Thanks for all the replies. I didn't know these MBH Fleetwood 26ers were sought after. This one isn't in pristine condition but should clean up good and will make a good cooker with little effort "as is".
Today I've decided to take it a step further and attempt my first Weber Kettle refurbish/restoration on this 26er.
• clean & degrease kettle
• sand, stain and varnish wooden handle
• sand & polish aluminum legs
• find a correct ash pan
• metal work
- pop dents out
- reshape lid and bowl edge
- rust repair
• paint chip touch up
I'm not a welder but have always wanted to learn the trade. Last year my Wife gave me a very nice portable mig welder as a gift. She knew that my project vehicle that Ive had for the past 10 years needs a lot of patch work. I hired out the major structural weld repairs and that been taken care of. This new Miller welder is capable of doing more than I'll ever be able to handle. I'm still learning and have been practicing on thin 18 gauge metal. I haven't tackled any repairs on my old truck yet but I will in the next few weeks. Been waiting for warmer weather and it's finally arrived.
I'll soon find out what gauge metal this Fleetwood bowl was made out of. I'll post progress pics of this kettle. Wish me luck!
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