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Title: 62/63 "MLH" Red found in San Diego
Post by: Jason on November 04, 2015, 01:37:31 PM
I haven't been checking CL too much lately, but had a look this past Monday and saw this!

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/741/22801663281_15fc837fd8_c.jpg)

It had been listed for 8 days, so I replied to the ad without much hope of hearing back. Much to my surprise, I got a response about an hour later, saying it was still available. I made arrangements that night  and had it in my car early the next day.

Here are the pics from the ad, along with the bad news...

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5829/22801663241_60366c4904.jpg)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/617/22801663191_638a4708cd.jpg)

(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5675/22801663221_4f0a60ab92_z.jpg)

From the pics in the ad, you could clearly see that the lid had a pretty major dent in it. BUMMER!!! I bought it anyway, knowing that it was pretty rare around these parts and might never see one again. Aside from the dent in the lid, there is one leg socket that is pushed inward. All of the welds are solid and there is really not too much porcelain missing. The tread on the wheels have seen better days for sure!

I hope you all enjoyed seeing this oldie!  8)
Title: Re: 62/63 "MLH" Red found in San Diego
Post by: Hell Fire Grill on November 04, 2015, 01:39:54 PM
I'd cook on it even if it had two dents.
Title: Re: 62/63 "MLH" Red found in San Diego
Post by: Troy on November 04, 2015, 01:43:40 PM
What a killer score!
One side is a looker, the other a cooker.

Does it have an ash pan?
Title: Re: 62/63 "MLH" Red found in San Diego
Post by: Jason on November 04, 2015, 01:45:41 PM
Quote from: Troy on November 04, 2015, 01:43:40 PMDoes it have an ash pan?

Yes, it has the original ash pan, but is missing the hooks that attach it to the legs.
Title: Re: 62/63 "MLH" Red found in San Diego
Post by: MrHoss on November 04, 2015, 01:52:21 PM
Very cool Kettle right there. Don't forget a glove when cooking.
Title: Re: 62/63 "MLH" Red found in San Diego
Post by: brewtownbeatdown on November 04, 2015, 01:52:24 PM
Awesome find!!!  Even if she's a little misshaped, she's still pretty.


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Title: Re: 62/63 "MLH" Red found in San Diego
Post by: WNC on November 04, 2015, 02:01:28 PM
I love the battle scar, gives it lots of character!
Square tab lid vent, does that make it a Woodale?

And I'm not sure, but the ash pan should be a twist on.

Great find!
Title: Re: 62/63 "MLH" Red found in San Diego
Post by: Troy on November 04, 2015, 02:06:09 PM
Quote from: WNC on November 04, 2015, 02:01:28 PM
I love the battle scar, gives it lots of character!
Square tab lid vent, does that make it a Woodale?

And I'm not sure, but the ash pan should be a twist on.

Great find!

its a wood dale, and the ash pan is pre-twist on.
it will have U shaped cut outs and little wire swivel clips that wrap around the legs (similar to 64/65 26" grills)
Title: Re: 62/63 "MLH" Red found in San Diego
Post by: austin87 on November 04, 2015, 02:19:00 PM
Dude that's a killer grill!
Title: Re: 62/63 "MLH" Red found in San Diego
Post by: WNC on November 04, 2015, 02:51:42 PM
Thanks Troy, come to think of it I have seen that type ash pan, just never in person.
The hunt continues...
Title: Re: 62/63 "MLH" Red found in San Diego
Post by: MikeRocksTheRed on November 04, 2015, 02:59:44 PM
Sweet score!  The big ole dent looks like the lid is puckering up to give you a big ole kiss!!!!
Title: Re: 62/63 "MLH" Red found in San Diego
Post by: Idahawk on November 04, 2015, 03:10:08 PM
A crease like that  would be fairly easy to fix , theres no worry about porcelain loss in that area , I think heated up you could push it right back out again .

Congrats on a sweet old Wood Dale !


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Title: Re: 62/63 "MLH" Red found in San Diego
Post by: Craig on November 04, 2015, 08:12:28 PM
That's a friggin awesome Wood Dale! I'd cook on that!
Title: Re: 62/63 "MLH" Red found in San Diego
Post by: Red Kettle Rich on November 04, 2015, 09:29:40 PM
What is in the upper right. corner of the second. picture?   Please tell me it's a slipper.  8)
Title: Re: 62/63 "MLH" Red found in San Diego
Post by: Troy on November 04, 2015, 10:18:27 PM
Quote from: Red Kettle Rich on November 04, 2015, 09:29:40 PM
What is in the upper right. corner of the second. picture?   Please tell me it's a slipper.  8)

HAHAHA
Title: Re: 62/63 "MLH" Red found in San Diego
Post by: Scott Zee on November 05, 2015, 12:36:11 AM
LOVE LOVE LOVE that red Woody. If only (sigh).........
Title: Re: 62/63 "MLH" Red found in San Diego
Post by: Jason on November 09, 2015, 08:46:30 AM
I had a little time this morning, so I got around to properly cleaning the bowl and lid. The vents still need a good polishing. Doesn't look too shabby from this angle!  8)

(https://farm1.staticflickr.com/643/22912340561_2732db45d9_c.jpg)

If anyone has some spare, period correct wheels and hubcaps, I'm all ears. The tread, on the ones I have, are really falling apart  :(
Title: Re: 62/63 "MLH" Red found in San Diego
Post by: Bob BQ on November 09, 2015, 08:54:10 AM
Beautiful.
Title: Re: 62/63 "MLH" Red found in San Diego
Post by: MrHoss on November 09, 2015, 09:05:46 AM
You got that Red glowing man.
Title: Re: 62/63 "MLH" Red found in San Diego
Post by: Idahawk on November 09, 2015, 09:13:59 AM
Best part of finding an old grill is bringing it back to its glory , that looks dandy !


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Title: Re: 62/63 "MLH" Red found in San Diego
Post by: charred on November 09, 2015, 02:53:09 PM
Very nice!
Title: Re: 62/63 "MLH" Red found in San Diego
Post by: weldboy on November 09, 2015, 03:33:39 PM
Looks great, fantastic find sir
Title: Re: 62/63 "MLH" Red found in San Diego
Post by: Craig on November 14, 2015, 02:08:57 AM
Man that red is gorgeous! Nice work on the cleanup!