I never thought I would actually put the effort into restoring a kettle, let alone a 2004 racer 22 like the one I am working on now. However, there was a wicked storm going on and working in the workshop behind my garage with a beer was pretty relaxing. I had only planned on doing a quick clean of the lid and bowl, but once I got started, I had to do a complete job. So, I started scrubbing away at the triangle, legs, wheels, and I’m on Day 3 of trying to clean up the ash sweeps.
This kettle is a gift to my coworker who is a charcoal griller/smoker who has been trapped in an apartment for 6 years and not allowed to have a grill. He has even been saving his old Weber chimney this whole time. Anyway, he is moving into a home on April 11, so I am getting a kettle for him as a homewarming gift.
Here are some pics, in no particular order, of the progress so far. I’m pretty happy with the triangle, and hopeful for the ash sweeps (which are going to my bud Brandon -
@kettlebb - to help finish a restore on one of his kettles).