Title: Gen 1 MT collection
Post by: bladz on October 05, 2018, 08:32:10 PM
Post by: bladz on October 05, 2018, 08:32:10 PM
Update: Number 8 has arrived!
After reading (edit) @Mike in Roseville s post about things being slow for the WKC forums and I agree with him, I must admit I am guilty of being one of the members here that "lurk" but never really participate as much as I should.
I apologize for that because I really appreciate what it takes to rescue, restore (maybe....I have more dirty grills than clean ones!) and respect the one thing we all gather here to enjoy.
With that being said, I promise to be a more active member, and hope to get the other lurkers like me to take the time to participate more for the better of the community.
I'll start out by posting my 3+ year project of trying to amass all of the original Gen 1 MasterTouches.
Here is the order and how I acquired them.
Blue EZ code. Found on Green Bay WI CL add in 2015.
Red Fade EI code. Found on Madison WI CL add 2016.
Green EE code. Found on local CL add in 2016.
So I'm thinking I found 3 in about a year shouldn't be too hard to find at least a few more. Seems the MT's were harder to come by than I realized.
Gray EZ code. Northern WI CL add 2017.
Tyler @tb6844. I notify Tyler of a gray MT in Rhinelander WI. He grabs it uses it for a year and then sells it to me in 2018. Thanks Tyler...it's time we meet again for some more grill dealings
Burgundy EO code. 2018 Mike @brewtownbeatdown. I contact Mike about selling his burgundy MT. He mentions the same guy that sold him his burgundy MT may have another one. He did!
Red O code. 2018. Racine WI CL add. Brewtown to the rescue again. This is more than likely a OTPlus, but fits in just fine.
I think Mike could build a better MT collection in half the time it took me. He was ruthless in trying to help me find grills.
Mike also delivered both grills to me at the Chicago meet up.
Thanks for all your help Mike.
Black EZ code. 2018.- Trade with Brian @zavod44. It's always a pleasure meeting up with you and exchanging stories......and grills!
Thanks Brian.
I'm still searching for a Coppermist MT, so if anyone has a spare one to get rid of please let me know.
Dennis
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After reading (edit) @Mike in Roseville s post about things being slow for the WKC forums and I agree with him, I must admit I am guilty of being one of the members here that "lurk" but never really participate as much as I should.
I apologize for that because I really appreciate what it takes to rescue, restore (maybe....I have more dirty grills than clean ones!) and respect the one thing we all gather here to enjoy.
With that being said, I promise to be a more active member, and hope to get the other lurkers like me to take the time to participate more for the better of the community.
I'll start out by posting my 3+ year project of trying to amass all of the original Gen 1 MasterTouches.
Here is the order and how I acquired them.
Blue EZ code. Found on Green Bay WI CL add in 2015.
Red Fade EI code. Found on Madison WI CL add 2016.
Green EE code. Found on local CL add in 2016.
So I'm thinking I found 3 in about a year shouldn't be too hard to find at least a few more. Seems the MT's were harder to come by than I realized.
Gray EZ code. Northern WI CL add 2017.
Tyler @tb6844. I notify Tyler of a gray MT in Rhinelander WI. He grabs it uses it for a year and then sells it to me in 2018. Thanks Tyler...it's time we meet again for some more grill dealings
Burgundy EO code. 2018 Mike @brewtownbeatdown. I contact Mike about selling his burgundy MT. He mentions the same guy that sold him his burgundy MT may have another one. He did!
Red O code. 2018. Racine WI CL add. Brewtown to the rescue again. This is more than likely a OTPlus, but fits in just fine.
I think Mike could build a better MT collection in half the time it took me. He was ruthless in trying to help me find grills.
Mike also delivered both grills to me at the Chicago meet up.
Thanks for all your help Mike.
Black EZ code. 2018.- Trade with Brian @zavod44. It's always a pleasure meeting up with you and exchanging stories......and grills!
Thanks Brian.
I'm still searching for a Coppermist MT, so if anyone has a spare one to get rid of please let me know.
Dennis
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Title: Re: Gen 1 MT collection
Post by: Cellar2ful on October 05, 2018, 08:55:44 PM
Post by: Cellar2ful on October 05, 2018, 08:55:44 PM
Nice collection and really cool photo. They look like Vikings with their shields up repelling an arrow deluge.
