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Grill Talk => Weber Grill Forum (Grills, Accessories) => Topic started by: Cellar2ful on April 22, 2017, 06:56:33 PM

Title: Caddywhompus Brave (18" copper mist)
Post by: Cellar2ful on April 22, 2017, 06:56:33 PM
Quote from: kob on April 21, 2017, 03:09:05 PM
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/hsh/6097939227.html

I contacted the seller. No pics because she doesn't have a smartphone. She claims it's in really good condition. It's not a cado or ranch, but if someone's in the neighborhood it could be a good pickup.

Quote from: RottiGuy on April 21, 2017, 05:00:40 PM
Someone should check it out for sure, could be a steel....

Only because you both insisted. Seller's claim was correct.  Really nice "Brave" 1969-70 Pat Pending. Seller was the original owner and it has been caddywhompus for 47-48 years. Really nice retired couple, now living in a retirement community that does not allow BBQing. This kettle has been stored in a garage for the last 10 years and very sparsely used prior to that.  She and her husband were enthralled when I told them there is a club for Weber kettle enthusiasts.  When I mentioned we were having a picnic in June, the wife asked if they could attend.  Having kept this kettle in such great shape for 45+ years, I think they qualify.


(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2017/04/22/DSC03401.md.jpg) 

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Title: Re: Caddywhompus Brave (18" copper mist)
Post by: RottiGuy on April 22, 2017, 07:08:48 PM
Oh my , what a find!!

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Title: Re: Caddywhompus Brave (18" copper mist)
Post by: RottiGuy on April 22, 2017, 07:15:30 PM
Man I had a feeling about this one,  congrats and a great story , it's great they are going to your picnic as well..
Title: Re: Caddywhompus Brave (18" copper mist)
Post by: kob on April 22, 2017, 07:19:48 PM

Quote from: Cellar2ful on April 22, 2017, 06:56:33 PM
Quote from: kob on April 21, 2017, 03:09:05 PM
https://sfbay.craigslist.org/nby/hsh/6097939227.html

I contacted the seller. No pics because she doesn't have a smartphone. She claims it's in really good condition. It's not a cado or ranch, but if someone's in the neighborhood it could be a good pickup.

Quote from: RottiGuy on April 21, 2017, 05:00:40 PM
Someone should check it out for sure, could be a steel....

Only because you both insisted. Seller's claim was correct.  Really nice "Brave" 1969-70 Pat Pending. Seller was the original owner and it has been caddywhompus for 47-48 years. Really nice retired couple, now living in a retirement community that does not allow BBQing. This kettle has been stored in a garage for the last 10 years and very sparsely used prior to that.  She and her husband were enthralled when I told them there is a club for Weber kettle enthusiasts.  When I mentioned we were having a picnic in June, the wife asked if they could attend.  I think they qualify, having kept this kettle in such great shape for 45+ years.


(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2017/04/22/DSC03401.md.jpg) 

(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2017/04/22/DSC03402.md.jpg)
Awesome pick up! Congrats. She was really nice in the quick email convo we had. Old people are so genuine on the internet. Glad this grill went to a member. I would be really attached to a grill after 47 years and want to see it go to a good home. Haha.
Title: Re: Caddywhompus Brave (18" copper mist)
Post by: greenweb on April 22, 2017, 07:32:31 PM
Nice! That won't take much work to make it look like a NOS. Congrats! another beauty score.
Title: Re: Caddywhompus Brave (18" copper mist)
Post by: Kneab on April 22, 2017, 07:36:05 PM
That looks great.👍
Title: Re: Caddywhompus Brave (18" copper mist)
Post by: crowderjd on April 22, 2017, 07:37:38 PM
Nice pickup Jim!  I love the whole series of brownies from that era!

Title: Re: Caddywhompus Brave (18" copper mist)
Post by: varekai on April 22, 2017, 08:15:44 PM
Sweet, I really hope they make it to the picnic.
Title: Re: Caddywhompus Brave (18" copper mist)
Post by: Craig on April 22, 2017, 09:08:48 PM
That's a sweet looking Brave! Nice find!
Title: Re: Caddywhompus Brave (18" copper mist)
Post by: RottiGuy on April 23, 2017, 01:38:49 AM
One that's on my list!! She is a beauty!!
Title: Re: Caddywhompus Brave (18" copper mist)
Post by: Harbormaster on April 23, 2017, 03:50:21 AM
That grill is in really nice shape!
Great score and great story.
Title: Re: Caddywhompus Brave (18" copper mist)
Post by: Mr.CPHo on April 23, 2017, 04:02:28 AM
That really is a beautiful specimen.  Congrats. 

Love the story behind this too and look forward to the reunion with the previous owners at the picnic. 


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Title: Re: Caddywhompus Brave (18" copper mist)
Post by: Geezer on April 23, 2017, 04:58:29 AM
Wow, like new condition.  It would be nice to cook them something on it at the picnic.
Title: Re: Caddywhompus Brave (18" copper mist)
Post by: charred on April 23, 2017, 05:00:21 AM
Sure is a pretty grill! Love those brownies.
Title: Re: Caddywhompus Brave (18" copper mist)
Post by: WNC on April 23, 2017, 05:34:10 AM
Wow, beautiful!


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Title: Re: Caddywhompus Brave (18" copper mist)
Post by: Darko on April 23, 2017, 03:11:04 PM
Holy Shit! Wow!! Great score!!!! I love stories like this.
Title: Re: Caddywhompus Brave (18" copper mist)
Post by: argentflame on April 23, 2017, 08:42:19 PM
Beautiful brownie. Is this also Mrs. @Cellar2ful new kettle?
Title: Re: Caddywhompus Brave (18" copper mist)
Post by: MrHoss on April 23, 2017, 09:09:50 PM
Holy crap....it's beautiful. Those old Browns have a hint of Red in the I think.
Title: Re: Caddywhompus Brave (18" copper mist)
Post by: JEBIV on April 24, 2017, 02:27:10 AM
That is beautiful, I need a brave so bad to complete the set
Title: Re: Caddywhompus Brave (18" copper mist)
Post by: hawgheaven on April 24, 2017, 07:08:54 AM
Grate story, and a BEAUTIFUL kettle! I hope the previous owners show up at the picnic!
Title: Re: Caddywhompus Brave (18" copper mist)
Post by: Neil_VT00 on April 24, 2017, 11:02:53 AM
Wow, that's a beauty.  Congrats!
Title: Re: Caddywhompus Brave (18" copper mist)
Post by: Heyjude on April 28, 2017, 09:28:23 PM
Its the stories that make these finds so awesome..  8)