Started Spring The Non-Weber Way (Part 2)

[brewtownbeatdown]

I know this topic's title paints a gloomy picture, but it's in no way as bad as it sounds.  It actually refers to some pretty sweet vintage non-Webers I've restored so far this spring.  This was the second one finished:

PK Grill







Have to say thanks to @GrillGiant for pretty much forcing me to take this one.  For months & months he was very insistent that this one needed to be in my collection.  He like most, has figured out I'm not ashamed to love other kettles.  I knew this one had potential, but it was weathered & incomplete (shelf & table missing / rusty grates turning to dust).  Stripped it down completely.  Got new grates & original matching hardware.  I thought the wheels were white, but realized they were originally red based on the axle hole, so I painted them. 



Polished the frame pieces, dampers, and axle. 



Sprayed the interior/exterior of the bowl & lid with aluminum brightener, and steam cleaned them.  Taped off the lid and polished the raised lettering so it popped against the brightened aluminum. 





Made the table & shelf out of burnt cedar, and sealed them with spar varnish.  I will be using an aluminum cookie sheet on the shelf during cooks, cuz it'll get ruined quick otherwise.  Broke 'er in with some ribeye for Easter dinner:




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[GrillGiant]

I know this topic's title paints a gloomy picture, but it's in no way as bad as it sounds.  It actually refers to some pretty sweet vintage non-Webers I've restored so far this spring.  This was the second one finished:

PK Grill







Have to say thanks to @GrillGiant for pretty much forcing me to take this one.  For months & months he was very insistent that this one needed to be in my collection.  He like most, has figured out I'm not ashamed to love other kettles.  I knew this one had potential, but it was weathered & incomplete (shelf & table missing / rusty grates turning to dust).  Stripped it down completely.  Got new grates & original matching hardware.  I thought the wheels were white, but realized they were originally red based on the axle hole, so I painted them. 



Polished the frame pieces, dampers, and axle. 



Sprayed the interior/exterior of the bowl & lid with aluminum brightener, and steam cleaned them.  Taped off the lid and polished the raised lettering so it popped against the brightened aluminum. 





Made the table & shelf out of burnt cedar, and sealed them with spar varnish.  I will be using an aluminum cookie sheet on the shelf during cooks, cuz it'll get ruined quick otherwise.  Broke 'er in with some ribeye for Easter dinner:




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She couldn't have found a better home!


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[Fat Tony]

I know this topic's title paints a gloomy picture, but it's in no way as bad as it sounds.  It actually refers to some pretty sweet vintage non-Webers I've restored so far this spring.  This was the second one finished:

PK Grill







Have to say thanks to @GrillGiant for pretty much forcing me to take this one.  For months & months he was very insistent that this one needed to be in my collection.  He like most, has figured out I'm not ashamed to love other kettles.  I knew this one had potential, but it was weathered & incomplete (shelf & table missing / rusty grates turning to dust).  Stripped it down completely.  Got new grates & original matching hardware.  I thought the wheels were white, but realized they were originally red based on the axle hole, so I painted them. 



Polished the frame pieces, dampers, and axle. 



Sprayed the interior/exterior of the bowl & lid with aluminum brightener, and steam cleaned them.  Taped off the lid and polished the raised lettering so it popped against the brightened aluminum. 





Made the table & shelf out of burnt cedar, and sealed them with spar varnish.  I will be using an aluminum cookie sheet on the shelf during cooks, cuz it'll get ruined quick otherwise.  Broke 'er in with some ribeye for Easter dinner:




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Nice restore on that PK @brewtownbeatdown !!!

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[smokeyjoe]

Nice restore is that a pk junior ?


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[brewtownbeatdown]

Nice restore is that a pk junior ?


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Thanks.  People from the PK Fanatics FB keep referring to it as a "Classic" or "Original".   I believe a junior has a single damper on the bowl & lid.  I don't know enough about 'em(...yet) to answer that too confidently. 


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[michaelmilitello]

Grate job on the restore!  if I wasn't a Weber guy, I'd own a PK.  You've got a beautiful piece of backyard Americana there. 


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[Kneab]

Sweet PK.
That turned great.

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[Erictag]

You made that PK gorgeous!!  Did you figure out the birth year?


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[bladz]

Sweet grill and that's a great looking Easter cook. You did a great job on that restore.


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[Jtayres]

Always wanted a pk, perfect compliment to a kettle!


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[Mr.CPHo]

Wow, all of a sudden you've made me lust for a PK, amazing restoration job!

[Zrschaef]

Looks amazing! How did you attach the wood side table and under shelf?  After seeing your pictures I'm thinking about adding them to mine vintage PK.

[JEBIV]

Another masterful restore, I wouldn't expect anything less

[brewtownbeatdown]

Looks amazing! How did you attach the wood side table and under shelf?  After seeing your pictures I'm thinking about adding them to mine vintage PK.

Thanks.  I actually made them to just rest on the frame bars.  I figured if I wanted to make them permanent, I could use conduit hangers attached underneath.


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[bamakettles]

Cool restore and a very good read.  I love seeing other types of grills restored...... Nice job!