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Title: Late 60s Fleetwood
Post by: G on April 21, 2013, 07:02:22 PM: Im in the doghouse again....but its worth it. I just acquired this 26" Patent Pending BAR-B-QUE Kettle today. Seller said he got this from his father and that it has seen a lot of use over the years but it seems to have been well cared for and included a newer cooking and charcoal grate. Should clean up nicely.
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Title: Re: Late 60s Fleetwood
Post by: Jeff on April 21, 2013, 07:07:43 PM: you are such a bad boy Stu...maybe the significant other will give you a good paddlin'!

Nice find!
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Post by: javahog2002 on April 21, 2013, 07:16:01 PM: Very cool where did you find it ??
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Post by: Craig on April 21, 2013, 07:18:02 PM: That is a super score, G! Looks very clean! Very jealous right now. Are those metal wheels?
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Post by: pbe gummi bear on April 21, 2013, 07:22:36 PM: Nice score! Has it been painted?
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Post by: glrasmussen on April 21, 2013, 07:23:57 PM: Great score! Look forward to the clean-up pictures.
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Post by: SmoothSmoke on April 21, 2013, 07:25:51 PM: Sweet score!

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Post by: Heyjude on April 21, 2013, 07:50:10 PM: You have a Gem there. Its worth being in the dog house! 8)
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Post by: Duke on April 21, 2013, 08:24:20 PM: That's a very nice find G! :o Dare I ask how much? ???
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Post by: landgraftj on April 22, 2013, 03:25:59 AM: Stu you always find the nice colors and rare ones...great job!
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Post by: MartyG on April 22, 2013, 04:00:49 AM: Great rescue. What's the date code? Can't wait to see the restored pics.

(Pay no attention to the number of my posts next to this one - although Hell Fire Grill may have been involved...)
Title: Re: Late 60s Fleetwood
Post by: G on April 22, 2013, 04:29:05 AM: thanks all....this was on a local CL listing.
@ Jeff- :o

@ Craig-They are metal wheels

@pbe-I thought it was painted at first but after a closer inspection, I dont think it is. It appears that some of the enamel is worn away in areas causing the dull black look.

@ Duke-$40

There are also holes in the leg sockets where a thumbscrew would typically be but they look strange. Im thinking this was a mod by the previous owner to cure wobbly legs.
Title: Re: Late 60s Fleetwood
Post by: Duke on April 22, 2013, 05:52:50 AM: Thanks Stu, $40 was my guess. You stole it! There isn't even ny rust around the top handle. :)
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Post by: 1911Ron on April 22, 2013, 10:13:03 AM: Nice pick up 8)
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Post by: Hogsy on April 22, 2013, 12:19:33 PM: That there kettle is cooler than cool 8)
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Post by: zavod44 on April 22, 2013, 03:09:48 PM: Very nice, you gonna use it as a cooker or a resto trailer queen?
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Post by: Golly on April 22, 2013, 03:58:22 PM: Rat rod kettle sweet pick up
Title: Re: Late 60s Fleetwood
Post by: G on April 22, 2013, 06:10:04 PM: Quote
you gonna use it as a cooker or a resto trailer queen?
I think it'll look look pretty sharp once complete but its slated for a cooker. If nothing else, I know a guy in the Chicago area that is into these older grills..... ;)
Title: Re: Late 60s Fleetwood
Post by: Duke on April 22, 2013, 06:27:53 PM: Or Cali. 8)
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Post by: glrasmussen on April 22, 2013, 08:01:42 PM: Make it a cooker, $40 is a steal!

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Title: Re: Late 60s Fleetwood
Post by: zavod44 on April 22, 2013, 08:04:36 PM: Quote from: G on April 22, 2013, 06:10:04 PM
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you gonna use it as a cooker or a resto trailer queen?
I think it'll look look pretty sharp once complete but its slated for a cooker. If nothing else, I know a guy in the Chicago area that is into these older grills..... ;)

Well we do need to finalize a trade....and I would love that grill.........If yo picked up both these grills for the price of $40 for that 26 you would get a pretty good deal....
Title: Re: Late 60s Fleetwood **Updated**
Post by: G on April 28, 2013, 06:31:42 PM: The weather was beautiful around these parts this weekend so I spent some time cleaning up this beauty. I think someone took great care of this in its previous life. No chips or rust anywhere on the lid/bowl. The enamel is a little faded near the lid vent but not bad for almost 50 years old. Im planning to fire up something on it for an inaugural cook this week.

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Title: Re: Late 60s Fleetwood
Post by: zavod44 on April 28, 2013, 06:34:12 PM: Go ahead and just bring that the next time we meet..... ;)
Title: Late 60s Fleetwood
Post by: Idahawk on April 28, 2013, 06:55:23 PM: Very cool
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Post by: reillyranch on April 28, 2013, 08:22:38 PM: Oh, my......
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Post by: bob hope on April 29, 2013, 02:25:13 PM: Damn! What a lucky dog.!!
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Post by: Duke on April 29, 2013, 03:23:58 PM: That's a really nice grill Stu. Please post a few cooking pics. :)
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Post by: Craig on April 29, 2013, 04:17:25 PM: Love it! Very sharp!!

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Title: Re: Late 60s Fleetwood
Post by: Kirk Fortin on May 02, 2013, 01:03:13 PM: WOW thats AMAZING...you need to post a tutorial on YouTube so we can all learn to clean a grill like that! DAMN!!