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ramsfan

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Upside down L vent code
« on: October 24, 2012, 05:54:57 AM »
I recently picked up a red kettle that has a vent code stamped with the letter L from 1989. The L is stamped upside down. Does anyone know if this has any special significance or if it makes it rare somehow? Just curious...
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Craig

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Re: Upside down L vent code
« Reply #1 on: October 24, 2012, 06:23:53 AM »
Got a pic?  :)

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1buckie

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Re: Upside down L vent code
« Reply #2 on: October 24, 2012, 06:49:03 AM »
I think they manufactured the vents, then hand-stamped the codes onto them, per year.......
Some of the ones I have look deeper than others, or at a slight angle......
I also have a sideways "K"
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Craig

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Re: Upside down L vent code
« Reply #3 on: October 24, 2012, 06:56:55 AM »
My '88 Joe black is a sideways "K" also!

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Re: Upside down L vent code
« Reply #4 on: October 24, 2012, 07:47:57 AM »
My 'K' is sideways as well.
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Golly

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Re: Upside down L vent code
« Reply #5 on: October 24, 2012, 02:57:28 PM »
I am sideways!!
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WONT TAKE NO FOR AN ANSWER

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Re: Upside down L vent code
« Reply #6 on: October 24, 2012, 05:11:22 PM »
My red Smokey Joe has an upside "K"
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zavod44

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Re: Upside down L vent code
« Reply #7 on: October 24, 2012, 05:37:49 PM »
I have an upside down K too...

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1buckie

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Re: Upside down L vent code
« Reply #8 on: October 24, 2012, 05:52:24 PM »
Are they upside down or sideways?

I am sideways!!

I think we're all sideways.... :)
"If you want it fancy there is BBQ spray paint at home depot for that. "
    Covered, damper-controlled cooking.....IF YOU PLEASE !!!
           "But the ever versatile kettle reigned supreme"