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Grill Talk => Weber Grill Forum (Grills, Accessories) => Topic started by: Shoestringshop on August 12, 2015, 06:53:29 PM
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We say Rescue-Restore-Respect and that is what this project is a project worthwhile. I bought this off of Craigslist at a steal. When I got to the house I was not sure if I wanted it :'(. I said what the hell and bought it. It has taken a lot of work and is not yet done but I intend to get to this to my aunt and uncle sometime next week.
I hope I have it done by then. :-\
Craigslist Add Picture
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Getting it home
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Some before shots
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(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q628/dan96/1%20Table%20Before_zpswmliggtw.jpg) (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/dan96/media/1%20Table%20Before_zpswmliggtw.jpg.html)
(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q628/dan96/1%20Hood%20Rails%20Before_zpssktyw0js.jpg) (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/dan96/media/1%20Hood%20Rails%20Before_zpssktyw0js.jpg.html)
(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q628/dan96/1%20Kettle%20Before_zpsmrqgxvoe.jpg) (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/dan96/media/1%20Kettle%20Before_zpsmrqgxvoe.jpg.html)
(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q628/dan96/1%20Cart%20Before_zpssorvtba6.jpg) (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/dan96/media/1%20Cart%20Before_zpssorvtba6.jpg.html)
(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q628/dan96/1%20Lid%20Inside%20Before_zpsujmj2hqn.jpg) (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/dan96/media/1%20Lid%20Inside%20Before_zpsujmj2hqn.jpg.html)
Some after sort of ;)
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(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q628/dan96/2%20Kettle%20Cleaning%20After_zpsjw4zaig4.jpg) (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/dan96/media/2%20Kettle%20Cleaning%20After_zpsjw4zaig4.jpg.html)
(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q628/dan96/2%20Full%20Kettle%20Only%20After_zpsvdochvwi.jpg) (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/dan96/media/2%20Full%20Kettle%20Only%20After_zpsvdochvwi.jpg.html)
(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q628/dan96/2%20Hood%20Rails%20After_zpsqm23rpn2.jpg) (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/dan96/media/2%20Hood%20Rails%20After_zpsqm23rpn2.jpg.html)
(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q628/dan96/2%20Vent%20A%20Good%20Cleaning_zpscxmj31fn.jpg) (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/dan96/media/2%20Vent%20A%20Good%20Cleaning_zpscxmj31fn.jpg.html)
(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q628/dan96/2%20Full%20Kettle%20Cleaning%20After_zps3dq3u40r.jpg) (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/dan96/media/2%20Full%20Kettle%20Cleaning%20After_zps3dq3u40r.jpg.html)
Installed all Stainless Steel hardware and polished all that could be.
So far happy with how it is turning out.
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Wow! Nice job!
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Great job.
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Thanks still have a lot to do but got to tired tonight >:(
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Is that a wooden bail roller? The amount of crud on the underside of the lid is classic....love it. Great work you have done cleaning that Kettle up.
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@MrHoss yes wooden bail roller with a mirror finish stainless washer. ;D
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Wow!! That's cleaned up real nice!
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Solid restore, it amazing what a little elbow grease can do to these things
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A lot of elbow grease and still not done. Still need to polish the ash catcher to a mirror finish if it can be done. My buddy I just sold a red to was asking why I would buy a black grill. especially one that look like this? Now he said "never mind your aunt and uncle bring that to my house" l was lol when I read the text.
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I have had good luck with 0000 steel wool followed by Flitz metal polish.
Or you can get really shiny, like Mikey.
http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/polished-ash-ring/
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Night and day difference. Looks great, @Shoestringshop ! Where did you get the wooden bail rollers from?
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@Bob BQ ... I made them from Dowl rod to stain them I use a blowtorch and then use spray shellac on then I also put a stainless steel washer bent at the tip to deflect heat from the wood. Been doing this for a while now and it seems to work very well. I also polished stainless steel washer to a mirror finish.
