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Title: Help Needed Identifying This Kettle
Post by: kcsmokinribs on February 28, 2021, 04:31:19 AM
Can someone help me identify this version of a Weber Kettle that has a horizontal line or indentation a few inches below top of the kettle? It is a K code. No straps in the bowl. The food grate rest in a groove...very different.



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Title: Re: Help Needed Identifying This Kettle
Post by: Mr.CPHo on February 28, 2021, 04:43:44 AM
If I recall correctly, those were Webers made for Kmart or Sears, or similar retailer.  In lieu of welded grate straps, the stamped ring to hold the grate was a cost-cutting measure. 
Title: Re: Help Needed Identifying This Kettle
Post by: Darko on February 28, 2021, 08:01:59 AM
I think (but I could be wrong), those came after Weber bought Happy Cooker. They were retailer exclusives for Sears, K mart and possibly others.
Title: Re: Help Needed Identifying This Kettle
Post by: kcsmokinribs on February 28, 2021, 11:20:07 AM
Thanks for the information. Here is a picture after cleaning it this morning. Still need to redo the wooden handles and get a K code lid air damper. If anyone has a spare let me know.



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Title: Re: Help Needed Identifying This Kettle
Post by: FatBottomGrills on February 28, 2021, 02:06:17 PM
Dude, I know nothing of any use but, it's cool! unique find

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Title: Re: Help Needed Identifying This Kettle
Post by: Darko on February 28, 2021, 02:32:24 PM
Quote from: kcsmokinribs on February 28, 2021, 11:20:07 AM
Thanks for the information. Here is a picture after cleaning it this morning. Still need to redo the wooden handles and get a K code lid air damper. If anyone has a spare let me know.



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That looks good. You did a great job.
Title: Re: Help Needed Identifying This Kettle
Post by: JEBIV on March 01, 2021, 03:05:32 AM
Awesome clean up !!
Title: Re: Help Needed Identifying This Kettle
Post by: greenweb on March 05, 2021, 02:18:39 PM
Nice find!

Same one I picked up few years ago.  https://weberkettleclub.com/forums/index.php?topic=38795.msg387808#msg387808