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MaxBobcat

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'83 Brownie Restoration (pic heavy!!)
« on: August 11, 2013, 01:36:56 PM »
This is my first real kettle restoration.  This 83 (Vent code E) Brownie was purchased from fellow WKC member cb4004 a few months ago.  It was in pretty decent shape, so this was mainly just a clean up and replacing a few parts, and upgrading to some of Brian's handles.  Some research shows that when this kettle was being sold, it was actually sold as a "Chocolate".  So, everybody sit back and enjoy a piece of chocolate!

The before pics... 













Getting some of Brian's Handles coated with some Satin Spar




My main tools for the clean up...just some #0000 Steel Wool and some cheapo awesome Degreaser/Cleaner I picked up at Dollar General...






The after pics...







Installed the new One Touch cleaning system





I got the original Ash Pan shining up pretty good...



Also added a Weber Slide Aside lid holder...













Finished product...



Thanks goes out to cb4004 for selling me this kettle, Brian for crafting some great wooden handles, and Bman for answering my questions about the One Touch System!

Thanks for looking!
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landgraftj

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Re: '83 Brownie Restoration (pic heavy!!)
« Reply #1 on: August 11, 2013, 01:38:14 PM »
Great looking brownie! Good job on the restore.
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Duke

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Re: '83 Brownie Restoration (pic heavy!!)
« Reply #2 on: August 11, 2013, 01:39:23 PM »
That's a classy looking grill Max!!!!!!!!! :o I would love to cook on that. ;)
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Bluesman

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Re: '83 Brownie Restoration (pic heavy!!)
« Reply #3 on: August 11, 2013, 01:42:46 PM »
Outstanding restoration. That color looks fabulous. I really like how you finished......................GREAT
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Kilted_Griller

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Re: '83 Brownie Restoration (pic heavy!!)
« Reply #4 on: August 11, 2013, 01:45:06 PM »
Excellent cleanup, Max!! Nicely done!!
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edhead35

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Re: '83 Brownie Restoration (pic heavy!!)
« Reply #5 on: August 11, 2013, 01:47:31 PM »
I want a brownie so bad. Looks amazing.
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Bluesman

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Re: '83 Brownie Restoration (pic heavy!!)
« Reply #6 on: August 11, 2013, 01:56:22 PM »
MaxBobCat......PM sent on 1995 Red MT
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G$

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Re: '83 Brownie Restoration (pic heavy!!)
« Reply #7 on: August 11, 2013, 02:47:27 PM »
That is SO nice Max.  Better than new. wonderful job!
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Craig

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'83 Brownie Restoration (pic heavy!!)
« Reply #8 on: August 11, 2013, 02:56:18 PM »
You've got me craving a brownie OT! That is one awesome kettle! Looks brand new! I love the brown kettles!
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fat side down

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Re: '83 Brownie Restoration (pic heavy!!)
« Reply #9 on: August 11, 2013, 03:19:40 PM »
Beautiful!
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1911Ron

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Re: '83 Brownie Restoration (pic heavy!!)
« Reply #10 on: August 11, 2013, 03:52:00 PM »
Very nice!
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etruax

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Re: '83 Brownie Restoration (pic heavy!!)
« Reply #11 on: August 11, 2013, 04:35:49 PM »
That is sweet.
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kendoll

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Re: '83 Brownie Restoration (pic heavy!!)
« Reply #12 on: August 11, 2013, 05:23:13 PM »
That is a classy looking grill. Great work!

Ken
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glrasmussen

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Re: '83 Brownie Restoration (pic heavy!!)
« Reply #13 on: August 11, 2013, 05:32:32 PM »
Simpley Beautiful! Great Job, Looks NIB.
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Chasing_smoke

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'83 Brownie Restoration (pic heavy!!)
« Reply #14 on: August 11, 2013, 05:41:38 PM »
Speechless! That is a beauty of a brownie!


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