Bought my first vintage kettle today

Uncle John · June 27, 2019, 08:00:03 AM

From an estate sale. $45 and about 45 miles. Maybe you fine folks could help me identify the year. It says "pat pending" on the vent, so I think that means 69-72?

Edit: I'm trying to post pictures, but it's not working.

Uncle John · June 27, 2019, 09:51:48 AM

Just tried to resize these pictures. I hope it works...

Mr.CPHo · June 27, 2019, 09:56:04 AM

That's a real purty weathered warrior! Congrats.

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michaelmilitello · June 27, 2019, 10:04:17 AM

Beautiful first vintage kettle! Patent pending with metal wheels/rubber tread makes this a 69-70. Looks to be in good shape.

PotsieWeber · June 27, 2019, 10:05:55 AM

Yes. Based on the wheels, perhaps a bit more likely that it was made in the earlier part of that range.

Quote from: Uncle John on June 27, 2019, 08:00:03 AM
It says "pat pending" on the vent, so I think that means 69-72?

Mike in Roseville · June 27, 2019, 10:21:55 AM

Yep! Patent Pending Texan that's fading nicely. That will be a great cooker!

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Uncle John · June 27, 2019, 10:30:13 AM

Quote from: Mike in Roseville on June 27, 2019, 10:21:55 AM
Yep! Patent Pending Texan that's fading nicely. That will be a great cooker!

When you say Texan does that refer to the color or something else?

Dc_smoke309 · June 27, 2019, 10:47:12 AM

Nice pat pending !

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Mike in Roseville · June 27, 2019, 10:49:35 AM

Quote from: Uncle John on June 27, 2019, 10:30:13 AM
Quote from: Mike in Roseville on June 27, 2019, 10:21:55 AM
Yep! Patent Pending Texan that's fading nicely. That will be a great cooker!

When you say Texan does that refer to the color or something else?

It's the specific model name. Black 22's from the 60's and 70's are known as "Texan's."

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Uncle John · June 27, 2019, 11:17:15 AM

Quote from: Mike in Roseville on June 27, 2019, 10:21:55 AM
It's the specific model name. Black 22's from the 60's and 70's are known as "Texan's."

Gotcha, thanks. I didn't realize it was black either.

KevinP · June 27, 2019, 12:28:13 PM

Nice pickup. Gonna be a nice cooker.

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RottiGuy · June 27, 2019, 04:09:30 PM

Beauty score!!

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Rub · June 27, 2019, 06:38:53 PM

Congratulations, the hook is set! Here's a link to the '69 catalog and a screenshot of your Texan.

http://weberkettleclub.com/blog/2017/02/17/1969-weber-catalog/

Grillagin · June 27, 2019, 09:15:11 PM

You always remember your first. Congrats on the WW!

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