Double Red Head Restoration

[Bluesman]

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]

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

[davefan360]

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

[MisterChrister]

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

[Bluesman]

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]

very nice...

[Porcine Perfection]

What a nice "set".:thumb:

[Bluesman]

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.

http://i540.photobucket.com/albums/gg354/fullertone/Red%20Heads/100_1787.jpg

All polished up and ready to live again
http://i540.photobucket.com/albums/gg354/fullertone/Red%20Heads/100_1788.jpg

Look at that shiny inside.
http://i540.photobucket.com/albums/gg354/fullertone/Red%20Heads/100_1789.jpg

Should have the 69 Statesman complete this weekend

[Porcine Perfection]

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

[CharredApron]

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

[charrederhead]

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

[Bluesman]

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:
http://i540.photobucket.com/albums/gg354/fullertone/Red%20Head/100_1798.jpg

Red Skelton dressed and ready to go
http://i540.photobucket.com/albums/gg354/fullertone/Red%20Head/100_1796.jpg

And the really clean inside ready to Git Dirty.............:mrgreen:
http://i540.photobucket.com/albums/gg354/fullertone/Red%20Head/100_1797.jpg

[dwfisk]

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]

I am so proud!

Nice job!

[KSroadliner]

that's beautiful!!!!

[Doug S.]

How did you get the inside sooo clean ???

[Bluesman]

How did you get the inside sooo clean ???

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

[caliking]

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

[smokemaster1]

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

[Smokeat]

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.

[Fat Cap]

Great Job!!