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Author Topic: Invasion of the Motherships! 1989 "L" Code Ranch - aka "Area 51"  (Read 5872 times)

SixZeroFour

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Invasion of the Motherships! 1989 "L" Code Ranch - aka "Area 51"
« on: February 23, 2015, 07:10:52 PM »
I'm still in shock that this kettle has FINALLY found its way home! It was purchased 7 months ago and has travelled all the way across the continent from FL to it's new home here in Vancouver. This could not have happened without help from some really amazing people. There is a remarkable story behind this grill and another grail score that is being written up a blog post as we speak!

FULL STORY AVAILABLE NOW! Click Below!
An amazing kettle story of epic proportions: Part 1 of 2: The Acquisition
An amazing kettle story of epic proportions: Part 2 of 2: The Yellow Feather

Until then... please say hello to "Area 51"  8)  (You can click for high-res)











 
The original owner said it was cooked on only 2 or 3 times and I'd have to believe him based on the condition.

Spent about an hour giving it a cleanup with soap and water and then hit the triangle with a bit of steel wool. Handles were also swapped out for some old originals but that was about all.

It came with a cover believed to be original as well which I will post up along with the full story.

I can't wait to fire this Bad Boy up!

 8)
« Last Edit: February 26, 2015, 05:40:31 PM by SixZeroFour »
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1buckie

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Re: Invasion of the Motherships! 1989 "L" Code Ranch - aka "Area 51"
« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2015, 07:20:37 PM »
GeeeeeeeeeZZZZZZZ!!!!!


300 'Turd minimum !!!!!
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Jammato

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Re: Invasion of the Motherships! 1989 "L" Code Ranch - aka "Area 51"
« Reply #2 on: February 23, 2015, 08:00:13 PM »
Fantastic
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MINIgrillin

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Re: Invasion of the Motherships! 1989 "L" Code Ranch - aka "Area 51"
« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2015, 08:06:57 PM »
Awesome grill! Great pics too btw.
Thanks

How many SJs can you fit on there? Just curious
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MrHoss

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Re: Invasion of the Motherships! 1989 "L" Code Ranch - aka "Area 51"
« Reply #4 on: February 24, 2015, 05:45:57 AM »
Love the spin marks on the lid. Man is that baby ever in great condition. Enjoy that grill 6, can't wait to see that cooker loaded with food. I'd be thinking about a whole pig cook at some point.
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GregS

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Re: Invasion of the Motherships! 1989 "L" Code Ranch - aka "Area 51"
« Reply #5 on: February 24, 2015, 06:35:41 AM »
it said "take me to your leader".

so they did.

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jcnaz

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Re: Invasion of the Motherships! 1989 "L" Code Ranch - aka "Area 51"
« Reply #6 on: February 24, 2015, 06:41:17 AM »
Awesome!
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LightningBoldtz

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Re: Invasion of the Motherships! 1989 "L" Code Ranch - aka "Area 51"
« Reply #7 on: February 24, 2015, 07:00:19 AM »
Such a beautiful grill.  Congrats....
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phillyc0wb0y

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Re: Invasion of the Motherships! 1989 "L" Code Ranch - aka "Area 51"
« Reply #8 on: February 24, 2015, 07:34:59 AM »
congrats!! You won't be disappointed when you fire that baby up! Can't wait to see it in action!
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1buckie

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Re: Invasion of the Motherships! 1989 "L" Code Ranch - aka "Area 51"
« Reply #9 on: February 24, 2015, 07:43:38 AM »
Quote from: phillyc0wb0y on February 24, 2015, 07:34:59 AM
congrats!! You won't be disappointed when you fire that baby up! Can't wait to see it in action!


Pay attention....the zen of Ranch cooks has spoken........ 8)

Good to see you phillyc0wb0y !!!!!!
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5280Jeff

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Re: Invasion of the Motherships! 1989 "L" Code Ranch - aka "Area 51"
« Reply #10 on: February 24, 2015, 08:54:51 AM »
SWEET!!!!
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Golly

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Re: Invasion of the Motherships! 1989 "L" Code Ranch - aka "Area 51"
« Reply #11 on: February 24, 2015, 10:15:45 AM »
love it
its immaculate
hope mine turns up in half as good condish
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Craig

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Re: Invasion of the Motherships! 1989 "L" Code Ranch - aka "Area 51"
« Reply #12 on: February 24, 2015, 11:23:44 AM »
@SixZeroFour that Ranch is KILLER!! 8)


So Weber continued with thumbscrews on the Mothership style into the 80s... I guess I missed that detail. Congratulations on a fine pickup.
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WNC

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Re: Invasion of the Motherships! 1989 "L" Code Ranch - aka "Area 51"
« Reply #13 on: February 24, 2015, 12:43:02 PM »
Can't wait to hear the story behind this one, sweet score!
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Zippymsbs

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Re: Invasion of the Motherships! 1989 "L" Code Ranch - aka "Area 51"
« Reply #14 on: February 24, 2015, 03:36:05 PM »
 :) GREAT SCORE
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