Vintage WSM 1880

[pbe gummi bear]

Harris, did the 1880 come with the lower heatshield? I think the lower grate might be an 18.5" charcoal grate on the 1880.

[ramsfan]

Harris, did the 1880 come with the lower heatshield? I think the lower grate might be an 18.5" charcoal grate on the 1880.

Did the 1880 come with a heat shield? I didn't think they ever had one?

[pbe gummi bear]

Harris, did the 1880 come with the lower heatshield? I think the lower grate might be an 18.5" charcoal grate on the 1880.

Did the 1880 come with a heat shield? I didn't think they ever had one?

Sorry, I meant waterpan heat deflector lower grate holder thingie. I always forget the new 14.5" wsm has that heat and charcoal tray below.

[harris92]

No water pan.  All of the other internal components are there.

[ramsfan]

No water pan.  All of the other internal components are there.

You're not missing much by not having the original water pan. The newer ones will work much better I'm sure. The old water pan is really small and impractical IMO. It's about the size of a breakfast bowl. It's only good for catching drippings. I couldn't imagine trying to keep water in it? The newer ones are a little bigger.

[Weber MD]

Good luck with the restoration.  Looking forward to the post-restoration pics.

[Craig]

Nice find, Stephen! Look forward to the restoration process.