The Statesman: Hunters Pink

[Craig]

About two months ago I came into a grail. One I've wanted for a long time and as luck would have it and with the generosity of Alvin (Argentflame) and Shaun (Duke) I was able to secure this piece of Weber history. When I got it, the rear handle was bent upwards, it came with no legs, no ash pan, and no triangle or wheels. However I came into some period correct donors not long after. This one has some character, the handle is turned towards the vent and the lid hook is in the "modern" position under the lid vent. It is missing the turn tab on the lid vent and two of the daisy wheels. I made some replacement turn tabs for the two daisy wheels out of angled aluminum. Here are some shots, The Statesman "Hunters Pink" (Red) Wood Dale era.









While I waited for the donor pan and wheels, i had some fun









Rear handle (before)



After carefully straightening (I experimented with some touch up paint just on the rear and lid handle) otherwise this one IS a cooker. So I didn't go for a "full restore" cosmetically. 51 years old, it's allowed some character.


















Here it is next to my 1979 red. The Wood Dale reds have more of an orangish hue to them compared to later red kettles.








As I said, she's a cooker! 







"Cooked on it that night!" I did! And here it is





Here's tonight's cook. Simple and to the point.

[coldkettle]

Looks great!  Enjoy it! 

I love the smell of a evening cook...

[dazzo]

While I waited for the donor pan and wheels, i had some fun

Nice!

[1911Ron]

I like it,very nice!

[bigredmf]

This!

Red

[GregS]

that looks great, congrats! 

[bigredmf]

Dam

Red

[SixZeroFour]

What an amazing find Craig and your restoration progress is incredible. Top notch work!

[argentflame]

Great job Craig. She is a beauty. Glad you got it.

[MaxBobcat]

Looks great Craig.  I think she is happy to have found her permanent home.   

[Heyjude]

I have touched this grill. It has some Good Karma. Congrats!

[Ted B]

Very nice Craig!  Very happy for you.  You deserve it!

[G$]

It is a beautiful grill Craig.  Thanks for sharing and I love the cooks.

[glrasmussen]

Congrats Craig!

[Cuda Dan]

Craig, Nice job on the restoration. The Red ones just have something about them!!