Yes, Georgia is a Weber wasteland, but I got a cool surprise yesterday on CL. A nice couple from South Africa brought the following across the ocean. The grill is nice, really near perfect. But check out what came with it:
(http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag248/sullymacy/7fbcbde4-ba39-43cf-98a7-b70667ee0f36_zps80b8f2b7.jpg) (http://s1370.photobucket.com/user/sullymacy/media/7fbcbde4-ba39-43cf-98a7-b70667ee0f36_zps80b8f2b7.jpg.html)
(http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag248/sullymacy/95weber2_zpse678204d.jpeg) (http://s1370.photobucket.com/user/sullymacy/media/95weber2_zpse678204d.jpeg.html)
(http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag248/sullymacy/1642c339-6e6a-46e2-9b6f-b1758adacf9d_zps26b8fc12.jpg) (http://s1370.photobucket.com/user/sullymacy/media/1642c339-6e6a-46e2-9b6f-b1758adacf9d_zps26b8fc12.jpg.html)
(http://i1370.photobucket.com/albums/ag248/sullymacy/723e0acc-a21f-4636-b0e0-d8ccafa1a2ea_zps6c22b66c.jpg) (http://s1370.photobucket.com/user/sullymacy/media/723e0acc-a21f-4636-b0e0-d8ccafa1a2ea_zps6c22b66c.jpg.html)
I'm new to this sport, but I think this is a pretty shocking find! Whatcha think?
but how do you make the grill marks?
(http://misswingman.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/john-boehner-crying-12-22-10.png)
no seriously, nice find in ay tee el.
For a nearly 10 year old kettle she is looking very clean, and the Manturion griddle is pure bonus material. Sweet score.
http://www.weber.co.za/index.php?q=catalogue|poductinfo,55,Manturion%20Griddle
Quote from: mirkwood on September 17, 2014, 05:32:16 AM
For a nearly 10 year old kettle she is looking very clean, and the Manturion griddle is pure bonus material. Sweet score.
http://www.weber.co.za/index.php?q=catalogue|poductinfo,55,Manturion%20Griddle
Thanks for the link. Actually, I believe the grill is nearly 20 years old! The couple got this grill as an anniversary present. So they packed it up with them when they moved here from S.A. They kept it covered and rarely used it. I'm gonna give it to a friend who is without grill. I hope I can get the rust cleaned off the grates, as they appear to be in pretty good shape.
Are you interested in separating the griddle from the grill?
;D
Quote from: dazzo on September 17, 2014, 05:54:16 AM
Are you interested in separating the griddle from the grill?
;D
I'm thinking about what to do with the griddle. I'm wondering if it is a valuable enough trade item to help get me a grill with some color/age. Certainly, I'm open to ideas from you members here! I think the griddle would mean more to some of the more experienced collectors, while I'm just trying to get into the game.
"I think the griddle would mean more to some of the more experienced collectors, while I'm just trying to get into the game.":
You turn Dazzo loose with it, you'll see some amazing COOKING....collections aside....... :)
Quote from: Uncle JJ on September 17, 2014, 06:07:32 AM
Quote from: dazzo on September 17, 2014, 05:54:16 AM
Are you interested in separating the griddle from the grill?
;D
I'm thinking about what to do with the griddle. I'm wondering if it is a valuable enough trade item to help get me a grill with some color/age. Certainly, I'm open to ideas from you members here! I think the griddle would mean more to some of the more experienced collectors, while I'm just trying to get into the game.
I believe that griddle will be very effective trade bait!
;)
Sweet score sir.
Quote from: Uncle JJ on September 17, 2014, 05:40:21 AM
Thanks for the link. Actually, I believe the grill is nearly 20 years old!
Yep, My bad, I shouldn't be typing till I get at least a half cup of coffee down my neck.. ::)
Nice find!
Great score. That griddle has Dazzo's name all over it.
Killer find JJ!
What is the finish of these griddles, is it porcelain enamel??!?
If anyone else out there has one they want to trade lmk!
someone could make a lot of cookies on that griddle.
pancakes too! oh the possibilities!
Sweet griddle! But GA is not a Weber Wasteland. That state might hold the first or second most coveted collections of kettles when compared with other states!
Quote from: G$ on September 17, 2014, 10:11:35 AM
Sweet griddle! But GA is not a Weber Wasteland. That state might hold the first or second most coveted collections of kettles when compared with other states!
Really? I see so many folks on this site finding great old kettles on CL every day. I haven't found one non-black kettle on CL in GA in months! What am I missing?
But yeah, the griddle was a sweet surprise!
Quote from: SixZeroFour on September 17, 2014, 08:58:53 AM
What is the finish of these griddles, is it porcelain enamel??!?
Yes porcelain enamel, here's the one I picked up a couple of weeks ago
http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/weber-manturion-griddle/msg120634/#msg120634
Well, all of you Dazzo fans will be happy to know that he and I have worked out a little trade (with one other player involved). The griddle continues its adventure: from S. Africa to Georgia, and now on to California! Dazzo will put the manturion to great use, I'm sure!
And I score a sweet MBH Brownie for my brother! Fun stuff!
Just typical WKC stuff...
Agent R to Agent J
Agent J to Agent R
Agent R to The Team
Agent A to Agent R
Agent R to Agent A
Agent A to Agent R
Agent R to Agent J
Agent J to Agent R
Agent R to Agent J
Agent R to Agent J
Agent R to Agent J
Agent R to Agent J
Agent J to Agent R
Agent R smiles
Agent R to Agent J
Agent J to Agent R
Agent R to Agent A
We're good!
To be continued...
Quote from: Hogsy on September 17, 2014, 12:29:05 PM
Quote from: SixZeroFour on September 17, 2014, 08:58:53 AM
What is the finish of these griddles, is it porcelain enamel??!?
Yes porcelain enamel, here's the one I picked up a couple of weeks ago
http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/weber-manturion-griddle/msg120634/#msg120634
That's really cool and would probably be a breeze to clean, no? and big!
Quote from: dazzo on September 18, 2014, 10:46:20 AM
Typical WKC stuff...
Agent R to Agent J
Agent J to Agent R
Agent R to The Team
Agent A to Agent R
Agent R to Agent A
Agent A to Agent R
Agent R to Agent J
Agent J to Agent R
Agent R to Agent J
Agent R to Agent J
Agent R to Agent J
Agent R to Agent J
Agent J to Agent R
Agent R smiles
Agent R to Agent J
Agent J to Agent R
Agent R to Agent A
We're good!
To be continued...
Congrats dazzo! and nice job finding and sharing Uncle JJ - score another for team WKC!
So cool to be a part of that. I will seek more treasures in this product-rich Georgia landscape.
My goal is to give away 100 cool old Webers to unsuspecting friends and family. I just enjoy hunting for them (and trading, when the opportunity arises). So far, I'm at 3.
Quote from: Uncle JJ on September 18, 2014, 10:28:23 AM
Well, all of you Dazzo fans will be happy to know that he and I have worked out a little trade (with one other player involved). The griddle continues its adventure: from S. Africa to Georgia, and now on to California! Dazzo will put the manturion to great use, I'm sure!
And I score a sweet MBH Brownie for my brother! Fun stuff!
Good Choice.....he has a 22-1/2" Gas Kettle & an original Wok & WAY knows how to use that setup, so I'm sure this will be a shoe-in.................
Great work in getting things passed around JJ !!!!
Never knew a "Manturion griddle" was made by Weber. I looked and this sells for about $100 in South African money. They only ship inside South Aftrica though. I want me one of those.
That is really cool!
P.S
Black is Back.