Picked this up for $15 off Marketplace. Took some time cleaning it, still didn't get it as shined as my Military mind hoped it would be. However, I replaced the Wheels, ash pan, and both grates. All combined I think it all came up to about $100. More then I would have ever spent on any other 18" Kettle refurb but she is beautiful. There was a few places that the porcelain was chipped away like around the side handle and underneath where the legs go in. However I used Red Caliper paint (900 degree) touch it up. Scrubbed the heck out of the bowl and lid with both 0000 steel wool and the blue scratch-less scrubbing pads but wasn't able to bring the full shine out. I am going to post it to marketplace but was wondering what price I should post it for. I do a couple Weber grills a week and only sell them for what I put into them but this one is special I think. Any input would be great, also any suggestions of what I could have done different would be great. Thank you.
1980 Red 18" Kettle
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J Grotz
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I would also post this over at http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/. Those guys are really into restoring old kettles. You might even find a buyer. Also start a conversation (the little envelope icon next to your user name) with TVWBB member Jon Tofte. He recently moved from Florida. He mainly restores Weber gassers, but he has also restored and sold some kettles.
I think you did a brilliant job on that red kettle! It is in amazing condition for its age. The three daisy wheel vent models are really old.
I think you did a brilliant job on that red kettle! It is in amazing condition for its age. The three daisy wheel vent models are really old.
DrewZ
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The B on the vent pegs this as a 1980 kettle. Unfortunately, painting over the rusty spots and replacing the ash pan may adversely affect your sale price. Some folks prefer complete originality even if that means rust or poor condition. Even with those issues, it looks like a very clean and solid kettle. Your best bet to maximize your sale price is to list it on eBay. I believe the original ash pan should have been the "twisty" kind with cutouts to attach to the legs--possibly like this one:
Yes, I wasn't sure about that. When I got it the clips for an ash pan was there. Maybe something someone put on after. I did debate about leaving the chips on it or painting over. I posted it on the Various FB sale pages and Marketplace and Craigslist. Like I said, I do several Weber's a week and only sell for what I put into it. I was just thinking that since this a special one. In stead of just selling for what I put into maybe someone who appreciates great Webers would be interested. Thank you for your response, all suggestions are really appreciated.The B on the vent pegs this as a 1980 kettle. Unfortunately, painting over the rusty spots and replacing the ash pan may adversely affect your sale price. Some folks prefer complete originality even if that means rust or poor condition. Even with those issues, it looks like a very clean and solid kettle. Your best bet to maximize your sale price is to list it on eBay. I believe the original ash pan should have been the "twisty" kind with cutouts to attach to the legs--possibly like this one: