Background: A friend of a friend has an old avocado. I have let friend of friend know that if he ever wanted to part with it, I'd be interested, sight unseen. Well, yesterday, I took part in a small, local rib cookoff. My friend (not to be confused with friend of friend) was also there. Late in the afternoon, he comes around to where I was set up and says he needed to show me something. There was friend of friend, parked in the middle of the street. Not only does he have the partially disassembled 'cado in the bed of his truck, but an old brownie as well. Friend of friend and I finally meet, shake hands and choot the chit for a minute. Then he drops the bombshell: He's giving both to me, with the understanding that once both are rehabbed, I'll give one to our mutual friend.
I hope that all made sense.
OK, Heres some pictures...This is where I hope you guys come in. To be honest, I'm not exactly Bob Vila with the tools. I don't mind scrubbing, working hard, etc, or even buying new parts to install, but I'm not sure about a couple things...
Both kettles are missing one bottom vent dial. Are these sold? readily available?
Between the two, there's two serviceable wheels. Will new wheels fit? will that take away the look?
Also, I'm open to suggestions. Please feel free to offer your two cents. Thanks!