Title: Re: Gen 1 MT collection
Post by: RRRanger99 on October 05, 2018, 09:26:32 PM
Post by: RRRanger99 on October 05, 2018, 09:26:32 PM
Awesome collection you have there!
Title: Re: Gen 1 MT collection
Post by: RottiGuy on October 05, 2018, 11:26:17 PM
Post by: RottiGuy on October 05, 2018, 11:26:17 PM
Very nice grills!!
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Title: Re: Gen 1 MT collection
Post by: PotsieWeber on October 06, 2018, 02:20:22 AM
Post by: PotsieWeber on October 06, 2018, 02:20:22 AM
NICE!
Title: Re: Gen 1 MT collection
Post by: crowderjd on October 06, 2018, 04:29:57 AM
Post by: crowderjd on October 06, 2018, 04:29:57 AM
That is a sweet lineup
Title: Re: Gen 1 MT collection
Post by: WNC on October 06, 2018, 04:56:43 AM
Post by: WNC on October 06, 2018, 04:56:43 AM
Great collection there!
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Title: Re: Gen 1 MT collection
Post by: jcnaz on October 06, 2018, 04:57:15 AM
Post by: jcnaz on October 06, 2018, 04:57:15 AM
That is a great collection!
Title: Re: Gen 1 MT collection
Post by: Kneab on October 06, 2018, 05:13:31 AM
Post by: Kneab on October 06, 2018, 05:13:31 AM
Nice collection. 
Now you just need to mod a Target copper into a MT.
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Now you just need to mod a Target copper into a MT.
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Title: Re: Gen 1 MT collection
Post by: Erictag on October 06, 2018, 05:50:46 AM
Post by: Erictag on October 06, 2018, 05:50:46 AM
Thank you for sharing- I like that gray MT!
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Title: Re: Gen 1 MT collection
Post by: JEBIV on October 06, 2018, 05:55:30 AM
Post by: JEBIV on October 06, 2018, 05:55:30 AM
Awesome story on how you acquired all of those , but damn those pics are sweet
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Title: Re: Gen 1 MT collection
Post by: Travis on October 06, 2018, 08:05:24 AM
Post by: Travis on October 06, 2018, 08:05:24 AM
That's had to take some time to set up. What a great picture. Nice job man
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Title: Re: Gen 1 MT collection
Post by: bladz on October 06, 2018, 09:11:59 AM
Post by: bladz on October 06, 2018, 09:11:59 AM
Quote from: Cellar2ful on October 05, 2018, 08:55:44 PM
Nice collection and really cool photo. They look like Vikings with their shields up repelling an arrow deluge.
Thanks Jim, but please do not bring up the word "Vikings" again
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Title: Re: Gen 1 MT collection
Post by: bladz on October 06, 2018, 09:14:27 AM
Post by: bladz on October 06, 2018, 09:14:27 AM
Quote from: Travis on October 06, 2018, 08:05:24 AM
That's had to take some time to set up. What a great picture. Nice job man
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Thanks Travis,
It was quite an undertaking. I'm glad I only had to carry them all about 30 yards. It's nice when your property abuts farm land.
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Title: Re: Gen 1 MT collection
Post by: greenweb on October 06, 2018, 12:46:21 PM
Post by: greenweb on October 06, 2018, 12:46:21 PM
Very nice pics! I love MT collection.
Title: Re: Gen 1 MT collection
Post by: 1buckie on October 06, 2018, 06:11:54 PM
Post by: 1buckie on October 06, 2018, 06:11:54 PM
@bladz
.........I have the goods to complete this & it's yours....
Down side is it has to wait for a few weeks as I'm so overloaded @ work I can't even hardly breathe!!
It's a brownie / copper mist in semi-rough shape, "D" (Demo) stamp, all pieces except for the therm in the lid......
.....Happy 8th !!!
.........I have the goods to complete this & it's yours....
Down side is it has to wait for a few weeks as I'm so overloaded @ work I can't even hardly breathe!!
It's a brownie / copper mist in semi-rough shape, "D" (Demo) stamp, all pieces except for the therm in the lid......
.....Happy 8th !!!
Title: Re: Gen 1 MT collection
Post by: ABROB on October 06, 2018, 07:24:11 PM
Post by: ABROB on October 06, 2018, 07:24:11 PM
Great collection!
