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Okay, so I was just checking out eBay, which I keep telling myself I need to stop doing, and I found a NIB flat top 26.  At least it sure looks like it is. 

http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Weber-One-Touch-26-3-4-034-Classic-Charcoal-Kettle-Grill-Black-NEW-in-BOX-/371869071107?hash=item56951fb703%3Ag%3AYLsAAOSwr%7ElYpe9s&nma=true&si=SsjskSDP4Esvo82bFm7QmE%252F95bw%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557 (http://www.ebay.com/itm/NEW-Weber-One-Touch-26-3-4-034-Classic-Charcoal-Kettle-Grill-Black-NEW-in-BOX-/371869071107?hash=item56951fb703%3Ag%3AYLsAAOSwr%7ElYpe9s&nma=true&si=SsjskSDP4Esvo82bFm7QmE%252F95bw%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc&_trksid=p2047675.l2557)

It was a Buy It Now Best Offer and my offer got accepted immediately.  Makes me wonder if I could have gotten it cheaper.  Anyway, it's NIB so I'm pretty excited.

Here's my dilemma.  I just bought a new 26 a couple of months ago that I haven't even used yet.  I'm debating whether I want to sully this baby (the flat top) and cook on it.  It seems like it would be sad to cook on it, but maybe even more sad not to.  My thought is go ahead and use it and sell the new 26 to help fund this totally impulsive purchase.  Otherwise, I could keep it as a looker and keep the new 26 for cooking.  Oh what to do, what to do?

Thoughts?

I can't wait to see it congrats on the score.  as far as what do, I have nothing.

My thought is, you have $450.00 into it. Maybe you get lucky and get $700.00 for it in a few years. Who cares? That thing is awesome. Start cooking and enjoy it :)

Hey, you asked for an opinion lol

That's a great find. Congrats, and can't wait to see pics!!!


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cook on it an sell the new one. just keep all the packaging. it's like having a 70 challenger with 0 miles just to look at when that bad boy wants to be drivin daily. just my opinion. no school like the old school

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Great find it would be hard to get rid of any 26ers congratulations

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They also have the side kick table.  $69.99

Cook on it and sell the new one if the grate is good.

Awesome score! I say cook on it!

Those flattops are super classy. Personally the flattop lid makes me smile more so I think I would use that over the new 26r. Congrats!

Everyone seems to be pointing me in the direction I was already headed.  This just makes me even more excited to cook on it.  Man I hope it makes it here okay.  I asked them to open it up and add extra packing just in case.  Fingers crossed!

Keep and cook on that beauty. You'll be glad you did. CONGRATS

The new one has a bucket right? Well that one is for windy days and the new one isn't. Cook on and keep both. Bingo.

What MrHoss said. If you have the space and don't need the $ then keep both is the best answer.


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I can't wait to see the pics!

It's purpose, it's destiny, is to cook. Not to fulfill it's destiny would be illogical.

Definitely cook. It'll make ya smile when you fire her up. Hell, invite friends over, fire up the flattop and ice down the other for beers


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Quote from: kettlebb on February 17, 2017, 01:39:00 AM
What MrHoss said. If you have the space and don't need the $ then keep both is the best answer.


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So with regard to space, my wife is starting to notice.  So space is becoming an issue.

With regard to money, I could use the money.  This was a bit of an impulse buy.

Quick question to anyone who knows.  I thought I've heard that the grate size is different for the flat tops.  Is that the case?

Thanks.

Quote from: mcgolden on February 17, 2017, 07:07:40 AM
Quick question to anyone who knows.  I thought I've heard that the grate size is different for the flat tops.  Is that the case?

Yes, they are slightly smaller than the newer version. I believe just under 25" for the flat top cook grate. Not sure what the newer 26r cook grate measures....

I can think of a landing place for the new one if you decide to part with it.  😎

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Quote from: mcgolden on February 17, 2017, 07:07:40 AM

Quote from: kettlebb on February 17, 2017, 01:39:00 AM
What MrHoss said. If you have the space and don't need the $ then keep both is the best answer.


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So with regard to space, my wife is starting to notice.  So space is becoming an issue.

With regard to money, I could use the money.  This was a bit of an impulse buy.

Quick question to anyone who knows.  I thought I've heard that the grate size is different for the flat tops.  Is that the case?

Thanks.

