Double Red Head Restoration

Bluesman · 07-04-2013, 12:15 PM

I picked these up last week while on vacation. A 1969 Statesman and a 1995 MT. The thread is here http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=164272

I posting photos of the restoration to date. Tons of cleaning, ordering parts, a sweeper mod and some new wooden handles. Right now the kettles and tops are sparkly clean. There is rust, but oh well, Patina..........

I have 1 new grate and am awaiting the delivery truck tomorrow with more grates top and bottom, new ash catcher handle, sweeper kit, (2) complete leg sets and hopefully the handles some time next week. These boys were NEVER loved. Well they are now. Browse through the pics and see how happy these two legless Farkers are at the end. I will add to the post when this is completed.

J-Rod · 07-04-2013, 12:21 PM

Damn, the bottom of the one looks TIRED! Good for you for bringing them back to life!

davefan360 · 07-04-2013, 12:53 PM

man I can hardly hand one red head, but 2 at one time. you lucky Sob. nice turn out on them.

MisterChrister · 07-04-2013, 01:20 PM

Methinks they would LOVE the company of a brand new brick red performer, don't you!?!?!?!

Bluesman · 07-04-2013, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by MisterChrister

Methinks they would LOVE the company of a brand new brick red performer, don't you!?!?!?!

You are NO HELP..........you already know I'M an ADDICT. I need the 12 step program.......were's my 12 pack..............

harris92 · 07-04-2013, 03:40 PM

very nice...

Porcine Perfection · 07-04-2013, 05:35 PM

What a nice "set".

Bluesman · 07-10-2013, 09:42 AM

Well here is the 95 MT all finished. New handles, leg set, sweeper assembly and some grates. Had to have a cover as "Lucy" would get cold.

All polished up and ready to live again

Look at that shiny inside.

Should have the 69 Statesman complete this weekend

Porcine Perfection · 07-10-2013, 10:09 AM

That is awesome. Thanks for taking the time to keep the classics alive.

CharredApron · 07-10-2013, 10:50 AM

I guess it's time for me to join the Kettle Club!

charrederhead · 07-10-2013, 11:17 AM

Bravo! Looks great.. Thanks for keeping them alive.

Bluesman · 07-14-2013, 02:30 PM

Here's the last installment to this project. This is an early 70's Red Statesman. I added new grates, leg set, and a wood handle. I'm still waiting for the whitewall decals for the original rubber wheels. Had to fix a really bad socket, but it came out great. May I present............Red Skelton

Lucy made him wear a coat..............

Red Skelton dressed and ready to go

And the really clean inside ready to Git Dirty.............

dwfisk · 07-14-2013, 03:20 PM

Boy thats a really nice bit of work. IMO, build threads are some of the most enjoyable the forum and your restoration ranks right up there with the best. Congratulations.

swamprb · 07-14-2013, 03:26 PM

I am so proud!

Nice job!

KSroadliner · 07-14-2013, 03:38 PM

that's beautiful!!!!

07-04-2013, 12:15 PM	#1
Bluesman Babbling Farker Join Date: 01-01-10 Location: Planet Krypton Name/Nickname : Jon	Double Red Head Restoration I picked these up last week while on vacation. A 1969 Statesman and a 1995 MT. The thread is here http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=164272 I posting photos of the restoration to date. Tons of cleaning, ordering parts, a sweeper mod and some new wooden handles. Right now the kettles and tops are sparkly clean. There is rust, but oh well, Patina.......... I have 1 new grate and am awaiting the delivery truck tomorrow with more grates top and bottom, new ash catcher handle, sweeper kit, (2) complete leg sets and hopefully the handles some time next week. These boys were NEVER loved. Well they are now. Browse through the pics and see how happy these two legless Farkers are at the end. I will add to the post when this is completed. __________________ 2010 22.5 WSM Weber Q200 1983 WGA 2010 Brick Red Touch n' Go Performer Kitchen stove Last edited by Bluesman; 07-11-2022 at 02:30 AM..

