Show your pit!

[Craig]

Some nice looking set ups, guys! I am planning on doing an updated family pic as soon as I am done restoring one of mine.

Craig

[Ken Mc]

you know I do Brian...lol...
keep me in mind. I am going to needa handle for the kettle to match.
Ken

[Big B]

Got a couple new projects in the works, will post pictures when I'm all done. Just thought I would look through some of the collections and realized this page hasn't moved since the middle of Oct....wow.....Things have been busy......! There is some awesome stuff here!!!!!!!

[Duke]

Thanks for reviving this old thread Big B! I should be posting something here soon myself as soon as the rain slows down. 

[Big B]

Picked up this beast at a local auction..........1989   26" er
$35 for the grill. Little beat up, but works fine



$80 for New Parts(cleaning system not pictured..ooooops)

All Done


Still can't get over how big these things are......sure can get a lot of food on these things

[Duke]

That looks really sweet Big B!

[1buckie]

Geez, don't look too beat up to me....esp. for 23 ~24 years old.....

Great Score !!!

[zavod44]

I have a 1985 just like it.  I love it....Was one of the best things I got.  I use it all the time..

Brian

[HankB]

Here's my '85 26



Latest acquisition on the right



(That's the most snow we've had all winter!)

[Sheldon]

A very nice score! A 26er is at the top of my wish list. Very hard to find here in the NW. Although I did score a Q300 for $112 yesterday!

[glrasmussen]

Nice 26'ers guys. I will be looking for another. Would like the OT version. Spoiled I guess, like the clean-up better than
the old daisy wheel. That being said, love the amount of food you can cook on one. Did 12#'s of wings Saturday.

[reillyranch]

Looking real good.  Great find.

[Golly]

Sweet 26 er hank
Are those brains handles?
If so which timber species and what stain/finish has been applied
They look the closest to original color I've seen
Just like my never cooked on 85 18

[HankB]

Sweet 26 er hank
Are those brains handles?
If so which timber species and what stain/finish has been applied
They look the closest to original color I've seen
Just like my never cooked on 85 18

Those are the original handles. This grill was unused when I bought it. When I picked it up from the seller, they told me that a relative had used it in some kind of store display and later on packed it up and tucked it into a corner of the attic. Years later (last summer) it came to them to get rid of it. It was a little over an hour drive but well worth it. The only fault was that the charcoal grate was missing. It turns out it is no longer available from Weber. I cut a piece of expanded metal to fit and I'm using that.

Unfortunately even though the grill is covered most of the time, the finish on the handles seems to be deteriorating. They don't look as good any more. I will consult with Brian for suggestions to refinish them. (Spar varnish?)

Mine is no longer pristine. I collect them to use them. Here is the inaugural cook:

[1buckie]

   (Spar varnish?)

Yes....Marine Spar Varnish, it's made to withstand salt water, used for sealing boats' wood against those kinds of elements....

Stuff's raging expensive, but well worth the results.....