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Grill Talk => Weber Grill Forum (Grills, Accessories) => Topic started by: zorknards2 on June 06, 2013, 10:14:07 PM
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I purchased this weber from an elderly man at a yard sale for 10 dollars everything is there, heavy duty grates triangle ash catcher steel legs welded handles etc. on this grill paint is in pretty good shape does show age though hower the slot where the legs conect to the base has a hole through the weld spots causing one of them to be loose, the rubber wheels one of them has a half inch crack and there is a dent at the openi g on both the lid and base causing the lid to only fit one way. should I see about restoring this or should I leave it alone.
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First.
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It is an opinion thing really. It is not like restoring it will make it more valuable on the widely traded weber antiquities market.
Also, pictures.
Anyway, If it was me, i would not restore it in the sense that i would not replace anything on it that did not come from the same year...which is to say .. You will find nothing from that year to replace on it.
I would clean it carefully and marvel at it. I would also cook on it one time, then clean it carefully again and marvel at it. No more cooking.
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WOW!! Nice score! Can you share some pics with us? A couple of us on here have been discussing doing some custom 50s style kettles and to see one would be awesome! What size is it?
Oh and welcome to the WKC! :D
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I will put up some pics its the 22.5. I was thinki g of a soft restore such as fix dent and weld .
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Zorknards....where did you unearth this gem?
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and what color is this treasure? :D
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How do I ad pictures
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You will need to add them to photobucket or imageshack etc and then use the url tags icon( the mona lisa painting) to point to the image files that you uploaded to the image hosting server.
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How do I ad pictures
Heres a step by step provided by Zavod44. Hope this helps!
http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/trading-post/how-to-post-pictures-here-at-the-wkc/ (http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/trading-post/how-to-post-pictures-here-at-the-wkc/)
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Or what Craig said. 8)
I have a sneaking suspicion this weber was unearthed in my own back yard.
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(http://i1316.photobucket.com/albums/t617/zorknards2/20130606_233130_zpsbd876708.jpg) (http://s1316.photobucket.com/user/zorknards2/media/20130606_233130_zpsbd876708.jpg.html)
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(http://i1316.photobucket.com/albums/t617/zorknards2/20130606_233259_zps255fd9ab.jpg) (http://s1316.photobucket.com/user/zorknards2/media/20130606_233259_zps255fd9ab.jpg.html)
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sorry pics are so big
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I got this in mesa az from an elderly man in his 80's he said he was the original owner and he was getting rid of junk he didn't need no more so he had a yard sale and I got it. I have 4 webers but this is by far my favorite
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sorry pics are so big
No apology needed....Bigger the better! Very cool!!
Can't wait to see more of this. Does the triangle pan sit between the front leg and the wheel axle? The Duke and I have been discussing this setup! Would love to see more close ups. Keep em coming!
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I was right. A 56 or 57 in my state all these years.
This should be your favorite ... It is wonderful! Tell me you have cooked on it!
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This kettle is WOW!! Love it!! A 1956! This is how we are here, we get excited by these kinds of things.... Congratulations on a phenomenal score and at a steal of a deal!
This is one step closer to a '52 original. Theres one out there begging to be rescued.
Cooker or a looker? This would be fun to try some vintage 50s recipes on. :D
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have definately cooked on it the grates are like re bar real heavy duty . this makes my newer 22.5 jealous ill put a close up of the ash catcher
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(http://i1316.photobucket.com/albums/t617/zorknards2/20130606_233210_zpsa76de527.jpg) (http://s1316.photobucket.com/user/zorknards2/media/20130606_233210_zpsa76de527.jpg.html)
(http://i1316.photobucket.com/albums/t617/zorknards2/20130607_001306_zps2defa3f1.jpg) (http://s1316.photobucket.com/user/zorknards2/media/20130607_001306_zps2defa3f1.jpg.html)
(http://i1316.photobucket.com/albums/t617/zorknards2/20130607_001403_zps5d18dfcb.jpg) (http://s1316.photobucket.com/user/zorknards2/media/20130607_001403_zps5d18dfcb.jpg.html)
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THANK YOU ALL FOR FEEDBACK I WAS VERY HAPPY TO FIND THIS CLUB I AM SIGNING OFF FOR THE NIGHT, IF ANY BODY HAS ANY SUGGESTOONS FOR A SOFT RESTORE ON THIS PLEASE LET ME KNOW AND IF YOU WANT TO SEE PICS OF ANYTBING ELSO LET ME KNOW THANKS AGAIN
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Outstanding find!
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Thanks for joining and thanks for sharing
I've been Perving all evening at those pics
Keep em coming!!!!
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We would love to see pics... Once we can see, we can give some friendly advice on what you could do to improve this gem... thank you for coming here and sharing with us....
