Thanks guys, This is pretty exciting...
@hawgheaven , grates are in good shape, THANK GOODNESS..LOL
@Cellar2ful , I will definitely bring it, just say when!
@argentflame , old hardware looked worse than it really was, but still, I'm replacing everything with SS.
@MikeRocksTheRed , SOOO much bigger in person... (i'm now looking for an engine hoist to make it easier to lift the lid)...lol
So I added some new pics from todays cleaning. I went ahead and just removed the bowl so I could wash the whole thing without worrying about working around the frame. I was going to change all the hardware anyways. I replaced the 2 front casters, 1 was busted..got the build-up off of the lid bail, it looks better now. This is fun, you guys are a HUGE part of this, seeing some of the restos you all do, I have to stay focused and finish it, SOOO tempted to say fuck it and throw some hot dogs on that thing..LOL.... IN DUE TIME!!!
SO, a couple questions, its still generally "taken apart"... What I'm wondering is should I deal with frame paint issues NOW, maybe a sander, prime and repaint, or wait till summer, disassemble then and have powdercoated? I have no issue taking it apart in the summer, its actually easy to tear down...Thanks Guys!!!
https://www.flickr.com/photos/varekai/albums/72157677595653162/with/31767967353/