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It seems I have come across a true "1 of 1" Weber Bros 18" kettle.  Part of this thread is a show and tell of sorts, but more importantly a request for some info and possible history.  I am very honored to have this kettle.  Here we go....

Here is a shot of the lid of the kettle the day I first saw it in person.  At this point I knew it was something special.

(http://i.imgur.com/gDJtxOX.jpg) (https://imgur.com/gDJtxOX)

Here is a shot of the kettle and lid out in the sunlight.   The color of this one can be described as "bright burnt orange", kind of a persimmon color.  The finish has a bumpy texture, very similar to the texture of a spatter finish you would see on drywall.   It's not paint, but porcelain like all of our kettles.

(http://i.imgur.com/UC3fEfQ.jpg) (https://imgur.com/UC3fEfQ)

A few days later it was cleaned up.  The grill only came as a bowl and lid.  No legs or grates.  Having said that, it didn't appear to be cooked on much at all, and must have been stored inside as the lid vent rivet was rust free.   The kettle and lid was cleaned up using my favorite 1/4 laundry detergent and 3/4 water cleaning technique.  (more on that later)  Here are some "cleaned up" shots of the lid and bowl:

(http://i.imgur.com/5uwxapx.jpg) (https://imgur.com/5uwxapx)

(http://i.imgur.com/2vxob2W.jpg) (https://imgur.com/2vxob2W)

(http://i.imgur.com/IwrbbVl.jpg) (https://imgur.com/IwrbbVl)

(http://i.imgur.com/mAAtwF6.jpg) (https://imgur.com/mAAtwF6)

(http://i.imgur.com/N9RVLyq.jpg) (https://imgur.com/N9RVLyq)

(http://i.imgur.com/u9kFQLk.jpg) (https://imgur.com/u9kFQLk)

Being that this grill is a Weber Bros, and has the early "welded pipe" leg sockets, it was begging for an ash-pan triangle.  A local metal-man was found who could bend up a custom triangle out of 14ga bare steel.  I welded up the corners as well as the front leg "tab" and axle straps on the bottom.

(http://i.imgur.com/uV9Eykx.jpg) (https://imgur.com/uV9Eykx)

(http://i.imgur.com/FbKV5w3.jpg) (https://imgur.com/FbKV5w3)

(http://i.imgur.com/voi18FQ.jpg) (https://imgur.com/voi18FQ)

(http://i.imgur.com/CwSUB7u.jpg) (https://imgur.com/CwSUB7u)

Once the pan was fabricated, it was time to choose a paint color.  A forum member was able to help by providing this pic of one in original paint.

(http://i.imgur.com/LQBRQ5e.jpg) (https://imgur.com/LQBRQ5e)

Finally, the grill was assembled. 

(http://i.imgur.com/SBzPNrQ.jpg) (https://imgur.com/SBzPNrQ)

(http://i.imgur.com/4juYs7N.jpg) (https://imgur.com/4juYs7N)

(http://i.imgur.com/JY44dxI.jpg) (https://imgur.com/JY44dxI)

(http://i.imgur.com/mglzpQV.jpg) (https://imgur.com/mglzpQV)

(http://i.imgur.com/bZbvsqq.jpg) (https://imgur.com/bZbvsqq)

(http://i.imgur.com/DH7VQTG.jpg) (https://imgur.com/DH7VQTG)

(http://i.imgur.com/aB6344x.jpg) (https://imgur.com/aB6344x)

(http://i.imgur.com/xaDGiSG.jpg) (https://imgur.com/xaDGiSG)

I would like to thank a few forum members for your help.  (You know who you are)  Without your assist, this build would not have been possible!

If you have ANY info about a grill like this, please inform us.  This kettle is truly an honor to own and have worked on!

More pics...

(http://i.imgur.com/S15TU34.jpg) (https://imgur.com/S15TU34)

(http://i.imgur.com/Pf7FVe3.jpg) (https://imgur.com/Pf7FVe3)

(http://i.imgur.com/OIqeMTu.jpg) (https://imgur.com/OIqeMTu)

(http://i.imgur.com/A0PZji7.jpg) (https://imgur.com/A0PZji7)

That is absolutely amazing . I could look at that baby all day ! Congrats that's something to be proud of !!!!!


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Wow! That thing is incredible. May be the coolest kettle I've ever seen a pic of.

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WOW! That's friggin' awesome, gorgeous, amazing!!!!

That is beautiful.

Holy smokes crikey mate WTF OMG OH Sh!T that is one incredible kettle!!! Amazing find, she is beautiful. I love it! Congrats!!

