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Darko

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Re: Custom is home.
« Reply #15 on: November 01, 2016, 08:23:29 AM »
The one leg is stuck in the socket, and it's caddywhumpus. I've soaked it with penetrant & tried heating the socket. Still stuck. Do I just need to give it time?
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MacEggs

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Re: Custom is home.
« Reply #16 on: November 01, 2016, 11:05:04 AM »
Quote from: Darko on November 01, 2016, 08:23:29 AM
Do I just need to give it time?

You were patient waiting for it to arrive …. So, be patient with this.  Just sayin'.  I'm sure it will work out.

Perhaps if you got it glowing red hot …. You never know.  ??? :o ;D ;D ;) ;)
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Darko

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Re: Custom is home.
« Reply #17 on: November 01, 2016, 11:07:05 AM »
Ok! I'll wait.  Another question. How do I get the wheels off?
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TheDude

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Re: Custom is home.
« Reply #18 on: November 01, 2016, 02:51:59 PM »
They shipped the thing assembled?!
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greenweb

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Re: Custom is home.
« Reply #19 on: November 01, 2016, 03:02:44 PM »
Nice custom kettle. Congrats!

Quote from: TheDude on November 01, 2016, 02:51:59 PM
They shipped the thing assembled?!

Yeh, Why are you trying to take take legs and the wheels off?
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WNC

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Re: Custom is home.
« Reply #20 on: November 01, 2016, 03:59:36 PM »
I got no idea about how to get the leg out, but straight love the character and history this kettle must carry with all those battle scars!
If kettles could talk...
Congratulations! Can't wait to see some restored cooks!


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HoosierKettle

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Re: Custom is home.
« Reply #21 on: November 01, 2016, 04:26:46 PM »
I read somewhere on here about someone painting their lid and using high temp clear. Would it be possible to just clear coat the bowl and let all the battle scars shine through?


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Darko

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Re: Custom is home.
« Reply #22 on: November 01, 2016, 04:29:18 PM »
Quote from: TheDude on November 01, 2016, 02:51:59 PM
They shipped the thing assembled?!
/just with the one leg.
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Hell Fire Grill

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Re: Custom is home.
« Reply #23 on: November 02, 2016, 05:50:07 AM »
I was hoping to see a LOT more pics of this grill because I have a special appreciation for used & abused kettles.

In my opinion some grills are best left untouched without restoration because molesting them would be disrespectful. Restoring this one could be a mistake.
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MrHoss

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Re: Custom is home.
« Reply #24 on: November 02, 2016, 06:16:22 AM »
Just wondering. Are you thinking of painting that baby to hide the pitting and rust on the bowl?
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56MPG

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Re: Custom is home.
« Reply #25 on: November 02, 2016, 07:15:20 AM »
Quote from: Hell Fire Grill on November 02, 2016, 05:50:07 AM
In my opinion some grills are best left untouched without restoration because molesting them would be disrespectful. Restoring this one could be a mistake.

Speaking words of wisdom. Let it be.
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Darko

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Re: Custom is home.
« Reply #26 on: November 02, 2016, 07:23:25 AM »
I just don't want the rust to get worse.
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Hell Fire Grill

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Re: Custom is home.
« Reply #27 on: November 02, 2016, 09:07:33 AM »
I got a crappy old yellow grill I wanted to preserve so I cleaned the inside well enough to use it and used it. After that I cleaned the ash & grease out and put it in a dry and difficult spot to reach in my garage.

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Darko

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Re: Custom is home.
« Reply #28 on: November 02, 2016, 10:45:40 AM »
More pics

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Neil_VT00

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Re: Custom is home.
« Reply #29 on: November 02, 2016, 11:07:37 AM »
@Darko - If the only place you have for it is under a tree in your yard then maybe it would be better if I kept it in my garage for you ;) 

Congrats on the find.  Very cool piece of Weber history!
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