Here’s a great vintage red Smokey Joe from 1973.
The vents haven’t been opened or moved in the grills more than 40 year life. The copyright 1973 recipe book/brochure came with it. It is believed this is a 1973 model based on that brochure. This has the neatest overspray on the lid from the factory. Like its almost two shades of red on one side of the lid.
Very rarely do I use the word “epic” but regarding the story I am about to share it’s the only adjective I feel is fitting. This insane journey started 7 months ago when WKC member @Plant_City_Mike sent me a message to share a very cool CL find that he had come across in Jacksonville FL. Simply listed…
It all started with a simple picture… Flash back to mid June 2015 : Club member @Idahawk (Dave) is busy searching the abyss otherwise known as the internet for Happy Cooker info. Yes, you read that correctly! Somehow in his browsing travels our resident HC guru happened upon the photo above and of course instantly recognized the gorgeous Glen Blue Imperial…
Congratulations to Dazzo for being WKC featured member #3! Dazzo has quite a story to tell with a little bit of clowning around. You deserve it, buddy! Dazzo’s famous green MBH Some Grillfella’s got together all across the country. The Norcal folks had their first annual (or when they feel like it) WKC meet and…
Rowley Miracle Fire Maker Owner: Einrej Story: Einrej owns this cool accessory that can be seen in the 1972 Weber catalogs. A Rowley Miracle Fire Starter made by the A. Rowley Co. Green Lake, Wisconsin.
This past January, I had the pleasure of meeting up with a few other Weber Kettle Club members. We met for lunch and beers at the Weber Grill Restaurant in Schaumburg, IL. Who was there. Jeff K, the man whose colorful collection sparked inspiration and collection envy for me and countless other grill Weber grill…
This beautiful redhead has a beautiful story to go with it. It belongs to WKC member Craig. Here’s the backstory on this kettle: It is from the mid 1960s, it was given to my Grandparents by my Uncle Don and Aunt Sharon as a gift. Originally this grill was thought to have been given to…
Tasty!