Got a chance to clean up the old Chief the other day. If you'll remember he was in pretty rough shape after decades in the field. Original post below...
http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/recent-warrior-score-needs-some-help-%28pic-heavy%29/Now he will take his rightful place as leader among my collection and cook me pork butt tonight as his reentry into working kettleship!
His grate restored and rust free! I use the baking soda/vinegar method
Some nice spun lines
There were screws holding in the legs when I found him, so I replaced those with thumbscrews.
He was also missing a lower vent, and since I couldn't find a replacement small tab daisy wheel, I decided to replace all three so they would match. Given his other battle scars, I figured it was okay, (He's a cooker, not a looker)
Ash pan cleaned up too
One of the worse battle scars. Where once was rust, now is bacon grease. (that's what I like to use as rust prevention on my kettles)
Handles stayed on, but I try not to pick him up by them
I'll post pics of his pork butt cook over in the food forum.
Thanks for looking!
Topic: The Chief Returns!!! (Read 3030 times)