I agree with Hoss and kettlebb and say keep both. They are both different kettles. But if I was in your situation, I'd take the flat top and sell the new 26er. If you ever regretted selling and wanted it back.... always easier to get another new 26er than the other way around.  Besides, as much as I love to have a new 26er, given a choice I would prefer to own and cook on the flat top more.

Keep the flattop. Its easy to get a new one, hard to find a great classic, especially NIB


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Arrived safely. Hope to get it assembled and outside by the weekend.
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Need som Zav handles!
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That's a SHARP black flat top! The old style Master Touch ash can and bar can be retrofitted to those if I recall. Congratulations!

Pure awesomeness!  Are you going to put a little Tung Oil on the handles?  it's so easy to apply with a rag.

Quote from: captjoe06 on February 20, 2017, 10:10:59 AM
Pure awesomeness!  Are you going to put a little Tung Oil on the handles?  it's so easy to apply with a rag.

I actually hadn't considered that.  I was thinking of putting on some Zav handles, but maybe I should keep the originals.

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Quote from: captjoe06 on February 20, 2017, 10:10:59 AM
Pure awesomeness!  Are you going to put a little Tung Oil on the handles?  it's so easy to apply with a rag.

I actually hadn't considered that.  I was thinking of putting on some Zav handles, but maybe I should keep the originals.

Not to take away from Brian's thing but it would literally take you 5 minutes to apply.

Pure beauty.

+1 on keeping the handles original. They are..well, original!


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That flattop is fantastic, I would keep it. Both of you can.


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It's always better when you're cooking on a Weber!

That's pretty sweet!
Keep that one for sure, work out the details on the other later
Must've been pretty great opening that box!


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Quote from: WNC on February 20, 2017, 12:58:47 PM
That's pretty sweet!
Keep that one for sure, work out the details on the other later
Must've been pretty great opening that box!


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It was a huge relief.  I can't tell you the disappoint of opening up a piece of history only to see it beat to hell.

Beautiful! Keep the bitch stock and run the piss out of her.


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Wow! what a beauty. Getting goosebumps just looking at it.

Wow! just Wow.

I want to see this. Got it yet?

Quote from: AZ Monsoon on February 24, 2017, 10:44:21 AM
I want to see this. Got it yet?

Yes, the last set of pictures are ones I took. Still don't have it assembled. Will take more pics when I do.


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 Love those wood handles / Nice score mcgolden congrats!

omg !

No one ever said when it was too late " I should have cooked on it"
It's meant to use and enjoy..

1995... Dammit man, that's just AWESOME!! Oil the handles and USE IT!!

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I went with Zav handles (Brazilian Walnut) but still have the originals which I'll keep for somewhere down the line.  But I do love the Zav handles.  The wood is so much more dense and solid.
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Added a plastic damper handle too.
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Old and new together. Sadly the new one (not the flat top) is getting sold.
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The wife will never suspect.

Hope to get a chance to burn in this weekend.


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Oh man. That's beautiful. I would cook on it, but only for special occasions. Too pretty.

Quote from: AZ Monsoon on February 28, 2017, 10:42:24 AM
Oh man. That's beautiful. I would cook on it, but only for special occasions. Too pretty.

Agreed.  Don't plan on cooking on it a lot but I've got a Slow n Sear for a 26" that I'm going to use with this for slow cooks.

Looks great Mitch.  Are those Koa handles?

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Old and new together. Sadly the new one (not the flat top) is getting sold.

The wife will never suspect.

"Hey, honey didn't this thing have a lid holder, thermometer, and taco handle? Where did it go?" I think my wife would notice haha.

Quote from: Neil_VT00 on February 28, 2017, 10:58:08 AM
Looks great Mitch.  Are those Koa handles?

Brazilian Walnut

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Quote from: mcgolden on February 28, 2017, 10:39:26 AM

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Old and new together. Sadly the new one (not the flat top) is getting sold.

The wife will never suspect.

"Hey, honey didn't this thing have a lid holder, thermometer, and taco handle? Where did it go?" I think my wife would notice haha.

Just like I have selective hearing, she has selective vision.


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my heart just skipped a beat, that is amazingly beautiful.

Now that's a 26 with style. Very nice.


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Man those handles looks great on there!
A flattop one touch... That's the stuff dreams are made of


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That's just plain amazing! Nice score. I got a wood....e!

