someone over at the brethren site bought a used kettle - the owner said it bought it, used it once, and put it back in the box.
the newspapers in the box are from 77
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=138357A couple things I noticed that I haven't seen before.
The vent - it has the big "weber", but its not raised/embossed - it's an outline that's etched.
It has a little tab instead of the big one. (on the vent)
the ash pan edges aren't rolled, the whole thing is smooth - no grooves.
metal handles on bowl.
plastic wheels, with whitewall.
two rivet handle.
you guys agree that this grill is a 77?