needed the most work. Layers of white porcelain, gray spray paint and deeply pitted rust. There are a few pin holes in it, but the leg hooks remained intact throughout the restore.
Here are some before pics. I'll add some after pics soon. I'm only allowed 10 pics max on a post
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Title: Re: My 1960 Chromoveil Custom (before and after restoration photos)
Post by: bbqking01 on May 08, 2021, 10:11:02 AM
Post by: bbqking01 on May 08, 2021, 10:11:02 AM
That's a beautiful sight!
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Title: Re: My 1960 Chromoveil Custom (before and after restoration photos)
Post by: JEBIV on May 08, 2021, 10:15:48 AM
Post by: JEBIV on May 08, 2021, 10:15:48 AM
That is amazing thing !!!!
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Title: Re: My 1960 Chromoveil Custom (before and after restoration photos)
Post by: bladz on May 08, 2021, 10:17:29 AM
Post by: bladz on May 08, 2021, 10:17:29 AM
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Title: Re: My 1960 Chromoveil Custom (before and after restoration photos)
Post by: jdorn on May 08, 2021, 10:23:25 AM
Post by: jdorn on May 08, 2021, 10:23:25 AM
Damn.... that is beautiful! Congrats and great job on the resto!
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Title: Re: My 1960 Chromoveil Custom (before and after restoration photos)
Post by: Lilyankee on May 08, 2021, 10:25:07 AM
Post by: Lilyankee on May 08, 2021, 10:25:07 AM
This kettle is a Cadillac! I was lucky enough to see it in person. Bladz, you did a great job restoring this classic kettle! Now, what to cook on it... 
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Title: Re: My 1960 Chromoveil Custom (before and after restoration photos)
Post by: Bertl on May 08, 2021, 10:26:22 AM
Post by: Bertl on May 08, 2021, 10:26:22 AM
A dream kettle. You did an extreme good restauration! Respact sir!
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Title: Re: My 1960 Chromoveil Custom (before and after restoration photos)
Post by: JEBIV on May 08, 2021, 10:27:43 AM
Post by: JEBIV on May 08, 2021, 10:27:43 AM
Pardon my French but that is f###ing gorgeous
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Title: Re: My 1960 Chromoveil Custom (before and after restoration photos)
Post by: michaelmilitello on May 08, 2021, 10:31:47 AM
Post by: michaelmilitello on May 08, 2021, 10:31:47 AM
Wow! Beautiful piece of history! Grate job. I've never seen a chromoveil with an ash pan instead of an ash tray at the bottom.
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Title: Re: My 1960 Chromoveil Custom (before and after restoration photos)
Post by: Kneab on May 08, 2021, 10:34:07 AM
Post by: Kneab on May 08, 2021, 10:34:07 AM
Oops. Wrong thread.
Title: Re: My 1960 Chromoveil Custom (before and after restoration photos)
Post by: Kneab on May 08, 2021, 10:35:08 AM
Post by: Kneab on May 08, 2021, 10:35:08 AM
I am with Joe.
Dennis that is F#@&ing beautiful
Congrats
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Dennis that is F#@&ing beautiful
Congrats
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Title: Re: My 1960 Chromoveil Custom (before and after restoration photos)
Post by: teejhanson on May 08, 2021, 10:37:47 AM
Post by: teejhanson on May 08, 2021, 10:37:47 AM
Absolutely stunning. Great job!
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Title: Re: My 1960 Chromoveil Custom (before and after restoration photos)
Post by: DrewZ on May 08, 2021, 10:38:15 AM
Post by: DrewZ on May 08, 2021, 10:38:15 AM
You had me with the "before" pics. The "after" is just showing off. w o w
Title: Re: My 1960 Chromoveil Custom (before and after restoration photos)
Post by: Lilyankee on May 08, 2021, 10:38:19 AM
Post by: Lilyankee on May 08, 2021, 10:38:19 AM
You did a great job cleaning this guy up! It was nerve racking knowing that this is the oldest kettle I've seen to date and you wanted to put dampers on it again . Again, excellent job Dennis!
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Title: Re: My 1960 Chromoveil Custom (before and after restoration photos)
Post by: michaelmilitello on May 08, 2021, 10:39:09 AM
Post by: michaelmilitello on May 08, 2021, 10:39:09 AM
Awesome!!!!
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Title: Re: My 1960 Chromoveil Custom (before and after restoration photos)
Post by: Joep on May 08, 2021, 10:50:05 AM
Post by: Joep on May 08, 2021, 10:50:05 AM
Wow that is a beautiful grill! Great resto, congrats! You have to find me a chromoveil!
