Check the full story of my encounter with the original Weber kettle. (http://weberkettleclub.com/blog/2014/05/10/1952-georges-barbecue-kettle-the-original/) . There are lots more pics of the 1952 Original Weber in the gallery (http://weberkettleclub.com/blog/2014/05/10/1952-georges-barbecue-kettle/). Where else but the WKC will you see this?
It's official: the Summer of WKC has begun!
Marty
Thank you Marty. Beautiful. Superb work. Great documentation.
Tell us more about how the bottom vent was cut in. What were they able to tell you about that?
Did not talk to anyone who knew anything about that. Looks like a modernish bowl section (with the little notches to catch the tabs on the vent) was grafted in at some point. I think the vent itself is original. Maybe it was rusted out? Or maybe it was a prototype of some kind that was used to experiment with. In any case, it's an interesting detail.
Superb job. Like the last picture a lot with the measurements.
Very cool! Nice to see the deets on that one.
i wonder why they left one cradle leg wonky? Looks like all they would drill a properly aligned hole. I'd sort that out.
Also, anyone else want that Stars and Stripes kettle? That would be cool to have.
Great post, Marty. Please send our regards to your contacts there. Were you able to take a picture with the original kettle? If so, don't be shy. We would love to see it!
Well…OK
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7378/14150849711_642d70564d_z.jpg)
Although it's a 22.5, it feels more like a Jumbo Joe. I'd be cooking on my knees.
Nice!
By the way, 1952-Low-Angle-View-WM.jpg isn't loading.
Yeah - we know. If you click on it the picture should still come up. I'm not smart enough to troubleshoot, but Troy is on it. Glad you like it!
Great write up Marty! The pictures are outstanding! I cant get over how short the original is. George definitely had "The Traveler" in mind even right out of the gate. Thanks for sharing the dimensions too...
Thanks Craig. And I ran into an old friend and we chance to take one more picture:
(https://farm8.staticflickr.com/7438/14158833882_6732e7a5a7_z.jpg)
When you are in the company of a legend, you gotta dress up.
That's awesome!! ;D
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Nice!
Thanks Marty, Great job! 8)
Awesome article!
Quote from: MartyG on May 11, 2014, 05:28:52 AM
Thanks Craig. And I ran into an old friend and we chance to take one more picture ... When you are in the company of a legend, you gotta dress up.
BWAHAHAH! That's great.
Remind me to post my picture sometime of me and Elvis. I look just like Nixon.
Marty-
This is a great write-up. Thanks for posting.
Do you know what the story is behind the 'Stars and Stripes' kettle? Is that paint, or porcelain? Way cool!
Thanks Sax - the patriotic kettle is paint - I think. You can definitely feel the raised edges of the stars and stripes, and the interior is white too, but it has a dull overspray kind of finish. The exterior looks clear-coated. I presume these were a one-off batch for the dealers and restaurants. I've never seen a picture of one in action.
Awesome photos, thank you for sharing! I didn't realize how short it was until you posted the picture with you in it. Wow.
Fantastic article and pictures - thanks for sharing....