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Quote from: mcgolden on February 28, 2017, 10:46:10 AM

Quote from: AZ Monsoon on February 28, 2017, 10:42:24 AM
Oh man. That's beautiful. I would cook on it, but only for special occasions. Too pretty.

Agreed.  Don't plan on cooking on it a lot but I've got a Slow n Sear for a 26" that I'm going to use with this for slow cooks.

Does the Slow n sear for 26" fit the flat top 26er?


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Yea, now that's a BEAUTIFUL grill. You're gonna love the way it smokes. CONGRATS

Holy shit, that looks great. I think that this is the first time I've fallen in love with a blackie!!

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Quote from: mcgolden on February 28, 2017, 10:46:10 AM

Quote from: AZ Monsoon on February 28, 2017, 10:42:24 AM
Oh man. That's beautiful. I would cook on it, but only for special occasions. Too pretty.

Agreed.  Don't plan on cooking on it a lot but I've got a Slow n Sear for a 26" that I'm going to use with this for slow cooks.

Does the Slow n sear for 26" fit the flat top 26er?

Ahhhhhhhhhhhhh!  It doesn't fit! The distance between the grates is too close.  Looks like I've got to sell my Slow N Sear XL now, which also hasn't even been used. CRAP!!!  :-\

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@mcgolden No need to return it.  There is room in there to raise the grate with expanded steel to make room.  You can even use a new, larger grate that way.  Here is an old post from @swamprb showing how he did it.

Quote from: swamprb on July 26, 2013, 07:09:18 PM
Thanks to Duke for sharing the pics of his 26" BBQK cook grate mod, I set out to make one for mine, and what a difference it makes!

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The expanded metal rests perfectly on the grate holders and raises the cook grate @3" to the top of the bowl. I used some expando wired to a charcoal rail and another length arched to corral the fuel.

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Quote from: Neil_VT00 on March 01, 2017, 05:29:17 AM
@mcgolden No need to return it.  There is room in there to raise the grate with expanded steel to make room.  You can even use a new, larger grate that way.  Here is an old post from @swamprb showing how he did it.

Quote from: swamprb on July 26, 2013, 07:09:18 PM
Thanks to Duke for sharing the pics of his 26" BBQK cook grate mod, I set out to make one for mine, and what a difference it makes!

The expanded metal rests perfectly on the grate holders and raises the cook grate @3" to the top of the bowl. I used some expando wired to a charcoal rail and another length arched to corral the fuel.

Looks like he had to modify / drill the grill to do it.  I couldn't bare to do it on this baby.  I've got other smoking options, or I could use fire bricks or some other type of setup if I need to.  Just wish it fit.

I'm pretty sure that it's just a ring that sits on top of the grate support tabs. The bolts that you see are to hold pieces of the metal mesh together. 

@swamprb is that correct?

Not to divert the focus of this thread away from a fantastic score of a beautiful grill (I have an EO 26er as well and really appreciate this find for that reason), but if appearance wasn't a concern I'm sure that the 26" SNS COULD fit in this grill without modification, but the grate would be caddywampus, sloping to one side. As McGolden stated previously, there are several EXCELLENT ways to still use this grill as a smoker (two fire bricks are just as good, imo), it just sux that the SNS doesn't fit.

Unless I'm missing something, there are several easy ways to make the sns work. One side of the grate would rest on the sns and the other side could be supported by a couple of carriage bolts to the charcoal grate. Or a brick or whatever.


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The grate brackets on older 26ers are shorter than the modern 26er brackets, so the SnS doesn't fit between the older brackets.  It would have to be setup away from the bowl sides; not unworkable, but not as intended to be used by the owner.

Quote from: OGlenn on March 01, 2017, 07:01:22 AM
The grate brackets on older 26ers are shorter than the modern 26er brackets, so the SnS doesn't fit between the older brackets.  It would have to be setup away from the bowl sides; not unworkable, but not as intended to be used by the owner.

If that's the case, keeping the modern 26 is the easy answer. It would be very difficult to give up that older beauty. So difficult that I would keep it too.


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Quote from: Neil_VT00 on March 01, 2017, 06:16:21 AM
I'm pretty sure that it's just a ring that sits on top of the grate support tabs. The bolts that you see are to hold pieces of the metal mesh together. 

@swamprb is that correct?

