green rescue.

[smokeyjoeuk-ray]

Hiya all, been a bit busy lately so no cooking for me, but on the plus side, I am now, I guess, an official kettle rescuer.

It's a 2002 57 premium, plucked from the depths of a local newspaper ad.

It has simply been lacking a bit of tlc.

On the way home I stopped at the jet wash and gave it a quick blast, its not bad, a few rust spots and dents but nothing really that cannot be sorted.







The cleaning will be starting over the next few days with the aim of getting it ready for a cook this w/end.


will let you know how i get on with it.

[tattooedant]

Hey Joe..Welcome from across the pond! The green looks nice...

[kendoll]

It's was only a matter of time.

Ken

[G$]

Looks to be in perfect shape.  I can not wait to see what you cook on it.

[AZ_MIKEY]

Nice score. Can't wait to see it all cleaned and ready to cook some good food.

[pbe gummi bear]

Ha, I knew that SJ wouldn't hold you over for long! Nice catch. You'll love it.

[mrbill]

nice save, looking forward to the restore pics!

[Chasing_smoke]

Glad you got another kettle to grow the family! Your Bbq will be even easier now!

[1buckie]

               "57 premium"  



Yeah Buddy !!!!!


Looks to be in pretty reasonable shape already ......it can only get better !!!!

[Craig]

Very nice! Congratulations!

[1911Ron]

Nice score! 

[smokeyjoeuk-ray]

this was the only rust on it, around the lid handle, same on both sides.





after a trip to the auto shop, the paint is near enough a match.




still needs to have another coat and then be rubbed in, but it should look ok once it's done.


more later.

[Weber MD]

Nice restore Ray!

[kendoll]

Hey Ray.

500 mile round trip but could be worth it.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Weber-One-Touch-Original-57cm-Charcoal-BBQ-Extra-Accessories-/121186438899?pt=UK_Home_Garden_BBQ_s_Accessories_LE&hash=item1c37464ef3

A lot of good accessories with this premium!

Ken