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Title: So my Co-Worker came through - Burgundy MT
Post by: Jeep on May 16, 2015, 07:56:37 AM: He told me about two months ago that he had a red kettle. He was getting a new one.

So sad that it is not red :'( More like Brick Red! ;D

(http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o543/rchusk/20150516_112852.jpg)

Fix legs, Find Thermometer, remove what I believe to be rotisserie bracket, Clean it up and order fancy handles.

I think I might have to cook on her tonight!

EO

-Jeep
Title: Re: So my Co-Worker came through... finally
Post by: Jeep on May 16, 2015, 08:02:55 AM: (http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o543/rchusk/d3aeb744-a06d-4121-9913-2e551e932295.jpg)

Is the handle bent or are they all like that?
Title: Re: So my Co-Worker came through... finally
Post by: MrHoss on May 16, 2015, 08:14:28 AM: Looks bent to me. I have used a mallet with a towel wrapped around the handle to straighten out bent one's just like that one. Ease into it though.

Brick Red is actually more rare than traditional Reds.

You seem to missing the thermometer and mount on that. New ones can be sourced.
Title: Re: So my Co-Worker came through... finally
Post by: 1buckie on May 16, 2015, 08:25:53 AM: That looks to be a solid Red MasterTouch.......more of them had a fade job (if I remember right?) so that's a score & 3/4's !!!!

Needs a therm & the therm housing (aluminium casing that fits between the handle uprights)

(http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd520/1buckie/1st%202013%20chicken/Mrs%20Buckies%20Chicken%20%20%20%204-25-2013/MrsBuckiesChicken4-25-2013011.jpg)

(http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd520/1buckie/Cookers%202012/new%20cookers%202013/DadsampBrownMTampKsmkr001.jpg)

#'s 35 &36 on this page.....

http://www.ereplacementparts.com/weber-841004-2005-charcoal-performer-grill-parts-c-193079_193086_193495.html
Title: Re: So my Co-Worker came through... finally
Post by: Jeep on May 16, 2015, 08:33:48 AM: Thanks for the info... Thermometer and housing have been ordered.

The best part... this grill only cost me a bottle of rum!

-Jeep
Title: Re: So my Co-Worker came through... finally
Post by: jcnaz on May 16, 2015, 08:46:08 AM: Great score!
Title: Re: So my Co-Worker came through... finally
Post by: 1buckie on May 16, 2015, 08:49:01 AM: Take the wood off & the alum. piece will slide right in.....just orient so the therm tip will go down in the little slot in the lid.......

That thing may be quite a bit brighter after a cleanup........good deal for a little of the demon rum, eh?
Title: Re: So my Co-Worker came through... finally
Post by: Jeep on May 16, 2015, 08:54:31 AM: Definitely worth a bottle of Rum!

@zavod44 I ~~think~~ Know I need your help!

-Jeep
Title: Re: So my Co-Worker came through... finally
Post by: Jeep on May 16, 2015, 02:36:55 PM: So shortly after getting this one home..i recieved a call on an 18...my son needed a 3 hour driving lesson...two birds...

Good day gets better :)
Title: Re: So my Co-Worker came through... finally
Post by: Jeep on May 16, 2015, 03:54:50 PM: (http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o543/rchusk/GuinnessGrill.png)

Here is the 18 I just picked up!

Back to the Red ... I have two of the three legs out... the third is just not letting go... it has been soaking in PB Blaster for about 6 hours. Any suggestions on getting it out without ripping off the leg socket?
Title: Re: So my Co-Worker came through... finally
Post by: jcnaz on May 16, 2015, 05:36:51 PM: The PB Blaster is the right way to start.
Is the socket good and solid now?
If so, then tap on the socket with something that won't chip the porcelain. while you tap, apply a back-and-forth twisting motion to the leg.
Just be careful and it will come loose.
Title: Re: So my Co-Worker came through... finally
Post by: pbe gummi bear on May 16, 2015, 06:38:20 PM: Quote from: jcnaz on May 16, 2015, 05:36:51 PM
apply a back-and-forth twisting motion to the leg.
Just be careful and it will come loose.

Twisting is key. Flip it over and ask your son or wife to hold the bowl down while you pull. Ask your song Don't pull the leg towards your chest/body otherwise it can smack you when it pops out. You an also heat up the socket with hot water or a cook, thermal expansion may give you sufficient clearance to pull it out.
Title: Re: So my Co-Worker came through... finally
Post by: 1911Ron on May 16, 2015, 06:39:48 PM: Nice score on both! I like the Red very much!
Title: Re: So my Co-Worker came through... finally
Post by: Jeff on May 16, 2015, 08:40:46 PM: That's not a red MT...its actually a burgundy one! There is a difference! Nice one! Check out my two below (red and burgundy)

(http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq142/A_Tame76/red%20and%20burgundy%20MT/003_zps0cebc78f.jpg)
Title: Re: So my Co-Worker came through... finally
Post by: 1buckie on May 17, 2015, 07:51:12 AM: Good Pick, jeff....I just thought it was dirty !!!!!
Title: Re: So my Co-Worker came through... finally
Post by: Jeep on May 17, 2015, 08:18:13 AM: Ok.... Grate news.

