Title: Replacement door knob question.
Post by: Craig on May 07, 2017, 09:40:52 AM
Post by: Craig on May 07, 2017, 09:40:52 AM
I have a 1981 C code WSM and am in need of a new door knob/latch. Anyone know the part number or a suitable replacement? I want to keep it as original looking as possible so I'm not looking for the modern handle version. Any suggestions are appreciated. Currently using a hex head.. 
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Title: Re: Replacement door knob question.
Post by: Harbormaster on May 07, 2017, 10:11:56 AM
Post by: Harbormaster on May 07, 2017, 10:11:56 AM
@Craig ,
eReplacent parts has them here. http://www.ereplacementparts.com/door-knob-p-1475864.html (http://www.ereplacementparts.com/door-knob-p-1475864.html)
I'll be adding a "C" code to the collection as well.
eReplacent parts has them here. http://www.ereplacementparts.com/door-knob-p-1475864.html (http://www.ereplacementparts.com/door-knob-p-1475864.html)
I'll be adding a "C" code to the collection as well.
Title: Re: Replacement door knob question.
Post by: Craig on May 07, 2017, 10:15:43 AM
Post by: Craig on May 07, 2017, 10:15:43 AM
Quote from: Harbormaster on May 07, 2017, 10:11:56 AM
@Craig ,
eReplacent parts has them here. http://www.ereplacementparts.com/door-knob-p-1475864.html (http://www.ereplacementparts.com/door-knob-p-1475864.html)
I'll be adding a "C" code to the collection as well.
Thanks. For some reason when I searched there I couldn't get that to come up in the results. Much appreciated. Be sure to show us your C code when you get it.
Title: Re: Replacement door knob question.
Post by: hawgheaven on May 07, 2017, 10:35:20 AM
Post by: hawgheaven on May 07, 2017, 10:35:20 AM
Have you looked into ceramic knobs? They're out there for various purposes. I'm sure there's a black one out there that will look almost original, and it ain't gonna melt. Just a thought.
Title: Re: Replacement door knob question.
Post by: northwestkettle on May 07, 2017, 11:31:21 AM
Post by: northwestkettle on May 07, 2017, 11:31:21 AM
I found threaded black nobs at ace hardware they had various sizes like the one below
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Title: Re: Replacement door knob question.
Post by: HoosierKettle on May 07, 2017, 01:15:26 PM
Post by: HoosierKettle on May 07, 2017, 01:15:26 PM
How did you melt the handle or was it like that when you got it? I'll have to admit, I like the round knob look of the original. Maybe zavod could make one from a dark wood? Might be cool.
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Title: Re: Replacement door knob question.
Post by: northwestkettle on May 07, 2017, 01:23:52 PM
Post by: northwestkettle on May 07, 2017, 01:23:52 PM
The entire lever and handle was gone when I got it I had to weld a new nut to the stem and cut the head off a bolt and thread the other side to screw the new knob onto
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Title: Re: Replacement door knob question.
Post by: northwestkettle on May 07, 2017, 04:11:03 PM
Post by: northwestkettle on May 07, 2017, 04:11:03 PM
I realized after I posted you where probably talking to Craig about how he melted the knob off lol
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Title: Re: Replacement door knob question.
Post by: HoosierKettle on May 07, 2017, 04:56:28 PM
Post by: HoosierKettle on May 07, 2017, 04:56:28 PM
Quote from: northwestkettle on May 07, 2017, 04:11:03 PM
I realized after I posted you where probably talking to Craig about how he melted the knob off lol
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Yep but nice work none the less
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Title: Re: Replacement door knob question.
Post by: Craig on May 07, 2017, 05:00:39 PM
Post by: Craig on May 07, 2017, 05:00:39 PM
The knob that I got with it was a smaller replacement knob that didn't quite work with the latching piece. So I replaced it with a black ball knob from Ace but didn't put a washer in between so I learned the hard way. I'm getting the OEM knob and latch for the 2880/2890.
Title: Re: Replacement door knob question.
Post by: swamprb on May 13, 2017, 06:24:07 PM
Post by: swamprb on May 13, 2017, 06:24:07 PM
Quote from: Craig on May 07, 2017, 05:00:39 PM
The knob that I got with it was a smaller replacement knob that didn't quite work with the latching piece. So I replaced it with a black ball knob from Ace but didn't put a washer in between so I learned the hard way. I'm getting the OEM knob and latch for the 2880/2890.
Are you sure you are able to get just the knob?
I've never had to replace any of the round knobs when I had the 18", but I know for a fact that the L shaped handles on the 22's are POS and Weber will only sell the door & handle together.
Title: Re: Replacement door knob question.
Post by: Craig on May 13, 2017, 07:03:13 PM
Post by: Craig on May 13, 2017, 07:03:13 PM
Quote from: swamprb on May 13, 2017, 06:24:07 PMQuote from: Craig on May 07, 2017, 05:00:39 PM
The knob that I got with it was a smaller replacement knob that didn't quite work with the latching piece. So I replaced it with a black ball knob from Ace but didn't put a washer in between so I learned the hard way. I'm getting the OEM knob and latch for the 2880/2890.
Are you sure you are able to get just the knob?
I've never had to replace any of the round knobs when I had the 18", but I know for a fact that the L shaped handles on the 22's are POS and Weber will only sell the door & handle together.
Yessir! The knob and latch came today. Silly question, but should I put a washer in between the knob and the door?
Title: Re: Replacement door knob question.
Post by: Heyjude on May 13, 2017, 09:08:47 PM
Post by: Heyjude on May 13, 2017, 09:08:47 PM
Hey Craig, found this image at the TVWB. Hope it helps.
AJ @Craig 8)
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Title: Re: Replacement door knob question.
Post by: Hell Fire Grill on May 14, 2017, 08:13:11 PM
Post by: Hell Fire Grill on May 14, 2017, 08:13:11 PM
@zavod44 Might be able to make one from ebony but any wood coupled with his work would be outstanding here.
Title: Re: Replacement door knob question.
Post by: toolhead on May 16, 2017, 02:34:34 AM
Post by: toolhead on May 16, 2017, 02:34:34 AM
When weber sells the door..it comes with latch handle ...
Nit sure if weber still sells the older model tho.
GL
Nit sure if weber still sells the older model tho.
GL
Title: Re: Replacement door knob question.
Post by: Heyjude on May 16, 2017, 06:05:53 AM
Post by: Heyjude on May 16, 2017, 06:05:53 AM
Quote from: toolhead on May 16, 2017, 02:34:34 AM
When weber sells the door..it comes with latch handle ...
Nit sure if weber still sells the older model tho.
GL
I don't think weber sells the old door anymore. They used to sell individual parts for it but I think they found its better to sell a customer the complete door. Its either money or they think we can't install it ourselves.
Craig is trying to keep his smolker as original as possible.
Luckily the parts were available.
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