Age

[qrczak1]

Guys, short question - which year is this one made?

[jcnaz]

I say 1978.
I cannot see a date code stamp on the top vent.

http://weberkettleclub.com/determine-age-of-old-grill/
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[Mr.CPHo]

I think I can make out a "B" on the vent, meaning an '80.


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[qrczak1]

I see there also no code. That's why I think that it's before 79

[jcnaz]

Those wheels were introduced in 1977, I believe.
1978 was the first year that the logo on the lid vent was embossed rather than engraved.

[qrczak1]

Thnx a lot and also many thanks to @vwenguy. I'm going to contact the seller and to buy it😀 €50 it's not much for this cooker😀

[jcnaz]

Show us some pictures when you get it!

[qrczak1]

In the meantime I bought it but can collect it only in 3 weeks due to vacation. I will definitely post the pics. Once again thnx for help👍

[qrczak1]

I picked it up finally two days ago in Wiesbaden, Germany. It's in a reasonable shape. No letter code on the vent😀 meaning most probably 78. And that's really a wonder here in Europe (as @vwenguy wrote some time ago,in Europe we do not have so long experience with Weber as in the States). Pics not of the best quality as I made it late in the eve. More pics to come after cleaning.

[qrczak1]

And BTW - when I picked it up I asked the owner "do you know how old it is?". She said no. Then I said 39. Her answer was "priceless" - "No way, we bought it from a friend not so long ago"

[Mr.CPHo]

Very nice redhead!! And it's a vintage 18" MBH.  So sweet.  Congrats.


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[qrczak1]

Thnx!

[hawgheaven]

Sweet! Looks to be in good shape for its age... congrats!

[mhiszem]

Sweet looking 18" red head.


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[james1787]

Nice red head!! It looks like it is in nice condition, congrats on the find!