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Started by JDD, August 28, 2017, 10:33:39 AM

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LiquidOcelot

I woulda traded her my car.... the cars probably worth less tho haha

JEBIV

Quote from: LiquidOcelot on August 28, 2017, 02:40:06 PM
I woulda traded her my car.... the cars probably worth less tho haha
The car he'll how about both exwives their cars and some cash to boot

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Cellar2ful

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Congratulations.  What a sweet find.  The condition of the porcelain, wheels and ash triangle are amazing. A true survivor and a benchmark example as to how one should be restored to. 
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Darko

Holy Shit!!!! That is fantastic. Congrats.

Lightning

Wow, that's an excellent find!

Quote from: JDD on August 28, 2017, 10:33:39 AM
We set up a meeting time for the next morning.  I was running late for my step son's opening day high school football game or I would have already been on my way over there. I was not in too big of a hurry knowing that the kettle was hiding in her garage and not advertised.

I'm glad everything worked out and you were able to arrange a deal with the lady that both of you were happy with  so you were able to get the kettle, and you were able to get to your stepson's football game.  That'll mean a lot to him now, but more especially when he gets older.

northwestkettle

That looks awesome really nice shape congratulations, how is the inside leg sockets it looks like it spent most of its life out of the rain for sure


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JDD

Quote from: Lightning on August 28, 2017, 04:25:50 PM
Wow, that's an excellent find!

Quote from: JDD on August 28, 2017, 10:33:39 AM
We set up a meeting time for the next morning.  I was running late for my step son's opening day high school football game or I would have already been on my way over there. I was not in too big of a hurry knowing that the kettle was hiding in her garage and not advertised.

I'm glad everything worked out and you were able to arrange a deal with the lady that both of you were happy with  so you were able to get the kettle, and you were able to get to your stepson's football game.  That'll mean a lot to him now, but more especially when he gets older.
Hey thanks @Lightning, that makes me feel good. You know I have to admit, the thought did cross my mind to blow off that game. Very few things are more important than scoring kettles.
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JDD

Quote from: northwestkettle on August 28, 2017, 04:25:53 PM
That looks awesome really nice shape congratulations, how is the inside leg sockets it looks like it spent most of its life out of the rain for sure


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The inside leg sockets had very little rust and are rock solid. Speaking of rock solid, I need to post some pictures of the cooking grate.  It is incredibly thick, I've never seen anything like it.  Also, the leg socket tubes are like twice as think as new ones.
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charred

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! What a dream come true! That thing is awesome. Congrats, and you owe your buddy for the rest of your life!
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northwestkettle

Quote from: JDD on August 28, 2017, 04:50:39 PM
Quote from: northwestkettle on August 28, 2017, 04:25:53 PM
That looks awesome really nice shape congratulations, how is the inside leg sockets it looks like it spent most of its life out of the rain for sure


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The inside leg sockets had very little rust and are rock solid. Speaking of rock solid, I need to post some pictures of the cooking grate.  It is incredibly thick, I've never seen anything like it.  Also, the leg socket tubes are like twice as think as new ones.
That is great you got a real Gem there I've noticed with a few of the older kettles I've got that must of had original grates in them still the gauge of the steel rods was much thicker that was on a 65 model year kettle I bet yours is even more stout


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Scott Zee

OMG...what a find. SOOOO cool you got it and huge props to your buddy. Once in a lifetime find and definitely one to be passed down. CONGRATS!!!
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Rub

Beautiful grill and great story, congrats! Grill that buddy of yours a great big steak dinner for making it possible.
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greenweb

Congrats!!! beauty of find. Amazing clean up pics.

KevinP

I am in awe. That is a gorgeous grill. Congrats and sincerely enjoy that piece of history.


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