Double Red Head Restoration

Bluesman · Jul 4, 2013

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/showthread.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..........:mrgreen: 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 · Jul 4, 2013

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

davefan360 · Jul 4, 2013

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

MisterChrister · Jul 4, 2013

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

Bluesman · Jul 4, 2013

MisterChrister said:
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..............:twitch:

harris92 · Jul 4, 2013

very nice...

Porcine Perfection · Jul 4, 2013

What a nice "set".:thumb:

Bluesman · Jul 10, 2013

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 · Jul 10, 2013

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

CharredApron · Jul 10, 2013

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

charrederhead · Jul 10, 2013

Bravo! Looks great.. Thanks for keeping them alive. :clap2:

Bluesman · Jul 14, 2013

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..............:doh:

Red Skelton dressed and ready to go

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

dwfisk · Jul 14, 2013

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 · Jul 14, 2013

I am so proud!

Nice job!

KSroadliner · Jul 14, 2013

that's beautiful!!!!

Doug S. · Jul 14, 2013

How did you get the inside sooo clean ???

Bluesman · Jul 14, 2013

Doug S. said:
How did you get the inside sooo clean ???

EZ off and a ton of elbow grease...............:biggrin1:

caliking · Jul 14, 2013

Beautiful! They both look so happy to be in a loving home finally.

smokemaster1 · Jul 15, 2013

Great job. Well worth the cost of rebuilding. They look outstanding. Time to heat them up!

Smokeat · Jul 15, 2013

Those kettles are gorgeous! You did a great restoration. I hope that there are folks here that enjoy restoring gassers, as I know most here seem to favor charcoal and wood cooking. I only recently started cooking over mostly charcoal.

Double Red Head Restoration

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