I shamefully admit to waffling on this purchase for about a week or so...then I saw argentflame's happy post and that was all I needed. Thankfully, it was listed as a Webber, so probably didn't get as many looks as it should have:
http://hartford.craigslist.org/app/4676018636.html
The rain let up enough for me to take these pics of it in the trunk. (Hell no I'm not gonna get it wet!) :)
It has two major flaws on the lid- a ding and a bare spot. Otherwise, it's relatively clean.
It came w/ a non-hinge grate. Didn't they ship w/ the usual Gold hinged grate? No matter, I have an extra from a Target purchase.
Tomorrow I'll post assembled pics.
Got it for $50. Last pic is good representation of the color.
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l255/vigbert/IMG_2180_zps70be74c2.jpg) (http://s98.photobucket.com/user/vigbert/media/IMG_2180_zps70be74c2.jpg.html)
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l255/vigbert/IMG_2177_zps321dfdbd.jpg) (http://s98.photobucket.com/user/vigbert/media/IMG_2177_zps321dfdbd.jpg.html)
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l255/vigbert/IMG_2178_zps340a246d.jpg) (http://s98.photobucket.com/user/vigbert/media/IMG_2178_zps340a246d.jpg.html)
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l255/vigbert/IMG_2179_zpse89faa53.jpg) (http://s98.photobucket.com/user/vigbert/media/IMG_2179_zpse89faa53.jpg.html)
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l255/vigbert/IMG_2181_zps880db802.jpg) (http://s98.photobucket.com/user/vigbert/media/IMG_2181_zps880db802.jpg.html)
Love those Simpsons kettles
FWIW mine came with the non hinged grate, the same as yours
You rescued it ... That's all that matters! Looks beauty! :D :D
Thanks for setting me straight, Hogsy!
Great pickup. Very nice. Buckie is cleaning mine earlier this morning.
Quote from: argentflame on October 04, 2014, 04:35:38 PM
Great pickup. Very nice. Buckie is cleaning mine earlier this morning.
I got waylayed with some other stuff to do.....will get some pics going tomorrow......
It's the "Homer Weekend"........DOH !!!
Another nice snag! 8)
Quote from: argentflame on October 04, 2014, 04:35:38 PM
Great pickup. Very nice. Buckie is cleaning mine earlier this morning.
Thanks.
Yeah, I've got to read some restoration threads. ;)
nice score! great deal right there.
assembled+:
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l255/vigbert/IMG_2188_zps144a5da5.jpg) (http://s98.photobucket.com/user/vigbert/media/IMG_2188_zps144a5da5.jpg.html)
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l255/vigbert/IMG_2186_zpsdaac1eb5.jpg) (http://s98.photobucket.com/user/vigbert/media/IMG_2186_zpsdaac1eb5.jpg.html)
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l255/vigbert/IMG_2184_zpsb2d77339.jpg) (http://s98.photobucket.com/user/vigbert/media/IMG_2184_zpsb2d77339.jpg.html)
(http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l255/vigbert/IMG_2185_zps342bcc69.jpg) (http://s98.photobucket.com/user/vigbert/media/IMG_2185_zps342bcc69.jpg.html)
Nice !!!!
I'm working on Alvin's now......bits & pieces for a day or two......not sure if I know how to get everything real shiny, but I'll sure try..............
Nice pickup looks great!
@charred Yours is in much better shape than the one I'm picking up on Saturday! The one I'm picking up has a fair amount of triangle rust. That's my least favorite part of the clean-ups.