Please Welcome...The 1958 Wood Dale Traveler

Started by harris92, July 24, 2014, 04:14:36 PM

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July 24, 2014, 04:14:36 PM Last Edit: July 24, 2014, 04:20:13 PM by harris92
Several days ago this was spotted by an observer in the field.  The observer reported back to the Agent and the ball was rolling.  This Traveler was sold by the original owners (an elderly couple).  They remember buying this grill in 1958 (possibly '59).  The Traveler is all original and in nice condition.



























Jeff

#1
July 24, 2014, 04:21:36 PM
Holy cow...another amazing 'Dale!  Awesome Harris!  I wonder what makes this different that an original Wooddale 18 aside from the legs.  Any other unique features on it that you see?
Kettle collector AND cooker!

landgraftj

#3
July 24, 2014, 04:38:57 PM
Very nice Stephen!
Not everyone deserves to know the real you. Let them criticize who they think you are.

Craig

#4
July 24, 2014, 04:45:13 PM
Sweet Traveler!

kendoll

#5
July 24, 2014, 04:49:39 PM
I am speechless! That is a fantastic score! Your collection is absolutely amazing! (obviously I'm not that speechless :) )

Ken
Willing to trade first born for: *Ranger (any colour) *Westerner (yeah right)

*Imperial (Glen-Blue) *Brown GA

Peaspurple

#6
July 24, 2014, 05:08:59 PM
Wow. That's an awesome score.
A Wonderful Family!!!

G$

#7
July 24, 2014, 05:22:43 PM
Terrific kettle Stephen. Thanks so much for sharing it with us!

SixZeroFour

#8
July 24, 2014, 05:35:33 PM
Another great find! Very cool!
W E B E R    B A R - B - Q    K E T T L E

zavod44

#9
July 24, 2014, 05:38:53 PM
Obviously this is the work of a legend, Harris can you please confirm that this is indeed the hand of the one and only AGENT X?
Vintage Weber Grill raconteur and bon vivant.....and definitely Sir Agent X

1911Ron

#10
July 24, 2014, 05:42:52 PM
Very cool, so it does not have a ash pan?
Wanted: 18" Platinum any color will work
This is my Kettle there are many like it but this one is mine......

zavod44

#11
July 24, 2014, 05:53:45 PM
No ash pan.  This was made when the grills still had steel legs and this had aluminum legs to make it lighter.  It was supposed to be for camping or well...traveling.  It was the Jumbo Joe of its day.  I have no idea why it didn't have a pan....
Vintage Weber Grill raconteur and bon vivant.....and definitely Sir Agent X

blackdog043

#12
July 24, 2014, 05:58:31 PM
That's a nice looking grill!!!
Bill    Looking for a Yellow

Harbormaster

#13
July 24, 2014, 06:01:55 PM
Holy cow man!

Another gem added to the crown.

You either have the best luck or the deepest pockets of anyone I know.
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"

1buckie

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July 24, 2014, 06:15:06 PM
Quote from: zavod44 on July 24, 2014, 05:53:45 PM
No ash pan.  This was made when the grills still had steel legs and this had aluminum legs to make it lighter.  It was supposed to be for camping or well...traveling.  It was the Jumbo Joe of its day.  I have no idea why it didn't have a pan....


"I have no idea why it didn't have a pan...." 

I been campin' before....you stick it over the dirt & don't need a pan.....

That's really nice....all those years & looks like just a little tiny minor scuffing....wow..... ;D

The coating appears hyper thick, too....ripples........
"If you want it fancy there is BBQ spray paint at home depot for that. "
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