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Economy redhead...?

Started by Bob BQ, April 25, 2015, 09:15:46 AM

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Bob BQ

Spotted this in the wild today. Appears to be an economy redhead. No markings on the vents, and it has the ridge in the bowl. I just assumed all of the Sears, Kmart, etc economy models that Weber made were...  blaik. 



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pbe gummi bear

That's neat! I've never heard of a redhead cheapo weber. Any plans to bring it home?
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Idahawk

The ridge in the bowl is very interesting ? Can't say I've seen that before


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SixZeroFour

Definitely an econo - I had a black one with the ridge like that early last year. First Red one I've seen though!
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Idahawk


Quote from: SixZeroFour on April 25, 2015, 09:48:11 AM
Definitely an econo - I had a black one with the ridge like that early last year. First Red one I've seen though!

I never paid attention I guess , does that ridge hold the charcoal grate ? 


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pbe gummi bear

Quote from: Idahawk on April 25, 2015, 09:50:24 AM

Quote from: SixZeroFour on April 25, 2015, 09:48:11 AM
Definitely an econo - I had a black one with the ridge like that early last year. First Red one I've seen though!

I never paid attention I guess , does that ridge hold the charcoal grate ? 


  " Esto Perpertua "

That's right- very similar to the old JJ.
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Idahawk

So no welded straps inside ? Or just for the top grate ?


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Dan NY

I didn't know the economy kettles came with one touch either. I thought they were all 3 wheelers.
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SixZeroFour

It's a smart idea for the grate and less weld points inside the bowl is always a plus but it just doesn't look right with the ridge. The whole balance of the kettles shape is thrown off :D
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Craig

That's a cool find! Are you going to pursue it?

Bob BQ

Quote from: Craig on April 25, 2015, 01:18:38 PM
That's a cool find! Are you going to pursue it?

We'll see. It was sitting on the side of a business... they're closed on the weekends, and their weekday hours are when I'm at work. Looks like it hasn't been used in years, though.  Hmmm.... possible switch for a better conditioned one?  ;)
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Craig


Quote from: Bob BQ on April 25, 2015, 01:28:09 PM
Quote from: Craig on April 25, 2015, 01:18:38 PM
That's a cool find! Are you going to pursue it?

We'll see. It was sitting on the side of a business... they're closed on the weekends, and their weekday hours are when I'm at work. Looks like it hasn't been used in years, though.  Hmmm.... possible switch for a better conditioned one?  ;)

Never hurts to ask whether they want to switch or sell or on just outright give it away.

Red Kettle Rich

@Bob BQ - Being retired If you give me the address of the business, I can get there when they are open and try to get that redhead.  That way it will stay in the WKC 8)
Looking for a RED 26" Kettle & a tabbed no leg RED 22" Kettle near STL. Copper Sam Adams SJ anywhere 8)