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Author Topic: Hello from the U.P of Michigan!  (Read 1960 times)

Uknow

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Hello from the U.P of Michigan!
« on: April 23, 2020, 07:31:21 AM »
Hey all,

   I've been grilling on Weber Kettles for about 15 years now. I have two Weber original kettles, one 2004 that I use for grilling only and my main which is a 2008 that I use for grilling/smoking, and one smokey Joe. I found this site through some YouTube BBQ'ers that recommended it while surfing through smoking videos. Once I discovered there was a whole community dedicated to collecting and restoring Weber Kettles, I remembered a family member had an old kettle sitting outside their house for years and they no longer used it. So I called them up and asked them if they still had it and if I could come get it. Using the age guide on here, I was able to determine it is a 1975 model and overall, in pretty decent shape for being 45 years old and left outside. I'll be looking to restore it as best I can without modifying it. I'll make a separate post for some advice on that though.

Here she is!



Regards

Troy
« Last Edit: April 23, 2020, 04:12:03 PM by Uknow »
04' & 08' Black Original 22" Kettle, a Smokey Joe & a 1975 Gray MBH Kettle

jhagestad

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Re: Hello from the U.P of Michigan!
« Reply #1 on: April 23, 2020, 07:54:14 AM »
Welcome from Highland Park, Illinois! She is a beauty! Kettle restoration guidance on the WKC home page. We look forward to seeing how she turns out!
Wife: Let me guess... you want to grill again

JEBIV

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Re: Hello from the U.P of Michigan!
« Reply #2 on: April 23, 2020, 07:57:10 AM »
Welcome from Doraville,Ga sweet old weathered warrior. She will clean up nice and has family history to boot
Seeking a Black Sequoia I know I know, I'd settle for just the tabbed no leg grill

SteveMBH

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Re: Hello from the U.P of Michigan!
« Reply #3 on: April 23, 2020, 03:20:11 PM »
Welcome to the club!  Love the patina on your grill!


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randy

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Re: Hello from the U.P of Michigan!
« Reply #4 on: April 23, 2020, 03:44:29 PM »
Welcome from Toledo Ohio, made our first voyage to the U.P. Last summer it’s beautiful country up there.


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foshizzle

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Re: Hello from the U.P of Michigan!
« Reply #5 on: April 23, 2020, 03:49:35 PM »
That is nice.

You might like this.

"Patina" Appreciation society - Weathered Warriors http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/index.php?topic=28339


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Uknow

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Re: Hello from the U.P of Michigan!
« Reply #6 on: April 23, 2020, 04:23:29 PM »
Thanks everyone!

Thanks for the link, foshizle, I'll check that out!
04' & 08' Black Original 22" Kettle, a Smokey Joe & a 1975 Gray MBH Kettle

jcnaz

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Re: Hello from the U.P of Michigan!
« Reply #7 on: April 23, 2020, 08:46:39 PM »
Welcome, from sunny Arizona!
A bunch of black kettles
-JC

bamakettles

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Re: Hello from the U.P of Michigan!
« Reply #8 on: April 24, 2020, 05:04:29 AM »
Welcome from Huntsville, Alabama.  Really nice weathered warrior you have there.....

Shoestringshop

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Re: Hello from the U.P of Michigan!
« Reply #9 on: April 26, 2020, 04:09:13 AM »
Welcome from Melrose Park, ILL
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LightningBoldtz

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Re: Hello from the U.P of Michigan!
« Reply #10 on: April 26, 2020, 04:38:16 AM »
welcome from the mitten side of the state..
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