U- Style Pan Rehab

[Idahawk]

Unfortunately when I acquired the Westerner it was missing the ash pan and those aren't easy to find.
I was contacted by another member @Harris who said he might have one but it would need some work , Thanks again Steve !

The donor pan was pinged up extensively




I busted out the bowling again

I rolled the ball on the inside of the pan manipulating the pan on the flat surface working out all the dents until the pan was smooth. It was quite easy and the results were fantastic . The pan is as smooth as a babies bottom



I had to drill holes in the hooks and purchase the hardware .I used a flat file to de-burr the hook where the holes were drilled so nothing would scratch the pan . I used washers to protect the area where the hook rotates also.





I used mothers metal polish to bring the pan back to life , it's the shiniest thing on the whole grill


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[addicted-to-smoke]

That's a quality restore!

[dazzo]

bowling ball!

[firedude5015]

Wow....just..wow...grate job

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[Craig]

Outstanding job on that pan! I hope to find an MLH or a 60s 26 MBH with the U-style pan..

[Saugust]

Beautiful work, brother! How well do the hooks hold things on?

[Idahawk]

Beautiful work, brother! How well do the hooks hold things on?

They hold quite well , I used wing nuts so I could keep it snug over time , I'm not sure what the originals used for hardware but I love how easy this pan goes on and off . I'm one of those who struggle with the twist on style , I'm all thumbs

[swamprb]

F@#k it Dude, lets go bowling!

[WNC]

Excellent job on the ash pan!
Love the grill too!

[harris92]

Awesome job Dave!  Congratulations.

[Troy]

that is freaking awesome

i never thought i'd say this, but I need to find a bowling ball.
(I used to own about 30 of them)

[Idahawk]

Beautiful work, brother! How well do the hooks hold things on?

They hold quite well , I used wing nuts so I could keep it snug over time , I'm not sure what the originals used for hardware but I love how easy this pan goes on and off . I'm one of those who struggle with the twist on style , I'm all thumbs

Ok I'm intrigued , is that your pan ? Where's the rest, you can't tease us like that

[zavod44]

THey were originally held on with a rivet.  THey are really flimsy that's why they almost always fall off.  Awesome job with the resto, I have a bunch of pans that look crumpled up tin foil.  I'll have to get my old ball out and see of I can bring them back to life.....