Yea, that would make more sense.  :P

Quote from: OGlenn on March 01, 2017, 06:33:48 AM
Not to divert the focus of this thread away from a fantastic score of a beautiful grill (I have an EO 26er as well and really appreciate this find for that reason), but if appearance wasn't a concern I'm sure that the 26" SNS COULD fit in this grill without modification, but the grate would be caddywampus, sloping to one side. As McGolden stated previously, there are several EXCELLENT ways to still use this grill as a smoker (two fire bricks are just as good, imo), it just sux that the SNS doesn't fit.

You're right. I'm sure there are ways I could make it fit.  When I wrote the post about it not fitting, I was just so annoyed I wasn't thinking straight.  I'm better now.

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Quote from: OGlenn on March 01, 2017, 07:01:22 AM
The grate brackets on older 26ers are shorter than the modern 26er brackets, so the SnS doesn't fit between the older brackets.  It would have to be setup away from the bowl sides; not unworkable, but not as intended to be used by the owner.

If that's the case, keeping the modern 26 is the easy answer. It would be very difficult to give up that older beauty. So difficult that I would keep it too.


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HoosierKettle is right.  I checked during lunch and the SNS would have to sit away from the wall where it's encroaching into the middle of the grill.  Between that and having to raise up the grate, it just doesn't seem worth it.  Not a huge deal.  I tested some firebricks I had, and they fit perfectly on their side between the charcoal and cooking grates.  So I'm either going to sell my SNS XL to the guy who's buying my 26 or put it up for sale. 

One of the reasons I liked the SNS is that it keeps the lit coals directly off the side of the grill, vs. separating via fire bricks.  But I'm guessing that for a slow cook it won't be that much heat and the grill should handle it just fine.  If anyone has any thoughts on this...

My personal opinion is if I go for a 26er it won't be a flat top. I've seen posts like this and how they differ from the newer style. Replacement grates aren't as easily available and such. I think in this case for me newer would be better than vintage. You can get almost anything for a 22" for the oldies. I love my SnS and even in low and slow I'd refrain from banking coals against the bare bowl. This is all just my thoughts and opinion. Ultimately do what makes you happy and keep the one that cooking on is more enjoyable. Good luck man.


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Quote from: Neil_VT00 on March 01, 2017, 06:16:21 AM
I'm pretty sure that it's just a ring that sits on top of the grate support tabs. The bolts that you see are to hold pieces of the metal mesh together. 

@swamprb is that correct?

You are correct sir!

Quote from: kettlebb on March 01, 2017, 03:06:12 PM
My personal opinion is if I go for a 26er it won't be a flat top. I've seen posts like this and how they differ from the newer style. Replacement grates aren't as easily available and such. I think in this case for me newer would be better than vintage. You can get almost anything for a 22" for the oldies. I love my SnS and even in low and slow I'd refrain from banking coals against the bare bowl. This is all just my thoughts and opinion. Ultimately do what makes you happy and keep the one that cooking on is more enjoyable. Good luck man.


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I enjoy cooking on the Flat-Tops more than the new OTG's, I mean if you have one, slight mods are a given-like raising the cook grate level. I mean wtf? How hard is that? If an sns not fitting is the only holdback you are doing yourself a great disservice and missing out on utilizing a good cooker.

Banking coals on my RED 26'r won't happen. I don't see a sns in my future, so I've made my own hillbilly version from expando.

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The divider is removable for short or longer cooks as needed.

Since I have the Cajun Bandit ring, the Rib-O-Lator expanding tray works great for quantity cooks, a Weber 9891 (EZ-Que) cradle rotisserie for the gassers fit it perfectly, and I recently acquired a Broil-Master Hugga-Rack rotisserie unit that brings some more fun to the game. I guess I'm just a kettlekweer when it comes to mods.


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That's a pretty slick setup @swamprb


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Those handles look amazing on that NOS flat top. The spin marks on the lid are f*****g KILLER!!

Gorgeous!  Out of curiosity would you consider contacting Weber to see if they would offer you something ridiculous for it?  Only reason I ask is that it seems like if they were expanding their restaurant chain they may pay big $


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Quote from: captjoe06 on March 02, 2017, 01:36:39 AM
Gorgeous!  Out of curiosity would you consider contacting Weber to see if they would offer you something ridiculous for it?  Only reason I ask is that it seems like if they were expanding their restaurant chain they may pay big $


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I would but I wouldn't even know who to contact and wonder if it's old enough for them to care all that much.


