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Title: Weber Master-Touch™ GBS™ 57cm Ivory
Post by: SixZeroFour on November 20, 2014, 03:40:50 PM
I am one extremely happy camper at the moment! Thanks to an insider trade I was able to score this beautiful Ivory 22.5" MT. Pics aren't the greatest but it's raining and scheduled to rain for another week so I will get some better ones when possible.

... I love it!

Also have a close look at the vent - it's missing something! ;)

(http://www.fraservalleyweddingfestival.com/Weber/NOV14/DSC08112 (Custom).JPG)
(http://www.fraservalleyweddingfestival.com/Weber/NOV14/DSC08113 (Custom).JPG)
(http://www.fraservalleyweddingfestival.com/Weber/NOV14/DSC08114 (Custom).JPG)
(http://www.fraservalleyweddingfestival.com/Weber/NOV14/DSC08115 (Custom).JPG)
(http://www.fraservalleyweddingfestival.com/Weber/NOV14/DSC08116 (Custom).JPG)
(http://www.fraservalleyweddingfestival.com/Weber/NOV14/DSC08117 (Custom).JPG)
(http://www.fraservalleyweddingfestival.com/Weber/NOV14/DSC08118 (Custom).JPG)

And in a bit of perfect timing - A package from @zavod44 also arrived today with some amazing handles he made from some zebrawood I had sent down! Thank you Brian!

(http://www.fraservalleyweddingfestival.com/Weber/NOV14/zhandles.jpg)

Don't be surprised if you see a retro conversion on this snowball including some of the handles above! Stay tuned!
Title: Re: Weber Master -Touch™ GBS™ 57cm Ivory
Post by: LightningBoldtz on November 20, 2014, 03:52:17 PM
WTG 604, that is a beautiful MT and the handles are stunning.
Title: Re: Weber Master -Touch™ GBS™ 57cm Ivory
Post by: Ted B on November 20, 2014, 04:00:05 PM
So jealous so very very jealous. Congrats
Title: Re: Weber Master -Touch™ GBS™ 57cm Ivory
Post by: addicted-to-smoke on November 20, 2014, 04:06:10 PM
Really like the ivories. Black ashcan? Hmm--do like. The front leg "lawyer" stickers still annoy me, but oh what a "problem" to have. Sorry, I failed the vent test here.
Title: Re: Weber Master-Touch™ GBS™ 57cm Ivory
Post by: iCARRY on November 20, 2014, 04:18:37 PM
Beautiful


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Title: Re: Weber Master-Touch™ GBS™ 57cm Ivory
Post by: Golly on November 20, 2014, 04:26:49 PM
no date code
Title: Re: Weber Master-Touch™ GBS™ 57cm Ivory
Post by: dwnthehatch on November 20, 2014, 04:35:34 PM
Beautiful! My ivory SJ Premium has a code.
Title: Re: Weber Master-Touch™ GBS™ 57cm Ivory
Post by: argentflame on November 20, 2014, 04:53:26 PM
Sweet awesome kettle. The zebra handles are amazing. Congratulations Matt.
Title: Re: Weber Master-Touch™ GBS™ 57cm Ivory
Post by: 1911Ron on November 20, 2014, 04:57:51 PM
Very nice, you still have my address right? Lol!
Title: Re: Weber Master-Touch™ GBS™ 57cm Ivory
Post by: MrHoss on November 20, 2014, 04:59:59 PM
Ooooooohh, oooohhh, oooohh!!! Everything looks gorgeous....damn gorgeous!!!  Enjoy that baby Matt.  I like the black ash pan, goes with the black triangle.  And what is with the stickers on the front leg?
Title: Re: Weber Master-Touch™ GBS™ 57cm Ivory
Post by: gunner on November 20, 2014, 05:20:18 PM
Holy s**t!! I actually like the black handles on it, but the zebra handles are gonna set it off! That color is the coolest! Nice score!!!
Title: Re: Weber Master-Touch™ GBS™ 57cm Ivory
Post by: Craig on November 20, 2014, 06:04:09 PM
Congrats on the pickup, Matt! That Ivory is beautiful! The zebra Zavods will really set it off!
Title: Re: Weber Master-Touch™ GBS™ 57cm Ivory
Post by: jcnaz on November 20, 2014, 07:12:09 PM
That is cool and the Handles are fantastic!
Title: Re: Weber Master-Touch™ GBS™ 57cm Ivory
Post by: saxart on November 20, 2014, 07:16:08 PM
FRICK!!
Title: Re: Weber Master-Touch™ GBS™ 57cm Ivory
Post by: Troy on November 20, 2014, 10:22:10 PM
holy mother of balllllllllllllllllls
Title: Re: Weber Master-Touch™ GBS™ 57cm Ivory
Post by: SixZeroFour on November 20, 2014, 10:50:34 PM
Thanks everyone! Here are a few more teasers until it gets nice outside... These handles are works of art!

