Am I a fool?

[Beef]

I saw a brownie in sorry shape on Craigslist last night, offered for $20.  It looked pretty badly bruised, but I decided to pick it up.  This is my first weber of color.

I was texting the seller, and gave them my ETA, but when I arrived, they were running late and felt just terrible.  She directed me to the back yard, and told me to just take it.  I was overjoyed, but it will take alot of cleanup.

These are the sellers pics, and it is disassembled right now.  I will likely put it in a a hefty trash bag and have the wife instruct my daughters to assemble it for me on Sunday.

C code, 1981

I have no intention of painting the numerous bruises, but I will take tips if you wish.




curious why my links change into splashurl. . . .hmm

[AnakiMana]

You're no fool - and it's sweet that you got it for free! Those bruises give it character... Like freckles or spots on a ladybug. I'm jealous - it even has the twist ash pan and handles look pretty good. It'll be a great cooker and still looks good to me. It stands out from the typical black kettles still.

Sent via smoke signals from my Weber kettle

[HankB]

Nice! Good to see a grizzled veteran in good hands. It will never look pristine, but cleaned up it will look good and will cook as good as any new grill.

I recommend seasoning any exposed rusty metal with some canola oil (or similar) like you would do with cast iron. That should help forestall further deterioration.

[Jeff]

Nice save no matter what condition it was.  Being that its free is only a bonus.  Shine her up, and go get some steaks!  Nice job Beef!!!

[Nate]

Free is good. I just cleaned up the free E code I picked up on Tuesday.

[blackdog043]

After you clean it up and oil the handles it will look like a different grill, nice score!!!

[Bbqmiller]

I like these old kettle that have a few beauty marks. I think they have more character than the pristine ones to some extent.

[argentflame]

That is a beauty. Nice pickup.

[1911Ron]

Well if you don't want it..........   Free is good!

[Idahawk]

I think if I had one without battle scars , I'd be afraid to use it great rescue and totally cool of the seller to make it right with you . Enjoy

[Cuda Dan]

Well Beef it is a good score for free and a good cleaning it will look better. But now that you are into colored kettles you will soon have like me 6 red ones. hahah
So you can corner the market in brown's. Just having some fun.
Have a great day Beef.

Dan

[zavod44]

I think if I had one without battle scars , I'd be afraid to use it great rescue and totally cool of the seller to make it right with you . Enjoy

I feel the exact same way.  I'm too nervous to use the mint ones, lately I have been trying to trade my flawless ones for a little more "seasoned" ones if you will...

[zavod44]

Oh and I did forget to say, "yes" Beef you are indeed a fool, but we like that about you....