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Quote from: captjoe06 on March 02, 2017, 01:36:39 AM
Gorgeous!  Out of curiosity would you consider contacting Weber to see if they would offer you something ridiculous for it?  Only reason I ask is that it seems like if they were expanding their restaurant chain they may pay big $


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I would but I wouldn't even know who to contact and wonder if it's old enough for them to care all that much.


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I think @darko had success in this regard

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 ;D Just a little bit.

All I did was to send an email to customer service.

Quote from: Darko on March 02, 2017, 05:47:22 AM
;D Just a little bit.

All I did was to send an email to customer service.

Was it worth it?  Did you get anything good out of it?


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A copper performer deluxe.

What did you have to give up for that?


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A NIB Simpsons 22"

Cool. Not sure what I would be willing to give up the flat too for but I just sent them an email. Where did it have to go to? Chicago?


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I made the exchange at Weber Canada. Their office is about an hour away from me.

Quote from: mcgolden on March 02, 2017, 06:01:20 AM
Cool. Not sure what I would be willing to give up the flat too for but I just sent them an email. Where did it have to go to? Chicago?


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Ask for a ranch ;D

My original request was to have them make me a copper 26'er :) Unfortunately that didn't work out. :(

@mcgolden - something you might consider... I have an OT 26 flat top. On mine , the bowl handles are a bit loose, and a couple of the leg sockets are iffy.  I love the look and heft of the flat top lid, so I don't want to replace it. My goal is to find a newer 26 bowl and just swap out the lid. That way I get the enclosed ash pan, lid bale, higher cook grate, but I get to keep the flat top lid. 

That might be a solution to allow you to keep the SNS, and still get rid of one of the 26ers.....



...would love to see a pic of how that looks, if you wouldn't mind... ;D 8)

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Quote from: mcgolden on March 02, 2017, 06:01:20 AM
Cool. Not sure what I would be willing to give up the flat too for but I just sent them an email. Where did it have to go to? Chicago?


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Ask for a ranch ;D

My original request was to have them make me a copper 26'er :) Unfortunately that didn't work out. :(

A ranch would be sweet.

Quote from: Bob BQ on March 02, 2017, 07:09:18 AM
@mcgolden - something you might consider... I have an OT 26 flat top. On mine , the bowl handles are a bit loose, and a couple of the leg sockets are iffy.  I love the look and heft of the flat top lid, so I don't want to replace it. My goal is to find a newer 26 bowl and just swap out the lid. That way I get the enclosed ash pan, lid bale, higher cook grate, but I get to keep the flat top lid. 

That might be a solution to allow you to keep the SNS, and still get rid of one of the 26ers.....

...would love to see a pic of how that looks, if you wouldn't mind... ;D 8)

I've reserved myself to the fact that I don't need to use the SNS on this.  I've got so many other options for smoking (22" SNS, Smoke EZ, Pellet Smoker), I can live without it.  But thanks for the suggestion.

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Cool. Not sure what I would be willing to give up the flat too for but I just sent them an email. Where did it have to go to? Chicago?


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Ask for a ranch ;D

My original request was to have them make me a copper 26'er :) Unfortunately that didn't work out. :(

A ranch would be sweet.

Shooters Shoot.

You miss 100% of the shoots you don't take

Can't hurt asking!

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I was offered a gas summit AND a charcoal summit for a 1960 NOS grill I own.  I declined the offer.

Quote from: harris92 on March 02, 2017, 08:54:02 AM
I was offered a gas summit AND a charcoal summit for a 1960 NOS grill I own.  I declined the offer.

That's a bit more rare than what I've got but I would love a charcoal summit

Quote from: harris92 on March 02, 2017, 08:54:02 AM
I was offered a gas summit AND a charcoal summit for a 1960 NOS grill I own.  I declined the offer.

I love the vintage ones, but it would be so hard for me to pass on a charcoal summit...


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Agree! That would have been a decision that would keep me up at night. Care to share a pic of the 1960 NOS?


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Keeping in the basement with original handles until I see if Weber wants it.
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Did you try the flattop lid on the new bowl?


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No didn't get a chance to.


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I have it on good authority that Weber wanted nothing to do with my NOS blue '79 MBH 22 when its previous owner at the time contacted Weber but that was back in 2009. Maybe they'd have a different opinion today but having said that, I have ZERO intention of getting rid of my blue. It's a family heirloom now. I say cook on it and enjoy it. Or make it a display piece and it could hold spare handles, Weber memorabilia, vintage catalogs etc.