Title: Re: Gen 1 MT collection
Post by: pbe gummi bear on October 06, 2018, 07:30:05 PM
Post by: pbe gummi bear on October 06, 2018, 07:30:05 PM
Very nice, bladz. I love the first gen MT. Mike and Brian are good dudes.
Title: Re: Gen 1 MT collection
Post by: 1spacemanspiff on October 06, 2018, 07:49:01 PM
Post by: 1spacemanspiff on October 06, 2018, 07:49:01 PM
@1buckie that's awesome, @bladz can't wait to see the pics (might make for a great addition to the calendar.........)
Title: Re: Gen 1 MT collection
Post by: bladz on October 07, 2018, 05:07:40 AM
Post by: bladz on October 07, 2018, 05:07:40 AM
Oh my! Just looked at my phone and can't believe what I'm reading! Thanks so much @1buckie, Ken! I just read your pm and I'm still in shock! This group is the best!
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Title: Re: Gen 1 MT collection
Post by: Scott Zee on October 07, 2018, 05:36:12 AM
Post by: Scott Zee on October 07, 2018, 05:36:12 AM
Dennis, just a great collection and even better pics. Love the Gen1 MT and OT+ kettles.
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Title: Re: Gen 1 MT collection
Post by: Bertl on October 07, 2018, 08:48:05 AM
Post by: Bertl on October 07, 2018, 08:48:05 AM
Wow Dennis, i keep my eyes open for your Coppermist to complete the MT collection...
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Title: Re: Gen 1 MT collection
Post by: Firemunkee on October 08, 2018, 05:51:04 AM
Post by: Firemunkee on October 08, 2018, 05:51:04 AM
Awesome! Complete that collection then get a shot to submit for the calendar!!
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Title: Re: Gen 1 MT collection
Post by: Teddy Todd on October 08, 2018, 12:38:38 PM
Post by: Teddy Todd on October 08, 2018, 12:38:38 PM
Love the pic.
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Title: Re: Gen 1 MT collection
Post by: Travis on October 08, 2018, 07:13:27 PM
Post by: Travis on October 08, 2018, 07:13:27 PM
Quote from: 1buckie on October 06, 2018, 06:11:54 PMVery cool brother
@bladz
.........I have the goods to complete this & it's yours....
Down side is it has to wait for a few weeks as I'm so overloaded @ work I can't even hardly breathe!!
It's a brownie / copper mist in semi-rough shape, "D" (Demo) stamp, all pieces except for the therm in the lid......
.....Happy 8th !!!
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Title: Re: Gen 1 MT collection
Post by: bladz on December 07, 2018, 07:28:50 AM
Post by: bladz on December 07, 2018, 07:28:50 AM
I'd like to thank @1buckie for adding the finishing touch to my Gen 1 MasterTouch collection. Thank you so much Ken for offering up this rare grill to me.
Words can't describe how grateful I am to you. It really goes to show how unselfish this group of people really are.
It was a wonderful packing job, and supplied me with an ample amount of bubble wrap that I really needed right now to ship out a grill to another member. He even included a new set of sweeps for the grill, an unexpected inclusion.
I only had a small amount of time to unbox and take a few pictures before we left to visit relatives this weekend. Hopefully within the next week I will get them all lined up for the ultimate Gen1 MT photo shoot.
Here's a few unboxing pics.
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Words can't describe how grateful I am to you. It really goes to show how unselfish this group of people really are.
It was a wonderful packing job, and supplied me with an ample amount of bubble wrap that I really needed right now to ship out a grill to another member. He even included a new set of sweeps for the grill, an unexpected inclusion.
I only had a small amount of time to unbox and take a few pictures before we left to visit relatives this weekend. Hopefully within the next week I will get them all lined up for the ultimate Gen1 MT photo shoot.
Here's a few unboxing pics.
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Title: Re: Gen 1 MT collection
Post by: JEBIV on December 07, 2018, 07:33:58 AM
Post by: JEBIV on December 07, 2018, 07:33:58 AM
A sweet chocolate MT this is a cool club for sure, can't wait for the complete family pic
Title: Re: Gen 1 MT collection
Post by: kettlebb on December 07, 2018, 09:28:59 AM
Post by: kettlebb on December 07, 2018, 09:28:59 AM
This is a very cool club with a lot of unselfish members. Good for you both on that sweet deal. Also so nice to get the much needed bubble wrap.
