Yesterday I removed the bowl vents to make it easier to work on the kettle. While I had the vents off I scrubbed them down with a brass brush and soapy water, then polished them with steel wool. They look a lot better but cleaning did expose severe pitting on one of the vents. Tomorrow I'm going to test out a marine grade aluminum cleaner on the inside of one of them.BeforeAfterPittingI also worked on the leg triangle. Just need to polish it a bit more.BeforeAfterEDIT: I did a little more more work on the triangle this afternoon. I'm gonna call it done...
Quote from: zumbini on July 21, 2020, 08:13:47 PMI also worked on the leg triangle. Just need to polish it a bit more.BeforeAfterEDIT: I did a little more more work on the triangle this afternoon. I'm gonna call it done...The triangle rust will return quickly. I’d recommend clear enamel or spray with a silicone based lubricant before you reassemble.
I also worked on the leg triangle. Just need to polish it a bit more.BeforeAfterEDIT: I did a little more more work on the triangle this afternoon. I'm gonna call it done...
Nice job on the restoration.
I have three vintage 26" kettles. An O Code (1992), a 69-70 Pat Pending, metal wheel model and a Pat Pending "Chief" with plastic wheels and rubber treads. All have the same measurement of 17" for the triangle legs. The front leg of the O Code measures 21 1/2". Both Pat Pending ones the front leg measures 21 3/4".
Here is an easy source for a replacement front leg. Home Depot carries these aluminum shower rods that are the same diameter as Weber aluminum legs. All you have to do is cut to length and drill a hole for the triangle. Glacier Bay 60” Aluminum Builders Shower Rod Home Depot SKU#1001227499 Model # HD14016