I'm going to look at this kettle on the weekend.
The first I've seen over here with double rivet bowl handles
Any ideas on the age?
(http://i1165.photobucket.com/albums/q585/joelhogston/912CC4CE-964A-4E4B-9DB0-7510DD04A7EF_zpsmhwjaple.png) (http://s1165.photobucket.com/user/joelhogston/media/912CC4CE-964A-4E4B-9DB0-7510DD04A7EF_zpsmhwjaple.png.html)
This IS the prime directive !
"Get it already
Get on that shit
Won't take no for an answer
I'm feelin fruity"
~> Golly
February 17, 2013
Maybe mid 80's ?
That's beautiful
Well it was on Gumtree.... Seller pulled the ad and backed out of deal
Looks like I'll have to bid for it on eBay
http://pages.ebay.com/link/?nav=item.view&alt=web&id=121355152511
What a fucktard!
Sent from another Galaxy using Mental Telepathy
1981
Quote from: Craig on June 06, 2014, 02:50:11 AM
1981
Was going to say early to mid 80's.....then thought: Why?
He'll be along to dot the "I" soon enough............... 8)
Been keepin that one close to my chest hogsy
Didn't see it on gumtree
Check out the rack on the seller in pic 3 :o ::) :P ;D
BUMP! Did you get this grill?
Thanks Craig and yes I did!!!
Funny story behind this one too
The seller had it listed on eBay for $70, she relisted twice with no bidders, she then posted it on Gumtree for $70, I offered her $30 and she declined
She then relisted on eBay for .99c and I ended up winning it for $15
When I went and picked it up , I couldn't help myself and said to her 'I bet you wished you took my offer of $30 a week ago?' To which she looked at me red faced and mumbled something under her breath
Anyway it's in pretty good condition and I really like the older green colour, and this is as close as we've seen to MBH green in OZ .
Handles are in good shape but one has come off so I decided to reattach it with rivets instead of bolts, the colour of the rivets are close but not the right match but I think it looks better than the plain silver
rivets and they feel quite sturdy as well
Here's some pics-
(http://i1165.photobucket.com/albums/q585/joelhogston/E6A97660-16CE-44B5-BDF4-6082B20F633F_zpsojjlkjzd.jpg) (http://s1165.photobucket.com/user/joelhogston/media/E6A97660-16CE-44B5-BDF4-6082B20F633F_zpsojjlkjzd.jpg.html)
(http://i1165.photobucket.com/albums/q585/joelhogston/5E8AA098-4F17-45B7-B076-5806095F322A_zpsi7go1bkd.jpg) (http://s1165.photobucket.com/user/joelhogston/media/5E8AA098-4F17-45B7-B076-5806095F322A_zpsi7go1bkd.jpg.html)
(http://i1165.photobucket.com/albums/q585/joelhogston/10D8B59E-7493-4E2B-869D-CBE292735A20_zpspiodfrmp.jpg) (http://s1165.photobucket.com/user/joelhogston/media/10D8B59E-7493-4E2B-869D-CBE292735A20_zpspiodfrmp.jpg.html)
(http://i1165.photobucket.com/albums/q585/joelhogston/95F0984B-1C5C-441D-A509-5F528340A4E7_zpscbfzetxp.jpg) (http://s1165.photobucket.com/user/joelhogston/media/95F0984B-1C5C-441D-A509-5F528340A4E7_zpscbfzetxp.jpg.html)
(http://i1165.photobucket.com/albums/q585/joelhogston/21227460-87A5-404B-9601-7291C862E345_zpswjqbkrys.jpg) (http://s1165.photobucket.com/user/joelhogston/media/21227460-87A5-404B-9601-7291C862E345_zpswjqbkrys.jpg.html)
Killer green Hogsy! I'm glad you got it!
Great looking grill! Wonder if C code year was a bad weld year? Just received a black one, front leg socket let go. It is a single screw handle, not a 2 rivet handle.
Love that green. Fine looking kettle that I also could find a place for. Fifteen bucks is a steal, bet you have a grin you cannot wipe off your face.
I wish Canada had a similar selection of used kettles. We have squat compared to you guys down under and we are right smack beside the Motherland!!! If I think about it too much my head hurts. The wife is glad when I tell her about it but my head hurts.
Quote from: glrasmussen on September 03, 2014, 04:19:35 AM
Great looking grill! Wonder if C code year was a bad weld year? Just received a black one, front leg socket let go. It is a single screw handle, not a 2 rivet handle.
I've got a C code blaik from Duke. Sockets and handle straps are solid as a rock. Just needs a deep clean. All three handles are twin rivet. I don't know if it's the year. I've had good luck drilling and riveting sockets into place. I have a 60s red 22 that came to me with socket issues. Rivets hold solid..
Nice Green Mate!
@Hogsy @Jeff @landgraftj We need to get this Green C Code added to the gallery!
Is this green a lot different that the current dark green? Hogsy, you got any new green ones to put this grill next to?
To me it looks like the older green, which is actually different than the newer green, when I had a newer one to compare. Looks like a smoother finish though...
(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b505/dazzo16/posts/random/g_zpsd4d4451c.jpeg)
@dazzo We need to add your MBH green to the gallery as well! A fine specimen!
I'll work on getting some nicer pictures.
great score!
Great looking kettle Dazzo,
And I'll try and get some pics up this afternoon of the newer and greens together
Here's a C code 1981 22 next to a DA code 2001 18
(http://i1165.photobucket.com/albums/q585/joelhogston/A4412056-8AC3-4399-A936-7F932A90B8A2_zps9njxnrfo.jpg) (http://s1165.photobucket.com/user/joelhogston/media/A4412056-8AC3-4399-A936-7F932A90B8A2_zps9njxnrfo.jpg.html)
(http://i1165.photobucket.com/albums/q585/joelhogston/E01D3294-5EBA-43B9-8C89-BD30A82E3D1A_zpsngrxyku7.jpg) (http://s1165.photobucket.com/user/joelhogston/media/E01D3294-5EBA-43B9-8C89-BD30A82E3D1A_zpsngrxyku7.jpg.html)
(http://i1165.photobucket.com/albums/q585/joelhogston/E024D44B-54A7-48D4-BE14-C518387C2734_zpscosret1p.jpg) (http://s1165.photobucket.com/user/joelhogston/media/E024D44B-54A7-48D4-BE14-C518387C2734_zpscosret1p.jpg.html)
And an N code 1991 SJ next to a DH code 2004 SJ
(http://i1165.photobucket.com/albums/q585/joelhogston/C91EDA89-A5B2-4529-B831-58BE085B4F29_zps6gftd6ak.jpg) (http://s1165.photobucket.com/user/joelhogston/media/C91EDA89-A5B2-4529-B831-58BE085B4F29_zps6gftd6ak.jpg.html)
There is an obvious difference between the greens. With the earlier models (pre 2000) being much lighter. For the record I prefer the earlier green
great comparison.........I like the older one too.....
Some might call the lighter "Forrest Green" & the darker "Hunter Green"
Thanks for sharing these Hogsy! Makes me want an older green even more!
Buckie, I agree on the Forrest Green/Hunter Green comparison.
Green is good, but, I like the older green as well.
And I think the Captain would agree...
(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b505/dazzo16/posts/ciwok/Yvonne-Craig-Star-Trek_zpsb644d432.jpg)
He would indeed!
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BUMP!!!
@dazzo We would like you to submit some photos of your 1978 Dark Green MBH to gallery at weberkettleclub dot com :)
@Hogsy We would also like some gallery photos of your 1981 Forrest Green too please!?