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Vwbuggin64

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Ventura MBH pick up
« on: October 20, 2016, 11:31:48 AM »
So long story short I posted a MBH here on the online finds forum. After reading the guys ad, several members pointed out that he said, "can also be used as a fire pit." I just couldn't have that. After several texts and a buddy who lives in Ventura later, the kettle is now resting peacefully here at the Vwbuggin home. This the oldest (and furtherest) kettle I have ever gotten. Can't wait to cook on it

Because I work odd hours I had time to kill before bed, so I cleaned up the ash pan, straightened the vent tabs, and cleaned the inside. Can't wait to fire her up. If anyone has older wheels they will part with so I can put them on this 78, let me know.















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Cellar2ful

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Re: Ventura MBH pick up
« Reply #1 on: October 20, 2016, 12:01:32 PM »
This the oldest (and furtherest) kettle I have ever gotten.

You and I know that statement won't last for long. ;)

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Troy

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Re: Ventura MBH pick up
« Reply #2 on: October 20, 2016, 12:22:46 PM »
You went to ventura and you didn't pick up that weber outdoor fireplace?

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Vwbuggin64

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Re: Ventura MBH pick up
« Reply #3 on: October 20, 2016, 12:26:56 PM »
You went to ventura and you didn't pick up that weber outdoor fireplace?

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One of the guys I work with is Navy and lives out there. He commutes up here for 4 days then drives home. He picked it up for me and his first day back was yesterday
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26" 2010 AD Code (Black), 22" 81 B (Faded Black), 22" 86 H (Black),91 N SJ (black), 18" 65 (Red), 12 AU Tostito SJ , 22" CU (Copper), 22” 2018 CB (Crimson),22” (Brown)Happy Cooker, Q2000 Charcoal, Weber Spirit, 22in Yellow, 18"WSM, Happy cooker SJ

HoosierKettle

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Re: Ventura MBH pick up
« Reply #4 on: October 20, 2016, 05:38:25 PM »
Looks like it's in decent shape. I think my one and only 3 wheeler is a 78.


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Travis

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Re: Ventura MBH pick up
« Reply #5 on: October 20, 2016, 06:07:45 PM »
Great looking kettle man. Love it.
Congrats!


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Craig

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Ventura MBH pick up
« Reply #6 on: October 20, 2016, 08:55:45 PM »
Zooming in on that lid vent, I can make out the engraved registered "R" trademark of the WEBER logo. Looks like you landed yourself a 1977! Btw, those wheels are period correct. Unless you absolutely want older style wheels put on it. 1978 is the modern style wide turn tab wth the raised WEBER logo similar to today's kettles. Great looking black MBH!

Vwbuggin64

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Re: Ventura MBH pick up
« Reply #7 on: October 20, 2016, 09:01:09 PM »
Zooming in on that lid vent, I can make out the engraved registered "R" trademark of the WEBER logo. Looks like you landed yourself a 1977! Btw, those wheels are period correct. Unless you absolutely want older style wheels put on it. 1978 is the modern style wide turn tab wth the raised WEBER logo similar to today's kettles. Great looking black MBH!

Awesome a 77! That makes me even happier! Definitely the oldest kettle I have owned to date. I understand those are period correct wheels, but I love the look of the mid 70s wheels on a kettle. Thanks for all the help and Ill update my profile with "77"!
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26" 2010 AD Code (Black), 22" 81 B (Faded Black), 22" 86 H (Black),91 N SJ (black), 18" 65 (Red), 12 AU Tostito SJ , 22" CU (Copper), 22” 2018 CB (Crimson),22” (Brown)Happy Cooker, Q2000 Charcoal, Weber Spirit, 22in Yellow, 18"WSM, Happy cooker SJ