New A Code Redhead!

crowderjd · December 12, 2015, 11:06:50 AM

It's been a busy week! I picked up a 1994 22.5 black kettle off of craigslist for $20 last weekend. Really I just wanted the ash pan to put on my 1986 brownie. Got it, and it also had the new grill grates with the flip up sides, a very good triangle, and one really good wheel. I swapped out a bunch of parts onto my other kettles, and put on all the older parts back on the black kettle. I sold it last night for $25! (Still a good deal, I think, as the wood handles were still in very good condition). The redhead has been up on CL here in Vegas since Wednesday. I told myself that if it was still available on Friday after school, I'd inquire about it. Sure enough, it was still there. Texted the guy, and he said I could pick it up this morning.

Drove on down, handed the gentleman $10 I got from the sale of my kettle last night, and went about my morning errands. When I got home looked it over and cleaned it up. It is a 1979 A code. It had a bent handle, one paint chip on the top, a bit of rim rash, and someone must have done some spray painting nearby as there was some overspray on the lid. I took to it with a razor scraper, and after that gave it a good wash as it was super dusty, and I did a little work to bend the handle back into shape, and that was that. Less than an hour of work, and she's nearly good as new. I'm going to work on the bottom vents at some point, but it's not a big priority for me. The leg sockets are nearly perfect, and I think I might even leave the paint chip on the top. The way I look at it, I got this beauty for $5, which makes the cheapskate in me VERY happy

The ONLY complaint I have is that it is missing the ash catcher...That's my big quest right now.

So here's some pics, and I hope you all have a great weekend!

The black grill I got last week and swapped out for parts, then reassembled with my old parts, cleaned up, then resold.

The pic of the redhead from the CL ad:

Once I got her home, here's the pics during and after cleanup:

As my daughter says, "Dad it looks like you're building a Weber fort."

Russell C. · December 12, 2015, 11:14:14 AM

Very nice. I grabbed a 78 Red this week too. Almost identical condition to yours. Fixin' to do a Roti Chicky tonight to welcome her into the fold. Again, grate pickup!

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Shoestringshop · December 12, 2015, 12:30:24 PM

Quote from: crowderjd on December 12, 2015, 11:06:50 AM
As my daughter says, "Dad it looks like you're building a Weber fort."

And what's wrong with that???

MacEggs · December 12, 2015, 12:47:40 PM

A quote from a member when I scored my A code blackie ....

"It is cool to have an A code" .... I couldn't agree more. Nice redhead!

MrHoss · December 12, 2015, 01:48:00 PM

Quote from: crowderjd on December 12, 2015, 11:06:50 AM
"Dad it looks like you're building a Weber fort."

Love it.

Jon · December 12, 2015, 02:11:19 PM

That is a pretty kettle.

firedude5015 · December 12, 2015, 03:00:18 PM

Beautiful redhead!

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Craig · December 12, 2015, 07:12:15 PM

Killer find! Those 79 reds are a beautiful fire engine red. I have the same year and love it! Congrats on the pickups!

weldboy · December 13, 2015, 04:42:25 AM

Nice finds!

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weldboy · December 13, 2015, 04:43:12 AM

Quote from: Russell C. on December 12, 2015, 11:14:14 AM
Very nice. I grabbed a 78 Red this week too. Almost identical condition to yours. Fixin' to do a Roti Chicky tonight to welcome her into the fold. Again, grate pickup!

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Figured that was you....looked like a nice kettle

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WNC · December 13, 2015, 01:59:47 PM

Beautiful red there! Your "fort" is looking awesome, love your collection!

Russell C. · December 13, 2015, 02:02:07 PM

If I'm not mistaken a fort has 4 walls. You've still got some work to do!

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crowderjd · December 13, 2015, 09:36:07 PM

@Russell C. I'm working on it! Especially if I can find a yellow, red mist performer and a 26er! @Craig I found it interesting that there was a noticeable color difference between my 1978 red and the 79. I wonder if they messed with the enamel composition each year?

pbuk · December 15, 2015, 10:56:22 AM

I would give two fingers and a big toe for one like that, they don't seem to exist over here...lovely find, amazing price.

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crowderjd · December 15, 2015, 06:23:35 PM

@pbuk where do you live? I will say to be patient. It has been a year since a red showed up in Vegas. Do you live overseas?

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