Finally after an anxious month long wait to sort out shipping the 78' has arrived! Everything worked out beautifully this time and she arrived completely unscathed and looking like a million bucks!
Hope you enjoy!
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I can't stop staring at it :D
Me either :D
That is beautiful!!!
Congrats on a great score and I'm glad shipping went smoothly this time
that is a beauty!!
How do you know its a 78?
Wow...its amazing. Whats the story behind it?
Gallery!
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That is sweet! :D
you can't cook on that, can you?
Wow that's a museum piece! Don't cook on it.
New Car Smell......
Leave it right there on the hardwood floor, just off to the side by the wall.....yeah, right there....... ;D
Wow!!!
Here's the backstory on this one... there is another post floating around with some early details as well.
A lady from Utah posted saying she had a never used red Weber for sale and wanted some help dating it etc. With the help of a few others here it was determined that it was most likely a 1978 as it has a stamped vent but no year code just a patent #. Also has the newer wheels which apparently changed in 76-77 and the cook book attached to the handle is copyright 1977.
This grill belonged to her fathers "Lady Friend" who had a flood in her basement that ruined the box so she gave it away to help raise money for a Cancer Research fundraiser. Funny enough while assembling I noticed that the front leg socket on the kettle had a burr that made it almost impossible to install the leg correctly. I'm wondering if that is the reason it was stuffed down in a garage for so long!
Anyways, after contacting the seller and working out a deal here we are! I'm thrilled that the money went to a good cause as well - a win/win for all parties!
Edit> Here are a few shots of the cookbook. Note the Yellow hiding in back on the second pic:
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Beautiful grill. Will this be an indoor grill? :)
I like Buckies idea about moving it over to the side as a show piece.
Quote from: harris92 on July 18, 2014, 03:08:07 PM
Beautiful grill. Will this be an indoor grill? :)
Yes, at very least in the garage but I hope to find somewhere to showcase it a bit. I've got fantastic plans for a man-cave but it's still a dream at this point!
Quote from: 1911Ron on July 18, 2014, 03:36:05 PM
I like Buckies idea about moving it over to the side as a show piece.
Too funny... I just realized there is a spot above our fireplace in the living room that looks like it was built to house a 22" kettle! lol, next time my wife goes out for a bit I'm taking all the pictures and crap down and sticking this badboy in it's rightful place! ;D Of course it will all be put back in place as I value my life and well-being ;D ... (but not before a pic or two) ;)
Wowww 604 i dont know where you get the Inventory you have but wowww
Jealous is an understatement
WoW! Beautiful!!
I wouldn't be able to stop staring at it either. Man that is sharp looking!
I love the smell of a evening cook...
That is amazing. It is incredible to look at pristine handle welds and ash catchers.
I am the captain of the "they are meant to be cooked on club", but seeing that...there is no way I could do it.
I'm Blushing... 8)
Superb grill 604....that should be the anchor to your shrine.
Oh my......
Whoa. Jaw dropper. I need to start working on a time machine 'cause I doubt I'll ever find anything like this now.
No way could I own such a beauty. My brain would explode. I could never cook on it, but I also believe that is what it is for, to cook on.
Beauty I say. I'd cook on it - do it the day I got it too.
Well I need a minute.... :o
That is just gorgeous!!!
It's too nice!
Quote from: G$ on July 18, 2014, 06:12:39 PM
That is amazing. It is incredible to look at pristine handle welds and ash catchers.
I am the captain of the "they are meant to be cooked on club", but seeing that...there is no way I could do it.
Because I'm not a collector I'd cook a shit load of Burgers and Dogs for it's first cook. Just like someone 40 years ago would've done. Or you could contact Weber and let them know what you have. I've read they are very generous in trade for vintage un used products.
Soooo nice!
Wow, what a beauty! Congrats!!
604, you have some awesome agents! Congrats on all your NIB scores of late.