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Title: Re: My 1960 Chromoveil Custom (before and after restoration photos)
Post by: bladz on May 08, 2021, 10:55:19 AM
Post by: bladz on May 08, 2021, 10:55:19 AM
Quote from: Lilyankee on May 08, 2021, 10:38:19 AM
You did a great job cleaning this guy up! It was nerve racking knowing that this is the oldest kettle I've seen to date and you wanted to put dampers on it again
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We're getting good at it now. We had a few to practice on.
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Title: Re: My 1960 Chromoveil Custom (before and after restoration photos)
Post by: Cellar2ful on May 08, 2021, 11:31:54 AM
Post by: Cellar2ful on May 08, 2021, 11:31:54 AM
Nice save Dennis. Looking forward to see the restoration photos. Congratulations. BTW, my 18" Custom also was found at the curb, left out on metal recycling day.
Title: Re: My 1960 Chromoveil Custom (before and after restoration photos)
Post by: Darko on May 08, 2021, 04:00:39 PM
Post by: Darko on May 08, 2021, 04:00:39 PM
That looks great!
Title: Re: My 1960 Chromoveil Custom (before and after restoration photos)
Post by: Darko on May 08, 2021, 04:01:53 PM
Post by: Darko on May 08, 2021, 04:01:53 PM
Wow!!!!
Title: Re: My 1960 Chromoveil Custom (before and after restoration photos)
Post by: Red_5_Wrangler on May 08, 2021, 05:34:50 PM
Post by: Red_5_Wrangler on May 08, 2021, 05:34:50 PM
Amazing
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Title: Re: My 1960 Chromoveil Custom (before and after restoration photos)
Post by: Lowbrass on May 08, 2021, 05:48:50 PM
Post by: Lowbrass on May 08, 2021, 05:48:50 PM
Wow!!! Now I have to go and find the initial reveal thread because I don't remember reading about this beauty! Congratulations!
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Title: Re: My 1960 Chromoveil Custom (before and after restoration photos)
Post by: Lowbrass on May 08, 2021, 05:51:28 PM
Post by: Lowbrass on May 08, 2021, 05:51:28 PM
Holy shit! Congrats Dennis! What an amazing grill!! Curbside none-the-less! Incredible! I just saw the restore pics! Absolutely gorgeous!!
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Title: Re: My 1960 Chromoveil Custom (before and after restoration photos)
Post by: Bob BQ on May 08, 2021, 05:56:47 PM
Post by: Bob BQ on May 08, 2021, 05:56:47 PM
Yowza! My grail! Congrats, Dennis!!!
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Title: Re: My 1960 Chromoveil Custom (before and after restoration photos)
Post by: CatskillSmoker on May 08, 2021, 06:03:49 PM
Post by: CatskillSmoker on May 08, 2021, 06:03:49 PM
Looks beautiful brother. Expect the unexpected when most unexpected. Karma right there. Grate job.
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Title: Re: My 1960 Chromoveil Custom (before and after restoration photos)
Post by: Craig on May 08, 2021, 06:25:40 PM
Post by: Craig on May 08, 2021, 06:25:40 PM
That's a gorgeous custom!!
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Title: Re: My 1960 Chromoveil Custom (before and after restoration photos)
Post by: Craig on May 08, 2021, 06:27:41 PM
Post by: Craig on May 08, 2021, 06:27:41 PM
Nice score!! Beautiful restore!!
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Title: Re: My 1960 Chromoveil Custom (before and after restoration photos)
Post by: crowderjd on May 08, 2021, 08:22:44 PM
Post by: crowderjd on May 08, 2021, 08:22:44 PM
Wow! Stunning grill! Congrats on the epic save.
Title: Re: My 1960 Chromoveil Custom (before and after restoration photos)
Post by: crowderjd on May 08, 2021, 08:24:47 PM
Post by: crowderjd on May 08, 2021, 08:24:47 PM
Wow!! I just saw the last post and this one is even more epic! Congrats!
Title: Re: My 1960 Chromoveil Custom (before and after restoration photos)
Post by: bamakettles on May 08, 2021, 08:54:38 PM
Post by: bamakettles on May 08, 2021, 08:54:38 PM
Awesome grill, congrats!
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Title: Re: My 1960 Chromoveil Custom (before and after restoration photos)
Post by: bamakettles on May 08, 2021, 08:54:58 PM
Post by: bamakettles on May 08, 2021, 08:54:58 PM
Very cool!
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Title: Re: My 1960 Chromoveil Custom (before and after restoration photos)
Post by: pbe gummi bear on May 08, 2021, 09:15:04 PM
Post by: pbe gummi bear on May 08, 2021, 09:15:04 PM
Wow, what a find! what level of resto are you going for on it?
