Picked up an Old Master Touch

mcgolden · April 13, 2018, 10:32:16 AM

As is typical for me, picked up another black grill. But I'm not complaining. It's an old Master Touch in really nice shape, based on the quick look I was able to give it. Threw it in my car during lunch and headed right back to work. Can't wait to get it cleaned up. Shouldn't take much. The lady I bought it from said it was barely used and garage kept. I believe it. It also came with an awesome older Weber cover. I love the logo and the rubbery feel on these old covers. I've posted the pics off the Facebook ad, but I'll post more of my own when I get a chance.

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pbe gummi bear · April 13, 2018, 10:33:54 AM

Looking good. Those old black mastertouches are super classy

JEBIV · April 13, 2018, 10:36:52 AM

I agree that that look of the Black MT does exude class. I wish I had one

Schaefd2 · April 13, 2018, 10:40:56 AM

I like that one a lot!
I cant decide if I like the thermometer in the center, like this one, or off to one side like mine. Both have their own benefits IMO.

hawgheaven · April 13, 2018, 12:06:06 PM

I'd say ya' done good! Nice score!

addicted-to-smoke · April 13, 2018, 01:16:00 PM

I believe the world could use more black Master-Touch grills.

All this time I never noticed the lip bevel angle on the older lids until I saw this picture.

I just walked outside. My '92 is like that, but my '97 is like the current lids: flatter (closer to parallel with the ground) at the lip. That explains why I can never seem to get the lid on the '92 to fully meet the bowl without wiggling it around some.

Travis · April 13, 2018, 01:50:41 PM

That's a sharp looking black! Congrats man. The MT's are quickly growing on me. I've been eye balling a black mt in the wild for a while now that the ash pan is hanging off. Trying to work up the nerve to cold call.

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RottiGuy · April 13, 2018, 02:23:23 PM

Very nice score!!

Firemunkee · April 13, 2018, 02:26:11 PM

Wow that is a score!

mcgolden · April 13, 2018, 05:46:39 PM

Quote from: addicted-to-smoke on April 13, 2018, 01:16:00 PM
I believe the world could use more black Master-Touch grills.

All this time I never noticed the lip bevel angle on the older lids until I saw this picture.

I just walked outside. My '92 is like that, but my '97 is like the current lids: flatter (closer to parallel with the ground) at the lip. That explains why I can never seem to get the lid on the '92 to fully meet the bowl without wiggling it around some.

Didn't realize it but the lid is different. Definitely needs a bit of a wiggle to get the lid on snug. Plan on cleaning up a bit more but after just a quick wipe down l'm very pleased with the condition. The porcelain is in great shape. No rust by the handles or thermo. BTW It's an "O" 1992. Pictures show a little bit of lint from the cloth I wiped it down with but the porcelain is awesome. So are the ash bucket, base and and wheels. Pretty happy with this score. Stashed it in with the rest and of the herd. My wife will never notice.

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smokestain · April 15, 2018, 06:45:16 AM

Nice kettle! I love the 1st gen MTs!

Mike in Roseville · April 15, 2018, 07:44:56 AM

That thing is really nice!

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WNC · April 15, 2018, 01:42:16 PM

Beautiful!
MT's are quickly becoming my new favorite grill!

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deans6571 · April 16, 2018, 05:23:41 AM

...yep, definitely gorgeous!!

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Picked up an Old Master Touch