Title: The Caribbean
Post by: teejhanson on February 12, 2021, 09:36:45 AM
Post by: teejhanson on February 12, 2021, 09:36:45 AM
Hey guys, I have been working on restoring this grill for the past 2.5 months and I wanted to share the finished result. I cleaned the kettle, fix some of the socket welds with screws and washers, refinished the aluminum legs, cleaned the triangle, refinished the wheels, and oiled the handle. I am pumped with how it turned out, and it was great to learn the skills to be able to do those things. I'm still waiting on the wheel caps to dry, and I still need to clean the ash pan but it's fun to see it put back together. These old grills are so beautiful. I want to thank everyone for all of the advice on this forum. So excited to fire her up and grill some food!
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Title: Re: The Caribbean
Post by: JEBIV on February 12, 2021, 09:49:08 AM
Post by: JEBIV on February 12, 2021, 09:49:08 AM
That is a grate RRR love the high fade. You will be thrilled when you cook on her !!
Title: The Caribbean
Post by: michaelmilitello on February 12, 2021, 09:56:49 AM
Post by: michaelmilitello on February 12, 2021, 09:56:49 AM
Grate job!!!! It's a very rewarding and satisfying experience. Beautiful avocado 
!
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Title: Re: The Caribbean
Post by: Fat Tony on February 12, 2021, 09:56:50 AM
Post by: Fat Tony on February 12, 2021, 09:56:50 AM
Nice work! Beautiful kettle
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Title: Re: The Caribbean
Post by: bamakettles on February 12, 2021, 10:02:16 AM
Post by: bamakettles on February 12, 2021, 10:02:16 AM
Very VERY nice job! It still amazes me how these can stand the test of time and with some work and dedication can be like new again. That first cook is going to be awesome! RRR
Title: Re: The Caribbean
Post by: WNC on February 12, 2021, 10:19:21 AM
Post by: WNC on February 12, 2021, 10:19:21 AM
Man, looks great!
Love that fade too. Is that the original grate?
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Love that fade too. Is that the original grate?
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Title: Re: The Caribbean
Post by: teejhanson on February 12, 2021, 10:38:06 AM
Post by: teejhanson on February 12, 2021, 10:38:06 AM
Thank you so much everyone! Yes I can't believe it either - these grills can be totally neglected in the elements and then come back to life with a little love. Yes it's the original grate, the only thing I had to replace was charcoal baskets and charcoal grate. Now I just need something amazing to make for the first cook.
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Title: Re: The Caribbean
Post by: cigarman20 on February 12, 2021, 01:55:23 PM
Post by: cigarman20 on February 12, 2021, 01:55:23 PM
Nice restoration...Agreed on the high fade. Very sharp!
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Title: Re: The Caribbean
Post by: Cellar2ful on February 12, 2021, 03:37:35 PM
Post by: Cellar2ful on February 12, 2021, 03:37:35 PM
Really nice restoration job @teejhanson . Don't see a lot of those high fade Caribbeans. To me, it looks like they have a halo.
Add your two before and after photos to this thread:
http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/index.php?topic=25384.0
Title: Re: The Caribbean
Post by: jcnaz on February 12, 2021, 04:09:01 PM
Post by: jcnaz on February 12, 2021, 04:09:01 PM
Beautiful work and a great old kettle!
Title: Re: The Caribbean
Post by: bladz on February 12, 2021, 06:26:54 PM
Post by: bladz on February 12, 2021, 06:26:54 PM
Beautiful grill tjh. Job well done
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Title: Re: The Caribbean
Post by: Kain on February 12, 2021, 10:28:02 PM
Post by: Kain on February 12, 2021, 10:28:02 PM
Wicked work! I love that colour. One day I will have one
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Title: Re: The Caribbean
Post by: Kneab on February 13, 2021, 05:59:04 AM
Post by: Kneab on February 13, 2021, 05:59:04 AM
Very nice restoration.
What a transformation.
I love that all the main parts are original. Wheels, handle and triangle turned out great.
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What a transformation.
I love that all the main parts are original. Wheels, handle and triangle turned out great.
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Title: Re: The Caribbean
Post by: FatBottomGrills on February 13, 2021, 09:10:32 PM
Post by: FatBottomGrills on February 13, 2021, 09:10:32 PM
Oh...that high fade is dope. Who's your barber? Beautiful kettle and grate RRR! The grate looks new
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Title: Re: The Caribbean
Post by: crowderjd on February 16, 2021, 08:11:11 AM
Post by: crowderjd on February 16, 2021, 08:11:11 AM
Welcome to the 68 Cado club! Love the high fade and the thumbscrew legs. Great restore!
Title: Re: The Caribbean
Post by: Craig on February 17, 2021, 06:15:33 PM
Post by: Craig on February 17, 2021, 06:15:33 PM
That's a beauty!! That is my favorite fade style on the thumbscrew Cados. Looks to be a 1967. The 68 thumbscrew cados had a more subtle fade.
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Title: Re: The Caribbean
Post by: Grillagin on February 17, 2021, 09:31:33 PM
Post by: Grillagin on February 17, 2021, 09:31:33 PM
Very cool! Nice RRR. My childhood cado was my first restore. Neat fade on that one.
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