07-04-2013, 12:21 PM	#2
J-Rod is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-15-12 Location: Irish Hills, MI	Damn, the bottom of the one looks TIRED! Good for you for bringing them back to life! __________________ Okie Joe offset, UDS, Akorn, Weber Kettles, I'm JD.
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07-04-2013, 12:53 PM	#3
davefan360 Take a breath! Join Date: 10-25-11 Location: Troy MI (dreaming of sitting in a treestand)	man I can hardly hand one red head, but 2 at one time. you lucky Sob. nice turn out on them. __________________ http://www.facebook.com/PyroBbq

07-04-2013, 01:20 PM	#4
MisterChrister Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 04-28-12 Location: Wis-con-sin	Methinks they would LOVE the company of a brand new brick red performer, don't you!?!?!?! __________________ Kettleheads Anonymous Charter Member

07-04-2013, 03:40 PM	#6
harris92 Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 11-05-11 Location: Alpharetta, GA	very nice... __________________ OK Joe's Longhorn & Vertical Roasting Oven, Brinkmann Cimmaron,'69,'73,'84,'89 Weber Kettle

07-04-2013, 05:35 PM	#7
Porcine Perfection is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 04-13-12 Location: On Lake Michigan Name/Nickname : ...	What a nice "set". __________________ Humphrey Battle Box \| WSM \| Grilla Chimp \| Weber Q1200

07-10-2013, 09:42 AM	#8
Bluesman Babbling Farker Join Date: 01-01-10 Location: Planet Krypton Name/Nickname : Jon	Well here is the 95 MT all finished. New handles, leg set, sweeper assembly and some grates. Had to have a cover as "Lucy" would get cold. All polished up and ready to live again Look at that shiny inside. Should have the 69 Statesman complete this weekend __________________ 2010 22.5 WSM Weber Q200 1983 WGA 2010 Brick Red Touch n' Go Performer Kitchen stove

07-10-2013, 10:09 AM	#9
Porcine Perfection is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 04-13-12 Location: On Lake Michigan Name/Nickname : ...	That is awesome. Thanks for taking the time to keep the classics alive. __________________ Humphrey Battle Box \| WSM \| Grilla Chimp \| Weber Q1200

07-10-2013, 10:50 AM	#10
CharredApron Babbling Farker Join Date: 02-24-13 Location: Port Charlotte, Florida	I guess it's time for me to join the Kettle Club! __________________ Proud recipient of the coveted "Aussie Lamb Farker Tick of Approval" Award

07-10-2013, 11:17 AM	#11
charrederhead Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-29-12 Location: Litchfield County, CT Name/Nickname : Pete	Bravo! Looks great.. Thanks for keeping them alive. __________________ hopelessly, helplessly, happily addicted to a shipload of Webers

07-14-2013, 02:30 PM	#12
Bluesman Babbling Farker Join Date: 01-01-10 Location: Planet Krypton Name/Nickname : Jon	Here's the last installment to this project. This is an early 70's Red Statesman. I added new grates, leg set, and a wood handle. I'm still waiting for the whitewall decals for the original rubber wheels. Had to fix a really bad socket, but it came out great. May I present............Red Skelton Lucy made him wear a coat.............. Red Skelton dressed and ready to go And the really clean inside ready to Git Dirty............. __________________ 2010 22.5 WSM Weber Q200 1983 WGA 2010 Brick Red Touch n' Go Performer Kitchen stove

07-14-2013, 03:20 PM	#13
dwfisk Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 08-01-12 Location: Fairfield, Florida Name/Nickname : Dave	Boy thats a really nice bit of work. IMO, build threads are some of the most enjoyable the forum and your restoration ranks right up there with the best. Congratulations. __________________ I'm Dave Got a bunch of cooking toys and a custom metal fabrication shop where I spend my time building all sorts of smokers & outdoor cooking gear.

07-14-2013, 03:26 PM	#14
swamprb somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 10-27-06 Location: Bothell WA	I am so proud! Nice job! __________________ Brian - Left Hand Smoke BBQ PNWBA 2010 Team of the Year BGE's/WSM's/Pellet Pro WSM/BWS Gater/BDS Clones/Cookshack 008/Weber Performer w EZ-Que/Cajun Bandit/Rib-O-Lator Test Pilot/La Caja China/BBQ Guru/Weber 1000 RK Drum Coffee Roaster Follow Left Hand Smoke on Facebook!http://www.facebook.com/pages/Left-H...462391?sk=wall KCBS CBJ/PNWBA CBJ www.pnwba.com

07-14-2013, 03:38 PM	#15
KSroadliner Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 03-29-09 Location: Lawrence Kansas	that's beautiful!!!!