Quote from: Craig on March 02, 2017, 05:37:06 PM
I have it on good authority that Weber wanted nothing to do with my NOS blue '79 MBH 22 when its previous owner contacted Weber but that was back in 2009. I have ZERO intention of getting rid of mine, though. It's a family heirloom now. I say cook on it and enjoy it. Or make it a display piece and it could hold spare handles, Weber memorabilia, vintage catalogs etc.

I'm pretty sure I'll be keeping it and cooking on it. But if Weber offers me something awesome, I'd consider it. If not, I'll still be very happy


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That is something to behold...A thing of beauty. Enjoy it!!

Quote from: Craig on March 02, 2017, 05:37:06 PM
I have it on good authority that Weber wanted nothing to do with my NOS blue '79 MBH 22 when its previous owner at the time contacted Weber but that was back in 2009. Maybe they'd have a different opinion today but having said that, I have ZERO intention of getting rid of my blue. It's a family heirloom now. I say cook on it and enjoy it. Or make it a display piece and it could hold spare handles, Weber memorabilia, vintage catalogs etc.

It pretty much all depends on what they have and what they want for their collection.

So a lot has happened since my last post. On the advice of the WKC I contacted Weber Customer Support and they did show some interest in my grill. Initially, after sending them some pics, they offered me a Performer Deluxe. I politely thanked them but informed them that I have three. So, again on the advice of my WKC brethren, I swung for the fences. I informed the very nice lady that I had been dealing with that if they were willing to give me either a Summit Charcoal or a Ranch kettle, I would personally deliver my grill to their Paltine, IL location. I assumed I would be quickly shot down but...
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I got in the car early this morning and took the 4 hour drive from Cedar Rapids and dropped it off.  My new Ranch should be delivered this week.  Here's a couple more pics from the day.
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Had to have my Italian beef while I was in town.

So now I'll have the Ranch I've always wanted but probably never could have justified buying.

Fun part of the story.  The lady I was dealing with told me to leave the grill with the guard with this little bit of info.

"Just bring the grill and box inside, and the guard will deliver it to Jim Stephen's office.   He is the son of our founder, George!"

So I felt that was really cool.  Apparently it's going to end up in one of the restaurants so it will be appreciated by the masses.  I will definitely miss the flat top but I think overall I did pretty well. Thanks to everyone for all the input / help.


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That's awesome!!!!! I would have asked them for the big redhead out front.


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Good job and cool story @mcgolden.

Quote from: kettlebb on March 11, 2017, 04:22:10 PM
That's awesome!!!!! I would have asked them for the big redhead out front.


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I would have but I figured I'd have too hard a time finding a replacement for the missing ash sweeper.


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What is your first ranch cook gonna be?


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Awesome story!  How does she go offering less than $500 Performer to a Ranch that is worth $1600 can. I would double check to make sure. :)
You must be on cloud nine now.

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What is your first ranch cook gonna be?


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Honestly don't know yet although I'm turning 50 one month from today and was thinking a BBQ bash would be fun.


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Quote from: greenweb on March 11, 2017, 04:38:33 PM
Awesome story!  How does she go offering less than $500 Performer to a Ranch that is worth $1600 can. I would double check to make sure. :)
You must be on cloud nine now.

I know. That's why I thought I'd get shot down. But she really was the sweetest lady so I have nothing but good to say. Just thrilled with the outcome. I actually got an email order confirmation during my drive home so I know it's real.


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Wow great story, and glad you got what you wanted.

Awesome!
Did they give you the choice between the ranch and the summit?


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Great story!  Congrats on the upgrade!

Congrats! What an awesome experience for you!

Quote from: WNC on March 12, 2017, 07:50:19 AM
Awesome!
Did they give you the choice between the ranch and the summit?


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They didn't. I was trying to get the Summit because it would have fit in my SUV for the ride back. But they said they could only do the Ranch (not sure why) and they would ship it to me. I'm actually cool with that because the Summit would have a bit more overlap with my performers and other kettles. This way I have a beast for big party / extended family cooks.


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Congrats man. That's an epic tale for sure.


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Great story!


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Great stuff. I guess that fixes the problem with the SnS not fitting. Congrats.

