Over the past, many BBQ enthusiasts have designed/developed various unsundry devices to assist with or improve the BBQ experience "for there own benefit/amusement". Often these ideas/concepts are shared on the forum ... it's a part of what the WKC is, IMHO.
Sometimes, one of these objects is taken to the next level. For example; Smokenator, Vortex, SlowNsear, etc. It's all good.
Rescuing and Restoring a kettle to it's former beauty is the WKC motto (maybe more, like Credo). A side benefit is that said kettle might be obtained at a reduced price. That's all good, too.
BBQ fellas come from many points of view on their BBQ obsession. What works is that "WE ALL share the passion that is BBQ". Just my opinion.
SJ