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Wooden lid bale rollers …. I like your style! A great RRR. :D
EDIT: I did a high-heat cook on my Performer which has been outfitted with wooden lid bale rollers. No issues. 8)
http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/wooden-lid-bale-rollers/msg179511/#msg179511
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@MacEggs ... Ya I have used them for some time high-heat and all. I myself put the Stainless washer on just to be safe and for its aesthetics. I put the mirror finish on because I like it! 8)
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@MacEggs ... Ya I have used them for some time high-heat and all. I myself put the Stainless washer on just to be safe and for its aesthetics. I put the mirror finish on because I like it! 8)
Excellent! @Shoestringshop
I should have mentioned that I do have a SS washer between the bowl and wooden roller. It's just not as big as the one you used.
It's essentially the same size as the OEM washer.
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Impressive restore, thanks for sharing!
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What a turn around, I am amazed on how it looked and how it looks now!
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Uh... you missed a spot. Over there, on the left. j/k. Looks great! (BTW, I have an old rusted out '71 Gremlin. You think you could fix it up good like that?)
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That looks amazing! Great job!
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Impressive work. Congrats!!
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Congratulations amazing job!
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Wow that's impressive work. Lucky aunt and uncle.....
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Uh... you missed a spot. Over there, on the left. j/k. Looks great! (BTW, I have an old rusted out '71 Gremlin. You think you could fix it up good like that?)
@ramsfan If I can smoke a turkey in that 71 Gremlin I maybe willing to give it a try :). (Thanks I'm still laughing thinking of that 71 Gremlin with a turkey in the hatchback window ;D)
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@1911Ron its taken a lot of work but so much fun to watch the transformation can't wait to get the ash pan done and finish her up!
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Awesome looking restore!
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The only thing more rewarding then cleaning a kettle...is dirtying it back up cooking :)
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The only thing more rewarding then cleaning a kettle...is dirtying it back up cooking :)
I'm hopping that I can be there to break it in ;D
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I saw this grill on CL and thought that'd it would never clean up, I was was wrong. Great job!!
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@RumBar I was a bit leery myself. But was very happy with the results. Will start again in the A.M. on the ash pan. I was thinking of doing the bucket in black with a polished handle, and the vent part on a mirror finish on it to give a great look.
anyone any thoughts?
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Some More Pictures...
(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q628/dan96/Ash%20Catcher%20Befor_zps3a4s6zwh.jpg) (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/dan96/media/Ash%20Catcher%20Befor_zps3a4s6zwh.jpg.html)
(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q628/dan96/Ash%20Catcher%20After_zpszy4skkti.jpg) (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/dan96/media/Ash%20Catcher%20After_zpszy4skkti.jpg.html)
(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q628/dan96/Bin%20Rail%20Before_zpsyxn0ocfg.jpg) (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/dan96/media/Bin%20Rail%20Before_zpsyxn0ocfg.jpg.html)
(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q628/dan96/Bin%20Rail%20After_zps6eurvuq3.jpg) (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/dan96/media/Bin%20Rail%20After_zps6eurvuq3.jpg.html)
All that left is the Grill Grates!!!
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Great job- a credit to this place.
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Great job- a credit to this place.
Yes I agree the "Weber Grill Restoration" Section really helped. Then I decided to polish everything I could and I love it. My wife thought I was nuts but now said that other one you just got can you fix it up like that one.
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If you really want to go for style points now, get a wood handle that matches your wood rollers.
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If you really want to go for style points now, get a wood handle that matches your wood rollers.
Wood handle on order
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Absolutely beautiful job!!!
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Sweet restore
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I can't stop looking at these pics. Unbelievable job, just grate
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Wow! Great job on the clean up, I think your aunt and uncle and gonna be pleased!
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Take a bow buddy that weber was brought back from the grave. Very nice job.
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Nice restore, looks brand new!
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You need to take a bow that's an awesome job bringing that back from near dead. Very nice job!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Thanks! It was a lot of work, but well worth it! My aunt and uncle loved it. We did a cook that night.