My 1996 26.75

[MartyG]

Getting started with the clean-up, still have the ash pan and grates to work on. The lid and bowl were spotless to begin with, so not much elbow grease required there. Added three Hawaiian KOA wood handles from Brian to this beast, and they are right at home. My first cook better include Pineapple! More to come, and outdoor pics when I get it home to PA.

[Eastex]

I love those flat tops! Did anyone ever nail down the year range on those?

[Bbqmiller]

Looking good - I like those handles. I ordered some from Brian for the ranch kettle that I just recently cleaned up.

[Duke]

That is one sweet 26'r Marty and those handles look awesome!

[zavod44]

Looking good - I like those handles. I ordered some from Brian for the ranch kettle that I just recently cleaned up.

They are going in the mail tomorrow.....

[Bbqmiller]

Looking good - I like those handles. I ordered some from Brian for the ranch kettle that I just recently cleaned up.

They are going in the mail tomorrow.....

Thanks Brian - no rush. I am planning on firing up the beast this weekend to cook something. The old handles will do just fine until I get the new ones.

[Doug S.]

Looking good - I like those handles. I ordered some from Brian for the ranch kettle that I just recently cleaned up.

They are going in the mail tomorrow.....

New to the site so could be a dumb question but do you make those handles ?? If so I'm interested in a "few" sets 

[MartyG]

Welcome to the madness Doug. Here's a link on the front page where you can find out more about Brian's handles - nobody does it better!

http://weberkettleclub.com/weber-handles/

[MartyG]

Got the vent cleaned up. Simichrome is the best!

[Craig]

Got the vent cleaned up. Simichrome is the best!

I've gotta go pick up some of that Simichrome and go on a serial vent polishing spree. Looks fantastic!

[glrasmussen]

That looks awesome Marty! Get that thing seasoned up. I too, need to fine some of the Simi.

[MartyG]

I got it on ebay. Seller name is basl007  $6.85 + $2.00 shipping. The guy is in Illiinois, and it was delivered in one day! I bought two, so I should be good for the next hundred kettles!