That's one of the coolest kettles I've ever seen! Local find?

WOW!!!! That may be my favorite kettle ever!! (Tied with the meat cut!) Black and red are my favorite!!!! Congrats dude!


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That's astonishing! Would love to know the backstory.

That is rarer than rare....astonishing indeed.

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That's one seriously beautiful kettle and great job with the build. I'm really looking forward to seeing if there's more info about it. I can only imagine what it's worth.


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SPEECHLESS

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OMG! When you messaged me with the triangle question, it was an understatement when you said you had come across a special kettle.  You just made a whole bunch of guys (me included) jealous. One thing for sure, you just made it virtually impossible for me to have a complete collection of 18" MBH's.  (lol)  Congratulations Art.

Porn... pure kettle Porn!
Congrats! That is so cool.


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Good gosh! That is soo damn beautiful!

Oh my goodness!  That's an amazing kettle, congrats!


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STUNNING! I have never seen one like this before.  But I can tell you that I. AM. IN. LOVE. With this one! Outstanding job on bringing it back to life. Raging case of kettle envy, right here. ❤️❤️


HOLY GRAILS: 1950s era Black or Custom finish 18.5 or 22.5 Kettle, Brown Go Anywhere grill.

Wow!!!

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Oh and given that the 18 came out in 1956, this beauty has got to be a 1956-57 date range. Given that it's WBMW Chicago stamped.


HOLY GRAILS: 1950s era Black or Custom finish 18.5 or 22.5 Kettle, Brown Go Anywhere grill.

Wow! Simply stunning!


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Crazy beautiful kettle.  If I may ask, where did you find such a beautiful piece of Weber history?


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I've came back to this thread a few times today. Really hope to hear some history of this beauty. So pretty...


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Wow, just amazing!!! Coolest thing I have ever seen!!!!

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You know I have a thing for reds, but my friend - that is AWESOME!

You've just given us all hope that the really cool stuff is out there, just waiting to find us. One of a kind is an understatement. Congrats, and pay no attention to the offers you get for it - from anyone. I mean it. Might want to insure it though - $20K seems about right to me.

Now, what the hell do we call this finish? Kind of reminds me of an active volcano - how about Kilauea?

And the lifetime kettle achievement award goes to Saxart. 🏾🏾


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Congrats Art, what a great find.

Wow, just Wow! Congrats on a great find and top marks on an excellent resto.


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I just spent the last half hour perving on that Kettle....and I still can't get over it's beauty
Brilliant job on getting her back up and running. Have you got grates for it yet?

I can give you a little info on that Kettle.....










It's the most amazingly  bad assed farking  Kettle that I have ever seen!     If I had a wife, I'd offer to trade her for it.

Congrats dude!   Awesome job on the restore too!

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Cool grill Art!  Very nice.  I own the kettle with the cooper porcelain undercoating.  Im glad you choose that color.

Just wow...


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Quote from: harris92 on April 14, 2018, 01:17:34 PM
Cool grill Art!  Very nice.  I own the kettle with the cooper porcelain undercoating.  Im glad you choose that color.

Have we seen that one?


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That is one bad ass orange peel finish! 

I bought my first Wood Dale several years ago from a retired fellow by the name of Don. Don was an accountant and one of his clients in the 1950s and early 1960s was Weber Brothers Metal Works. Don spent quite a bit of time at the facility.

Don told me in the early years of kettle producing there was a lot of experimenting (porcelain coated legs, ash pans,  utility pans, triangles, unique custom lids and bowls, multi color combos to the "splatter grills").  At the time this info was passed to me, many people discounted it as a "foggy memory". However, over the past few years everything he told me has been proven true.

You mentioned you only bought a lid and a bowl. I do know that Weber made a very limited number of "splatter grill" Travelers. I think its at least a 75% chance this was originally THE ELUSIVE CUSTOM
TRAVELER...


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Two things
1) that kettle is unbelievable
2) Harris posted twice


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Ho.ly.Shit.  Mother of Dragons.

Quote from: demosthenes9 on April 14, 2018, 01:12:48 PM
I can give you a little info on that kettle
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Dont hold out on us!


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Quote from: harris92 on April 14, 2018, 01:17:34 PM
... I'm glad you choose that color.

He had a CHOICE?

Wow!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That is an awesome piece of kettle history.  Grate find. 


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Quote from: Schaefd2 on April 14, 2018, 04:06:38 PM

Quote from: demosthenes9 on April 14, 2018, 01:12:48 PM
I can give you a little info on that kettle
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Dont hold out on us!


