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Grill Talk => Weber Grill Forum (Grills, Accessories) => Topic started by: greenweb on May 28, 2016, 09:22:21 PM
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All it takes is one kettle to start multiplying into array of different colors, models, and year code of many kettles.
Some non-grillfella may call this type of progression as sickness, disease, addiction, or whatever its called. It seems to be prevalent thing going on this forum.
Many of you seasoned grillfellas have an awesome collections and some of you may only have one or 2. It does not matter. This is not about how many, how rare, or vintage kettles is in your possession.
It is about your most prized/favorite/will not part with kettle in your collection based on your own preference. It may have some nice history behind it or personal attachment to make it your personal no.1.
I am sure most of us would love to hear why it is. Please include a pic. or pics of that kettle.
TFS in advance.
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You first.
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My Spring Green Master touch.
This is the one that got me hooked on charcoal grilling this year. In short few months, I am up to 6 kettles, 2 non-weber, and my Gas S-330. I like them all.
People rave about performer with convenience of gas ignitor and table. Versatility is great and I use it a lot, but just not the same. I like the classic 3 legs, simple design kettles.
My MT is the one that started all the craze for me. It's not a classic or vintage but love the color, all the features. And also neat that it is Canadian only Special Limited Edition with production no. cut off at 500. 500 for 2 other colors and 1 color at 1000 production no.
I am no real collector like many of you and do not expect this to become a collector item in the future, but I just like it for what it is and enjoy looking and cooking on it the best.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2016/05/29/20160518_1155240ea97.jpg)
Now lets see and hear what yours is.
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That would have to be my 1999 redhead MT. Bought it new in 99 and it is my workhorse. It was not my first Weber but my first that was a color other than black. Last year I found the WKC looking for advice on cleaning and restoring it after 16 years of hard use and outdoor storage with no cover. Caught the collecting addition in the beginning of this year when a relative gave me his MBH "texan" that has a spectacular faded patina. I now have a total of 9 kettles.
In the shade, the fade is stunning.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2016/05/29/Weberrestoration007.jpg)
but there is nothing like a redhead in the sunlight
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2016/05/29/DSC00924.md.jpg)
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C code black, bought it for 5 bucks never been used
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My 1970 Patent Pending Redhead. My Dad bought it new. He rarely used it. Only for ribs, roasts and turkeys. His go to grill was a Hibachi.
I finally got it when we helped my mom move into a smaller place.
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Right now, and probably forever, my Copper Performer Deluxe. This was for all intents and purposes a trade between me and Jim Stephen CEO of Weber.
Here's the story; http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/simpsons-smokey-joe-21310/
There are others I like; My OTS; my first kettle, My black OTG; my mom bought it for me
But in the end it's the copper performer that wins!
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1999 Performer is my go to kettle for everything. I just sold my old go to 2002 Black Platinum that I used a ton over the past 8 years. I hated to see her go.
(http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr207/stevenzerr/P1010286_zpsgcxw7m0y.jpg) (http://s484.photobucket.com/user/stevenzerr/media/P1010286_zpsgcxw7m0y.jpg.html)
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1999 Performer is my go to kettle for everything. I just sold my old go to 2002 Black Platinum that I used a ton over the past 8 years. I hated to see her go.
(http://i484.photobucket.com/albums/rr207/stevenzerr/P1010286_zpsgcxw7m0y.jpg) (http://s484.photobucket.com/user/stevenzerr/media/P1010286_zpsgcxw7m0y.jpg.html)
She's beautiful... Sigh.
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I am pretty attached to all of the kettles currently in my herd. They all have come to me in need of some TLC, which I have enjoyed providing.
The one that I would not part with at all is the 1965 Texan that I got from Brian. It required a lot of work, but has so much character that It has become my favorite. I pull it out of the store room and use it for a few cooks every couple of months.
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I have 2 favorites. 1 is a Patent Pending 22.5 Avocado that my oldest bought for me. The other is an 18.5 thaat he whole family pitched in and bought. Not only are they in beautiful condition, they have sentimental value.
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Has to be my first Grill. it was a 70's bright red the was my uncle's that got left with us. It started my grilling and smoking habit. So to speak. Have to say my Gen 2 Performer is a close second though. That sucker has seen more smoke and is seals so tightly is getting hard to rotate even.
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(https://dl.dropbox.com/s/6y7s556d2qtoraz/Bisbee%20AZ%202.jpg?dl=0)
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I have two. 22" Custom Bar B Q Kettle & NOS Early 1970s Aristocrat (26" red)
(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a553/slieberman92/IMG_3665_zpsvxrqjghs.jpg) (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/slieberman92/media/IMG_3665_zpsvxrqjghs.jpg.html)
(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a553/slieberman92/2d2b5f58-d08d-478a-ba2e-d393556cbe34_zpstgvlasdx.jpg) (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/slieberman92/media/2d2b5f58-d08d-478a-ba2e-d393556cbe34_zpstgvlasdx.jpg.html)
(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a553/slieberman92/1e0f5704-2463-4b24-bf3a-6e3138eee6db_zpsw9hfsg4a.jpg) (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/slieberman92/media/1e0f5704-2463-4b24-bf3a-6e3138eee6db_zpsw9hfsg4a.jpg.html)
(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a553/slieberman92/IMG_3380_zps1mp7w90d.jpg) (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/slieberman92/media/IMG_3380_zps1mp7w90d.jpg.html)
(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a553/slieberman92/IMG_3382_zps4qge0qea.jpg) (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/slieberman92/media/IMG_3382_zps4qge0qea.jpg.html)
(http://i1283.photobucket.com/albums/a553/slieberman92/34537432-57bd-4488-a55f-9cae3847e2bf_zpsnotg0ggz.jpg) (http://s1283.photobucket.com/user/slieberman92/media/34537432-57bd-4488-a55f-9cae3847e2bf_zpsnotg0ggz.jpg.html)
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(https://dl.dropbox.com/s/6y7s556d2qtoraz/Bisbee%20AZ%202.jpg?dl=0)
My favorite as well and its not even mine!