(http://www.fraservalleyweddingfestival.com/Weber/NOV14/zzebra1.jpg)
(http://www.fraservalleyweddingfestival.com/Weber/NOV14/zzebra2.jpg)
(http://www.fraservalleyweddingfestival.com/Weber/NOV14/zzebra3.jpg)
(http://www.fraservalleyweddingfestival.com/Weber/NOV14/zzebra4.jpg)

 8)
Title: Re: Weber Master-Touch™ GBS™ 57cm Ivory
Post by: demosthenes9 on November 21, 2014, 12:24:11 AM
Wow, just  WOW  and more WOW.   Amazing.
Title: Re: Weber Master-Touch™ GBS™ 57cm Ivory
Post by: indy82z on November 21, 2014, 12:51:32 AM
That is awesome!!! Whey dont sell that color in the US, I will NEVER understand!!!
Title: Re: Weber Master-Touch™ GBS™ 57cm Ivory
Post by: BigRix on November 21, 2014, 04:35:25 AM
Very nice!

How are we going to date these without a code?

Are we going to have to start a database with serial numbers?

Maybe in the future we will contact Weber Historical Services and order a letter stating where, and to whom, our grill was originally sold just like many do with their guns?
Title: Re: Weber Master-Touch™ GBS™ 57cm Ivory
Post by: GregS on November 21, 2014, 05:00:29 AM
(http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/2013/08/dr00L.gif)
Title: Re: Weber Master-Touch™ GBS™ 57cm Ivory
Post by: Craig on November 21, 2014, 06:23:08 AM
Those handles + that ivory kettle=gorgeous! So is this a 2015 kettle? Are they not doing date codes anymore and going serial number only?
Title: Re: Weber Master-Touch™ GBS™ 57cm Ivory
Post by: Idahawk on November 21, 2014, 06:31:06 AM

Those handles + that ivory kettle=gorgeous! So is this a 2015 kettle? Are they not doing date codes anymore and going serial number only?

I believe the date code is in the serial number ? Am I wrong
Title: Re: Weber Master-Touch™ GBS™ 57cm Ivory
Post by: Jeff on November 21, 2014, 06:50:04 AM
That's a sweet looking grill.  I like the black handles, but Brian's handles do set it off nicely.  What's the source of this grill?  Someone send it to you from across the pond?  Looks like my Bone White Smokeys big brother!

(http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq142/A_Tame76/White%20Smokey%20Joe/003.jpg)
Title: Re: Weber Master-Touch™ GBS™ 57cm Ivory
Post by: MacEggs on November 21, 2014, 07:17:55 AM
Wow, that is a beauty, Matt!  Love those handles, too.

Okay, now I will trade my PP 18" 'cado .... for that.  ??? :o ;) ;)  (tongue inserted into cheek)  :D
Title: Re: Weber Master-Touch™ GBS™ 57cm Ivory
Post by: Alfonso on November 21, 2014, 07:38:43 AM
I always though it would be cool to have a red, white and blue kettle for July 4th.  But the white and zebra wood handles are....WOW!
Thank you for sharing.

Title: Re: Weber Master-Touch™ GBS™ 57cm Ivory
Post by: Jeff on November 21, 2014, 07:42:06 AM
I always though it would be cool to have a red, white and blue kettle for July 4th.  But the white and zebra wood handles are....WOW!
Thank you for sharing.

(http://i442.photobucket.com/albums/qq142/A_Tame76/July%204th/grills003.jpg)
Title: Re: Weber Master-Touch™ GBS™ 57cm Ivory
Post by: GregS on November 21, 2014, 08:28:32 AM
i know where he didn't find it.  ebay.co.uk

hopefully @SixZeroFour shares his source. 

