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Author Topic: Blue 18.5" MBH Craigslist Score  (Read 3499 times)

Kettle Karl

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Blue 18.5" MBH Craigslist Score
« on: November 30, 2014, 09:48:44 AM »
Picked this one up this morning for $20. I couldn't resist, especially since all my current kettles are 22.5". A few chips here and there, but nothing too bad for a kettle this old. Wife thinks I'm nuts as this is the second kettle I bought off Craigslist in a week, and I'm supposed to be getting the nursery ready! I'm sure everyone reading this can relate.

Anyone know of an exact engine enamel paint match?




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MacEggs

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Re: Blue 18.5" MBH Craigslist Score
« Reply #1 on: November 30, 2014, 09:52:16 AM »
That is a sweet score!!

Me thinks that's a 22.5" ... So, keep up your search for an 18".  :) ;)
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Re: Blue 18.5" MBH Craigslist Score
« Reply #2 on: November 30, 2014, 09:58:32 AM »
That's a keeper! The Blue 22.5" MBH is pretty elusive.
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Re: Blue 18.5" MBH Craigslist Score
« Reply #3 on: November 30, 2014, 10:01:59 AM »
damn it. was that the one in Orange?

congrats, nice looking grill. :)
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Kettle Karl

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Re: Blue 18.5" MBH Craigslist Score, that I just found out is a 22.5"!
« Reply #4 on: November 30, 2014, 10:34:52 AM »
Quote from: MacEggs on November 30, 2014, 09:52:16 AM
That is a sweet score!!

Me thinks that's a 22.5" ... So, keep up your search for an 18".  :) ;)
You are correct MacEggs, it's a 22.5"!! Learn something new everyday, like maybe I should've measured. Even better, now I can hunt for an 18.5"!!

If I didn't know the difference the wife won't either so my purchase is still justified in her eyes!

I think the thing that threw me off is all my kettles until this one are Performers. I have two Performer SS Kettles and two newer ones (2014 Platinum and 2015 Deluxe), and the cart sure makes the kettle look bigger.

Quote from: Troy on November 30, 2014, 10:01:59 AM
damn it. was that the one in Orange?

congrats, nice looking grill. :)
Yep Troy, this was the one in Orange. Drove 30 miles up the road this morning to pick her up. The cleanup has begun.
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MrHoss

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Re: Blue 18.5" MBH Craigslist Score
« Reply #5 on: November 30, 2014, 11:02:46 AM »
Wow!!! That is a great bloody find for any price. A blue MBH is one of the cookers I would love to add.
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Re: Blue 18.5" MBH Craigslist Score
« Reply #6 on: November 30, 2014, 12:31:32 PM »
Very nice blueberry!  Sweet score.
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Kettle Karl

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Re: Blue 18.5" MBH Craigslist Score
« Reply #7 on: November 30, 2014, 01:01:16 PM »
The initial cleanup went well, but required a lot of razor blade action to scrape it clean.

Just ordered a leg, triangle, and wheel kit to buy back some time. I'll polish up the old ash catcher.





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argentflame

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Re: Blue 18.5" MBH Craigslist Score
« Reply #8 on: November 30, 2014, 02:27:44 PM »
Nice pickup she cleaned up nicely.
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GregS

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Re: Blue 18.5" MBH Craigslist Score
« Reply #9 on: November 30, 2014, 03:13:24 PM »
it's slightly lighter than ford corporate blue.

congrats on a great score today!
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zavod44

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Re: Blue 18.5" MBH Craigslist Score
« Reply #10 on: November 30, 2014, 03:32:28 PM »
Don't bother with the engine paint...IT WILL TURN BLACK, I have been here before it will not stay.  Unless you plan to never cook on it.  Just get it nice and add clean as you can. 

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Craig

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Re: Blue 18.5" MBH Craigslist Score
« Reply #11 on: November 30, 2014, 07:37:19 PM »
Very nice pickup Kettle Karl! When you get a chance, please share a pic of the lid vent when it's all shined up.
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MacEggs

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Re: Blue 18.5" MBH Craigslist Score
« Reply #12 on: November 30, 2014, 08:29:21 PM »
Quote from: zavod44 on November 30, 2014, 03:32:28 PM
Don't bother with the engine paint...IT WILL TURN BLACK

Absolutely correct.  Apply a little vegetable oil from time to time ...
The "scars" show character and hold on to the stories of a 35+ year old Weber kettle.  :D
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zavod44

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Re: Blue 18.5" MBH Craigslist Score
« Reply #13 on: November 30, 2014, 08:32:47 PM »
Agreed....

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1911Ron

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Re: Blue 18.5" MBH Craigslist Score
« Reply #14 on: December 01, 2014, 10:56:07 AM »
Very nice, i think you should leave it alone.
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