Amen! I'm partial to sirloin. Though filet mignon is very tasty when marinated properly.
Oh so you just want that top piece not the "legs"?
Correct yes!
Gary,@LMichaels thank you for the frame parts! Can't wait till they arrive!
Latest Update:
- I picked up some 1"x 2" common board to rebuild the left side shelf and the folding shelf. Going to stain it red with some deck stain I have left over. Cant use it on my deck anymore since we just had it rebuilt with composite.
- Scored a grill matt to protect said new deck from grease stains for $32 amazon
- Wire brushed the wire rack on the bottom and got a fresh coat of black paint on it.
- Got the tank scale soaking in solution to remove the rust so I can restore/repaint that.
***Many thanks to @Jon Tofte for the tank scale decals and "E-F" decals that go on the frame
- The right frame part I'm receiving has some rot on it, but the silver lining is the cross pieces that mount the control panel and the tank scale are intact, just the square tubing needs to be replaced. Picking up some 1-1/4" x 1/16" thick x 72" long Square Tubing to replace the rotted portions. This is where I can use my welding skills. Use a reciprocating saw to cut out the good pieces, cut new pieces to size, grind, clean, weld the original cross pieces together, and repaint with the black semi gloss. I forgot to mention that the flat stock where the bolts go to hold to the rest of the frame will need to carve those out and tac weld them in place too.
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I'll get pictures of the tank scale all cleaned up soon. My wifes birthday is this weekend so till I get the new frame parts its a good break from the project.
Rick, along with Gary, I would like to know how to do that if you would not mind posting it. Thanks!
Thank you
Sure! I have two of them and plenty of wire brushes to get inside the square channel. All the rivots are intact. I remember reading something (you?) a thread where the person drilled out the rivets and cleaned/repainted each piece. I don't think I need to go that far, but will post pics of what I have.
Yes, I got my inspiration from Branden regarding tank scale rehab. You do have to remove the rivets, I use a multitool (oscillating blade) to cut off the rivet and then a nail set to punch it out. Once that is done, it is easy to disassemble the scale in to its component parts. All the parts then go in to an electrolysis bath for derusting. After that, I smooth the pieces up with a wire wheel/sander, then prime and paint them gloss black. I drill out the rivet holes using 1/4 inch drill bit and reassemble using appropriate length 20 x 1/4 inch bolts with nylock nuts. Two of the bolts have to have a flat head for clearance so I use 20x1/4 inch toilet flange bolts that I found at Ace hardware, they seem to work fine. After the reassembly, the final touch is the scale sticker which I reprinted from a previous thread where Joel Young provided the gif to download and I bought some vinyl sticker paper. I can post pictures of this process if anyone is really interested. This process is not for the flipper, not worth the time and effort, but I think that it goes well with those of us that are trying to restore these vintage grill back to their showroom glory.Thank you
Sure! I have two of them and plenty of wire brushes to get inside the square channel. All the rivots are intact. I remember reading something (you?) a thread where the person drilled out the rivets and cleaned/repainted each piece. I don't think I need to go that far, but will post pics of what I have.
Got sidetracked working on my Ariens snowblower that 10 years old last night so didn't do work on the grill. I take good care of my stuff so the fact its 10 years old and still has life on the original belts and pulleys makes me happy. Doing preventative maintenence really. Had the machine split in two to replace the belts and main bearing of the auger. In the process discovered a seized bolt that ruined the clutch arm, so had to order a new one. Will be repainting the blower housing since it's chipped. Don't want bare metal to rust.
Its like 60 and raining here, but I know the cold weather and snow are coming! Wife's birthday is coming up this weekend so will be breaking from projects to focus on the love of my life.
Welp good thing i didn't pay much for it. See how long it lasts.
) with LED lamps and 18650 batteries on my Gen1200. In pic #2, this is the most recent Weber GO 7661 Light that I adapted to my Silver C. Your light is much brighter than the new Weber light, but I've been using it recently and it's not too bad.Yeah its def bright! The one pic I took in complete darkness at night. It would likely last longer if it had a metal body that wouldn't melt. Plus I don't intend to leave it mounted when not in use. Will try to make it last!Looks like you have plenty of light while it lasts, though!
In picture 1, this is the Weber #9057 handle light (no longer available
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