Today, I was doing some minor clean up on my Red MT I picked up few weeks ago. Took few pics and thought about doing a Tribute instead of adding them to my thread.
I realized how important role it has played in Weber history ( 1992-1999) and significant enough to be brought back in recent year. ( 2015 for US and Canada and earlier for European market).
2 very informative WKC articles.
The Weber Master Touch History http://weberkettleclub.com/history/the-weber-master-touch-history/
And on The return of the Weber MasterTouch! Full review and side-by-side comparison. http://weberkettleclub.com/blog/2014/12/08/the-return-of-the-master-touch-full-review-and-head-to-head-showdown/
Apparently, 1 gen MT was offered in green, blue, black, red, red mist, copper mist, grey and burgundy. 2nd Gen in 2015 in Black only and 2016 with Canadian Limited Edition in 4 new colors.
It will be interesting to see how many/what color/what year(code)/owners/stories are out there for this beautiful MT.
Let's put em all together. Pics and description would be nice.
I will start off with my pics I took today.
I clay Bared the Lid - smooth as baby's butt. Couple coats of cleaner wax to protect. Other parts did not require much cleaning.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2016/06/03/20160603_154555.jpg)
RED (ER-1996) lined up with 20 years younger GREEN brother. IMO, The two tone RED looks as good as if not better than the GREEN.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2016/06/03/20160603_16474267e1b.jpg)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2016/06/03/20160603_164800.jpg)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2016/06/03/20160603_164907.jpg)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2016/06/03/20160603_164940.jpg)
Also, inspired by MacEggs;s beautiful custom Performer, I would love to have someone start off new thread on all gen Performer Tribute.
Update: My Bad! No need to create another thread as one already exist. I somehow missed that one that was started in Jan. of this year. Mr. Mac has been kind enough to remind me of it. Thanks! For people with custom/modded/ restored Performers, that have not posted yet...we all love to see more added to that thread.
My neighbor has a sweet blue master touch. I'm not crazy about the color but it's very well kept. Kinda hoping he gets tired of it one day. LOL! I myself want that Canadian white mastertouch. Just gotta convince the wife!
The MasterTouch is my favorite model. Here are some of mine
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Nice lineup pic. I would love to pick up nice dark green MT locally. Someday, if I am lucky enough.
I just pulled my "N" 1991 Master-Touch/Cajun Bandit Kettle Conversion out of the comp trailer, not much of a tribute, but its on the deck for now! Gotten a lot of use and now has that "red fade" look goin' for it!
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/CajunBandit/IMG_1850.jpg)
I need to pull mine together. Nice pics!
Those are great pics,
@greenweb ! Here is my one-and-only M/T. Don't need any more. Even got it dirty.
(http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n615/MacEggs/IMG_6050.jpg) (http://s1142.photobucket.com/user/MacEggs/media/IMG_6050.jpg.html)
(http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n615/MacEggs/IMG_6056.jpg) (http://s1142.photobucket.com/user/MacEggs/media/IMG_6056.jpg.html)
(http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n615/MacEggs/IMG_6060.jpg) (http://s1142.photobucket.com/user/MacEggs/media/IMG_6060.jpg.html)
Those are all really cool. LOVE that white one, MacEggs.
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Is that white from the factory or painted? Looks nice.
Quote from: G19 on June 04, 2016, 05:55:10 AM
Is that white from the factory or painted? Looks nice.
@G19 , factory, Limited Edition for 2016 here in Canada.
(http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n615/MacEggs/IMG_6025.jpg) (http://s1142.photobucket.com/user/MacEggs/media/IMG_6025.jpg.html)
You are killing me!!
Quote from: MacEggs on June 04, 2016, 02:47:58 AM
Those are great pics, @greenweb ! Here is my one-and-only M/T. Don't need any more. Even got it dirty.
(http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n615/MacEggs/IMG_6050.jpg) (http://s1142.photobucket.com/user/MacEggs/media/IMG_6050.jpg.html)
(http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n615/MacEggs/IMG_6056.jpg) (http://s1142.photobucket.com/user/MacEggs/media/IMG_6056.jpg.html)
(http://i1142.photobucket.com/albums/n615/MacEggs/IMG_6060.jpg) (http://s1142.photobucket.com/user/MacEggs/media/IMG_6060.jpg.html)
1) You're killin me
2) I about pee my pants when I see Whitey
3) That thing's got a "stance" goin' on......dayam.
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1999 MT EE Code bought new in 99
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2016/05/29/DSC00924.md.jpg)
1996 OTP ER Code (converted to MT) freebie from CL
(http://i649.photobucket.com/albums/uu212/KingL68/DSC01582_zpsmhnsroiz.jpg)
Great lineup gents! Those are some slick Q's
Quote from: Idahawk on August 03, 2016, 05:32:26 PM
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That would get my vote in a parade!
So, why is it that we only get the Henry Ford color Master Touch here in the US?
(http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x164/gregs1020/Weber%20Kettles/20160213_104046_zpsscaiyyy4.jpg)
(http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x164/gregs1020/Weber%20Kettles/20160320_181546_zpspml9lkln.jpg)
DAYUM! I want an ivory one!
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I love the ivory as well. I think I may have to add one!
Quote from: chefn58 on August 06, 2016, 02:30:22 PM
I love the ivory as well. I think I may have to add one!
You have a fine looking Euro spec Crimson MT. You don't need Ivory.
Just kidding. :) :) :) Actually, I am thinking of getting one myself. I mean, I could just call the store to have new one ready to go and drive 10 min. to go pick it up like I did with my Green MT. Simple as that. Maybe I should inquire to see how many of these are left and if I can get even more discount than I got on the Green.
Quote from: GregS on August 05, 2016, 08:33:35 PM
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That is so nice! Love that color. To bad it is not offered in Canadian Edition.
Why can't weber offer those colors here?
What is the actual name of the color that is sort of yellowish/cream?
Is that in Europe?
Quote from: Gpinch1 on August 14, 2016, 05:36:55 AM
What is the actual name of the color that is sort of yellowish/cream?
Is that in Europe?
It is called Lemongrass. This color has been discontinued both in Master touch and Smokey Joe in UK. Don't know for how long it has been discontinued. I just know that when I was looking into SJ, all the uk vender sites showed discontinued for this color. I just double checked for master touch in uk and is the same story.
I would love to get my hands on Lemongrass MT more than Ivory actually.
i traded a 1980 red 26" for that lemongrass, it resides with the ivory and spring green MT's in my bunker.