2nd attempt Rebuilding My Rancher

[Phesant]

Last summer I got this Ranch Kettle on CL for $40 here's a past post that led me to getting this grill The Find
When I looked at it, it was in ruff shape he wanted 50 I offered 40 Well this week I started cleaning it up .... sanded down
All the leg supports were reinforced so I didn't have to do that
Bottom redone with pics of bottom grate shinny and sides repainted
The top done and side views
I need to replace the handels (decideing between mahogany, oak & cedar) and, put one on the front (its missing). But I think she's looking a lot better & will have someone looking after her..... need to name it ..... thinking Lucky Girl .... just cuz she was on her last legs

 

[landarc]

Looking good, too bad it was so neglected that the pitting occured, You are doing a good job though. May I suggest you also consider teak, it is heavy duty, takes heat and is more resistant to rot and wear.

 

[BigButzBBQ]

That is a huge grill! :shock: Awesome work on it! Now get it dirty!

 

[Norcoredneck]

It is a Classic! Throw some flames on that paint job.

 

[expatpig]

That's not pitting....Those are battle scars, Nice score!

 

[Hoss]

Bless you.That model is a TRUE classic.I have a newer one and they are awesome.I cooked 30 lbs. of chicken quarters on mine last Saturday.Indirect.Yep,at one time.:-D Lotta real estate on that baby!!!

 

[KnucklHed BBQ]

Lookin' good Ken! That's a ton of real estate!

I'm sure she'll feel better once she has a fire in her belly again!

 

[Coz]

Lookin good Ken.

 

[Bbq Bubba]

A classic indeed! Is there a date stamp on the daisy wheel? Sure have changed over the years.

 

[jgh1204]

Wow, a rancher for $40. Even if it had some holes, that is a deal.

 

[Phubar]

Wooden handles!!!:becky:
You cleaned her up real nice!

 

[2Fat]

looks real good--ever since watching Jack McDavid thought the ranch kettles were way cool

 

[Phesant]

Thanx everyone, it was a great deal and too cool to pass by....

A classic indeed! Is there a date stamp on the daisy wheel? Sure have changed over the years.

Its date stamp is A, 1979....

It is a Classic! Throw some flames on that paint job.

True, but instead of flames I'm thinking Packer green if the paint holds up I'm making it into a Packer grill....:-D

 

[Bluesman]

Way cool Ken. Nice job on the refurbishing. Yes, Packer colors, two BIG "G"s on the dome and about 300 or so brats. So what kind of beer do I bring for the coronation of "Lucky Girl" :thumb::thumb:

 

[deguerre]

It needs a cheese hat.:becky::thumb::thumb:

 

[Phesant]

Way cool Ken. Nice job on the refurbishing. Yes, Packer colors, two BIG "G"s on the dome and about 300 or so brats. So what kind of beer do I bring for the coronation of "Lucky Girl" :thumb::thumb:

Actually I was thinking two Packer helmets :-D

 

[Big V]

I can see a Packer Party at Ken's in my future! :becky: Looks great!

 

[Bluesman]

Actually I was thinking two Packer helmets :-D

Helmets would be outstanding. So when's the party :wink::wink:

 

[whodeyQ]

Nice job ! Personally I would mask some tiger stripes on it and paint the rest orange

 

[Phesant]

Helmets would be outstanding. So when's the party :wink::wink:

We'll have to plan a weekend for a brethern get together, :thumb:

Nice job ! Personally I would mask some tiger stripes on it and paint the rest orange

UMMMMMM NO :crazy::crazy: :crazy: