Return of Project Tomato, the saga continues

Started by 1spacemanspiff, December 10, 2019, 11:41:03 AM

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1spacemanspiff

I picked up the redhead from @Vwbuggin64 over the weekend.  Here is a link to the original find and restore  http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/index.php?topic=27086.  To complete the restore of this pre pp redhead I'm in need of one red handle.  I'm hoping someone out there can help get this across the finish line.  I added the small vents to the bowl and the steel wheel with black triangle.  I gave it a quick bath too.
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Vwbuggin64

Those wheels make tomato look amazing! It was awesome meeting you and glad to see tomato is in good hands. She spent 99% of her life with me covered to protect from the sun and elements (ha). Btw, those are actual Weber replacement vents I ordered when I bought her.


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22" 81 B (Faded Black), 22" 86 H (Black),91 N SJ (black), 18" 65 (Red), 12 AU Tostito SJ , 22" CU (Copper), 22" (Brown)Happy Cooker, Q2000 Charcoal, Weber Spirit, 22in Yellow, 18"WSM, Happy cooker SJ

1spacemanspiff

I still need to clean it up a bit more and restore the wheels.  Your 64 reminded me of learning to drive stick in my sister's 66 Cal Bug
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jhagestad

Wife: Let me guess... you want to grill again


1spacemanspiff

@Vwbuggin64 .  Update on the Tomato.  I repainted the black triangle and installed a set of restored wheels.  Next up is the handle and lid vent
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Vwbuggin64

It looks like a night and day difference. I look forward to seeing tomato in action!
Rollin coal

22" 81 B (Faded Black), 22" 86 H (Black),91 N SJ (black), 18" 65 (Red), 12 AU Tostito SJ , 22" CU (Copper), 22" (Brown)Happy Cooker, Q2000 Charcoal, Weber Spirit, 22in Yellow, 18"WSM, Happy cooker SJ

Vwbuggin64

Rollin coal

22" 81 B (Faded Black), 22" 86 H (Black),91 N SJ (black), 18" 65 (Red), 12 AU Tostito SJ , 22" CU (Copper), 22" (Brown)Happy Cooker, Q2000 Charcoal, Weber Spirit, 22in Yellow, 18"WSM, Happy cooker SJ

1spacemanspiff

That's as far as I got with Tomato.  With the slide aside it I never worried about the rear handle.  It will need a new home soon.
ISO Yellow Offset SJ, Yellow ranger