I'm pretty sure the wife is going to notice when a ranch shows up on the patio.


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Quote from: Neil_VT00 on March 12, 2017, 11:36:53 AM
Great stuff. I guess that fixes the problem with the SnS not fitting. Congrats.

I'm pretty sure the wife is going to notice when a ranch shows up on the patio.


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I did have to fess up on this one but she was actually pretty good about it considering what a good deal I got on the trade.


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Just now seeing this update.... congrats, @mcgolden !  Glad it worked out for you!!

Now you can sell the ranch, probably triple your original investment, and buy a ton more kettles off of CL.

Quote from: captjoe06 on March 02, 2017, 01:36:39 AM
Gorgeous!  Out of curiosity would you consider contacting Weber to see if they would offer you something ridiculous for it?  Only reason I ask is that it seems like if they were expanding their restaurant chain they may pay big $


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I'm taking credit, lol!

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Quote from: Jeepin79 on March 14, 2017, 01:43:17 PM
Now you can sell the ranch, probably triple your original investment, and buy a ton more kettles off of CL.

Don't think that'll happen... but who among us hasn't thought the same thing.


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Quote from: captjoe06 on March 02, 2017, 01:36:39 AM
Gorgeous!  Out of curiosity would you consider contacting Weber to see if they would offer you something ridiculous for it?  Only reason I ask is that it seems like if they were expanding their restaurant chain they may pay big $


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I'm taking credit, lol!

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Well you did kick it off.


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Quote from: greenweb on March 11, 2017, 04:38:33 PM
Awesome story!  How does she go offering less than $500 Performer to a Ranch that is worth $1600 can. I would double check to make sure. :)
You must be on cloud nine now.

I know. That's why I thought I'd get shot down. But she really was the sweetest lady so I have nothing but good to say. Just thrilled with the outcome. I actually got an email order confirmation during my drive home so I know it's real.


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It's simple really.  An old grill is worth X on the market. In your case let's say 500 bucks. So you want a Ranch that retails for 1200 bucks.   That Ranch probably costs them less than 500 bucks to make. Besides... What Jim Stephan wants, Jim Stephen gets!!!

Congrats on getting a ranch.

It's here!!!
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Hope to get it together this week.


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Congrats!

Awesome

Saweeeeeet!


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Congrats!


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Congratulations!
That is awesome.

searching for a 26" ash pan.

NO! WAIT! Keep that thing in the box for another 30 years. They might trade you for the new Revelation 666 with the Hell-fire burner technology, nuclear sear station and invisi-lid!

By then we'll be cooking with ray guns.


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Think i found a use for that SlowNSear XL that wouldn't fit in my flat top 26 (which I no longer have). Makes a damn nice charcoal basket. Now I just need to order one more.
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Looks small, but really isn't. Pretty good fit actually.


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That really puts it in perspective for me. The SnS takes up half my area in the 22". That is huge!


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#goals

She's a Big Motha!
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Dam,  that is HUGE!!

Quote from: RottiGuy on March 17, 2017, 04:38:36 PM
Dam,  that is HUGE!!

It really is. Didn't realize just how big until I  took it out of the box.

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Oh man... that's so cool. For real mcgolden, great story here. Start to finish. Thanks for all the updates. Now, let's see that monster's first cook!


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Sadly, I don't think it'll be next weekend. Dinner plans both nights this weekend.  But I will post it when I do.


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Just for fun cook a single cheeseburger on that beast.


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Quote from: kettlebb on March 18, 2017, 01:51:25 PM
Just for fun cook a single cheeseburger on that beast.


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Lol! Yes


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Congratulations!
That thing is huge


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Just getting around to reading this. Great story for start to finish. @mcgolden  how do you like the ranch 4 months later?


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Wow, just wow. This forum never ceases to amaze me. Awesome story and cant wait to see the ranch all fired up and ready to go.

Quote from: mhiszem on July 15, 2017, 05:45:07 AM
Just getting around to reading this. Great story for start to finish. @mcgolden  how do you like the ranch 4 months later?


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Funny story, actually sold it to cash in on a really good deal on a Summit Charcoal...
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That's great. Probably a little more convenient.


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Quote from: mhiszem on July 15, 2017, 10:12:48 AM
That's great. Probably a little more convenient.


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Definitely.


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Wow, what a read! That was a great thread!

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