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That was an attempt at humor.  Obviously, I'm not very adept at it.

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Holy shit, that thing is BEAUTIFUL!!!


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+1 what everyone said! Holy sh~t that is awesome! If you need a place to store it... EVER I can help. Lol great job.

Quote from: demosthenes9 on April 14, 2018, 04:37:51 PM

Quote from: Schaefd2 on April 14, 2018, 04:06:38 PM

Quote from: demosthenes9 on April 14, 2018, 01:12:48 PM
I can give you a little info on that kettle
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Dont hold out on us!


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That was an attempt at humor.  Obviously, I'm not very adept at it.

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aww dang!! Well a lot is lost through text. Oh well


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Wow!!!!  That's stunning!

So I missed the part telling how the OP acquired this unicorn of unicorns.


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Step right up and don't be shy
Because you will not believe your eyes
She's right here behind the glass
And you're gonna like her
'Cause she's got class
You can look inside another world
You get to talk to a pretty grill
She's everything you dream about
But don't fall in love

She's a beauty
She's one in a million grills
She's a beauty
Why would I lie?
Why would I lie?

You can say anything you like
But you can't touch the merchandise
She'll give you every penny's worth
But it will cost you a dollar first
You can step outside your little world
You can talk to a pretty grill
She's everything you dream about
But don't fall in love

She's a beauty
She's one in a million grills
One in a million grills
Why would I lie?
Why would I lie?

Wow!!! Now that is a kettle I wouldn't ever fire up!

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Incredible, across the board! Such an amazing find, 5 star restoration as well, congrats Art!

Congratulations on finding the rarest of the rare! It is beautiful.

That truly is a piece of art. I see a month in next years calendar dedicated to her.


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Crazy cool!

WoW dude so nice.
Great score!
Im super jealous


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That is simply AMAZING! totally speechless! Incredible find and a beautiful job in restoring it! Well done!


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That kettle is incredible, and so is your work.
Very well done, sir!

Thanks for all of the thoughts guys.  I'm honored to have this kettle, and blown away that there are still kettle colors out there which we haven't yet seen.

As far as the back story, unfortunately there isn't much to say.  This kettle came from central Minnesota.  The guy who had it was "just getting rid of someone else's junk" to quote him.  He had no attachment to it and didn't know any history on it.  He didn't have any legs or wheels for it.  I'd love to hear about any research someone has on these old 18's.  (Craig, thanks for the confirmation on the '56-57 timeline, that's what I had come to as well!)

Before commencing with the build, I did do some research on wheel and triangle color.  A few of the 50's era brochures that were found showed it could have originally came with white wheels and/or an aluminum ash-pan/triangle.  Here are some snaps from a Weber Bros era brochure:

(http://i.imgur.com/ORi3aQt.jpg) (https://imgur.com/ORi3aQt)

(http://i.imgur.com/KGivZDr.jpg) (https://imgur.com/KGivZDr)

Some minor mock-ups with those finishes we done, but ultimately the gold pan and red wheels looked best with the lady-bug orange color of the kettle.   A good friend and fellow forum member helped sourcing the wheels and choosing the rose-gold paint used on the pan.   Is it a correct build?   We probably will never know.

There is talk of this kettle possibly being a "Traveler".  Research before the build couldn't find anything definitive.  The leg sockets do line up such that the bowl handles are oriented correctly, so it was built as a standard kettle with wheels and triangle.

Here are my questions:
1) How does a kettle from the mid-1950's survive in such a clean/unused state?
2) Who owned this kettle and how did it get to the rural countryside of MN?
3) How did a kettle get produced with a color and texturized finish we've never seen before?
4) Why is there no talk of this color in any brochures even though there are custom colors shown?

Must have been a experimental one off by Weber r and d. Just wow. That's a kettle worthy of its own calendar!  That would be one hot sexy calendar. 


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What an amazing find, and in such great shape! Congrats

What an amazing find. Congratulations and thank you so much for sharing. I would we surprised if Weber came knocking at your door with top dollar offers.

Super amazing find with grate shape. It took me long time to get to comment section as i kept going back on those pictures. Amazing work on Triangle/wheels.
One of the super rare finds on WKC.

Chingon!!!!!


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OK I just realized why the texture finish looks somewhat familiar; it's the same that's on the old speckled SJs. It wasn't obvious to me until just now as I walked past my speckled. So Weber dabbled in trying out that texture on larger grills. Or did they do it on the larger one first, then take it to the SJ? Weren't the first SJs solid black with no texture? Anyway, I would be surprised if there aren't more out there. I really love the color on your find.

