The History of the Weber Smokey Joe

[SixZeroFour]

Ladies and Gentleman! Statesman @Winz has put together a fascinating article detailing the complete history of the Weber Smokey Joe! A lot of time and effort went into researching and detailing all of these facts so thank you very much Winz - This is a huge asset to the kettle club!

There is some really amazing info contained within so have a look and prepare to learn everything you ever wanted to know about the SJ!

Check it out! Weber Smokey Joe History

(PS - Should you have any new info to add to the page please let Winz know via pm!)

[argentflame]

@Winz Great writeup.

[fedex]

@Winz Thanks for another great writeup.

[einrej]

Good Job,
     Well Done!

[Idahawk]

I'm not a SJ guy , but I appreciate all the hard work that went into this . Thank you Winz

I always thought the SJ in this picture from the 73 cookbook, looked like a bulls head with horns , lol . I take it there wasn't a Westerner SJ ? Too bad

 

[Winz]

All - I certainly appreciate the accolades for the"hard work", however, I can assure you that it is more "fun" than "work". 


I would be remiss without thanking @reillyranch , @harris92 , and @Jeff , among others for the pictures of their amazing kettles that make history articles possible.  These guys freely shared their time and their kettles for the SJ article to the benefit of all of us.


Winz

[1buckie]

And whoever started & added to he "Smokey Joe Database" listing......that's been going on for awhile...............

[jcnaz]

Thank you for the awesome write-up, Winz.

[Winz]

And whoever started & added to he "Smokey Joe Database" listing......that's been going on for awhile...............

That would be @saxart


I agree buckie, Art started something that really shows the power of the collective knowledge of the WKC.  I found this post invaluable and will continue to update the database for the SJ history with new information posted here:


http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/smokey-joe-model-number-database/msg67956/#msg67956


Winz

[MacEggs]

Awesome write-up, Jeff!

Have we seen an "Outrider" box? That might be very cool … or very rare … or next to impossible. Who knows? 

[saxart]

Awesome write up @Winz.  It's neat to see these little cookers get the attention they deserve!

[Jeff]

That's an interesting drawing of that Smokey Joe that Idahawk provided.  I wonder if that steerhead shaped design on the lid might have been an artist's rendering of a shine or reflection.  On the otherhand, the thought of a Smokey Joe Westerner is a nice little dream!

[Idahawk]

That's an interesting drawing of that Smokey Joe that Idahawk provided.  I wonder if that steerhead shaped design on the lid might have been an artist's rendering of a shine or reflection.  On the otherhand, the thought of a Smokey Joe Westerner is a nice little dream!

If you look at the shading on the other grills , there's nothing like what you see on that SJ , that's what caught my attention.
 
Maybe it's shading, maybe it's artistic license who knows , way more to fun to think that's out there somewhere

[Johnpv]

Awesome read!

[Craig]

Great write up @Winz