Got me a new project

[bbqLuv]

Looking forward to finished product pictures

[TripleB]

How come I never find stuff like this . Great find and look forward to seeing the after pics.

[Finster]

1st step in the process is underway...
vinegar bath to remove the rust on the griddle portion...

[rickgregory]

1st step in the process is underway...
vinegar bath to remove the rust on the griddle portion...

What does it look like under the grill grates etc?

[FireMan]

No problem fer an old problem solver like you! Nice find!

[Finster]

Who you calling old?
😂

[Finster]

rickgregory
it looks almost pristine under the griddle part...if that is what you are referring to..

[RiverJeff]

was this before you cleaned it?

[Finster]

RiverJeff
Yes.

[rickgregory]

Wow and they just gave that away.

[Finster]

Today's progress..
spent an hour or so giving it a good scrub from stem to stern.
Got the worst of the rust removed from the firebox. Cleaned off all the ash that was stuck everywhere. Wire brushed the charcoal grate, and gave the whole thing a good pressure wash. May, or may not, use a wi re wheel to remove the rest of the rust spots from the ash pan.
leaving the griddle in the vinegar bath for another day, then will do the same for the cast iron grill grate.
Hopefully will have it all finished and ready for a cook next weekend. 👍

[RiverJeff]

I had worked as a high end remodel contractor 40 plus years and I know for a fact that that class of people would discard items like this rather then getting their hands dirty!
More money then brains!

[Finster]

Here's where we are..
2 days soak in a vinegar bath, followed by scrubbing with #3 steel wool and a wire brush. Washed thoroughly with soap and water..
much better than where it was, but still needs a little work...imo.
Gonna try a wire wheel attachment on the drill next...

[Allon]

Make sure you wear a full face shield please. Having to pull little wires out of your face is never fun if one let’s go.

[Finster]

Panhead John
It depends which eye you have open...

[Finster]

Allon
Solid advice. Thank You 👍

[Finster]

The griddle is all cleaned up and ready for first cook...
> $10 in cleaning supplies, a little elbow grease, and a propane fill, and I've got me a new toy.
just need a cover, and a scraper, and I'm in business

[Mosca]

Woohoo! It’s fantastic when a project comes together!

[Finster]

Panhead John
I think because it's meant to be used with the small propane bottles that would rest on the table. This one had an adapter to use a full size tank. I'm going to try to adjust so the hose runs down the front.
I just hooked up as is for today to make sure everything works, and to get it seasoned

[Panhead John]

Thanks Finster That makes sense. You did a great job on the cleanup, great find!

[DavidNorcross]

Man that thing is like new. Great job!

[Finster]

First cook in progress...
scrambled eggs and apple/maple grillers 😋

[holehogg]

Operational....yay.

[Allon]

Sausage and eggs... A fitting start says I