Holy wow.  What an amazing find. Stunning

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That beauty should be "Christmas" for every WKC calendar from here on out. Wow.

Have you tried contacting Weber for more information?

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Holy crap mother of all kettles

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And now we know where to get ash triangles for 18s





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@saxart  -   You might think about changing the subject title to this thread.  It is such a rare, never seen before kettle, it needs to have a title that could be searched for in the future.  In a year from now, no one will be able to find the thread with the title "Request For Info.(pic heavy).  Maybe something like Red and Black Custom Kettle? 

I'm speechless, it's such a stunning grill.


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How the EEF did i miss this thread!! @saxart that is the prettiest weber i habe ever seen. Are you going to cook or look.?

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amazing ! wow!

Thanks again for all of the comments guys.   This really is a special kettle.  Not sure what Karma came to bring it my way, but it's thrilling.

Quote from: Cellar2ful on April 16, 2018, 01:01:01 PM

@saxart  -   You might think about changing the subject title to this thread.  It is such a rare, never seen before kettle, it needs to have a title that could be searched for in the future.  In a year from now, no one will be able to find the thread with the title "Request For Info.(pic heavy).  Maybe something like Red and Black Custom Kettle?

Cellar-
Good idea!  I just changed the title to "Orange and Black Speckled"

Quote from: Rub on April 15, 2018, 08:04:19 PM
OK I just realized why the texture finish looks somewhat familiar; it's the same that's on the old speckled SJs. It wasn't obvious to me until just now as I walked past my speckled. So Weber dabbled in trying out that texture on larger grills. Or did they do it on the larger one first, then take it to the SJ? Weren't the first SJs solid black with no texture? Anyway, I would be surprised if there aren't more out there. I really love the color on your find.

Rub-
This texture is much more pronounced than any of the speckled SJs I've seen in person.  It's a very "textured" surface if you run your hand over it.  The drywall in our house has a similar "splatter" texture.

We got a rare mid-April snow storm this weekend.  Some parts of the state got over 20" of snow.  This morning we had some beautiful sunlight so I thought to take some pics.  Here's a teaser...   ;D

(http://i.imgur.com/SEH1tlp.jpg) (https://imgur.com/SEH1tlp)

Holy Lord Mother of All Graildom.  This thing makes unicorns look common.  Major congratulations!

And now, this

(http://www.tnwatchablewildlife.org/productimages/11050522335297541/1xl.jpg)

That is so pretty.

Beautiful!!!

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Amazing!!!!

Amazing find and a great work on it.

All I can say is, you rocked that resto. That kettle is one of a kind gorgeous! Nicely done!

That is a thing of beauty!

Holy crap. Probably THE find of the year. Last year was probably those Yellow Ochres but this has got to be in the lead for this year.

If it were mine, a looker, not a cooker...

Holy CRAP! What a find! I'm speechless.. that thing is a beauty!! Congrats and enjoy!!

I'm usually not as moved by finds as a lot of folks around here but that's probably the coolest cooker I've ever seen.

   G A W D   D A Y U M
let us know when weber comes a calling.

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Quote from: hawgheaven on April 17, 2018, 09:26:03 AM
If it were mine, a looker, not a cooker...

lol if it were mine,I'd be selling it. If a chromoveil went for $4k, I'd imagine this would fetch about that and I could definitely use that dough!


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HOLY CRAP...OUTSTANDING!!

What a find congrats!

Man, I really love that color. Great restore also!

@saxart

Will you be contacting Weber?


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WTB a orange and black speckled 18


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Quote from: Travis on April 17, 2018, 04:35:26 PM
@saxart

Will you be contacting Weber?


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They'd probably make you whatever you wanted for that grill. Maybe a yellow 26er.

It's simply amazing.


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Been putting off commenting because there are simply no words.  That thing is absolutely stunning!  Like everyone else, I anxiously await the story of this find!  Congratulations sir!


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You walk among kings fine sir.

I always get a kick out of hearing about the stories too.

Quote from: Lowbrass on April 17, 2018, 07:54:26 PM
Been putting off commenting because there are simply no words.  That thing is absolutely stunning!  Like everyone else, I anxiously await the story of this find!  Congratulations sir!


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I call it a "Traveler".  Weber Bros didn't refer to it as Traveler at that time.


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.  🏾🏾


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Quote from: Lowbrass on April 17, 2018, 07:54:26 PM
Been putting off commenting because there are simply no words.  That thing is absolutely stunning!  Like everyone else, I anxiously await the story of this find!  Congratulations sir!


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What he said... Congrats on an amazing find and great work on the cleanup/restoration!

