Vintage 22" Kettle (Never Used)

[sandplayer]

I found this beauty at an estate sale last weekend. Paid a whopping $2 for it. Based on dating research, it looks to be a 1973-76 era model. The kettle has never been used, pristine condition. However, it is missing a very important part to finish assembly.  The triangle between the legs is missing.  I am hoping I can find one somewhere to make this grill complete. Does anyone have any suggestions as to where I would find one?  Preferably one that matches the years the kettle was manufactured.

[ASpitzer]

That is a great find and for $2 you stole it! I'm sure someone will be able help you with the triangle.

[Tommie]

Wow! What a steal! Did they not have the usual 5 wire triangle in chrome for this era?


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[bamakettles]

That's a beautiful grill.... hard to find new chrome triangles, I believe all they sell now are gray or black painted.  A black one would look good in my opinion....

[Tommie]

That's a beautiful grill.... hard to find new chrome triangles, I believe all they sell now are gray or black painted.  A black one would look good in my opinion....

I suppose in this case it would have to be new, you're right. I was thinking a used donor kettle but it just wouldn't be the same. Black would suit it well


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[sandplayer]

That's a beautiful grill.... hard to find new chrome triangles, I believe all they sell now are gray or black painted.  A black one would look good in my opinion....

I suppose in this case it would have to be new, you're right. I was thinking a used donor kettle but it just wouldn't be the same. Black would suit it well


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I would love to find the triangle from a donor kettle if possible.  I would be willing to re-finish the triangle to as new condition if possible. If anyone knows someone that has one and willing to sell it, I am happy to buy it from them. I am not against a new one but I haven't had any luck finding where to buy one or knowing if the new one is compatible with the kettle.  Parts on the Weber website show a triangle but it's out of stock.  I don't know if that one would even fit.

[Tommie]

I'm not sure if the new ones would fit as they're taller, I could be wrong, I don't have any taller kettles at the moment to check.

If you do find an older one, even very rusty, they can be scraped with a razor scraper and then buffed over with a wire drill attachment. it takes a while but it's possible to get them back to perfect and shiny


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