*** Update: Resto/Clean-up pics down in the comments ***
The weekend prior to Easter weekend was F'ing $h!tty. My wife's car is only a few years old & the engine had just suffered a catastrophic failure. I figured I was in for a fight over the warranty, since I do my own oil changes. Needless to say, starting the week, I'm a little down in the dumps thinking about worse case scenarios ($2,000-$8,000 out of pocket scenarios). However, this doesn't deter me from checking Craigslist for a decent score. Found something interesting, so I sent the seller a text. Right after, I get a phone call from the dealer letting me know that the bearings failed (RECALL-covered 100%). Hyundai sending a new, complete engine, and had a courtesy car ready to go. As I'm on the phone, a reply text comes in, saying that the grill is available. Talk about a major shift of emotions!!! Good Friday seemed like the perfect time to take a "casual" day for a family road trip. Seller pulled the listing when I confirmed I'd p/u then. As the week continues, I find a few more goodies near my original find. Well, we got a courtesy car with 1100 miles, so that's what we were taking, "regardless of what & how much I find". Been driving my truck for over 12 years & 135,000 miles. Took some tools & hit the road with the family.
1st stop: Middleton, WI
----- $20 -----
Happy Cooker Gas-Picnic.
In good shape. All original. Hadn't been used in 20+ years. Had an old K-Mart cylinder and an old Diet Cook can hooked up underneath.
2nd stop: Rock Springs, WI (3 items)
----- $25 -----
Red 80's Kenmore Kettle.
All original. Not w/o issues. The seller bought it new & appeared to have never, ever cleaned it. Stored in a barn, so it was filthy. He also cut three holes in the bottom for clearing out the ash. Will finish the resto tonight, take & post pics tomorrow.
----- $25 -----
Weber Fire Pit
In good shape. Handles still legible. Was even more filthy than the Kenmore. Seller added chicken wire around 3/4 of riser section.
----- $25 -----
A damn old a$$ sled (60's?). My wife had to have this as a surprise for her mom. Felt bad, the seller's mom started crying when she agreed to sell it.
Not too bad, $95 (+ $20 of Starbucks & $15 of gas) for everything. Spent twice as much on lunch & some shopping for my daughters on the way home.
Everything fit in the trunk with enough room left for a SJ or GA. No luck finding one en route home. Of course, a gasser GA (trying to find a steal for my dad) popped up once I was home. I ended up leaving a couple other non-grill items out there because I didn't take the truck.
Ended up being a good Good Friday.
Topic: Rollercoaster of Emotions: Cars & Kettles. (Read 5684 times)