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Bob BQ

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Out for the trash curb find
« on: May 09, 2018, 09:31:48 PM »
Got a text from @blksabbath late yesterday afternoon about a grill he spied in the neighborhood. Set on the curb for trash pickup right by my kids school. 1966-68 thumbscrew, faded black beauty. Original grates, original ashpan. Vents intact and spin. The wheels are replacements, but I like ‘em. I’ll be putting a Zavod handle on it, and maybe a nice thin coat of flax oil (or perhaps pickle juice, @Lowbrass?) to make that rusty patina shine. I’m thinking this one might stay with me for awhile.


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« Last Edit: May 09, 2018, 09:34:05 PM by Bob BQ »
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Jon

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Re: Out for the trash curb find
« Reply #1 on: May 09, 2018, 10:00:56 PM »
That is a beauty. Nice job. Pickle juice? I guess the acidity would work on the rust.
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Mike in Roseville

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Re: Out for the trash curb find
« Reply #2 on: May 09, 2018, 10:01:18 PM »
Sweet Jesus...that things is gorgeous!

I will say that rusty, old faded and weathered black kettles get me excited the same way yellow and glen blue kettles just “do it” for others.

Great save and congrats.

Go with a black walnut handle. [emoji6]




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Rub

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Re: Out for the trash curb find
« Reply #3 on: May 10, 2018, 04:12:48 AM »
What a beauty of a 50+ year old grill, wow!
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HoosierKettle

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Re: Out for the trash curb find
« Reply #4 on: May 10, 2018, 04:34:13 AM »
That is awesome.  Looking forward to seeing more of this one.


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michaelmilitello

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Re: Out for the trash curb find
« Reply #5 on: May 10, 2018, 04:35:38 AM »
RRR!


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Darko

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Re: Out for the trash curb find
« Reply #6 on: May 10, 2018, 04:42:37 AM »
Damn! That's gorgeous.
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blksabbath

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Re: Out for the trash curb find
« Reply #7 on: May 10, 2018, 10:06:50 AM »
@Bob BQ I'm glad you scooped it up.  That is a good looking beast.  What would the OG wheels look like?  Metal or plastic?
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Bob BQ

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Re: Out for the trash curb find
« Reply #8 on: May 10, 2018, 10:56:41 AM »
Quote from: blksabbath on May 10, 2018, 10:06:50 AM
@Bob BQ I'm glad you scooped it up.  That is a good looking beast.  What would the OG wheels look like?  Metal or plastic?

Thanks again for letting me know... I was stoked when I pulled up and it was still there! Got some weird looks from the neighbor who was hanging out on the front porch.

1966-68 would've had steel wheels, I believe.
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inkaddictedchef1

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Re: Out for the trash curb find
« Reply #9 on: May 10, 2018, 11:10:24 AM »
Holy crap! What a beautiful patina on  this weathered warrior! Grate score

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WNC

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Re: Out for the trash curb find
« Reply #10 on: May 10, 2018, 02:57:05 PM »
Congratulations!!!!
It reminds me of mine[emoji51][emoji3]
It's the one grill I don't think I'll ever let go of...
Beautiful


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WNC

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Re: Out for the trash curb find
« Reply #11 on: May 10, 2018, 03:00:58 PM »
I've got an oak burl from Brian on mine
It just seemed to fit with the grill
Again, sweet find!


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