Vintage WSM 1880

[harris92]

Picked up this vintage E code WSM 1880.  This one lived a rough life.  It will be a fun restore project.  I am gonna bring it back to life.   It looks like someone drilled holes in the door (lol)  Progress pics later......

[Peaspurple]

WOW. NICE FIND, Where did you find it at?

[pbe gummi bear]

Nice work, Harris. Welcome the the 1880 club! Unlike the newer WSM's, the door is made of heavy gauge steel. You should be able to find someone that can tack(?) weld it up to be like new.

[jamesnomore]

Bet she cooks like a dream no matter the outward appearance.

[ramsfan]

Welcome to the 1880 club. I became a member last Dec. If memory serves me correctly, I am member #10 in the club. I guess you are number #11?  ..unless someone else has acquired one of these after I got mine?

[G$]

Nice find.  Those old 1880s are neat!

[harris92]

I picked it up in a trade. I traded a vintage non Weber grill.

[G$]

The thing I like about this one is, despite it being in admittedly rough shape, you can tell it was USED.  For example the handle was re-attached.  It didn't get this way JUST by sitting neglected.

[ramsfan]

The thing I like about this one is, despite it being in admittedly rough shape, you can tell it was USED.  For example the handle was re-attached.  It didn't get this way JUST by sitting neglected.

This thing wasn't just used, it was ABUSED - clearly. The handle didn't come off from being used a lot. It was obviously knocked off or the lid was carelessly dropped once (or many times) and had to be reattached. Those big chips of missing enamel from the lid proove that. Also, the fact that it is covered in rust and the wood handle is rotted away means that it was left neglected outside in the rain and snow for most of its life.

[harris92]

Yep, this thing took a beating.  I'm gonna to get it looking good again and put it back into service.  Does anyone know if Weber carries the replacement parts like grill straps, etc.?

[Heyjude]

Any idea if the parts from the new ones are interchangeable?   


http://help.weber.com/schematics/browse.aspx?all=1&model=711001

[5280Jeff]

That's had a rough life for sure. It did end up in the best possible place though! Can't wait to see the resto pics.

[G$]

The thing I like about this one is, despite it being in admittedly rough shape, you can tell it was USED.  For example the handle was re-attached.  It didn't get this way JUST by sitting neglected.

This thing wasn't just used, it was ABUSED - clearly. The handle didn't come off from being used a lot. It was obviously knocked off or the lid was carelessly dropped once (or many times) and had to be reattached. Those big chips of missing enamel from the lid proove that. Also, the fact that it is covered in rust and the wood handle is rotted away means that it was left neglected outside in the rain and snow for most of its life.

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[ramsfan]

Yep, this thing took a beating.  I'm gonna to get it looking good again and put it back into service.  Does anyone know if Weber carries the replacement parts like grill straps, etc.?

I'm not sure, but I think I am the only one that has both smokers - the 1880 and the new 1414. All of the parts are interchangeable except for the front access door panel. The old one is shorter and slightly wider than the new one.

[pbe gummi bear]

Yep, this thing took a beating.  I'm gonna to get it looking good again and put it back into service.  Does anyone know if Weber carries the replacement parts like grill straps, etc.?

I'm not sure, but I think I am the only one that has both smokers - the 1880 and the new 1414. All of the parts are interchangeable except for the front access door panel. The old one is shorter and slightly wider than the new one.

I have both as well. The straps aren't 100% the same but my preliminary measurements show the new straps will fit the 1880 including lower grate/waterpan.