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Epic. Thanks for the photos, Zork-- please keep 'em coming!
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Welcome Zorknards2,
That's an extremely nice score. I am looking forward to seeing it in the daylight. If we can get a good look at it I am sure we can also help in the light restore.
Thanks again for posting and joining.
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What a great find! This grill is exactly what this web site is for, this place has the most concentrated collection of Weber information and enthusiasts in the world. There are people here who can guide you through a resto step by step and plenty others like me who may not have the specific info you need but will encourage you to see it through. That's a great piece of Americana you've got there, I'm really looking forward to seeing more of it.
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First Welcome To The Greatest Weber Kettle Site In The World :o Second WoW !! Great find you lucky dog! Third Could we see the under side at the front leg a little better please?
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Your backyard?!? Likely a few miles from me? Nice find! Seems kinda dangerous tho. Luckily I am certified to remove such risky items. Let me know where you are and I will be happy to transfer this perilous article, as is my sworn duty! 8)
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Welcome.
Very nice. '56 was a good year ;D
Enjoy it!
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New members are obligated to offer their first posted kettle to a club member of the same age as the kettle posted. That would be me. All kidding aside, I would love to find a '56 someday. We all know they're out there. This just happens to be the most recent evidence. I need to get a better photo of the vent once you clean everything up. I'm collecting photos of as many vents as I can, and would love a Chicago IL vent in high res. PM me for instructions when you can.
Marty
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Welcome.
Very nice. '56 was a good year ;D
Enjoy it!
So Marty, does this mean I raised my hand first? ;D 8)
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Sorry dazzo - the fine print reads: members with fewer than 100 posts are not eligible. ;)
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Ah, yes, had to put my glasses on :o
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MARTY I WILL GET YOU A PIC OF TBE GRILL VENT WHEN I CLEAN IT
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Thanks. I need one at least 1200 x 1200 pixels of the entire vent, with at least a half inch of space around it. Use the macro setting if you can, and try to avoid direct sunlight or shadows. Whatever you can do that's close is much appreciated.
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Ah, yes, had to put my glasses on :o
Yeah - I know the feeling, but use a little windex those bi-focals and get busy. There's at least 100 of us that NEED to see this grill returned to it's rightful duties. You CANNOT take too many pictures of this one.
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With a K and i need to see this in person to verify it (yea that's it ;D) very nice score all the way around. Very cool as it was the original owner!
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Oh and welcome Zork! ;D Check out this thread http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/off-topic/arizona-get-together/
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You are welcome to use this one from my picture stash if you like Marty. I tried cropping it for you.
(http://img21.imageshack.us/img21/8069/0024copy.jpg) (http://img21.imageshack.us/i/0024copy.jpg/)
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Explain that tab Duke. It looks adhered to the vent instead of portruding from the edge like in Zorks picture and like the typical vent tab we know.
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G$.....
I think the reproduction monkeys got ahold of that one......... ;D
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G$.....
I think the reproduction monkeys got ahold of that one......... ;D
The preferred term is replication technician. :P
Just kidding.... :))
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That's Georges first design.
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Hard to tell who is foolin around. Against my better judgement I am trusting Shaun.
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It's actually a stainless steel replica vent. I will post more on it later.
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sorry guys havnt responded in a couple days doing that thing that pays the bills. I am going to take some bar keepers friend and 00 steel wool to the ash catcher and legs and see if I can get some shine back into them I will clean the outside with some dawn and a scotch brite pad and I don't know about the wheels they look as they were red in color but I don't know how to get the color back out will research cleaners I guess any idea?
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I don't know about the wheels they look as they were red in color but I don't know how to get the color back out will research cleaners I guess any idea?
It would not surprise me if those wheels are/were red. Seems before 1958, the wheels had either red or white rims. The 0000 steel wool always works like a charm on the porcelain and the pan and legs. Also Mothers Mag polish really cleans up the legs and the pans. The legs look like they are steel. :)
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Wood bleach and linseed oil bring the original paint back on rusted metal. Would be your best bet on the wheels.
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here is some recent picture of my 56 I have only done the lid and vent cover so far and started legs. more pics to come as I get other sections complete.
(http://i1316.photobucket.com/albums/t617/zorknards2/20130611_185752-1424205832_zps55f78b6c.jpg) (http://s1316.photobucket.com/user/zorknards2/media/20130611_185752-1424205832_zps55f78b6c.jpg.html)
(http://i1316.photobucket.com/albums/t617/zorknards2/20130611_185711-154063390_zps9f0d7efe.jpg) (http://s1316.photobucket.com/user/zorknards2/media/20130611_185711-154063390_zps9f0d7efe.jpg.html)
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Well done Z....