Very nice. Congrats on an amazing find.


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That is the find of a lifetime! Just Woooow! Awesome restore!

I just keep going back to look at it. Gives me wood every time...  8)

What everyone else has said, and then some. Congrats and nice restore. Cherish it.

Is your wife making you do this?  ;)

Quote from: hawgheaven on April 19, 2018, 09:41:03 AM
I just keep going back to look at it. Gives me wood every time...  8)

OK! That comment made me laugh out loud!

Quote from: PotsieWeber on April 19, 2018, 06:10:21 PM
Is your wife making you do this?  ;)

Quote from: hawgheaven on April 19, 2018, 09:41:03 AM
I just keep going back to look at it. Gives me wood every time...  8)

Nope. She has no idea...  8)

Quote from: hawgheaven on April 19, 2018, 09:41:03 AM
I just keep going back to look at it. Gives me wood every time...  8)

I brought up the idea of profile picture albums in the Suggestions section. This is the perfect example of what one could show off in his or her profile. Its always there, and can be found easily whenever.

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Quote from: hawgheaven on April 19, 2018, 09:41:03 AM
I just keep going back to look at it. Gives me wood every time...  8)

I brought up the idea of profile picture albums in the Suggestions section. This is the perfect example of what one could show off in his or her profile. Its always there, and can be found easily whenever.

It certainly is calendar and profile worthy. That beauty is one of a kind!!

Thank you.  It's always nice to know when someone other than myself is amused.  I just couldn't resist saying it after thinking it.

Quote from: Darko on April 19, 2018, 06:37:14 PM
OK! That comment made me laugh out loud!

OMG!!  That is gorgeous!!!!

@saxart


Well, another one has surfaced.  Not as heavily speckled with red as yours. This photo was posted today on the Facebook site Weber Kettle Fans.  The person said his friends mother got it for free and it is currently sitting in a campsite. 

Here is a link to the post on Facebook:        https://www.facebook.com/groups/weberkettlefans/permalink/891949371003208/

(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/08/22/39880708_10215231296328815_7978107141951062016_n.jpg)

Quote from: Cellar2ful on August 22, 2018, 12:07:12 PM
@saxart


Well, another one has surfaced.  Not as heavily speckled with red as yours. This photo was posted today on the Facebook site Weber Kettle Fans.  The person said his friends mother got it for free and it is currently sitting in a campsite. 

(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/08/22/39880708_10215231296328815_7978107141951062016_n.jpg)

She will be sitting in a 5 star hotel drinking champagne cocktails if a collector finds her, just checked my bank account and it won't be me

(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2018/08/15/bat.jpg)

Oh wow.. another one.. what a find! I can imagine there will be a lot of people trying to secure that custom...

@Cellar2ful

Thanks for posting this.  I'm so happy to see another one of these surface.   Funny how this one was in Northern Wisc, and the one I have came from North Central Minn.  Probably less than a 2-hour drive from each other.  I wonder if this part of the country was a test area or something?

On a side note, when mine surfaced someone had said that it was probably a "Traveler" so I had set it up incorrectly (it didn't come with legs or a triangle) with wheels and a triangle pan.  They also said that because of it's age I should have painted the wheels white rather than red.  I guess this grill puts those thoughts to bed.   8)

That's great that you've got a solid answer on what yours was supposed to look like and even better that you got it right!

Actually the very early Customs were indeed Travelers in two different sizes. Nice to learn new things huh?  Lol

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Thanks for replying.  The kettle you pictured has some very UNIQUE looking bowl handles.  Because of that I'm thinking it's possibly a pre-production kettle?  (That would also explain the "traveler" legs as it's an easy way to make it look complete.)  Or with those handles is it possible that maybe it's a 22"??

I guess I'm more inclined to trust a photo of a real "in the flesh" grill than a pic of what looks like a pre-production unit, but that's just me.

I'm pretty certain the one with the legs is nothing really special as my dad has two like them up in the attic from his days as a salesman.  Last time I looked at them, they didn't even say Weber anywhere on them.  Just some really nice somewhat knockoffs.

I thought my mailbox would have blown up within minutes, but 20 minutes went by without a peep.
Sorry, I just couldn't resist seeing if anyone would believe it.

Quote from: PotsieWeber on August 23, 2018, 09:07:11 AM
I'm pretty certain the one with the legs is nothing really special as my dad has two like them up in the attic from his days as a salesman.  Last time I looked at them, they didn't even say Weber anywhere on them.  Just some really nice somewhat knockoffs.

@saxart such a cool and unique looking kettle!  Congrats on the find.