2001 Weber Performer Deluxe SSP restoration

[Steve Garretson]

Looking very nice Steve!

Thank you very much, Josh! It means a lot-

 

[Steve Garretson]

I agree, it's going to be very nice!

Thanks! I really appreciate your help, and your input! And thank you for the rings and other things you do.
This is actually more fun than restoring old cars…

 

[Steve Garretson]

Last one tonight…. Can’t find my RTV gasket tube.

 

[Steve Hoch]

Last one tonight…. Can’t find my RTV gasket tube.

I see you repainted the wheels and they look fantastic. The new white wall inserts will really make them pop.

 

[Wilmer Cogburn]

I like that large LP tank! I understand the hole now!

 

[Steve Garretson]

So, here’s the next issue for my restoration.
The interior of the fire bowl and lid will clean out nicely, over a few days, and I will put larger washers over the bolt holes after I clean out the rust. Would the red RTV gasket stuff work to seal the clean metal to the washes inside the kettle (should be just one, just enough to seal behind the washer) and not cause health issues?
Also, on the exterior, I have a similar plan in mind, but I also have some head gasket and exhaust manifold gaskets that I can’t sell (new) for an old big block restoration. I was considering cutting and using those in front of the washers to the bolt heads on the exterior…
Eventually I’ll buy a new bowl and lid, but I’ve other priorities at the moment.
Any thoughts appreciated, and thank you very much!

 

[timothy]

I would use fiber washers ( like Weber ) any small gaps will seal up with grease after a few cooks.

 

[Steve Garretson]

Do you have a link for these fiber washers, please? Thanks! I’m looking and not finding. Thank you-

 

[Steve Garretson]

The kettle has marinated in Easy Off and been scraped over 2 days, and is currently resting in its 3rd bath.

I want to express my gratitude and give a shout-out to Steve Hoch. My new whitewalls arrived today!

Also realized I’d forgotten the bracket in the 3rd pic, so I removed the door to get that back on. Managed not to scratch the stainless, so that was a positive.

 

[Steve Hoch]

Lookin' good!

 

[timothy]

Do you have a link for these fiber washers, please? Thanks! I’m looking and not finding. Thank you-

You can find them at Ace, true value or here.

Everbilt #8 x 0.032 in. Black Fiber Washer (3-Piece) 807888 - The Home Depot

Find the #8 Fiber Washers (3-Pack) 13238.0, non-conductive they can provide a tight seal when you need one from The Home Depot

www.homedepot.com

 

[Josh Dekubber]

Very nice!!

 

[Steve Garretson]

You can find them at Ace, true value or here.

Everbilt #8 x 0.032 in. Black Fiber Washer (3-Piece) 807888 - The Home Depot

Find the #8 Fiber Washers (3-Pack) 13238.0, non-conductive they can provide a tight seal when you need one from The Home Depot

www.homedepot.com

Thank you!