I'm a lucky guy. (lots of pics)

[tspin818]

My wife's Grandfather passed away recently, after a long and happy life. Over the past 10 years or so we have visited them often. Every time we were there he would tell me that he had some old bbq stuff in the storage box on his deck, and that when he found the key he would let me take a look at it to see if there was anything I might want to take. Needless to say, in all those years he never found the key, and he would not let me cut the lock. After he passed away, my mother-in-law told me to go ahead and cut it, and to take whatever I wanted.

This was the first time any of these items had seen daylight in at least 15-20 years:

IMG_20160630_121854062 by tspin818,

You can imagine my surprise! He had a Weber 1000xl sitting under a cover next to the box, so I figured he might have a grill inside the box too. A nice Redhead MBH that looks to be from about 1979:

IMG_20160630_123718521 by tspin818,

But what really got me excited were all the Weber accessories that were mostly NIB and never used:

IMG_20160630_162600103 by tspin818, on Flickr

Shish-Ka-Bob

IMG_20160630_161830325 by tspin818,

WT-18 work table:

IMG_20160630_162306621 by tspin818,

G-14 griddle:

IMG_20160630_162214603 by tspin818,

RA-22 Rotisserie:

IMG_20160630_162151077 by tspin818,

8801 unopened starter set:

IMG_20160630_161903609 by tspin818,

Charcoal rails:

IMG_20160630_161842225 by tspin818,

There was even an old bag of KB with some woodchips and starter fluid:

IMG_20160701_143924423 by tspin818,

I wiped her down and put on the accessory table:

IMG_20160701_153016985 by tspin818,

And had to cook on her that night:

IMG_20160701_183941541_HDR by tspin818,

I was truly blessed to have known this man, and I know that he is smiling down on me, knowing how much I will enjoy his Weber Legacy!

[zavod44]

Like fucking Carter opening Tutankhamen's tomb.....dang

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[charred]

that's THE best grill+ find/story I've ever heard! congrats man!

[56MPG]

First of all, sorry for your loss. Best to your wife and family.

Second of all, this is cooler than cool! Hope there are photos of him commanding the redhead. Memories like that would compliment this stash nicely and keep his memory alive. Reminds me I need more of myself at the grill. I'm always the one taking pics.

[cumminfourya]

Great story and awesome find.


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[tspin818]

Thanks for the condolences, I have never seen any pics of him grilling. I forgot to post the pics of the 1000XL I am also getting:

IMG_20160701_142954559 by tspin818,

It also looks like it was hardly ever used.

[1buckie]

That's tremendous !!!!

Especially the fact you got right to cooking.....that absolutely honors the man who stashed that all away....good on ya!!!!

[cwmfour]

Your wife's grandfather will be proud that all those Weber items will be cared for and put to good use.  He was obviously a Weber guy.

Beautiful grill(s) and story.  What a legacy.

Whit

[Poorfolks]

 WOW !The redhead is great but the accessories are tremendous! Shish-Ka-Bob and Roti too cooool .

[mcgolden]

It's like Al Capone's vault except actually something in it.  Again, sorry for your loss, but really a great story.

[Kneab]

Sorry for your loss


Wow...... what a find

He would want you to enjoy every bit of that.
Except use that charcoal starter for a campfire starter.

[DarrenC]

This would be an incredible find for any kettlehead, but your personal connection and the fact that it wasn't just another craigslist or storage locker score is what makes this a truly special and incredibly touching story.  Thank you for sharing it - you made my day!

[JDD]

What a story!

[Hogsy]

No way!!! That's unbelievable!!!

[fljoemon]

Ooooo .. I would love to have that Shis Kabob Set. Dang .. why did Weber stop making it?

Congratulations on your treasure!!!