Weber kettle refurb.

[JC in GB]

I got this old Weber kettle as a hand me down. It is like 30 years old.

A little refurb action and I think I am in business.

Can't wait to do some smoked chicken on this rig.

 

[JC in GB]

Some steel wool and some grill paint are in the future. Hope it is worth the effort.

 

[IH 1026]

Not so sure the grill paint will stick on a ceramic surface... but then again, I've been known to be wrong before. Spray it with Simple Green, scrub a little with a brush, hose it down and run it. What's the inside look like?

 

[pc farmer]

Nice. Keep this post updated please

 

[chopsaw]

@JC in GB . Don't be in a hurry to paint ( I would not paint it myself ) Just take your time and clean it up . That kettle is older than 30 years . Look thru this link for some tips on cleaning , but there is a age link in there too . Get the letter code off the lid vent and match it up . Depends on the age , it may not have a letter code . In that case I think you need a serial number .
http://weberkettleclub.com/weber-grill-restoration-interior-and-exterior-kettle-cleaning/

 

[gmc2003]

Good looking old lady, well worth the restore. Have fun and keep us updated.
Point for sure
Chris

 

[JC in GB]

Chopsaw,

Thanks for that information. I could find no product information on it.

My biggest concern is the lack of bottom control vents.

I hope the link you provided can help with that.

 

[Bearcarver]

Looks Great already, for 30 years old.

Be watching!

Bear

 

[chopsaw]

I could find no product information on it.

Then it's older than 1979 . If you scroll down that page it shows pictures . Look for when they started putting wood handles on the lid . Then if yours is one or 2 fasteners to hold the lid on . That will give you an idea .

My biggest concern is the lack of bottom control vents.

You can buy whatever you need for that . Replacements are about $20 for the set . I think they're are 4 1/4 " with 4 holes . Just not sure about older kettles .

 

[bluewhisper]

I rescued a 22 with a 1990 date code. Was cooking on it yesterday.

https://www.smokingmeatforums.com/threads/daweber-a-ten-dollar-rescue.267897/

 

[hawtsauc3]

I saved a 96. My advice is to get Ajax or dawn dish soap, some sponges, a good hose nozzle and a razor scraper. Give it a good spray down and then scrub with soap then spray again and let dry and then scrape off the grease inside the lid with the razor scraper. I used half a bottle of degreaser and it did diddly. A good grease cutting soap with a sponge does way better and cleaned up a lot of the surface rust

 

[Winterrider]

Spray down a couple times with this and a little scrubbing...
https://www.walmart.com/ip/SuperCle...edirectid=15582122346818203406310080302008005
And this for the rust...
https://www.walmart.com/ip/LOCTITE-...=sem&msclkid=e29dacb8ef8413dd64e6f05881537deb
Looking forward to see the beauty when complete.

 

[bluewhisper]

Mine today, cooking some pork chunks, just getting started.

I cut the grate in half so I could tend the fire. Three easy snips with bolt cutters. I still have the other half and I can put it back like Nothing Ever Happened.

Getting a bit happy happy with the temp, I choked the vent down after this shot.

I love this kettle.