A few pics of my newest (old) kettle

Jason · June 01, 2014, 09:31:25 AM

I saw this on Craigslist Friday and contacted the seller. It really looked grey in the pics, but after speaking with the seller, he confirmed it was just faded black. It was on my way to an event for my daughter, so left a few minutes early to check it out. For $20 I'm pretty stoked! It has an "A" vent code and should clean up nicely! I'll post some more pics, once I clean it up.

Weber MD · June 01, 2014, 09:36:17 AM

Nice pick up. Looking forward to the clean up pics.

MacEggs · June 01, 2014, 12:42:42 PM

I really like that faded look. Nice pick-up!

Try to save that cooking grate. The older ones have a bit more of that "heavy duty" look to them.

Craig · June 01, 2014, 01:18:35 PM

Quote from: MacEggs on June 01, 2014, 12:42:42 PM
I really like that faded look. Nice pick-up!

Try to save that cooking grate. The older ones have a bit more of that "heavy duty" look to them.

They have that "heavy duty they dont make em like that anymore so preserve and cook on them" look to them. I prefer these to the modern flip grates.. Sweet faded A code!!!

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Yuminator · June 01, 2014, 01:35:09 PM

Congrats, really nice MBH!

mirkwood · June 01, 2014, 02:01:23 PM

Nice CL score Jason, Can't wait to see the post clean up pics and then the dirtying it back up by cooking yummy things on it pics

1911Ron · June 01, 2014, 02:40:16 PM

I love those faded black ones almost as much as a Redhead!

salad · June 01, 2014, 07:41:20 PM

Nice faded MBH. The pan alone is worth $20. Nice score.

Jason · September 01, 2014, 11:09:43 AM

I finally got around to cleaning this one up!

I still need to clean up the original cooking grate, but have a spare that I can use for the time being.

I still might put a few more finishing touches to it, but I'm done for now.

I think it looks pretty sharp in the SS Performer.

The Mini got the call to work for todays gathering later this afternoon. (7.5lb Pork Butt smokin away in there)

MacEggs · September 01, 2014, 11:46:52 AM

Love it!! That ash pan looks nearly new. Nice work.

MaxBobcat · September 01, 2014, 12:05:08 PM

Nice clean up!! Looks great!

Jason · September 01, 2014, 01:27:36 PM

Thanks guys! A lot of effort, but worth it.

pbe gummi bear · September 01, 2014, 03:40:47 PM

That's really classy. Are you short a performer kettle or is that a work in progress?

Jason · September 02, 2014, 05:37:27 AM

Quote from: pbe gummi bear on September 01, 2014, 03:40:47 PM
That's really classy. Are you short a performer kettle or is that a work in progress?

Yes, I am looking for a kettle that is in better condition than the one that came out of that cart.

mike.stavlund · September 02, 2014, 06:11:11 AM

Really excellent restore, Jason. That thing looks like new!

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A few pics of my newest (old) kettle