Thanks for the tips on getting the leg out... I sprayed it every couple of hours and gave it a slight twisting motion each time... finally it started to twist (tiny bit). So I had my son hold down the bowl while I pulled on the leg. It is broken down.
Title: Re: So my Co-Worker came through... finally
Post by: Jeep on May 17, 2015, 08:24:53 AM: (http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o543/rchusk/20150517_120833.jpg)

I broke the wheel nuts taking them off.

I had to use the dremel to cut off the ash sweep. I have a 7444 (H style sweep). Can it be used?

The leg sockets look good to me... but how can I help prevent future rust here?
Title: Re: So my Co-Worker came through... finally
Post by: Jeep on May 17, 2015, 08:27:22 AM: (http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o543/rchusk/20150517_120839.jpg)

One chip in the bowl.

(http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o543/rchusk/20150517_121125.jpg)

One chip in the lid.
Title: Re: So my Co-Worker came through... finally
Post by: Jeep on May 17, 2015, 08:37:08 AM: (http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o543/rchusk/Maroon-Lid.png)

The lid handle was bent... it bend back easily. The worst rust can be seen here. again I need to do something to prevent further rust.

Should I remove the vent cover when cleaning and if so...or how do I address rust prevention on the rivet after cleaning if I leave it on?

Sorry for all the questions.

-Jeep
Title: Re: So my Co-Worker came through... finally
Post by: addicted-to-smoke on May 17, 2015, 08:54:55 AM: I'm a function over form kind of guy, and so wouldn't remove the lid vent to make any of it look nicer. The rivet maintains a proper gap than any subsequent nut-and-bolt in my opinion. An occasional polish on the rivet should help keep it dent after it's cleaned up.

Simichrome has been recommended here for the lid vent. http://www.simichrome-polish.com
Title: Re: So my Co-Worker came through - Burgundy MT
Post by: Jeep on May 17, 2015, 01:08:38 PM: (http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o543/rchusk/20150517_165936.jpg)

Ok... I made the 7444 ash sweeps work on the old ash bucket.

I simply used a round file to give about an 8th inch more clearance on the holes. Seems to work ok for now... time will tell

-Jeep
Title: Re: So my Co-Worker came through - Burgundy MT
Post by: Jeep on May 17, 2015, 01:12:07 PM: I need to clean up the triangle before I put the legs back on. Then wait for the thermometer and housing to get here and put that back on.

-Jeep
Title: Re: So my Co-Worker came through - Burgundy MT
Post by: pbe gummi bear on May 17, 2015, 03:38:29 PM: Good show, Jeep. Was the 7444 too tight without grinding it down?
Title: Re: So my Co-Worker came through - Burgundy MT
Post by: Jeep on May 17, 2015, 04:01:10 PM: It would not fit at all without grinding out the holes
Title: Re: So my Co-Worker came through - Burgundy MT
Post by: Jeep on May 20, 2015, 03:39:55 AM: So I have my new handles ordered. New grates are due in today. Just received word that my thermometer has shipped.

She is not getting a showroom restore. Just a good clean up. and reassemble. I cant wait to fire her up!

-Jeep
Title: Re: So my Co-Worker came through - Burgundy MT
Post by: jkolantern on May 20, 2015, 09:48:32 AM: Looking good!
Title: Re: So my Co-Worker came through - Burgundy MT
Post by: Jeep on May 20, 2015, 02:35:35 PM: So I have a few more pieces.

(http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o543/rchusk/20150520_182347.jpg)

So I guess this grill cost more than that bottle of rum.

Now... Do I put these or my Craycorts on the MT.

-Jeep
Title: Re: So my Co-Worker came through - Burgundy MT
Post by: dazzo on May 20, 2015, 02:41:41 PM: Put them on the other MT you didn't know you needed.
Title: Re: So my Co-Worker came through - Burgundy MT
Post by: toolhead on May 20, 2015, 04:18:57 PM: @Jeep ..seems like you are having a good week

Keep the inventory rising
Title: Re: So my Co-Worker came through - Burgundy MT
Post by: zavod44 on May 21, 2015, 03:47:26 AM: The handles are in process, you will have them soon, I should be shipping on Tuesday.....
Title: Re: So my Co-Worker came through - Burgundy MT
Post by: Jeep on May 21, 2015, 04:25:22 AM: Thanks Zav.
Title: Re: So my Co-Worker came through - Burgundy MT
Post by: Jeep on May 23, 2015, 11:43:25 AM: So I hope I am no an outcast for what I did... but I cleaned up a ton of rust and was left with a pitted triangle. Not all that nice looking. Since I plan on using this and want to keep rust to a minimum, I hit the triangle with black Rustoleum. Its drying now. Hopefully I can start putting it back together tomorrow.

-Jeep
Title: Re: So my Co-Worker came through - Burgundy MT
Post by: 1911Ron on May 23, 2015, 06:55:14 PM: Quote from: Jeep on May 23, 2015, 11:43:25 AM
So I hope I am no an outcast for what I did... but I cleaned up a ton of rust and was left with a pitted triangle. Not all that nice looking. Since I plan on using this and want to keep rust to a minimum, I hit the triangle with black Rustoleum. Its drying now. Hopefully I can start putting it back together tomorrow.

-Jeep
I think that you will be ok with painting the triangle as it's your grill eh?