The reward at the end of the rainbow: UPDATED with resto/after photos

[addicted-to-smoke]

Some fine work there.

Don't forget that the screw adjusters on the hose clamps can/will rust even if the clamp never corrodes and that might cause trouble later. Might glop something on the adjusters that can withstand heat etc. One of the Permatex products comes to mind but I'm sure other stuff would work. Wouldn't have to be pretty since it wouldn't be seen.

[mike.stavlund]

That's a great point, Addict!  Thanks.

[Hogsy]

Awesome resto Mike..... Who'd of thought cleaning up an old Barbie could be so rewarding
That there kettle belongs in Show and Shine
Thanks for sharing

[mikeinctown]

After looking at the pics again I'm wondering why the ring was hanging so low with the newer home made metal bracket in place. Wondering if that may have been why it would catch and not move. My bracket is bent upward almost following the curvature of the bowl. In any event, now that I can see the photos, it is a nice looking SS. Wish my blue would have come in such nice shape, but I'm sure I'll eventually find that gem like you have.

[mike.stavlund]

Mike, I think the homemade bracket didn't work because of both its thickness and the downward curvature you mentioned.  It kept the ash sweep handle from having the full swing it needed.  Worked well enough to cook, but not enough to sweep the ashes.  A pretty impressive piece of shade-tree engineering, though. 

[zavod44]

Really nice....it's really sweet....

[Craig]

Pretty! 

[mike.stavlund]

Here she is up at temp.  Such a sight to see that color shift!

Full thread on the first cook is here:  http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/food-pr0n/boneless-chicken-on-my-%27new%27-ss/

[bryanw21157]

Here she is up at temp.  Such a sight to see that color shift!

Full thread on the first cook is here:  http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/food-pr0n/boneless-chicken-on-my-%27new%27-ss/

Very nice, Mike!

[MartyG]

Congrats Mike - looks great. I had mine up and running last night too - salmon and scallops. You're right about the color shift on these reds - mine turned a very deep color this time.

Enjoy the hell out of that thing!

[teerhardy]

Very beautiful project!