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Damn! I got a chub just looking at that.
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(http://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20160601/e1ae8f77a4c7f8e735eb25496a472ece.jpg)
My first gift from a fellow member. Slowly restoring it. First fire. Looking for twist ash pan.
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Hands down my redhead. Here's the story. Little spoiler alert: she was free
http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/the-pick-up/msg112818/#msg112818
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That's like choosing a favorite child...
Some gifted, some deals & others I gladly paid well for .
But I love them all
(Tho some are strategically placed @ various locations for future gatherings)
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I have some pretty cool stuff but I think my all time favorite has to be PAC Man . It's a family favorite on camping trips which is my other passion so it's logged some miles and cooked up some great food for my family many a time
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Lot of really nice looking grills. Great shots all around.
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my New York Giants SJ is my favorite
(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/iammrbill/92427CE0-0BCE-4FE8-8610-84EC8BBF1BCE_zps45t65zvo.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/iammrbill/media/92427CE0-0BCE-4FE8-8610-84EC8BBF1BCE_zps45t65zvo.jpg.html)
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Tough to choose between these two:
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2016/05/31/IMG_3085.md.jpg)
The red is an L-code that sparked my enjoyment of grilling on charcoal and my loyalty to the Weber kettle. It was purchased by my neighbor, gifted to my sister who learned to grill on it. After she had it, it became my first grill. I lived in a house with some friends for a couple years and that thing saw a steady flow of burgers, hot dogs, sausages, and steaks. It's been cleaned up since this picture, but is still pretty beat up. I don't think I will ever be able to part with that grill.
The other one that I doubt I could part with is my performer. It was a gift from my wife, it's my workhorse, and thanks to this place I have vastly expanded my grilling menu/abilities using this grill.
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NIB late 70's smokey Joe - still had the brochure attached to the handle and the screws In a plastic bag
(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i480/okmiller/bbq/230C7335-E388-458D-9740-5ABA11F20C97.jpg) (http://s1095.photobucket.com/user/okmiller/media/bbq/230C7335-E388-458D-9740-5ABA11F20C97.jpg.html)
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NIB late 70's smokey Joe - still had the brochure attached to the handle and the screws In a plastic bag
(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i480/okmiller/bbq/230C7335-E388-458D-9740-5ABA11F20C97.jpg) (http://s1095.photobucket.com/user/okmiller/media/bbq/230C7335-E388-458D-9740-5ABA11F20C97.jpg.html)
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Love that style SJ. Does it have a date code? Did it come with two sets of legs?
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(http://i1079.photobucket.com/albums/w516/klmackinaw/Webers/390c48d2-2b50-4859-8858-4a241b21fd76_zpsobfvbrfs.jpg) I didnt like this when I first got it..now I love it
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(http://i1167.photobucket.com/albums/q628/dan96/Plated%20up%20on%20the%20DOTP_zpsc1lwmdct.jpg) (http://s1167.photobucket.com/user/dan96/media/Plated%20up%20on%20the%20DOTP_zpsc1lwmdct.jpg.html)
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NIB late 70's smokey Joe - still had the brochure attached to the handle and the screws In a plastic bag
(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i480/okmiller/bbq/230C7335-E388-458D-9740-5ABA11F20C97.jpg) (http://s1095.photobucket.com/user/okmiller/media/bbq/230C7335-E388-458D-9740-5ABA11F20C97.jpg.html)
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Yeah! THat's sweet! I gotta get me one of those.
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During a Thanksgiving on or about 1997 I stepped out onto a Sacramento patio to see a turkey roasting in my uncle's red SS Performer. My mind was utterly blown, in every way.
Now, thanks to the help of @Bman, my everyday cooker is an EZ SS red Performer.
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NIB late 70's smokey Joe - still had the brochure attached to the handle and the screws In a plastic bag
(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i480/okmiller/bbq/230C7335-E388-458D-9740-5ABA11F20C97.jpg) (http://s1095.photobucket.com/user/okmiller/media/bbq/230C7335-E388-458D-9740-5ABA11F20C97.jpg.html)
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Love that style SJ. Does it have a date code? Did it come with two sets of legs?
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No date code and yes it had two sets of legs in the box. I was likely the first person to take it out of the box.
(http://i1095.photobucket.com/albums/i480/okmiller/bbq/A8601F08-7ED1-4EAA-AD9D-9BBCBFF80979.jpg) (http://s1095.photobucket.com/user/okmiller/media/bbq/A8601F08-7ED1-4EAA-AD9D-9BBCBFF80979.jpg.html)