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Title: Lookie here boys
Post by: Peaspurple on July 13, 2013, 05:54:13 AM
I'm at my sons swim meet this morning and look what I spot across the pool. I immediately track down the president of the club, who is not here yet, I promptly offer to replace there old beat up grill with a nice shiny new one. We will see what he says when he gets here.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/13/pujusute.jpg)

Overall shape is good, also has the side basket. No legs tho, they have it in a makeshift concrete stand. 
Title: Re: Lookie here boys
Post by: mike.stavlund on July 13, 2013, 06:00:06 AM
Wow, Peas, nice work!  Great photo, too.

I'm guessing the leg sockets have some issues, but that is in really good shape!  Beautiful.  Love that condiment rack, too. 

If you can nab this one, you'll have to pay a visit to that lonely Jumbo Joe you once told me about...
Title: Re: Lookie here boys
Post by: Jeff on July 13, 2013, 06:01:07 AM
Nice!  Seeing that bowl resting against the rough concrete does make me squirm a bit though!!!
Title: Re: Lookie here boys
Post by: kendoll on July 13, 2013, 06:05:03 AM
That's just not going to happen here in Aus. :)

Nice work,  the radar is working well.

Ken
Title: Lookie here boys
Post by: Chasing_smoke on July 13, 2013, 06:06:18 AM
Nice find peas! Hope they can give that yellow a proper home!


 "my kettle is more powerful it will do almost anything."
Title: Lookie here boys
Post by: Craig on July 13, 2013, 06:35:12 AM

Nice!  Seeing that bowl resting against the rough concrete does make me squirm a bit though!!!

I was thinking the same thing. Looks to be in good shape. The condiment rack would make it a two for one score.
Title: Lookie here boys
Post by: Peaspurple on July 13, 2013, 09:06:57 AM
Good News. I spoke to the president of the pool and its a go. I am on my way to get a new grill now. He wants it set up the same way so ill keep the legs and wheels for this one. I'll post more pics when I get her home.

Title: Re: Lookie here boys
Post by: pbe gummi bear on July 13, 2013, 09:11:05 AM
Sounds like a fair trade to me!
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Post by: G on July 13, 2013, 09:13:30 AM
Sweet score....please post some pics when you get it home.
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Post by: cbpeck on July 13, 2013, 09:15:06 AM
Nice find peas! Hope they can give that yellow a proper home!


Thats a limey, right? Not a yellow?
Title: Re: Lookie here boys
Post by: 1buckie on July 13, 2013, 09:23:07 AM
Good News. I spoke to the president of the pool and its a go. I am on my way to get a new grill now. He wants it set up the same way so ill keep the legs and wheels for this one. I'll post more pics when I get her home.

Sheesh.....I hope the One Touch fits inside the concrete castle there.....
Title: Re: Lookie here boys
Post by: MartyG on July 13, 2013, 09:27:04 AM
Something tells me they are not using any form of damping, so I would just rip out the one touch and run 'er wide open. More parts for you!
Title: Lookie here boys
Post by: Chasing_smoke on July 13, 2013, 09:34:14 AM
Great job peas!


 "my kettle is more powerful it will do almost anything."
Title: Re: Lookie here boys
Post by: MaxBobcat on July 13, 2013, 09:39:16 AM
Looks real nice!  Good color and it's got that cool looking old porcelain effect.

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Post by: harris92 on July 13, 2013, 11:00:45 AM
Nice grab!! :)
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Post by: Danny C on July 13, 2013, 11:05:20 AM
Hey. Grab this one for the trade!
EVERYBODYS HAPPY!
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/for/3933610916.html
 ;)
Title: Lookie here boys
Post by: Peaspurple on July 13, 2013, 11:45:53 AM
So I have it. She's pretty. It all worked out. I swung by target to grab a 22.5 silver and it was an open box marked down to $70. He did not want the legs or ash sweeper. I put it in just like the lime one sat. Everybody was happy, especially me.


Trip home:
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/14/e4azy3e5.jpg)

Even has charcoal rails:
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/14/u9edapa9.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/14/sesezudy.jpg)

Vent shot:
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/14/u8agahy5.jpg)
Title: Re: Lookie here boys
Post by: MartyG on July 13, 2013, 11:56:34 AM
A great story of a quick one-member rescue - genius solution and I can't wait to see it all back together. It's the Summer of WKC!
Title: Re: Lookie here boys
Post by: Red Kettle Rich on July 13, 2013, 11:58:10 AM
Hey. Grab this one for the trade!
EVERYBODYS HAPPY!
http://inlandempire.craigslist.org/for/3933610916.html
 ;)
OMG its a Redhead  8)
Title: Re: Lookie here boys
Post by: 1buckie on July 13, 2013, 12:35:05 PM

 That's tremendous !!!!

Amazed that it didn't get more banged up being as it was set out for semi-public use & all...... ;D
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Post by: Hogsy on July 13, 2013, 01:29:23 PM
Awesome Peas!!!!
I love a story with a happy ending
Title: Re: Lookie here boys
Post by: mike.stavlund on July 13, 2013, 01:31:38 PM
PEASPURPLE FTW!!

