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Speckled Galley Que found

Started by Jeff, June 16, 2013, 12:09:34 PM

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Jeff

Ok...so many of you know I've been dropping hints of a rare grill I found, that would be shown at the WKC get together event on the 15th. 
I found this grill under a somewhat obscure search I had on Ebay.  I knew it was a Weber, but have never seen a Galley Que like this in any Weber catalog, or in anyone's collection.   It had a BIN, so I bought it.  Its not a perfect grill...did have some chips and light surface rust, but I carefully sanded them down, primed them, and hit them with a 1500 degree BBQ black paint.  It blended very nicely and looks much better.
Here is a link to the original listing and a brief history of the grill
http://www.ebay.com/itm/vintage-1960s-marine-charcoal-stantion-mount-round-smoker-grill-boating-sailing-/261210055463?_trksid=p2047675.l2557&ssPageName=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT&nma=true&si=7GnztacNixiFUPGD5DN%252BsUQQzDw%253D&orig_cvip=true&rt=nc





Here's a vent pic for you Marty



One thing I noticed that I've never seen before, even on my blue Galley Que, is the special charcoal grate.  It has slots in it to attach to the grate straps in the bowl to keep it in place from shifting if it was actually being used on a boat.






The next picture shows the bracket used to mount from the swing bracket on the bowl, to a post on a boat.  I'm pretty sure this bracket is original with the grill as I've seen it in one of the old Weber brochures somewhere





Long lost brothers reunited!  One of them has much taller legs than the other.



Another vent picture for you Marty.


Not sure if this is an original cover for the grill...but it looks old enough to be and sure fits nice.




Hope the hype wasn't too much on this one!

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pbe gummi bear

Very nice, Jeff. The galley que is one of the coolest webers imo. I can only imagine how you felt when you saw the listing on eBay!
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bob hope

That's outstanding Jeff !!!!
Freaking  WOW!
Did I read that listing right? You got it for only $50 ?
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harris92

What an awesome find Jeff! I love the speckled color.  I just picked up one myself.  I can't wait for its arrival.


1buckie


Not too much hype at all........

......now get a boat....you have TWO of these !!!!!


    PS: The wait was worth it !!!!
"If you want it fancy there is BBQ spray paint at home depot for that. "
    Covered, damper-controlled cooking.....IF YOU PLEASE !!!
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pbe gummi bear

Quote from: 1buckie on June 16, 2013, 12:32:01 PM

Not too much hype at all........

......now get a boat....you have TWO of these !!!!!


    PS: The wait was worth it !!!!

Jeff may or may not already have a boat that I may or may not have seen yesterday.....
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Hogsy

That's AWESOME Jeff.... What a find!!!
Anyone know how long they made these for?
I'm only 2 or 3 kettles away from being that creepy guy down the street with all the Webers
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Heyjude

Very nice. I was wondering what that bracket was sitting ont he table.. Now I know..
That cover is definitely cool too! AJ
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1911Ron

Wanted: 18" Platinum any color will work
This is my Kettle there are many like it but this one is mine......

MartyG

Great photos - and thanks for the vent shots. I'm sure the canvas must have been original to the grill - whether or not it was made by Weber is another story, but something that can be researched. I loved seeing this one in the flesh, not to mention all the others. So what's your best guess as to the year?

Jeff

Based on the style of vent handle, legs, and ash catcher...I'd have to put it near 1960 like the original Galley Que.
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Bman

I've always had gas...  And now a bunch of kettles because of this place.  Thanks!

Jeff

Quote from: pbe gummi bear on June 16, 2013, 12:15:29 PM
Very nice, Jeff. The galley que is one of the coolest webers imo. I can only imagine how you felt when you saw the listing on eBay!

haha...I couldn't hit Buy It Now fast enough!
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Idahawk

#13
That finish is one of the coolest IMO just screams outdoors and camping to me and that's my second passion.
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1buckie

Quote from: Idahawk on June 16, 2013, 01:46:06 PM
That finish is one of the coolest IMO just screams outdoors and camping to me and that's my second passion.

Yeah, it does look like some of the older camping gear I've got....but I think this one's going to have to be screaming "High Seas " !!!!!
"If you want it fancy there is BBQ spray paint at home depot for that. "
    Covered, damper-controlled cooking.....IF YOU PLEASE !!!
           "But the ever versatile kettle reigned supreme"