Title: Wheels for EARLY Wooddale and Weber Bros kettles
Post by: saxart on August 13, 2021, 06:15:40 AM
Post by: saxart on August 13, 2021, 06:15:40 AM
I recently found an early Woodale kettle, but the previous owner had replaced the wheels with something too modern.
(http://i.imgur.com/beJoUb2.jpg) (https://imgur.com/beJoUb2)
Remembering that a local friend had helped me with wheels for the Orange Speckle 18" (Thanks Greg!) I looked for the same wheels for this kettle. Turns out they were training wheels from Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/Little-World-Stabilizers-Compatible-Pair-Stronger/dp/B07MSGD8PB/ref=pd_ybh_a_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=NRNZ9051535EVJZ38ATM (https://www.amazon.com/Little-World-Stabilizers-Compatible-Pair-Stronger/dp/B07MSGD8PB/ref=pd_ybh_a_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=NRNZ9051535EVJZ38ATM)
(http://i.imgur.com/VAdHc5T.png) (https://imgur.com/VAdHc5T)
Here is what they look like out of the package:
(http://i.imgur.com/V2mZ4L4.jpg) (https://imgur.com/V2mZ4L4)
I painted them a creamy white figuring that would match the 'patina' look of the kettle, but that ended up looking too new.
(http://i.imgur.com/tf42hfC.jpg) (https://imgur.com/tf42hfC)
So I sanded off some of the white paint with 220-grit sandpaper and gave them a bit of overspray with some spray paint to make them look aged. It seemed to work.
(http://i.imgur.com/ZblnY5Q.jpg) (https://imgur.com/ZblnY5Q)
(http://i.imgur.com/KLY3U1D.jpg) (https://imgur.com/KLY3U1D)
(http://i.imgur.com/jB7vILw.jpg) (https://imgur.com/jB7vILw)
(http://i.imgur.com/bWifXsY.jpg) (https://imgur.com/bWifXsY)
While these wheels aren't an exact replica, they do fit the look quite well. I hope this is helpful for anyone looking for wheel options for these early kettles.
(http://i.imgur.com/beJoUb2.jpg) (https://imgur.com/beJoUb2)
Remembering that a local friend had helped me with wheels for the Orange Speckle 18" (Thanks Greg!) I looked for the same wheels for this kettle. Turns out they were training wheels from Amazon.
https://www.amazon.com/Little-World-Stabilizers-Compatible-Pair-Stronger/dp/B07MSGD8PB/ref=pd_ybh_a_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=NRNZ9051535EVJZ38ATM (https://www.amazon.com/Little-World-Stabilizers-Compatible-Pair-Stronger/dp/B07MSGD8PB/ref=pd_ybh_a_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=NRNZ9051535EVJZ38ATM)
(http://i.imgur.com/VAdHc5T.png) (https://imgur.com/VAdHc5T)
Here is what they look like out of the package:
(http://i.imgur.com/V2mZ4L4.jpg) (https://imgur.com/V2mZ4L4)
I painted them a creamy white figuring that would match the 'patina' look of the kettle, but that ended up looking too new.
(http://i.imgur.com/tf42hfC.jpg) (https://imgur.com/tf42hfC)
So I sanded off some of the white paint with 220-grit sandpaper and gave them a bit of overspray with some spray paint to make them look aged. It seemed to work.
(http://i.imgur.com/ZblnY5Q.jpg) (https://imgur.com/ZblnY5Q)
(http://i.imgur.com/KLY3U1D.jpg) (https://imgur.com/KLY3U1D)
(http://i.imgur.com/jB7vILw.jpg) (https://imgur.com/jB7vILw)
(http://i.imgur.com/bWifXsY.jpg) (https://imgur.com/bWifXsY)
While these wheels aren't an exact replica, they do fit the look quite well. I hope this is helpful for anyone looking for wheel options for these early kettles.
Title: Re: Wheels for EARLY Wooddale and Weber Bros kettles
Post by: bait on August 13, 2021, 06:18:37 AM
Post by: bait on August 13, 2021, 06:18:37 AM
Fantastic!
Title: Re: Wheels for EARLY Wooddale and Weber Bros kettles
Post by: Bob BQ on August 13, 2021, 06:19:59 AM
Post by: Bob BQ on August 13, 2021, 06:19:59 AM
Sweet Wood Dale, @Art! That's not a bad substitute on the wheels. Much, much better than what was on there when you got it!
