Vent Code Update - New Poster in the works

[MartyG]

Most of you are aware of the first poster, (see below) and many of you bought one. It's time for the next version, and I need your help. It took a long time to find a D-code vent, but we found one or two (you know who you are, and a new poster will find it's way to you) but in the process of pulling together every style of vent I realized I'm missing one more: an EH code 1994 vent. Who has one they can shoot a picture of for me? First one gets a free poster when it's done. Anyway, here's the list of all possible vent-codes for those interested. Collect them all! Please pass along any corrections - I'm not sure this is WKC-perfect yet.

CHICAGO, ILL - WEBER BROS. METAL WKS  (1952-1957)
WOOD DALE, ILL - WEBER-STEPHEN PRODUCTS CO  (1958-1962/62)
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILL (1962-1967/68)
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILL PAT. PENDING (1969-1970)
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILL PAT. 3538906 (1971-1975)
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILL ("Engraved" logo) (1976-1977)
ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILL ("Stamped" logo - MADE IN USA) (1978)

The following are all marked: ARLINGTON HEIGHTS, ILL:
A: 1979
B: 1980
C: 1981
D: 1982
E: 1983

The following are all marked: PALATINE, ILL
F: 1984
G: 1985
H: 1986   
J: 1987
K: 1988
L: 1989
M: 1990   
N: 1991
O: 1992
P: 1993
EH: 1994   
EO: 1995
ER: 1996
EI: 1997
EZ: 1998 

The following are all marked: PALATINE, IL (Note they dropped one of the "L"S)
EE: 1999
DD: 2000
DA: 2001
DU: 2002   
DT: 2003
DH: 2004
DO: 2005
DR: 2006   
DI: 2007
DZ: 2008 (Last use of MADE IN USA)

The following are all marked: DESIGNED AND ENGINEERED IN PALATINE IL USA (across top of vent)
DE: 2009 - WEBER-STEPHEN PRODUCTS CO (moved to bottom of vent)
AD: 2010   
AA: 2011 - WEBER-STEPHEN PRODUCTS LLC (Replaces WEBER-STEPHEN PRODUCTS CO across bottom of vent)
AU: 2012
AT: 2013

[Jeff]

That's all very interesting stuff.
Sorry, but I don't have a EH, not one that I can find without digging through the show to check.

[SlickedBack]

Are you looking for all new pictures of every vent code?



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[MartyG]

No, thanks,  I have plenty. I just need an EH to complete the set.

[dwnthehatch]

I took this today. It's on a new C&B performer. I'll get a better pic when I have my real camera with me.

[Winz]

Hey Marty,

Here is a shot of the 2014 AH code off of "Bisbee"  Looks like someone was having a bad day as it is a bit crooked.  Let me know if you want a "real" picture and I will clean it up and send you a quality JPG.

Winz

[MartyG]

Interesting that the new vents do not have the laser-etched serial number on them. I need to get to my local Ace to see what they have and determine if there's a pattern to this mystery.

[dwnthehatch]

Interesting that the new vents do not have the laser-etched serial number on them. I need to get to my local Ace to see what they have and determine if there's a pattern to this mystery.

I have an AT with no serial number as well.

[MartyG]

So I'll go out on a limb and speculate that an EH grill does not exist. Prove me wrong! In any case, here's a preview of the new poster. At 30" X 40", it will make a big statement! Every version of every coded vent - and a few extras - from '52 through today. Not sure if I will upload a smaller version, but you will be able to reduce it to your heart's content when you have it printed yourself. I do not plan to have this one printed. Troy or others in the club may have a connection to get that done, and we'll make that announcement when the time comes. I have hundreds of vent shots, and many of you will see your own among this collection. If I missed one of yours, it's likely a duplicate, out of focus, the wrong color, cropped weird or otherwise sub-par. (Like the '52 in the upper left corner - I need to re-shoot that kettle in the coming weeks) I'm sure I'll do another version some day, and I'm still collecting more vents, so keep 'em coming.

[jamesnomore]

How does one get ahold of the file to make a poster?

Costco does 20"x30" prints for $8.99 and is by far the best deal around, unfortunately they don't do bigger and you have to be able to place the order online.

Additionally, I can make these at work but we charge more. With my discount I can do 30x40 for about $45. If we had lots of interest I might be able to get them done for less and we have a location in just about every city in the nation, orders can be placed with me and I can arrange for local pick up.

I would be happy to help coordinate this if there is interest enough.

[MartyG]

Once I have things buttoned up, I will post a link to the original file - likely on Flickr. You will be able to download it from there. I've had issues with on-line printing is that the file os often reduced in resolution to squeeze through the pipeline. It's best to bring the file directly to the source if possible. Might be a few weeks before I can retake the '52 vent and polish up a few other things. but we're close. Thanks for the offer to print. Let's see where we stand in a couple more weeks.

[jamesnomore]

Great! Thanks Marty! I have a spot in the man cave reserved just for this. 

[MacEggs]

Great! Thanks Marty! I have a spot in the man cave reserved just for this. 

Ya, me, too!!  I finally grew up .. and ripped down all of the girly pics ... well, except for a lone calendar. 

[BBQmedic]

Looking forward to seeing this on my wall!

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[BBQmedic]

And thanks for all the effort to put it together btw!

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