Title: 1969 'chief restoration/resurrection.
Post by: Chris-B-Que on March 18, 2021, 03:05:23 PM
Post by: Chris-B-Que on March 18, 2021, 03:05:23 PM
I found this '69 patent pending chief bowl and lid for sale in the middle of the USA.
Have always wanted a coppermist 26er, so a spur of the moment purchase was made and it was heading all the way to Australia.
Unfortunately copped a few extra dings on the way over, but that just adds more character.
Am planning on getting this grill back to at least usable condition. Would Ultimately love to get it back to 100% original, but 60s/70s 26" parts are incredibly hard to find.
Have organised some newer 26"parts from weber to get it back up and cooking, and I hope to gradually find those rare parts over the years.
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Have always wanted a coppermist 26er, so a spur of the moment purchase was made and it was heading all the way to Australia.
Unfortunately copped a few extra dings on the way over, but that just adds more character.
Am planning on getting this grill back to at least usable condition. Would Ultimately love to get it back to 100% original, but 60s/70s 26" parts are incredibly hard to find.
Have organised some newer 26"parts from weber to get it back up and cooking, and I hope to gradually find those rare parts over the years.
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Title: Re: 1969 'chief restoration/resurrection.
Post by: Chris-B-Que on March 18, 2021, 03:57:22 PM
Post by: Chris-B-Que on March 18, 2021, 03:57:22 PM
Cleaned her up, ready for new handle and parts to arrive.
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Title: Re: 1969 'chief restoration/resurrection.
Post by: cigarman20 on March 18, 2021, 04:15:30 PM
Post by: cigarman20 on March 18, 2021, 04:15:30 PM
Sweet chief! Cleaned up nicely
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Title: Re: 1969 'chief restoration/resurrection.
Post by: kcsmokinribs on March 18, 2021, 05:30:32 PM
Post by: kcsmokinribs on March 18, 2021, 05:30:32 PM
Nice score and well done on the clean up!
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Title: Re: 1969 'chief restoration/resurrection.
Post by: AZ2FL on March 18, 2021, 06:03:32 PM
Post by: AZ2FL on March 18, 2021, 06:03:32 PM
Nice clean up and score!
Cheers
Cheers
Title: Re: 1969 'chief restoration/resurrection.
Post by: Kuhall on March 18, 2021, 08:32:33 PM
Post by: Kuhall on March 18, 2021, 08:32:33 PM
What did you do to get the inside of the lid so clean? It looks brand new.
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Title: Re: 1969 'chief restoration/resurrection.
Post by: Chris-B-Que on March 18, 2021, 10:31:52 PM
Post by: Chris-B-Que on March 18, 2021, 10:31:52 PM
Quote from: Kuhall on March 18, 2021, 08:32:33 PMI just used the scraper pictured above to get the 3mm of heavy build up off. Then used oven cleaner and a pressure washer
What did you do to get the inside of the lid so clean? It looks brand new.
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Came up brilliant
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Title: Re: 1969 'chief restoration/resurrection.
Post by: JEBIV on March 19, 2021, 02:46:42 AM
Post by: JEBIV on March 19, 2021, 02:46:42 AM
All hail the Chief, nice RRR work
Title: Re: 1969 'chief restoration/resurrection.
Post by: michaelmilitello on March 19, 2021, 04:17:24 AM
Post by: michaelmilitello on March 19, 2021, 04:17:24 AM
Beautiful grill. The brave/warrior/Chief lineup is my favorite. Good hunting for the period correct parts.
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Title: Re: 1969 'chief restoration/resurrection.
Post by: bamakettles on March 19, 2021, 04:28:37 AM
Post by: bamakettles on March 19, 2021, 04:28:37 AM
Oh man that's pretty......Nice job!
Title: Re: 1969 'chief restoration/resurrection.
Post by: Chris-B-Que on March 26, 2021, 02:33:57 AM
Post by: Chris-B-Que on March 26, 2021, 02:33:57 AM
Well some (non period correct) parts arrived and I ended up getting this big old girl on her feet again.
Also had to replace the timber handle, the OG one was way too far gone.
Isn't perfect but is beautiful 🤎🤎🤎🤎
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Also had to replace the timber handle, the OG one was way too far gone.
Isn't perfect but is beautiful 🤎🤎🤎🤎
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Title: Re: 1969 'chief restoration/resurrection.
Post by: michaelmilitello on March 26, 2021, 02:45:45 AM
Post by: michaelmilitello on March 26, 2021, 02:45:45 AM
Beautiful 
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Title: Re: 1969 'chief restoration/resurrection.
Post by: Kain on March 26, 2021, 02:57:41 AM
Post by: Kain on March 26, 2021, 02:57:41 AM
Looks wicked mate 
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Title: Re: 1969 'chief restoration/resurrection.
Post by: JEBIV on March 26, 2021, 04:18:43 AM
Post by: JEBIV on March 26, 2021, 04:18:43 AM
Looking good
Title: Re: 1969 'chief restoration/resurrection.
Post by: OkieGirl on March 26, 2021, 05:27:15 AM
Post by: OkieGirl on March 26, 2021, 05:27:15 AM
Beautiful!
Title: Re: 1969 'chief restoration/resurrection.
Post by: bamakettles on March 26, 2021, 05:39:51 AM
Post by: bamakettles on March 26, 2021, 05:39:51 AM
She looks really nice. Grate job!
Title: Re: 1969 'chief restoration/resurrection.
Post by: rc on March 26, 2021, 06:20:18 AM
Post by: rc on March 26, 2021, 06:20:18 AM
Looks great, nice work!
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Title: Re: 1969 'chief restoration/resurrection.
Post by: crowderjd on March 26, 2021, 06:25:02 AM
Post by: crowderjd on March 26, 2021, 06:25:02 AM
Great restore! Love the super high fade!
Title: Re: 1969 'chief restoration/resurrection.
Post by: Lowbrass on March 26, 2021, 07:14:07 AM
Post by: Lowbrass on March 26, 2021, 07:14:07 AM
Great looking grill! Nice work!
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Title: Re: 1969 'chief restoration/resurrection.
Post by: Chris-B-Que on March 27, 2021, 01:47:02 AM
Post by: Chris-B-Que on March 27, 2021, 01:47:02 AM
Bought the chief out in the morning sun next to the aristocrat, its quickly becoming a favourite in the collection.
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Title: Re: 1969 'chief restoration/resurrection.
Post by: Mr.CPHo on March 27, 2021, 05:35:32 AM
Post by: Mr.CPHo on March 27, 2021, 05:35:32 AM
Super-duper nice Chief, and I'm digging the handle combination you chose. Congrats!
Title: Re: 1969 'chief restoration/resurrection.
Post by: Chris-B-Que on March 27, 2021, 02:16:46 PM
Post by: Chris-B-Que on March 27, 2021, 02:16:46 PM
Quote from: Mr.CPHo on March 27, 2021, 05:35:32 AMThanks, it was this handle or a very light cream coloured handle.
Super-duper nice Chief, and I'm digging the handle combination you chose. Congrats!
This fit perfectly.
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