For Post #1000 I'd Like To Introduce!!! (Long, but hey...)

glrasmussen · September 06, 2015, 09:15:43 AM

Very nice! Lots of Firsts, congrats.

Craig · September 06, 2015, 09:42:32 AM

Quote from: zavod44 on September 06, 2015, 08:34:52 AM
Live a thumbscrew avocado, that's one of the few I'm really looking for.....nice one

I live them too... =D

Idahawk · September 06, 2015, 10:27:28 AM

Good things come to those who wait

that's as fine a Cado as there is around , it's beautiful !

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Qreps · September 06, 2015, 04:20:38 PM

Wow so nice and clean. Congratulations .

Fishawn · September 09, 2015, 06:18:00 PM

Nice score and story.

Uncle JJ · September 10, 2015, 07:07:06 AM

That is fantastic - great find, great story!

OoPEZoO · September 10, 2015, 09:17:38 AM

fantastic!

Craig · September 10, 2015, 06:21:17 PM

This one needs to go into the gallery!

charred · September 10, 2015, 08:15:22 PM

It's a beauty- congrats. Love the backstory.

WNC · September 11, 2015, 12:21:22 PM

Thanks for all the great comments guys!

I don't think I realized the rarity behind this one until I heard all the things posted. I mean I could date it, because of the guide, but it didn't occur to me that all you guys out there with crazy awesome collections wouldn't have one too. I feel really lucky to have this one, and I'm glad it can be enjoyed and appreciated by the club. Almost makes me not want to cook on it...almost!

I want to say thanks to @Craig for reaching out with a set of period correct wheels, and a deal is in the works for the correct ash pan too. Brian's hooking it up with whitewall tape for the wheels, so pretty soon this one will be complete with all original parts.

Thanks again all!

mike.stavlund · September 11, 2015, 03:54:29 PM

Justin, this could not have happened to a nicer guy. Congrats! It's simply gorgeous.

...now don't let me catch you piling this one in the back of your wife's car with three other grills, okay? ;-)

WNC · September 11, 2015, 07:58:03 PM

Hey @mike.stavlund no grills were harmed (beyond repair) and all messes were cleaned before the wife got back in the car. Sure, mistakes were made, but lessons were learned too.

i.e. Don't try to transport grills standing up, not tied down, on curvy mountain roads, with snuffed out coals, lids off, and windows open, drinking coffee.

I sound so stupid now...

zavod44 · September 16, 2015, 03:55:28 AM

Two words....pick up truck!

WNC · September 16, 2015, 03:42:56 PM

Brian, I think that's three words😀
And it was an SUV...not that it made a difference

weldboy · September 21, 2015, 02:18:36 PM

Great story and a beautiful kettle man!

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For Post #1000 I'd Like To Introduce!!! (Long, but hey...)