Nice job, buddy.  So sweet that you got a discounted OTS, too.  The Weber gods were smiling today.
Title: Re: Lookie here boys
Post by: Duke on July 13, 2013, 01:38:43 PM
Great thread! What makes it extra special is that your name is Pease and it's almost pea green. ;D

Marty had a good idea that you keep the OT and run it wide open. Is that what you did? It looks like the handle would have been in the way.
Title: Re: Lookie here boys
Post by: Golly on July 13, 2013, 01:40:50 PM
Grate spotting and negotiating
mmm Limey
I'm feeling fruity
Well done mate you deserve it
I knew it wouldn't be long till karma helped you out
Title: Lookie here boys
Post by: Craig on July 13, 2013, 01:56:31 PM
Sweet save!
Title: Re: Lookie here boys
Post by: 1911Ron on July 13, 2013, 01:58:10 PM
Nice save for sure, how are the leg sockets?
Title: Re: Lookie here boys
Post by: G$ on July 13, 2013, 03:36:16 PM
Really happy for you pease.  That is a beautiful aquisition.
Title: Re: Lookie here boys
Post by: bob hope on July 13, 2013, 03:45:58 PM
Great Grab! It seem almost all of the lime scores have a unique story to go along with getting the great green grill.
Title: Lookie here boys
Post by: Peaspurple on July 13, 2013, 03:50:27 PM
Nice save for sure, how are the leg sockets?

Leg sockets are great. I believe they were not used for most of her life.
Title: Lookie here boys
Post by: Peaspurple on July 13, 2013, 03:52:01 PM
Great thread! What makes it extra special is that your name is Pease and it's almost pea green. ;D

Marty had a good idea that you keep the OT and run it wide open. Is that what you did? It looks like the handle would have been in the way.

It worked out well. I kept everything but the bowl, lid and grates.
Title: Re: Lookie here boys
Post by: MartyG on July 13, 2013, 04:11:01 PM
Show us how the bowl looks where it was sitting in the concrete stand. Any major damage? Is it on it's new feet year? C'mon, it's been like a couple hours!
Title: Lookie here boys
Post by: Peaspurple on July 13, 2013, 04:21:29 PM
Show us how the bowl looks where it was sitting in the concrete stand. Any major damage? Is it on it's new feet year? C'mon, it's been like a couple hours!

Marty, it's pouring here. I will go out and put her together, I'm gonna use the new wheels and legs from the OTS I bought the pool, I'll also snap some pics of the bowl. No damage from what I see tho.
Title: Re: Lookie here boys
Post by: mike.stavlund on July 13, 2013, 07:35:11 PM
Peas, I think I'm going to have to pay another visit to your incredible collection... that deck is getting more and more colorful all the time.  You sure you don't need to make some room?  I could keep your Homer Smoker at my place if you like!
Title: Re: Lookie here boys
Post by: Tom C on July 13, 2013, 09:05:17 PM
Great find :)
Title: Re: Lookie here boys
Post by: glrasmussen on July 13, 2013, 09:10:53 PM
Great find and great story to go with it. Congrats!
Title: Re: Lookie here boys
Post by: Jocool on July 14, 2013, 02:29:47 AM
I want to see what the swim club ended up with. :P
Title: Lookie here boys
Post by: Peaspurple on July 14, 2013, 05:51:53 AM
I want to see what the swim club ended up with. :P

The swim club got a new OTS, sitting on the concrete pillar just like the Limey was. I kept all the spare parts.
Title: Lookie here boys
Post by: Peaspurple on July 14, 2013, 05:53:38 AM
Peas, I think I'm going to have to pay another visit to your incredible collection... that deck is getting more and more colorful all the time.  You sure you don't need to make some room?  I could keep your Homer Smoker at my place if you like!

Mike you let me know if you wanna trade. I'd let the homer smoker go for that pretty red JJ you picked up. But you are right, I think I'm going to have to move some of my grills downstairs onto the patio.
Title: Lookie here boys
Post by: Peaspurple on July 14, 2013, 06:19:07 AM
So here are a couple pics of her put together with the OTS parts.

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/14/are9e7y8.jpg)

(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/07/14/gazevysy.jpg)

I found another twist ash pan I had hiding in my extra parts pile.
Title: Re: Lookie here boys
Post by: MartyG on July 14, 2013, 06:20:43 AM
Now THAT'S a keeper! Great rescue, great restore.
Title: Re: Lookie here boys
Post by: glrasmussen on July 14, 2013, 06:27:28 AM
That Kettle survived well, again great score.
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Post by: MacEggs on July 14, 2013, 10:45:44 AM
She cleaned up real nice! Great score, and thanks for sharing the story.  :D :D
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Post by: Tim in PA on July 15, 2013, 05:22:08 AM
Sweet story!
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Post by: dwnthehatch on July 15, 2013, 05:51:23 AM
Wow! That looks great!