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Title: Re: Gen 1 MT collection
Post by: inkaddictedchef1 on December 07, 2018, 09:32:39 AM
Post by: inkaddictedchef1 on December 07, 2018, 09:32:39 AM
Quote from: bladz on December 07, 2018, 07:28:50 AMYesssss!
I'd like to thank @1buckie for adding the finishing touch to my Gen 1 MasterTouch collection. Thank you so much Ken for offering up this rare grill to me.
Words can't describe how grateful I am to you. It really goes to show how unselfish this group of people really are.
It was a wonderful packing job, and supplied me with an ample amount of bubble wrap that I really needed right now to ship out a grill to another member. He even included a new set of sweeps for the grill, an unexpected inclusion.
I only had a small amount of time to unbox and take a few pictures before we left to visit relatives this weekend. Hopefully within the next week I will get them all lined up for the ultimate Gen1 MT photo shoot.
Here's a few unboxing pics.
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Title: Re: Gen 1 MT collection
Post by: 1buckie on December 07, 2018, 09:53:03 AM
Post by: 1buckie on December 07, 2018, 09:53:03 AM
SO glad I could help complete this picture (the soon-to-be 8 MT photo!!)
I wasn't getting the time or motivation together to properly fix this up, so it just made sense to put the end cap on someone's collection.....
I have several other Kettles that were had w/ the expressed intent of passing along to folks who might want something older, but decent shape."...computer has been down for some months & I'm using the wife's I-pad from time to time to check in here, but I'll get that situation sorted out soon & get some pics going ( real hard to do w/ the pad)
I wasn't getting the time or motivation together to properly fix this up, so it just made sense to put the end cap on someone's collection.....
I have several other Kettles that were had w/ the expressed intent of passing along to folks who might want something older, but decent shape."...computer has been down for some months & I'm using the wife's I-pad from time to time to check in here, but I'll get that situation sorted out soon & get some pics going ( real hard to do w/ the pad)
Title: Re: Gen 1 MT collection
Post by: MacEggs on December 07, 2018, 10:07:08 AM
Post by: MacEggs on December 07, 2018, 10:07:08 AM
Epic!
You're awesome, Ken! :D :D
Title: Re: Gen 1 MT collection
Post by: Jan M. on December 07, 2018, 01:03:08 PM
Post by: Jan M. on December 07, 2018, 01:03:08 PM
Very cool thread!
I like the grey and the brownie.
I guess you once get all colors together.
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I like the grey and the brownie.
I guess you once get all colors together.
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Title: Re: Gen 1 MT collection
Post by: 56MPG on December 07, 2018, 01:25:25 PM
Post by: 56MPG on December 07, 2018, 01:25:25 PM
@1buckie aka: Ken has been legend here for all time. Lots of you may not know him. This is your chance! Back in the day (well, four years ago) he was profiled when we thought a "Featured Member" thing would be cool. It WAS cool! After Ken though, it was tough to come up with someone else that fit the bill as well as he did (does) so it kind of got dropped. If you watch Vikings, think if him as the Floki of WKC.
http://weberkettleclub.com/blog/2014/01/25/wkc-featured-member-2-1buckie/
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Title: Re: Gen 1 MT collection
Post by: 1911Ron on December 07, 2018, 01:29:57 PM
Post by: 1911Ron on December 07, 2018, 01:29:57 PM
Way cool @1buckie and Bladz that is a very nice collection of 1st gen MTs, i have a few that i need to pull out again.
Title: Re: Gen 1 MT collection
Post by: brewtownbeatdown on December 07, 2018, 02:03:52 PM
Post by: brewtownbeatdown on December 07, 2018, 02:03:52 PM
Quote from: 1buckie on December 07, 2018, 09:53:03 AMYou're a grate fella for helping another grate fella. It's an awesome feeling to help someone fulfill their collection, whether it's something from your collection, or being the finder/agent.
SO glad I could help complete this picture (the soon-to-be 8 MT photo!!)
I wasn't getting the time or motivation together to properly fix this up, so it just made sense to put the end cap on someone's collection.....
BTW, there is a #9 that'll be heading to his collection
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