Title: Re: Weber Master-Touch™ GBS™ 57cm Ivory
Post by: SixZeroFour on November 21, 2014, 08:31:38 AM
I appreciate all the kind words everybody!! Thanks!

Last night I slapped a twist ash pan on just for fun but with all the other hardware on the kettle being black (lid rollers, lid damper tab, triangle, wheels, ash bucket) it didn't quite look right. I actually think I am going to take this one right back to stock as the contrast of the all black hardware looks pretty cool on the white. There are other kettles just begging to try the zebrawoods - Blue wave SJ is first on the list  ;)

To properly pull off an ivory retro you need to go all the way, swap out every piece for older parts and it still may not look right with the lid bale. IMO the OTG kettles are more suited for the retro idea so my Copper will be keeping its twist on ash pan :)

How are we going to date these without a code?
I can't explain the no date code and think it might just be an anomaly as the new black MT has an "AH" stamp, as does my newer copper OTG with the updated handle. Also both kettles were packaged after 07/09/14 based on the dates on the assembly guides. Funny little fact - the Euro guide is printed on recycled paper and the US version is nice deep blacks on bleached paper :) The photos are also accurate as it shows the Euro having the black triangle and ash pan instead of silver.

(http://www.fraservalleyweddingfestival.com/Weber/NOV14/mtassembly.jpg)

Maybe in the future we will contact Weber Historical Services and order a letter stating where, and to whom, our grill was originally sold just like many do with their guns?

Weber Historical Services - AKA - the WKC ;)

Here are a couple quick shots of the charcoal measuring bucket. It's actually kinda cool.

(http://www.fraservalleyweddingfestival.com/Weber/NOV14/coalbucket1.jpg)
(http://www.fraservalleyweddingfestival.com/Weber/NOV14/coalbucket2.jpg)

Title: Re: Weber Master-Touch™ GBS™ 57cm Ivory
Post by: SixZeroFour on November 21, 2014, 09:17:15 AM
Interesting bit of info regarding date codes - thanks to @Idahawk for contributing to this...

The newer serial numbers are also apparently date coded:
CN####### = 2013
CS####### = 2014
CU####### = 2015

BUUT. Both my Black and Ivory MT's have 2015 "CU" serial numbers but only the Black is stamped "AH" (2014). To make things even more confusing, the new style copper (bolt on handle) is stamped "AH" but has no serial number at all. It will be interesting to see how this progresses and if they have indeed dropped the stamped letter code completely on new models.
Title: Re: Weber Master-Touch™ GBS™ 57cm Ivory
Post by: JDD on November 21, 2014, 12:03:43 PM
love it
Title: Re: Weber Master-Touch™ GBS™ 57cm Ivory
Post by: MrHoss on November 21, 2014, 05:16:31 PM
Both my Black and Ivory MT's have 2015 "CU" serial numbers

Here I was thinking Weber no longer made Ivory MTs....thought that cause I couldn't find any Euro retailers anywhere that had them in stock....same with Blue Waves.   Hope still exists.
Title: Re: Weber Master-Touch™ GBS™ 57cm Ivory
Post by: weirleigh on November 21, 2014, 06:42:40 PM
 :'( that white MT is so lovely it brings a tear to my eye, if I could I would use a green smiley for envy
Title: Re: Weber Master-Touch™ GBS™ 57cm Ivory
Post by: SixZeroFour on November 22, 2014, 05:10:19 PM
And what is with the stickers on the front leg?

I was really annoyed to see it there at first until

A) I realized how easily it came off and
B) what the message was :)

(http://www.fraservalleyweddingfestival.com/Weber/NOV14/warning.jpg)
Title: Re: Weber Master-Touch™ GBS™ 57cm Ivory
Post by: pbe gummi bear on November 23, 2014, 12:39:11 PM
Beautiful grill, @SixZeroFour. Are you leaving the heatshield off? If so, do you plan to put a fireplace handle on it to make it look more like the original kettles?
Title: Re: Weber Master-Touch™ GBS™ 57cm Ivory
Post by: SixZeroFour on November 23, 2014, 12:44:35 PM
Funny you mention it as a very generous member offered to send me a ranch handle which I believe is the same as the fireplace handle! Will post up some pics once I test it out :)

Beautiful grill, @SixZeroFour. Are you leaving the heatshield off? If so, do you plan to put a fireplace handle on it to make it look more like the original kettles?