Hello,
I recently got a vintage kettle grill in an estate sale and found this bulletin board when I searched for tips on restoring it.
I learned a few things about identifying the grill from this forum:
1. Hadn't noticed before that the lid vent engraved was engraved with the Weber and Bar-B-Q Kettle name on it as it is corroded
2. It has the thumb screws for the legs which means it is from the 60's or early 70's
However, all the pictures I've seen have wooden handles on the lid. Mine has metal handles on the lid and bowl. Also, mine is a copper color that I haven't seen in any pictures posted. Any experts able to tell me more about my grill?
I'm looking to fix it up since the wheels and legs look pretty beat up.
I was planning to buy the Weber Charcoal Grill Leg Kit since I don't think the legs and wheels are salvageable. That sound right to you guys?
Any suggestions for cleaning up some of the corrosion from the lid vent? Steel wool? How about some of the rust on the bowl handles, perhaps the ceramic finish was worn off in these areas?
I'm new to grilling with charcoal, I've already used it a few times and I think I'm getting the basics of grilling. Looking forward to trying real BBQ'ing with this.
I recently got a vintage kettle grill in an estate sale and found this bulletin board when I searched for tips on restoring it.
I learned a few things about identifying the grill from this forum:
1. Hadn't noticed before that the lid vent engraved was engraved with the Weber and Bar-B-Q Kettle name on it as it is corroded
2. It has the thumb screws for the legs which means it is from the 60's or early 70's
However, all the pictures I've seen have wooden handles on the lid. Mine has metal handles on the lid and bowl. Also, mine is a copper color that I haven't seen in any pictures posted. Any experts able to tell me more about my grill?
I'm looking to fix it up since the wheels and legs look pretty beat up.
I was planning to buy the Weber Charcoal Grill Leg Kit since I don't think the legs and wheels are salvageable. That sound right to you guys?
Any suggestions for cleaning up some of the corrosion from the lid vent? Steel wool? How about some of the rust on the bowl handles, perhaps the ceramic finish was worn off in these areas?
I'm new to grilling with charcoal, I've already used it a few times and I think I'm getting the basics of grilling. Looking forward to trying real BBQ'ing with this.