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Title: Scored red ss
Post by: Ted B on September 30, 2013, 09:37:14 AM
Scored this red ss today. It is missing the tank and one touch system. Oddly the ash ring is firmly attached. They must have just snapped the fins off. Hopefully I can save the mounting bar. It needs a good deep cleaning. This was the CL pic. I'll add my own when I get a chance to clean it up.

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Title: Re: Scored red ss
Post by: mike.stavlund on September 30, 2013, 09:48:02 AM
Congrats, Ted!  I know you've been waiting a long time for this one.
Title: Re: Scored red ss
Post by: Jeff on September 30, 2013, 09:49:32 AM
Ill second what Mike said.  I know you've been looking for one.  Congrats!
Title: Re: Scored red ss
Post by: Bman on September 30, 2013, 10:37:01 AM
Sa-weet!  These clean up really nice and can't wait to see yours.
Title: Re: Scored red ss
Post by: vader06 on September 30, 2013, 11:56:55 AM
That is a very nice.
Title: Re: Scored red ss
Post by: landgraftj on September 30, 2013, 12:46:58 PM
Nice score ted!
Title: Re: Scored red ss
Post by: HankB on September 30, 2013, 12:55:03 PM
Nice! If I wasn't so happy with my black SS, I'd be looking for a red one like that. I like the fade paint job.
Title: Scored red ss
Post by: Ted B on September 30, 2013, 05:52:42 PM
Thanks guys!  It's the second one I found but sadly the first one was so rough I couldn't salvage much.

This frame is rock solid. Only rust was on the top cross members and a little on the bottom sides of the bottom supports.   I didn't have time to really clean it well. It gets dark fast these day. More pics

Some one thought it was great storage for paint cans.
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The "Duke" shot.
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My helpers
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This works!
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After a quick wipe down.
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More time later this week to clean and put together.  A little dark when I finished.
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Title: Re: Scored red ss
Post by: Thin Blue Smoke on September 30, 2013, 06:55:44 PM
Very Cool!  With great help like that you should be done in no time!
Title: Scored red ss
Post by: Chasing_smoke on September 30, 2013, 07:05:10 PM
Great score ted!
Title: Scored red ss
Post by: Craig on September 30, 2013, 07:20:08 PM
Very nice find Ted! I know you've been wanting one and it's in a good home for sure!
Title: Re: Scored red ss
Post by: glrasmussen on September 30, 2013, 07:29:25 PM
Very nice Ted! That will take you know time to make it a cooker by the weekend.
Title: Re: Scored red ss
Post by: Bman on September 30, 2013, 08:17:41 PM
Doesn't look like the rust is past the point-of-no-return. My bluey was like that also.  After a wire wheel in the drill & dremel, some primer, and gloss black paint --- I couldn't be happier with mine.  Looking forward to more restoration pics!
Title: Re: Scored red ss
Post by: javahog2002 on October 01, 2013, 06:11:49 AM
Looks pretty good except the frame.  I am sure u will have it up and running soon.
Title: Re: Scored red ss
Post by: Weber MD on October 01, 2013, 07:45:21 AM
Thanks for the pics.  The kettle looks like it's in great shape.  Good luck with the rest of the restoration.
Title: Re: Scored red ss
Post by: Ted B on October 29, 2013, 04:32:01 PM
Finally got around to finishing the rehab. Been really busy lately with starting a new job and family. Big thanks to Brian (zavo) for the 7409 cleaning system that he threw in on a trade that didn't include it. He sent it out of the goodness of his grill fella heart.

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Forgot the finishing touches. Much better now. Zavdles!!

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Undecided whether to use this handle instead. Won't match the table but sure is a cool handle.

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First cook
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Title: Re: Scored red ss
Post by: blackdog043 on October 29, 2013, 05:39:08 PM
Nice job on the clean up, it looks great!!!
Title: Re: Scored red ss
Post by: Heyjude on October 29, 2013, 07:25:38 PM
That grill came out awesome. A thing of beauty.
And Zavod is like the lion from the Wizard of Oz.. Err wait, the lion needed a heart, right?
He's more like Dorothy... Yeah... Dorothy... 8)
Title: Re: Scored red ss
Post by: glrasmussen on October 29, 2013, 07:36:18 PM
Great Restore! It now has many years to go. Heyjude, Zav is a Lion with a Kitty inside. He does this Hobby justice and handles, better than OEM! He gives choices! Not the China made...Made in the USA, Chicago!
Title: Re: Scored red ss
Post by: Jeff on October 29, 2013, 08:22:55 PM
wow...you did an amazing job Ted!
Title: Re: Scored red ss
Post by: vader06 on October 30, 2013, 09:47:05 AM
Very very nice Ted.  I love the Red.
Title: Re: Scored red ss
Post by: LightningBoldtz on October 30, 2013, 10:00:46 AM
looks fantastic
Title: Re: Scored red ss
Post by: Weber MD on October 30, 2013, 03:19:58 PM
Good job Ted, it's a beaut.