Solving Da Gasser Code

[reillyranch]

The black gas kettle on the cover of the brochure is different than the ones in the brochure.  Things must have been changing quickly in the beginning of the gas kettle line.  Thanks for the picture. 

[dazzo]

Hi,

Here's another one for the mix...

http://s1289.photobucket.com/user/dazzo16/library/kettle%20gasser

S/N G47451 - my new toy.

Some rust to deal with, but the Target Burner fired right up and burns pretty even. The kettle also came with a full 1994 tank (boom).

Need to repair/replace the Indirect baffle.

Haven't seen any pictures that show the same steel base.

I have some questions if you don't mind...

The lid doesn't have any louvers. Instead, it looks like there should be some (missing for some reason) standoffs that hold the bottom of the lid (I'm guessing) a little lower than the top of the bowl. Anyone have any pictures of a lid like this?

Also, the rock grate I have is a standard 22 1/2 charcoal grate, and just fits on the supports, maybe a inch gap between the grate and the bowl. I'd say it's to let the heat flow around the baffle and up without any lava rocks getting in the way. Does that sound right, or should the grate be a bit bigger?

If anyone has any additional insights, I'd be happy to listen.

And thanks for this thread, it's been a big help!

-Rick

[Hogsy]

Hi Rick
Thanks for the pics and info
That's 4 gas kettles we have with the serial code starting with G and they all seem to be the standard model the deluxe models serial code start with A . Of the 4 , 2 have metal bowl handles with
Lid brackets (no vents in lid) the other 2 have 4 lid vents and timber handles,
The holes in your lid are from where the brackets use to be
Here's another thread with your model gas kettle
Have a read and feel free to ask any more questions
http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/hogsy-where's-this-gasser!/

[Hogsy]

I know its been over 20 days but I just wanted to add some more pics to this from the 1977/78 catalog for future reference. The last pic says NEW, so to me that means these gas kettles were released in 77-78 or that deluxe model with igniter and tank scale was new to market

[dazzo]

Thanks for the catalog Hogsy. That 77/78 catalog shows mine.

The tank scale, with a different base and louvered lid, looks to have come along a couple years later.

And it's portable   




Somewhere, there's an old hardware store, with an old box of electric igniters that were never unpacked and sold  (sigh)

Hmmm, I wonder if I need new lava rocks to recharge and revitalize my gas kettle?

"Round is better than square in gas any barbecuing"   

[G$]

So Kettle Gasser Aficionados, what was the final year that a kettle gasser was made? 

The Genesis was introduced in 1985.   Was 1984 the final year for gas kettles in the U.S.?

[Jocool]

So Kettle Gasser Aficionados, what was the final year that a kettle gasser was made? 

The Genesis was introduced in 1985.   Was 1984 the final year for gas kettles in the U.S.?

You can still get a gasser kettle now by using the gas kit.

[G$]

You can still get a gasser kettle now by using the gas kit.

Not in the U.S.

I mean, unless somebody shipped it across the ocean .... but who would do that?

[dazzo]

Was 1984 the final year for gas kettles in the U.S.?

I vote yes.

Mine is an earlier model. Most the later ones seem to be in OZ, along with all the woks       so our friends there may have a better idea.

[mike.stavlund]

I know this will probably make me sound like a grumpy old man, but I LOVE that Weber would include schematics, parts numbers, etc. with their grills.  To more modern eyes, it might look like an admission of weakness, but to me it was a clear statement of longevity:  you will have this grill for the rest of your life, and you will eventually need some parts.  Call us when that day comes. 

LOVE it. 

[Duke]

You can still get a gasser kettle now by using the gas kit.

Not in the U.S.

I mean, unless somebody shipped it across the ocean .... but who would do that?

I have one that was shipped across the ocean.  I just need to take a look at the gas connection, I heard it was different, but haven't used it to find out yet.

[G$]

Yeah Yeah Yeah.  Back to the original question about the final year that "Kettle Gassers were made in the US".  Not this Australian Conversion Bidness. 

You have a guess Shaun?

[Golly]

84

[G$]

84

What do you think the lid looked like?

[Golly]

Vented