New to the Forums Picked this up on CL, Suggestions?

[jacoblee]

Hi all,

I am  new to the Weber Kettle Club.

I picked up a 18.5 weber kettle 1979 with A stamp on wheel paid $20.

There is a good bit of rust on the lips a few spots here and there. Also the screws on the daisy wheels are shot.






Any tips would be appreciated.

Thanks

Jacob Lee

Proud owner of: Summit Gold 6A, WSM 22.5, 18.5 OTS,  Mini WSM & Newly added 1979 18.5

[Jaronimo]

Clean it up and start cooking on it.  Thats what I would do.

[Hogsy]

Spend a few hours cleaning it up and it'll look like this

[Duke]

Jacoblee, Nice pick up and welcome. I like the 18 browns. We will be happy to help in any way we can.

[Kilted_Griller]

Welcome, jacoblee!! Nice find, indeed! The forum below helped me clean one of mine up. Enjoy!!

forums/kettle-club-discussions/what's-the-best-way-to-polish-a-kettle/

Slainte

   ~The KG Clan

[jacoblee]

Hogsy,

What did you use to clean the top vent and legs?

Your grill looks great!

My bottom vents I think are too rusted I am going to try and nock them with a mallet I may have to buy some replacements off ebay.

Thanks,

Jacob Lee

[reillyranch]

Hi and welcome, nice find.  You have a bonafide peice of American history.  It is strong and versital.  You'll be able to showcase your culinary skills to impress family and friends and make your neighbors envious.  Be warned this behavior can be addicting. 

[G]

Welcome Jacoblee....nice pick-up.  With a little work that beauty will be good as new.  I suggest you invest in some steel wool and dish soap and start there.  Also, apply some WD-40 or other lubricant to the bowl vents before writing them off.  Let it soak in and try to work the vents back and forth a little at a time.  If they cant be loosened, you can go the replacement route.  There is also good info in this thread:

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/kettle-club-discussions/what's-the-best-way-to-polish-a-kettle/

Good luck and keep us posted on progress.

[G$]

Looks like a total wreck Jacob.  I will ive ypou my address and you can ship it to me for disposal.

[Hogsy]

Hogsy,

What did you use to clean the top vent and legs?

Your grill looks great!

My bottom vents I think are too rusted I am going to try and nock them with a mallet I may have to buy some replacements off ebay.

Thanks,

Jacob Lee

Thanks Jacob and Welcome
After I cleaned with a SS scourer ,dish washing detergent and hot water. I used 0000 grade steel wool
With turtle rubbing compound . I gotta say my 18 was in pretty good condition, no rust on bottom triangle and no corrosion on the vent
Other triangles I've cleaned up that are rusty, I usually sand the rust back and  then spray them silver with rust proof paint

[Bman]

Polish up the bowl & lid and toss these parts on there.  She'll look great!

http://store.weber.com/items/?pid=1030

[Hogsy]

I'd keep the original twist ash pan

[Craig]

I'd keep the original twist ash pan

Welcome and nice score Jacoblee! I agree with Hogsy on the ash pan. I've got a '78 22.5 brown I use about every other cook. That 18 of yours should clean up beautifully and make a nice cooker.

[jacoblee]

Here is the cancer this grill has any suggestions on rust?

I got her cleaned up more picts to come, but I do need some ideas on the rust.



Thanks,

Jacob Lee

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[zavod44]

That's nothing...get it cleaned up.  You can try to spray some kind of cooking oil on the chipped areas.  Just keep it covered when it's not cooking, so it doesn't get rained on.  Should keep the rust at bay.