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G$

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Re: 1982. Is D the wild goose?
« Reply #15 on: August 13, 2013, 05:24:20 AM »
Maybe the felt D didn't read well on a vent much like they never did "I"

Could be, but the difference is we know, and weber has confirmed (via the years) that they never even planned to make single I codes.  D reads fine on the newer two digit codes.

Craig

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Re: 1982. Is D the wild goose?
« Reply #16 on: August 13, 2013, 07:17:35 AM »
Here's the link to the site. He says his redhead was manufactured in 1982. It's got all the characteristics of an early 1980s kettle. 3 wheeler and all. Its a sweet looking redhead but I don't know how old the picture is.
 
http://www.bbq-pirates-va.com/bbq_cookers_grills.html

1buckie

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Re: 1982. Is D the wild goose?
« Reply #17 on: August 13, 2013, 07:37:26 AM »
Here's the link to the site. He says his redhead was manufactured in 1982. It's got all the characteristics of an early 1980s kettle. 3 wheeler and all. Its a sweet looking redhead but I don't know how old the picture is.
 
http://www.bbq-pirates-va.com/bbq_cookers_grills.html


That's a GREAT site !!!

Ton of recipes & pics......
Think I may write into them thanking them for all that & also ask about the kettle....
"If you want it fancy there is BBQ spray paint at home depot for that. "
    Covered, damper-controlled cooking.....IF YOU PLEASE !!!
           "But the ever versatile kettle reigned supreme"    

Craig

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Re: 1982. Is D the wild goose?
« Reply #18 on: August 13, 2013, 07:38:46 AM »
I'm getting hungry just reading the recipes.  :o

Craig

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Re: 1982. Is D the wild goose?
« Reply #19 on: August 13, 2013, 07:40:57 AM »
From the FAQ
 
Why do you have so many cookers?
You wouldn't ask a pirate about his sword would you?

 
 
Tagline ALERT!   8)

1buckie

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Re: 1982. Is D the wild goose?
« Reply #20 on: August 13, 2013, 07:49:46 AM »
From the FAQ
 
Why do you have so many cookers?
You wouldn't ask a pirate about his sword would you?

 
 
Tagline ALERT!   8)

Yeah, no kiddin' !!!!

I get a weird kickback when I try the 'contact' tab.....that page flashes, but will not load.....anyone?

tom@bbq-pirates-va.com   <<<< hovering over 'contact' I get this.......?  Not Sure?
"If you want it fancy there is BBQ spray paint at home depot for that. "
    Covered, damper-controlled cooking.....IF YOU PLEASE !!!
           "But the ever versatile kettle reigned supreme"    

G$

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Re: 1982. Is D the wild goose?
« Reply #21 on: August 13, 2013, 08:04:23 AM »
this guy is on the bretheren I think.  maybe PM him there

ccoiv

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1982. Is D the wild goose?
« Reply #22 on: August 13, 2013, 08:53:02 AM »
From the FAQ
 
Why do you have so many cookers?
You wouldn't ask a pirate about his sword would you?

 
 
I just made an ass out of myself. I am reading this in a Dr. office waiting for my appointment and I honestly just laughed out loud.

1buckie

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Re: 1982. Is D the wild goose?
« Reply #23 on: August 13, 2013, 10:04:30 AM »
this guy is on the bretheren I think.  maybe PM him there

Did that....we'll see......
"If you want it fancy there is BBQ spray paint at home depot for that. "
    Covered, damper-controlled cooking.....IF YOU PLEASE !!!
           "But the ever versatile kettle reigned supreme"    

harris92

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Re: 1982. Is D the wild goose?
« Reply #24 on: August 16, 2013, 05:12:54 PM »
I THINK there is a "D" for sale in Littleton, Colorado.  Take a look at the third picture on the Craigslist ad. It is hard for me to blow it up.

http://denver.craigslist.org/for/4004923987.html



MartyG

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Re: 1982. Is D the wild goose?
« Reply #25 on: August 16, 2013, 06:11:44 PM »
Possible. I can't rule it out. Photoshop was not much help - there are simply too few pixels to work with. I tried all the tricks I know. Someone send the guy a note and ask for a better pic.

Craig

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Re: 1982. Is D the wild goose?
« Reply #26 on: August 16, 2013, 07:02:53 PM »
Thanks for posting that pic Harris. Looking at it closely, it looks more like an A than a D. The pic is very fuzzy.  Other clues that point to it being an "A" are the metal bowl handles, and the straight edged twist on ash catcher. Thinking this is a '79'er. 

Harbormaster

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Re: 1982. Is D the wild goose?
« Reply #27 on: August 16, 2013, 08:21:47 PM »
Well, we know they were stamping vents with a "D" at some point.
This is a pic of one of the bottom vents on my "C" WSM. There is a second date stamp, and it's a "D".

I've got Webers. 10 - WSMs, 5 - 22.5" kettles, 2 - 18.5" kettle, 2 - SJS, 2 - SJP, 4 - WGA, 1 vintage Coolie Pan
"Animal flesh cooked over an open fire is a sensible and essential part of a well balanced diet"

G$

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Re: 1982. Is D the wild goose?
« Reply #28 on: August 16, 2013, 09:11:57 PM »
Crazy vent HM. It sort of supports our point, that D was a transitional/throw awayyear.  What is most weird about your vent is the d looks smaller. Is it?

Harbormaster

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Re: 1982. Is D the wild goose?
« Reply #29 on: August 16, 2013, 09:40:10 PM »
The vent, or the "D".
The vent is a normal 3 hole vent for an 18.5", but the "D" is smaller than the "C".
I've got Webers. 10 - WSMs, 5 - 22.5" kettles, 2 - 18.5" kettle, 2 - SJS, 2 - SJP, 4 - WGA, 1 vintage Coolie Pan
"Animal flesh cooked over an open fire is a sensible and essential part of a well balanced diet"