Also, 1982 was a transitional year for Weber as both the introduction of the One Touch sweepers and the move from Arlington Heights to Palatine was in progress. 1983 E code is the last year the kettles were stamped with Arlington Heights, ILL. Some C codes even have little Ds added to the bowl vents in addition to the C stamp suggesting that it's a 1982 model.
D stamped MBH (pre 1981) kettles are still a mystery. There have been 78 and 79 A code and 80 B code MBH kettles with a "D" added on all vents. It's been suggested that those were either "demo" kettles or some have gone as far as to suggest that they were leftover/old stock kettles that were on hand at the factory in 1982. That is NOT confirmed. I love my A code (D stamped) red 22.
Sorry, no thread jacking intended. The talk about C codes peaked my interest. I haven't seen a C code One Touch yet myself. That's one I'd love to find.
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