So my Co-Worker came through - Burgundy MT

[Jeep]

Ok.... Grate news.

Thanks for the tips on getting the leg out... I sprayed it every couple of hours and gave it a slight twisting motion each time... finally it started to twist (tiny bit).  So I had my son hold down the bowl while I pulled on the leg.  It is broken down.

[Jeep]

I broke the wheel nuts taking them off.

I had to use the dremel to cut off the ash sweep.  I have a 7444 (H style sweep).  Can it be used?

The leg sockets look good to me... but how can I help prevent future rust here?

[Jeep]

One chip in the bowl.



One chip in the lid.

[Jeep]

The lid handle was bent... it bend back easily.  The worst rust can be seen here.  again I need to do something to prevent further rust. 

Should I remove the vent cover when cleaning and if so...or how do I address rust prevention on the rivet after cleaning if I leave it on?

Sorry for all the questions.

-Jeep

[addicted-to-smoke]

I'm a function over form kind of guy, and so wouldn't remove the lid vent to make any of it look nicer. The rivet maintains a proper gap than any subsequent nut-and-bolt in my opinion. An occasional polish on the rivet should help keep it dent after it's cleaned up.

Simichrome has been recommended here for the lid vent. http://www.simichrome-polish.com

[Jeep]

Ok... I made the 7444 ash sweeps work on the old ash bucket. 

I simply used a round file to give about an 8th inch more clearance on the holes.  Seems to work ok for now... time will tell

-Jeep

[Jeep]

I need to clean up the triangle before I put the legs back on.  Then wait for the thermometer and housing to get here and put that back on.

-Jeep

[pbe gummi bear]

Good show, Jeep. Was the 7444 too tight without grinding it down?

[Jeep]

It would not fit at all without grinding out the holes

[Jeep]

So I have my new handles ordered.  New grates are due in today.  Just received word that my thermometer has shipped.

She is not getting a showroom restore.  Just a good clean up. and reassemble.  I cant wait to fire her up!

-Jeep

[jkolantern]

Looking good!

[Jeep]

So I have a few more pieces.



So I guess this grill cost more than that bottle of rum.

Now... Do I put these or my Craycorts on the MT.

-Jeep

[dazzo]

Put them on the other MT you didn't know you needed.

[toolhead]

@Jeep  ..seems like you are having a good week

Keep the inventory rising

[zavod44]

The handles are in process, you will have them soon, I should be shipping on Tuesday.....