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Battered & Beaten Blue 18 OTG

Started by Firemunkee, March 31, 2018, 08:20:26 PM

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Firemunkee

March 31, 2018, 08:20:26 PM
The story is here http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/index.php?topic=36155.0

It was in way worse condition than I expected :( Scratches and rust everywhere. The entire lid has major rim rash. Bowl is super beaten. It looks like it was always in rough fights and lost all the time.  The good news is the lid vent seal is not affected by the dent and the lid itself fits on super snug  (not sure if that's because something is bent) which makes a very tight seal.

This is my first 18 and first blue. I really like the size and color but I'm not sure if I'm going to keep it. I need to sleep on it. I just need sleep in general right now haha

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Harleysmoker

#1
March 31, 2018, 10:27:23 PM
Man that thing has been rode hard. The bowl piks look like there is some fiberglass reinforcement under the porcelain? Never seen that before

DynaGlide

#2
April 01, 2018, 03:00:05 AM
. . How did your wife take it? I'm sure she thinks you're crazy right now

Filibuster

#3
April 01, 2018, 06:22:26 AM
   Congrats on getting that blue it's definitely had a hard life. Check the sweeps they're more than likely SS. Keep this as a parts grill for a more deserving 18" that's sure to pop up now.

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RRRanger99

#4
April 01, 2018, 07:32:38 AM
Looks like it would make an excellent primary go-to cooker. It's been weathered beyond normal wear and tear, battered and covered with battle scars. On the plus side, it has the old style channeled ash catcher & pan. It's solid and has plenty of life left in it for many cooks to come. The only thing that would need changing is the cooking and charcoal grates. Congrats!

Firemunkee

#5
April 01, 2018, 11:35:51 AM
Quote from: DynaGlide on April 01, 2018, 03:00:05 AM
. . How did your wife take it? I'm sure she thinks you're crazy right now

Not as crazy as when I told her I agented a kettle for @CatskillSmoker lol that she found unbelievable haha
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Firemunkee

#6
April 01, 2018, 11:37:11 AM
Quote from: Filibuster on April 01, 2018, 06:22:26 AM
   Congrats on getting that blue it's definitely had a hard life. Check the sweeps they're more than likely SS. Keep this as a parts grill for a more deserving 18" that's sure to pop up now.

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I'll take a look when I get a chance and report back. Thanks

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Firemunkee

#7
April 01, 2018, 11:39:33 AM
Quote from: RRRanger99 on April 01, 2018, 07:32:38 AM
Looks like it would make an excellent primary go-to cooker. It's been weathered beyond normal wear and tear, battered and covered with battle scars. On the plus side, it has the old style channeled ash catcher & pan. It's solid and has plenty of life left in it for many cooks to come. The only thing that would need changing is the cooking and charcoal grates. Congrats!
Yeah I really like that it is a OTG. I think that's what should me on it when I saw there listing. There cooking grate is less than a year old and it is the flip up kind! They're in good condition so just a basic cleaning by fire and they will be good to go!

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Firemunkee

#8
April 01, 2018, 12:29:28 PM
Quote from: Filibuster on April 01, 2018, 06:22:26 AM
   Congrats on getting that blue it's definitely had a hard life. Check the sweeps they're more than likely SS. Keep this as a parts grill for a more deserving 18" that's sure to pop up now.

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I checked with a magnet and the magnet did not stick. Yay SS sweeps!

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addicted-to-smoke

#9
April 01, 2018, 01:25:49 PM
Some acquisitions are tougher than others and you fought the good fight for this one.

Cook a delicious meal on that bastid and don't worry. That's the kind of machine you won't care whatever washers, bolts, screws and duct tape is necessary keep the dogs and burgers comin'.
It's the iconic symbol for the backyard. It's family/friends, food and fun. What more do you need to feel everything [is] going to be all right. As long as we can still have a BBQ in our backyard, the world seems a bit of a better place. At least for that moment. -reillyranch

Bob BQ

#10
April 01, 2018, 01:50:06 PM
It's purty.... I'd take it in a heartbeat.


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Lemans

#11
April 01, 2018, 04:45:08 PM
Quote from: Bob BQ on April 01, 2018, 01:50:06 PM
It's purty.... I'd take it in a heartbeat.


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LiquidOcelot

#12
April 01, 2018, 05:05:51 PM
I love how it looks not many otg 18s pop up in my area

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james1787

#13
April 02, 2018, 02:32:50 PM
Definitely beaten.. but plenty of life left in it!
Seeking either 56-58 anything or Westerner

hawgheaven

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April 10, 2018, 08:03:45 AM Last Edit: April 10, 2018, 08:05:38 AM by hawgheaven
Definitely been rode hard and put away wet. It'll still cook tho.
Multiple kettles and WSM's. I am not a collector, just a gatherer... and a sick bastard.
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