I think this is the first time I've ever seen a caddywhompus utility tray. Between this and the "Performer dad" on that Facebook group, it's been a week of caddywhompus firsts...
@Craig, were you looking for some wheels still?
I think this is the first time I've ever seen a caddywhompus utility tray. Between this and the "Performer dad" on that Facebook group, it's been a week of caddywhompus firsts...
@Craig, were you looking for some wheels still?
Title: Re: Wheels for EARLY Wooddale and Weber Bros kettles
Post by: bladz on August 13, 2021, 06:36:07 AM
Post by: bladz on August 13, 2021, 06:36:07 AM
Nice find Art! The restore turned out great. I'd say those wheels look pretty close to the originals. 
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Title: Re: Wheels for EARLY Wooddale and Weber Bros kettles
Post by: Pezdogs on August 13, 2021, 07:01:17 AM
Post by: Pezdogs on August 13, 2021, 07:01:17 AM
Thats a stunning kettle, grate score
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Title: Re: Wheels for EARLY Wooddale and Weber Bros kettles
Post by: JEBIV on August 13, 2021, 07:17:53 AM
Post by: JEBIV on August 13, 2021, 07:17:53 AM
Sweet grill, the wheels look good !
Title: Re: Wheels for EARLY Wooddale and Weber Bros kettles
Post by: bamakettles on August 13, 2021, 07:26:46 AM
Post by: bamakettles on August 13, 2021, 07:26:46 AM
Predates anything I have, very very nice! I like the retro wheels....
Title: Re: Wheels for EARLY Wooddale and Weber Bros kettles
Post by: CatskillSmoker on August 13, 2021, 09:15:50 AM
Post by: CatskillSmoker on August 13, 2021, 09:15:50 AM
That's beautiful. Grate job and Congrats
Title: Re: Wheels for EARLY Wooddale and Weber Bros kettles
Post by: Mikeyd on August 13, 2021, 10:16:00 AM
Post by: Mikeyd on August 13, 2021, 10:16:00 AM
Great job Art!! Looks fantastic!
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Title: Re: Wheels for EARLY Wooddale and Weber Bros kettles
Post by: ABROB on August 13, 2021, 02:35:19 PM
Post by: ABROB on August 13, 2021, 02:35:19 PM
Those look great! What a score
Title: Re: Wheels for EARLY Wooddale and Weber Bros kettles
Post by: Cellar2ful on August 13, 2021, 09:13:51 PM
Post by: Cellar2ful on August 13, 2021, 09:13:51 PM
Nice work on giving those wheels a vintage, aged, patina look. They look great Saxart.
Yeah, I don't think I've seen one of those utility trays installed upside down.
Quote from: Bob BQ on August 13, 2021, 06:19:59 AM
I think this is the first time I've ever seen a caddywhompus utility tray. Between this and the "Performer dad" on that Facebook group, it's been a week of caddywhompus firsts...
Yeah, I don't think I've seen one of those utility trays installed upside down.
Title: Re: Wheels for EARLY Wooddale and Weber Bros kettles
Post by: jmiester on August 13, 2021, 11:22:22 PM
Post by: jmiester on August 13, 2021, 11:22:22 PM
That looks like some fine Vintage Iron Art!!
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Title: Re: Wheels for EARLY Wooddale and Weber Bros kettles
Post by: brewtownbeatdown on August 14, 2021, 04:24:50 AM
Post by: brewtownbeatdown on August 14, 2021, 04:24:50 AM
Awesome score!!! Grate job on the wheels
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Title: Re: Wheels for EARLY Wooddale and Weber Bros kettles
Post by: michaelmilitello on August 14, 2021, 05:07:03 AM
Post by: michaelmilitello on August 14, 2021, 05:07:03 AM
Awesome! 
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Title: Re: Wheels for EARLY Wooddale and Weber Bros kettles
Post by: Chris-B-Que on August 15, 2021, 01:21:57 PM
Post by: Chris-B-Que on August 15, 2021, 01:21:57 PM
Awesome grill and great work on the wheels, they look fantastic.
Im hoping to be able to find one of these grills to go with my 2 other 50s weber kettles.
Would be very interested if you ever were considering selling.
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Im hoping to be able to find one of these grills to go with my 2 other 50s weber kettles.
Would be very interested if you ever were considering selling.
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