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Grill Talk => Weber Grill Forum (Grills, Accessories) => Topic started by: glrasmussen on May 07, 2013, 06:38:55 PM
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First, My thanks to Aman(ChadA) in the help of this Rescue. Well if you looked earlier I asked for help in the trading post. . We know how CL works... I sent a message and also sent Aman. I asked for a picture of the top vent. Reply was for tonight. Aman in made an appointment. He can fill in the rest of the story, Unfortunately we will never know the history of this kettle... I have not seen it first hand, but he has and said it a museum piece.(Will be in the stable) Any info from WKS in helping restore will be greatly appreciated. Here are the pic's from Chad, I will see in the a.m. He is even going to deliver it to me. WOW!
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Chad Recycles, that is good.
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Small scare around handle.
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Red Wheels?
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Tab missing on vent lid.
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A Single Bottom Vent......the dawn of civilization....... 8)
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Sweet!
(I never thought I'd say that when talking about an old grill)
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A Single Bottom Vent......the dawn of civilization....... 8)
Iasked Chad the same thing, he said there is three.
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Tab missing on vent lid.
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From the looks of the strange markings on the vent it looks like they were using a screw driver of something similar to open and close the top vent... bummer :(
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A Single Bottom Vent......the dawn of civilization....... 8)
Iasked Chad the same thing, he said there is three.
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Yep, there are three vents on the bottom.
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My tab is missing too. So just to be straight, you or an agent of yours got this grill and you will be taking possession this week?
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Unfortunately we will never know the history of this kettle... I have not seen it first hand, but he has and said it a museum piece.(Will be in the stable) Any info from WKS in helping restore will be greatly appreciated. Here are the pic's from Chad, I will see in the a.m. He is even going to deliver it to me. WOW!
The person selling it had been cooking on it, it was filled with fresh ash I had to empty before loading into the car. The seller was sort of in a hurry so I didn't ask about the history of the kettle. Once restored though, I'd keep it as a looker. But then again, it was still being used after all these years.
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My tab is missing too. So just to be straight, you or an agent of yours got this grill and you will be taking possession this week?
It's in my possession now, it will be in Greg's possession tomorrow morning. With a tab issue like this, what's the work around for using the vent? Clearly a sharp screw driver is NOT the work around ::)
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Agent on this one was Chad, I will take possession tomorrow.
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I use grandpa every once in a while, I just leave the tab open all the time, If I'm gonna do a cook where noodling with the vents might be a necessity I'll just cook on something else...If you really need to move it, just make sure it is turning freely and you can scootch it a little with a tong or other not so sharp tool...
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Nice job guys !
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With a tab issue like this, what's the work around for using the vent? Clearly a sharp screw driver is NOT the work around ::)
It's probably just froze due to the gunk under it. Fire up a different kettle and get it hot then stick this lid over the coals to soften/melt the gunk. I bet it turns fairly easily once it's warm.
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Just spray the shit out of it with WD 40 and then keep a running hose on it as you spin it around and around, you can keep washing the gunk out it works pretty well..
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I'm a rookies to three wheeler's, but with a little experience now, they do not get as hot as the OT systems, IMO.
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Just spray the shit out of it with WD 40 and then keep a running hose on it as you spin it around and around, you can keep washing the gunk out it works pretty well..
Hopefully I will have some time to check if out this weekend. I have a few solvent to work with. But by the picture there could be burrs causing it to hang up.
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Nice team work out there, great save.
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I'm a rookies to three wheeler's, but with a little experience now, they do not get as hot as the OT systems, IMO.
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3 words.........
Smoke.....A ......Brisket
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Great find...that'll look great with a little resto work.
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Nice Score! 8)
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Aman made the drop, now in my truck. Again, Thanks Chad. We looked it over, the handle should pound back pretty easy. All daisy wheels function.
No dents in the kettle, some pock marks from something bumping up against it over the years. The only real issue is the metal wheels, on the backside the are rusted pretty bad, really bad. Not sure if there is a fix. It has to be in the 50 year old range, and I know my body has taken a hit in 50+ years...
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Great job guys! and what Buckie said!!
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Nice "Woody" rescue! :D
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Do you have a fix in mind for this Buckie?
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i've been searching "retro tricycle wheels" for awhile now & haven't come up with the goods, yet......
An exact size would help: wheel diameter, overall diameter, width at hub, width of tire, anything else that's measureable.......waist size before and after eating smoked / grilled foods, old wheels vs. estimated with new wheels.......
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That's some pretty specific rust, almost makes you wonder if they had a dog? Tractor supply has a bunch of steel wheels in their stores but the holes are usually too large.
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Maybe this guy will know?
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Try this on Ebay. This is getting close and may give you some ideas.
http://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_nkw=pedal+car+wheels
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These actually look nice. I bit pricey and not exactly sure of the size. Just an idea....
http://www.ebay.com/itm/MURRAY-PEDAL-CAR-BALL-BEARING-WHEELS-AND-TIRES-71-2-REPRO-/230977469953?pt=Outdoor_Toys_Structures_US&hash=item35c7547e01
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Well got it home tonight, did some choirs and took a little look. Spent two minutes on the top vent. This will clean up well. Inside is not bad, Oven cleaner and Krud cutter, the inside should be fine. Took to waps with the rubber mallet, dent came out of the handle. This is a different black than todays models. I took a spot to clean, white speckles? I think this is what gives them the appearance of faded gray? I will only be in a spot with the damned wheels. If I make it a looker and don't have to move it, it will be fine. Wondering if I should the use the old fashioned navel jelly on the wheels for the rust? Any help is greatly appreciated!
2 minute lid detail...
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I have restored 10 bbq smokers(most of them 1/4" thick). I prefer loctite rust neutralizer over navy jelly. Not as harsh and it converts rust to a neutral surface ready to paint over.
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Forget that guy, just call on The Duke! Just use a large washer with a 3/8 hole then put a round clamp you find in the drawers at the hardware store behind it. $5 fix and good to go!
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Forget that guy, just call on The Duke! Just use a large washer with a 3/8 hole then put a round clamp you find in the drawers at the hardware store behind it. $5 fix and good to go!
Duke, you are the Master! I can only assume your talking about a washer large enough yo cover the rusted hole of the wheel?
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I have restored 10 bbq smokers(most of them 1/4" thick). I prefer loctite rust neutralizer over navy jelly. Not as harsh and it converts rust to a neutral surface ready to paint over.
Thanks Harris! It is course and will need some major sanding too.
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Nice save and great teamwork. Cant wait to see more pics of it.