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Author Topic: It always looks better in the photo :-(  (Read 1996 times)

vwengguy

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It always looks better in the photo :-(
« on: June 15, 2017, 05:29:23 AM »
They always look better in the photo, then after the hour + drive home and you flip it over to start cleaning it ... that's when the truth shows it's ugly face.




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HoosierKettle

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Re: It always looks better in the photo :-(
« Reply #1 on: June 15, 2017, 05:32:43 AM »
Are the ash sweeps functional?  As bad as it is, it looks like it's got some usable years ahead of it. The bottom vent slots still look true.


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vwengguy

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It always looks better in the photo :-(
« Reply #2 on: June 15, 2017, 05:56:58 AM »


Pointy things look good and so is the pan set.



It's on the list for "clean and sell" but I'm not sure if I should leave it as is or convert back to a normal OT and dump it for $25-30 ?

Standing next to it , it does not look that bad.

I know what you mean by usable years... but I need to deal with cheap ass buyers here that want NOS for $25.

I personally think it's a nice grill.

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« Last Edit: June 15, 2017, 06:00:14 AM by vwengguy »
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Hofy

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Re: It always looks better in the photo :-(
« Reply #3 on: June 15, 2017, 07:52:06 PM »
What year is it?  If it is under 10 years old warranty time.
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TheDude

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Re: It always looks better in the photo :-(
« Reply #4 on: June 15, 2017, 08:00:12 PM »
My 18" weathered warrior looked pretty good in the pics. All the bottom vents are bolted back in place. Just bought a 22" weathered warrior, and is WAY out of round. The 18" was $15, and the 22" was $17. I'm not complaining.
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jdorn

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Re: It always looks better in the photo :-(
« Reply #5 on: June 15, 2017, 08:30:14 PM »
#TheDude, how can you get a bowl or lid back into shape? I've got a WW that needs that kind of help...

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vwengguy

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Re: It always looks better in the photo :-(
« Reply #6 on: June 16, 2017, 03:35:13 AM »
I had a 22.5" that was more than 1.5 cm out of round and with a measure tape and CAREFUL bear hugs I got the kettle and lid back in shape enough to go back together easy. It can be done, you just have to be careful and listen when the enamel starts talking to you.
As far as dents go.. leave them alone because you will only make it worse.


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jdorn

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Re: It always looks better in the photo :-(
« Reply #7 on: June 19, 2017, 08:54:58 AM »
Thanks @#vwenguy. I'll give that a whirl.

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CatskillSmoker

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Re: It always looks better in the photo :-(
« Reply #8 on: June 19, 2017, 08:59:25 AM »
Is this the one that was in Charlottesville, VA?
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vwengguy

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Re: It always looks better in the photo :-(
« Reply #9 on: June 19, 2017, 09:37:55 AM »
The Netherlands.. Holland :-) not even close !


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Darko

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Re: It always looks better in the photo :-(
« Reply #10 on: June 19, 2017, 06:32:40 PM »
It'll still cook well. My blue OTG isn't much better.
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swamprb

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Re: It always looks better in the photo :-(
« Reply #11 on: June 20, 2017, 04:50:37 AM »
How is the lid?

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vwengguy

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Re: It always looks better in the photo :-(
« Reply #12 on: June 20, 2017, 05:05:54 AM »
Lid is perfect, maybe today I will put it all back together and take some photos.


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