Scored a redhead

[Branon S.]

Just picked up a redheard and weber charcoal starter for $30. She's an H model and I thought she was in good condition for being around since 94 but just checked and H is the 86 model so she's in great shape for being 25 y/o. Handle needs to be straightened and a needs a little touch up paint. And of course a serious cleaning. Any tips on what brand/color of paint to use. Was thinking red engine paint. Anyone know when Weber went to the one touch system?

Will post pics soon.

 

[Alberto G]

Branon, Does your H have daisy wheels or one touch system? And congrats on the score!

 

[Branon S.]

It has the One touch system.

 

[Branon S.]

Here are the before pics. I'm not even sure where to start.

The one touch system appears to be in good condition so hopefully I won't have to replace it.
Thanks!

 

[Shaun R]

I don't know what it is about these red ones? They just seem to bring out the worst in people.

I don't think any other color is so brutalized. Maybe that's why Weber discontinued the color.

 

[Jeff Kolodziejski]

Thats a good point Shaun! Never thought about it that way, but there ARE a TON of reds that are beat badly. I never seen a lid handle that bent before, aside from that, I bet it will clean up good.

 

[Branon S.]

All finished. Just need to get a white leg cap.

 

[AJ S.]

Thats the same grill? Did you paint the handle area?
Looks really nioce..
AJ

 

[Branon S.]

Amazingly yes it's the same grill. I painted around the lid handle and under the top vent which had a large area where the porcelain chipped off (no before pic, sorry).

The rest was just cleaning and a little paint on the leg holders.

Before

After

 

[Jeff Kolodziejski]

Hey Branon...those CANT be the same handles are they?

 

[Richard Diaz]

Are those the same handles? If so how did you refinish them?

 

[Branon S.]

No they are not. I found an old weber tabletop gas grill on Craigslist last night for $10. It looks like it was used once 12 years ago and put into storage. I bought it just for the handles but it's in great condition. Even came with the original box and instructions.

 

[Chuck_B]

Wow nice job Branon and nice find!

 

[Bob Correll]

<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">I found an old weber tabletop gas grill on Craigslist last night for $10 </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
I saw that one, and thought about going for it, just for the handles.

Very nice rehab job Branon, she's a beauty!