Title: Re: My 1960 Chromoveil Custom (before and after restoration photos)
Post by: pbe gummi bear on May 08, 2021, 09:22:21 PM
Post by: pbe gummi bear on May 08, 2021, 09:22:21 PM
@bladz awesome restoration. Congrats. Do you want me to try to merge the threads with the before and after pics? If so, tag me in your response to make sure I see it.
Title: Re: My 1960 Chromoveil Custom (before and after restoration photos)
Post by: Pezdogs on May 08, 2021, 11:40:32 PM
Post by: Pezdogs on May 08, 2021, 11:40:32 PM
Stunning restore mate, that's amazing
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Title: Re: My 1960 Chromoveil Custom (before and after restoration photos)
Post by: RottiGuy on May 09, 2021, 01:38:49 AM
Post by: RottiGuy on May 09, 2021, 01:38:49 AM
Just Stunning!!!!!
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Title: Re: My 1960 Chromoveil Custom (before and after restoration photos)
Post by: RRRanger99 on May 09, 2021, 03:43:42 AM
Post by: RRRanger99 on May 09, 2021, 03:43:42 AM
That Chromoveil looks insane! It cleaned up really nice. Congrats, Dennis!
Title: Re: My 1960 Chromoveil Custom (before and after restoration photos)
Post by: bladz on May 09, 2021, 04:14:25 AM
Post by: bladz on May 09, 2021, 04:14:25 AM
Quote from: pbe gummi bear on May 08, 2021, 09:22:21 PM
@bladz awesome restoration. Congrats. Do you want me to try to merge the threads with the before and after pics? If so, tag me in your response to make sure I see it.
That would be great for you to merge @pbe gummi bear
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Title: Re: My 1960 Chromoveil Custom (before and after restoration photos)
Post by: Kain on May 09, 2021, 01:40:18 PM
Post by: Kain on May 09, 2021, 01:40:18 PM
Now that's a beautiful kettle!
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Title: Re: My 1960 Chromoveil Custom (before and after restoration photos)
Post by: Transit98 on May 09, 2021, 05:23:42 PM
Post by: Transit98 on May 09, 2021, 05:23:42 PM
Enjoy God bless- sweet piece of BBQ Art! A true classic
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Title: Re: My 1960 Chromoveil Custom (before and after restoration photos)
Post by: AZ2FL on May 10, 2021, 04:58:34 AM
Post by: AZ2FL on May 10, 2021, 04:58:34 AM
Wow what a great find... Grill looks awesome!!!
I like the new bowl vents. What series of aluminum was used to fabricate them?
I like the new bowl vents. What series of aluminum was used to fabricate them?
Title: Re: My 1960 Chromoveil Custom (before and after restoration photos)
Post by: blksabbath on May 10, 2021, 02:30:57 PM
Post by: blksabbath on May 10, 2021, 02:30:57 PM
Spectacular job!
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Title: Re: My 1960 Chromoveil Custom (before and after restoration photos)
Post by: cigarman20 on May 10, 2021, 02:41:44 PM
Post by: cigarman20 on May 10, 2021, 02:41:44 PM
Agreed, what an awesome restoration!
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Title: Re: My 1960 Chromoveil Custom (before and after restoration photos)
Post by: Lilyankee on May 10, 2021, 06:22:33 PM
Post by: Lilyankee on May 10, 2021, 06:22:33 PM
Quote from: AZ2FL on May 10, 2021, 04:58:34 AM[mention]AZ2FL [/mention] 5052 on this particular one. 3003 also works and is easier to shape into a dome. Cover the part in PVC and then painters tape, then I shape them with a mallet.
Wow what a great find... Grill looks awesome!!!
I like the new bowl vents. What series of aluminum was used to fabricate them?
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Title: Re: My 1960 Chromoveil Custom (before and after restoration photos)
Post by: Chris-B-Que on May 11, 2021, 12:01:47 AM
Post by: Chris-B-Que on May 11, 2021, 12:01:47 AM
Amazing resto on an amazing grill. Wow!!!
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Title: Re: My 1960 Chromoveil Custom (before and after restoration photos)
Post by: ReanimatedRobot on May 11, 2021, 09:44:36 AM
Post by: ReanimatedRobot on May 11, 2021, 09:44:36 AM
You lucky son of a gun! It's hard enough to just find one let alone have itclean up that nice.
Congrats!
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Congrats!
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Title: Re: My 1960 Chromoveil Custom (before and after restoration photos)
Post by: PotsieWeber on May 11, 2021, 11:58:45 AM
Post by: PotsieWeber on May 11, 2021, 11:58:45 AM
Damn that is nice.