Dumpster Find Black "G" Kettle

[Jeepin79]

My wife and I have a small camping property west of where we live.  We went out this weekend to get things ready for the season.  I rode past one of the dumpsters and saw what I thought was a kettle sticking out of it.  I swung back around and there she was.  A black G stamped kettle.  Wood handles and all.  The handles are rough but it was free.  My question is about the bottom half of the kettle.  It's a little out of round, is it possible to bend it back?  Also the ash cleaner is seized up but I am pretty sure I can free it up.   I will post some photos when I get back to my house with it.  Any advice would be appreciated.   

[addicted-to-smoke]

See if a charcoal grate will sit proper in it. If so, it can't be that dented can it? If the upper portion and/or him is out of round try hugging until it's not.

[Jeepin79]

The issue is the charcoal grate was gone, I can pick one up.  I just gave it a couple tugs and it already seems better.  I have to replace the ash cleaner on the bottom because it's rusted and falling apart.  I am curious how well it will clean up. It does have a couple small dents in it but overall not bad for as old as it is.

[zavod44]

So clean it up a little and fire it up, that what it's all about.....

[Craig]

So clean it up a little and fire it up, that what it's all about.....

What Zavod said. Oh and lets see some pictures!

[1911Ron]

Pictures!

[Jeepin79]

After inspecting it a little closer I decided the bottom was not worth saving, even after I muscled it as much as I could I was not able to get the lid on the base.  the lid it straight so I decided to save it but I left the rest at our property to dispose of.  I did keep the lid and legs to possibly use later or if someone wants them I would be glad to donate it. 

[Darko]

Firepit!!!!

[Jeepin79]

Great idea but we already have a large paver fire pit at home and at our camping spot.