A relative recently gave me an older Weber Kettle. I believe it's age is somewhere around 1975 to 1977. It is grey(not black)and is speckled, white and grey. I don't think I have seen this color in any pictures before. Anyone know what Weber called this color? I have posted a picture of it next to a black Weber for color comparison. BTW, I have only cleaned the top so far.
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You have a beautifully faded MBH black 22". AKA "The Texan"
It's a faded black. Mild compared to many. That vintage has issues with heat fade. Looks to be in pretty good shape though.
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Thanks guys. I am now a informed MBH owner.
It's amazing how much lighter it looks in the second pic sitting next to the black one. Nice grill!
Take some vegetable oil and put it on a rag and
Buff it in.. Watch how the black comes back...
The dome vent damper can help you get a closer date of manuf/sales. From your pic of it, it appears that your in the '78-'79-'80 period. As I recall, if the damper has an 'A' or 'B' stamped into it, then it's either a '79 ('A'-code) or '80 ('B'-code). If it's missing the stamped letter, then it's probably a '78. SJ
The definitive vent guide should narrow it down for you
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BLAIK
Faided Blaik. Judging that lid vent from a distance, a '78-80.
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@Craig Was the black 22 still called "The Texan" by that time? Or did those names go away when they switched to the 5 number "series code"?
That's a beauty,
@Cellar2ful !
The handle appears to be in decent to good condition .... Just a little dry and weathered looking.
I recommend not sanding it. I have had success with using 0000 steel wool just to smooth it out.
Then apply some oil of your choice. Tung oil being my preference. Then finish it with a couple three coats of spar varnish.
The 3-wheelers are awesome cookers for low 'n' slow and overnight cooks. :) :)
I had time to clean the vent on the lid today. It was so crusted with baked on dirt, smoke and grease I could not see any stamped numbers. From the guide that Mirkwood posted, it is a 1978.
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Once I finish the restoration, it will be joining my already restored 1999 "Redhead" in my arsenal. The 1999 has been my workhorse since I bought it new in 1999. What a great group the WKC is. Thank you all for your help and input.
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With yours having no letter code and stamped made in the USA, looks to be 78'.
Looks like you took great care of your Red MT ... n i c e. SJ
I love your Red MT. You have really taken great care of it.