Time for an update on my Fleetwood project.
I removed the legs, wheels and triangle but broke one of the wheel bushing in the process. Ordered some 1/2" OD x 3/8" ID brass and stainless steel pipe to make new bushings.
![](https://img69.imagetwist.com/th/36291/ljl4co60hvr4.jpg)
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Also managed to break off the one remaining all steel bowl handle (it was hanging by a thread so it wouldn't have lasted long anyway).
![](https://img250.imagetwist.com/th/36291/cyx02s0fplri.jpg)
I found some handles that are similar to the original but they only come in zinc plated, stainless and black (powder coated).
![](https://img300.imagetwist.com/th/36291/b1qvjryzhwvp.jpg)
Another option would be to buy some 1/8" x 5/8" flat stock and fab handles like the one on the lid. I would appreciate member feedback on which option to pursue and why.
![](https://img250.imagetwist.com/th/36291/niiwp6mwdr3s.jpg)
Finally I spent considerable time working on the lid. Here it is after several hours of polishing with steel wool.
![](https://img69.imagetwist.com/th/36292/bdzmmbynh8uy.jpg)
This was taken after I etched it 3 times with
Krud Kutter Rust Remover and Inhibiter.
![](https://img69.imagetwist.com/th/36292/j3jfewl0kl9u.jpg)
And here it is after I rubbed it down with canola oil per some of your suggestions.
![](https://img69.imagetwist.com/th/36292/mvuxh1jo03v4.jpg)
I like the results but probably should have stopped after the 2nd etch and left a little more rust showing.