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Title: First Redhead ***Updated*** more pictures
Post by: Shoestringshop on June 13, 2015, 09:24:00 AM
Just picked this up from Chicago Craigslist. It needs some TLC and a Good cleaning but should shine up like a "Red Delicious" apple when done. Got the grill, Tool holder, Table, Chimney, 22.5 Grill Grate, 1/2 Bag of Kingsford Charcoal, and Lighter Cubes that I'll never use. $50.00! Only thing missing is the thermometer about a $10.00 part. No deal breaker for me.

From what I can find I believe this is from 1984-1995 From the Lid PALATINE, ILL

I don't know if any of you contacted the lady but she said she had over 20 calls about this after I said I'll take it.

Conversation

Lady: Why do people want this old grill?
  Me: They are great grills!
Lady: But its old!
  Me: But its RED!
Lady: (Just looked at me as if I had 3 arms :o) oh well I hope you enjoy it
  Me: I WILL and Thanks again!

So just wanted to let you at WKC know it went to a good home...Mine  ;D

(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q628/dan96/IMG_2146%20640x460_zpsb7hz8rjl.jpg) (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/dan96/media/IMG_2146%20640x460_zpsb7hz8rjl.jpg.html)

(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q628/dan96/IMG_2147%20480x640_zpsbeyeqmck.jpg) (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/dan96/media/IMG_2147%20480x640_zpsbeyeqmck.jpg.html)

(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q628/dan96/IMG_2148%20640x480_zpsttsapiqr.jpg) (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/dan96/media/IMG_2148%20640x480_zpsttsapiqr.jpg.html)


Title: Re: First Redhead
Post by: SixZeroFour on June 13, 2015, 09:31:42 AM
That's a gorgeous looking Red Master-Touch and a HECK of a deal!! Congrats!
Title: Re: First Redhead
Post by: Idahawk on June 13, 2015, 09:54:27 AM
  Congratulations , the first is always special !


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Title: Re: First Redhead
Post by: pbe gummi bear on June 13, 2015, 10:04:00 AM
That's a really nice one. Congrats!
Title: Re: First Redhead
Post by: MrHoss on June 13, 2015, 11:02:52 AM
That's a 93' and one heck of a deal. Most folks would have paid the asking price just for the Kettle....I would.
Title: Re: First Redhead
Post by: pbe gummi bear on June 13, 2015, 11:12:58 AM
btw, those lighter cubes work really well.
Title: Re: First Redhead
Post by: MacEggs on June 13, 2015, 11:19:23 AM
Quote from: Idahawk on June 13, 2015, 09:54:27 AMthe first is always special !

Indeed it is!  I still stare at my first redhead rescue.

Congratulations!
Title: Re: First Redhead
Post by: WNC on June 13, 2015, 12:07:49 PM
Great find, even without the accessories. I love my red heads, wait til you see it change colors!
Title: Re: First Redhead
Post by: toolhead on June 13, 2015, 04:18:06 PM
Very very nice...esp with all accessories
Title: Re: First Redhead
Post by: Craig on June 13, 2015, 07:49:07 PM
Congrats on the score! That's a pretty red!
Title: Re: First Redhead
Post by: 1911Ron on June 13, 2015, 09:09:25 PM
Your first Redhead huh?  It wont be your lasttttt! Lol Congrats on a great looking kettle!
Title: Re: First Redhead
Post by: Shoestringshop on July 11, 2015, 03:32:55 PM
Just cleaned the Redhead! Took my time and cleaned most by hand and some sandblasting...but WOW! can't believe looks new, but with character.  ;D

The Color Change is Very Cool!! My neighbor thought I painted her.   ;D
(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q628/dan96/Inside%20Top%20Before_zps7nr3qkrc.jpg) (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/dan96/media/Inside%20Top%20Before_zps7nr3qkrc.jpg.html)

(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q628/dan96/Inside%20Top%20After_zpsqgv2iayu.jpg) (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/dan96/media/Inside%20Top%20After_zpsqgv2iayu.jpg.html)

(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q628/dan96/Inside%20Bottom%20Before_zpsm1vynbep.jpg) (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/dan96/media/Inside%20Bottom%20Before_zpsm1vynbep.jpg.html)

(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q628/dan96/Inside%20Bottom%20After_zpsdptmftjd.jpg) (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/dan96/media/Inside%20Bottom%20After_zpsdptmftjd.jpg.html)

(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q628/dan96/IMG_2147%20480x640_zpsbeyeqmck.jpg) (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/dan96/media/IMG_2147%20480x640_zpsbeyeqmck.jpg.html)

(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q628/dan96/After%20Vent_zpsclmbsnci.jpg) (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/dan96/media/After%20Vent_zpsclmbsnci.jpg.html)

SANDBLASTING
(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q628/dan96/Only%20Sandblasting%20that%20was%20good%20to%20show_zps5zdg1lqr.jpg) (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/dan96/media/Only%20Sandblasting%20that%20was%20good%20to%20show_zps5zdg1lqr.jpg.html)

(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q628/dan96/Before%20Color%20Change_zpsxzktszlq.jpg) (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/dan96/media/Before%20Color%20Change_zpsxzktszlq.jpg.html)

(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q628/dan96/After%20Color%20Change_zpszxb0jeyj.jpg) (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/dan96/media/After%20Color%20Change_zpszxb0jeyj.jpg.html)
Title: Re: First Redhead
Post by: Camp on July 11, 2015, 04:12:24 PM
Awesome find.

Awesome restoration !

Congrats, she's a beauty.
Title: Re: First Redhead
Post by: 1buckie on July 11, 2015, 04:19:52 PM
Nice cleanup on the Redhead.....got yourself a Maroon too I see.... 8)

(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q628/dan96/After%20Color%20Change_zpszxb0jeyj.jpg) (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/dan96/media/After%20Color%20Change_zpszxb0jeyj.jpg.html)
Title: Re: First Redhead
Post by: Shoestringshop on July 11, 2015, 04:27:25 PM
Yes... I got a two for one :)
Title: Re: First Redhead
Post by: indy82z on July 11, 2015, 04:50:09 PM
Nice score...great clean up!!
Title: Re: First Redhead
Post by: Craig on July 11, 2015, 06:47:32 PM
Very nice!
Title: Re: First Redhead ***Updated*** more pictures
Post by: Shoestringshop on July 12, 2015, 05:28:15 AM
Thanks! Turned out beautiful
Title: Re: First Redhead ***Updated*** more pictures
Post by: jkolantern on July 12, 2015, 05:50:31 PM
What did you do for the vent @Shoestringshop ? I'm working on a two tone that after a significant amount of elbow grease looks a lot more like the before pic.