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Title: Finally found a flat top 26er!
Post by: bmcneely51 on September 18, 2017, 03:16:29 PM
Found this bad boy this morning on Craigslist and I didn't even have to leave town...(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170918/1daa1a17bec63dcdb6eea30f9e0eabba.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170918/c34a611a0e1ae7883e73bac252ccc369.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170918/0d766a6a678914ddd9c2298ad7d5edc7.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170918/c8ac953b096a9a5604d1e7c48b5a7125.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170918/388a16449f39bb99498a1d6d0300734f.jpg)

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Title: Re: Finally found a flat top 26er!
Post by: nolch01 on September 18, 2017, 03:24:44 PM
Congrats!   Looks very clean.  Newer replacement wheels?


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Title: Re: Finally found a flat top 26er!
Post by: Travis on September 18, 2017, 03:40:32 PM
Wow! That's clean and what a great peel. Congrats!


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Title: Re: Finally found a flat top 26er!
Post by: WNC on September 18, 2017, 03:44:53 PM
Beautiful!
Love the way those old black 26ers  look, can't wait to see it up and cooking. They make great low and slow machines


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Title: Re: Finally found a flat top 26er!
Post by: Kneab on September 18, 2017, 03:56:44 PM
Looks great.  Love that peel on the lid. Wheels look great too. Congrats.

Did it come with the rotisserie too?
Title: Re: Finally found a flat top 26er!
Post by: jkolantern on September 18, 2017, 03:56:55 PM
Great orange peel finish too
Title: Re: Finally found a flat top 26er!
Post by: inkaddictedchef1 on September 18, 2017, 03:57:52 PM
Nice score

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Title: Re: Finally found a flat top 26er!
Post by: Bigmac on September 18, 2017, 03:58:56 PM
Nice find it looks to be in good shape.
Title: Re: Finally found a flat top 26er!
Post by: Cellar2ful on September 18, 2017, 03:59:04 PM
Congratulations.  That thing is in spectacular condition.  Must have spent a lot of it's life covered or inside a garage or shed.


Quote from: nolch01 on September 18, 2017, 03:24:44 PMNewer replacement wheels?



Those wheels were standard on the flat tops around 69-70.  My Pat Pending Chief has the same wheels.
Title: Re: Finally found a flat top 26er!
Post by: crowderjd on September 18, 2017, 03:59:28 PM
Love it!  Congrats!  That grate looks almost unused!
Title: Finally found a flat top 26er!
Post by: nolch01 on September 18, 2017, 04:09:33 PM
Thanks  @Cellar2ful   I have never have seen wheels that looked that clean on an old Weber.  Obviously that kettle was taken care of and not abused.   Incredible score!


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Title: Re: Finally found a flat top 26er!
Post by: AZ Monsoon on September 18, 2017, 04:38:14 PM
Really nice. Is that a couple of dings on the lid? I had pretty good success with a dead blow hammer and bowling ball on a brownie a few weeks ago.
Title: Re: Finally found a flat top 26er!
Post by: MrHoss on September 18, 2017, 04:44:44 PM
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170918/1daa1a17bec63dcdb6eea30f9e0eabba.jpg)

Sweet dreams there bud.
Title: Re: Finally found a flat top 26er!
Post by: DrewZ on September 18, 2017, 04:47:31 PM
Congrats!  Is that the one that was listed withe the roti ring?
Title: Re: Finally found a flat top 26er!
Post by: mhiszem on September 18, 2017, 04:48:28 PM
That peel is beautiful! Great score!


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Title: Re: Finally found a flat top 26er!
Post by: CatskillSmoker on September 18, 2017, 04:52:39 PM
Congrats on a Grate score.
Title: Re: Finally found a flat top 26er!
Post by: bmcneely51 on September 18, 2017, 05:11:13 PM
Quote from: Kneab on September 18, 2017, 03:56:44 PM
Looks great.  Love that peel on the lid. Wheels look great too. Congrats.

Did it come with the rotisserie too?
It came with just the ring.

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Title: Re: Finally found a flat top 26er!
Post by: kettlebb on September 18, 2017, 06:10:50 PM
Congrats!!!!!


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Title: Re: Finally found a flat top 26er!
Post by: Bob BQ on September 18, 2017, 06:19:47 PM
Grate score! And a roti ring to boot! Shouldn't be too hard to find a motor and the right size spit. Congrats!


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Title: Re: Finally found a flat top 26er!
Post by: Rub on September 18, 2017, 06:31:55 PM
That's a beauty and in great shape, congrats!


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Title: Re: Finally found a flat top 26er!
Post by: Brain_STL on September 18, 2017, 06:37:12 PM
She's a beaut, Clark! Grate find!


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Title: Re: Finally found a flat top 26er!
Post by: hawgheaven on September 19, 2017, 06:12:30 AM
Grate find, and very a"PEEL"ing!
Title: Re: Finally found a flat top 26er!
Post by: JEBIV on September 19, 2017, 06:29:09 AM
Awesome score and the roti ring too Wow congrats
Title: Re: Finally found a flat top 26er!
Post by: SteveZ on September 19, 2017, 07:01:14 AM
Did you get the roti ring?
Title: Re: Finally found a flat top 26er!
Post by: MDurso on September 19, 2017, 07:09:36 AM
I'm surprised I haven't found one.. though.. never really looked.  One day I'll happen into one.

I too, would prefer the old spun flat top compared to the newer domed one.

Great find, congratulations!
Title: Re: Finally found a flat top 26er!
Post by: bmcneely51 on September 19, 2017, 08:16:02 AM
Quote from: SteveZ on September 19, 2017, 07:01:14 AM
Did you get the roti ring?
@SteveZ Yes, I got the roti ring but no spit or motor.
Title: Re: Finally found a flat top 26er!
Post by: RottiGuy on September 19, 2017, 08:44:24 AM
She's very nice!!!
Title: Re: Finally found a flat top 26er!
Post by: SteveZ on September 19, 2017, 08:45:44 AM
Great kettle and ring. A great deal at that price. The roti ring is worth what you paid!
Title: Re: Finally found a flat top 26er!
Post by: crowderjd on September 19, 2017, 11:39:59 AM
I was just looking at this thread again and just noticed the roti ring!  Epic score!  Congrats again. 
Title: Re: Finally found a flat top 26er!
Post by: charred on September 19, 2017, 11:42:18 AM
Man that thing is in great shape, and the peel! Very nice. Add it to the peel thread please.

Oh yeah, AND a roti ring!
Title: Re: Finally found a flat top 26er!
Post by: Mike in Roseville on September 19, 2017, 02:42:56 PM
That is some of the sickest peel I've seen on a black kettle. Congrats! Looks excellent!


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Title: Finally found a flat top 26er!
Post by: ken1968 on September 19, 2017, 03:14:59 PM
Congrats! Its a real beauty!!!


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Title: Re: Finally found a flat top 26er!
Post by: lksdrinker on September 20, 2017, 08:39:55 AM
What are these things typically worth (and did I miss what the OP paid ?).  Theres one on craiglist local to me and the guy is looking for $200.
Title: Re: Finally found a flat top 26er!
Post by: TheDude on September 20, 2017, 08:54:34 AM
Quote from: lksdrinker on September 20, 2017, 08:39:55 AM
What are these things typically worth (and did I miss what the OP paid ?).  Theres one on craiglist local to me and the guy is looking for $200.

That could very greatly. Model, location, condition...
Title: Re: Finally found a flat top 26er!
Post by: weldboy on September 20, 2017, 09:05:51 AM
Wow that's a beauty


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