This the oldest (and furtherest) kettle I have ever gotten.
You went to ventura and you didn't pick up that weber outdoor fireplace?Sent from my SM-N910V using Weber Kettle Club mobile app
Zooming in on that lid vent, I can make out the engraved registered "R" trademark of the WEBER logo. Looks like you landed yourself a 1977! Btw, those wheels are period correct. Unless you absolutely want older style wheels put on it. 1978 is the modern style wide turn tab wth the raised WEBER logo similar to today's kettles. Great looking black MBH!