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Idahawk

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A Westerner found ( Dreams do come true )
« on: August 20, 2015, 10:19:57 AM »


   A photo, a chance to help a friend help another and the greatest hoard of vintage grills I've ever seen ! 

  The entire story will be posted soon and I hope everyone enjoys it.

Here's the grills story

The Westerner was bought new in what they thought was 62' it  belonged to the sellers father and it was used for every meal the seller could remember up until 1989. That's when the seller bought his father a new weber kettle and took the Westerner home where it has stayed in storage until now. The seller,  a super cool grill fella was torn about parting with it but wanted to see it go to a good home where it would be taken care of and also wanted to downsize his collection. I'm very proud to be the new owner. 

But for now let me introduce " The Old Bull "





It's missing the ash pan and a bottom vent but thanks to another member we've located a  replacement pan and found grills grates as well . Still working on a vent :)

About two days after this discovery and in the middle of making the deal my Father in law passed away suddenly and we had to drop everything and leave. Along with the Westerner deal I had several other irons in the fire with other members that suddenly got put on hold and I just want to thank each and everyone of those guys for being so cool and understanding.

There's also a couple really great members out there who have assisted and went above and beyond to help me out with this deal , I can't thank you enough either ! 





 

 

 






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tb80

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A Westerner found ( Dreams do come true )
« Reply #1 on: August 20, 2015, 10:29:41 AM »
That is awesome! Congrats on the find.  And sorry for your loss.
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charred

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Re: A Westerner found ( Dreams do come true )
« Reply #2 on: August 20, 2015, 11:02:51 AM »
 Congrats/condolences.... :) :(
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Idahawk

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Re: A Westerner found ( Dreams do come true )
« Reply #3 on: August 20, 2015, 11:22:02 AM »

Congrats/condolences.... :) :(

You nailed it , it's bittersweet at best


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JDD

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Re: A Westerner found ( Dreams do come true )
« Reply #4 on: August 20, 2015, 11:27:10 AM »
My condolences also. Can't wait to here the full story.
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MrHoss

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Re: A Westerner found ( Dreams do come true )
« Reply #5 on: August 20, 2015, 11:33:47 AM »
Sorry to read about your Father-in-law....they can become close.

Love seeing "The Old Bull"....now there's a Westerner with character.
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Re: A Westerner found ( Dreams do come true )
« Reply #6 on: August 20, 2015, 11:37:53 AM »
Congrats again on the Grail find...and I too, am sorry about your Father-in-law. I know how close one can become with one.

jcnaz

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Re: A Westerner found ( Dreams do come true )
« Reply #7 on: August 20, 2015, 11:38:55 AM »
Sorry about your father in law.
That grill is awesome!
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TheDude

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Re: A Westerner found ( Dreams do come true )
« Reply #8 on: August 20, 2015, 01:07:20 PM »
Sorry for your loss.
Still need a 22” yellow

MacEggs

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Re: A Westerner found ( Dreams do come true )
« Reply #9 on: August 20, 2015, 01:11:12 PM »
My condolences and commiserations.

I gotta agree … Lots of character right there.  Congrats!  Patience is a virtue.  :D
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Idahawk

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Re: A Westerner found ( Dreams do come true )
« Reply #10 on: August 20, 2015, 01:21:44 PM »
Thanks for the kinds words , I didn't intend to make the thread a downer :) I just wanted to convey to the rest of the members just how great the guys here are in case anyone didn't know :)

I'm going to enjoy cooking on this grill for years to come and I'll raise a toast every time I do .

 

   

 
 
     
   
   
   


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Idahawk

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Re: A Westerner found ( Dreams do come true )
« Reply #11 on: August 20, 2015, 01:24:32 PM »
It looks like smoke coming out of the nose.


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Troy

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Re: A Westerner found ( Dreams do come true )
« Reply #12 on: August 20, 2015, 01:59:05 PM »
Glorious grill! Congrats!

Sorry about FIL

kendoll

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Re: A Westerner found ( Dreams do come true )
« Reply #13 on: August 20, 2015, 02:20:21 PM »
Condolences on the loss of your father-in-law.

This says it all:

I'm going to enjoy cooking on this grill for years to come and I'll raise a toast every time I do .
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Re: A Westerner found ( Dreams do come true )
« Reply #14 on: August 20, 2015, 03:03:07 PM »
Congrats on the grill and condolences for your FIL.