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Gar863

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Hello from Ireland and my hopefully new vintage purchase
« on: February 25, 2023, 05:06:32 AM »
Hey everyone newbie here from Ireland hoping to do a deal on a kettle but looking for advice firstly if it's stamped L it's a 1989 kettle Is that correct and secondly is it worth restoration
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bamakettles

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Re: Hello from Ireland and my hopefully new vintage purchase
« Reply #1 on: February 25, 2023, 07:01:42 AM »
Welcome from Huntsville AL USA.  Correct, 1989 - not a rare kettle here, not sure how many choices you have in Ireland.  If it’s worth it to you I say go for it.  I’d research parts availability first to make sure you can get what’s required.  Best of luck!


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Gar863

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Re: Hello from Ireland and my hopefully new vintage purchase
« Reply #2 on: February 25, 2023, 07:16:01 AM »
Quote from: bamakettles on February 25, 2023, 07:01:42 AM
Welcome from Huntsville AL USA.  Correct, 1989 - not a rare kettle here, not sure how many choices you have in Ireland.  If it’s worth it to you I say go for it.  I’d research parts availability first to make sure you can get what’s required.  Best of luck!


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Thanks man yup it just needs the one touch cleaning replaced
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SixZeroFour

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Re: Hello from Ireland and my hopefully new vintage purchase
« Reply #3 on: February 25, 2023, 09:42:22 AM »
Welcome to the site Gar863.

I agree - if the price is right why not snag it!

A couple quick things to keep an eye out for are the leg socket areas of the bowl - make sure they are sturdy and not detached at all. Also have a look at the grate tab areas inside the bowl as they can also become weak points if neglected. As long as the bones are good she can be saved!
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RRRanger99

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Re: Hello from Ireland and my hopefully new vintage purchase
« Reply #4 on: February 25, 2023, 11:09:37 AM »
Welcome from Virginia Beach, VA, U.S.A.
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Gar863

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Re: Hello from Ireland and my hopefully new vintage purchase
« Reply #5 on: February 25, 2023, 11:11:20 AM »
Quote from: SixZeroFour on February 25, 2023, 09:42:22 AM
Welcome to the site Gar863.

I agree - if the price is right why not snag it!

A couple quick things to keep an eye out for are the leg socket areas of the bowl - make sure they are sturdy and not detached at all. Also have a look at the grate tab areas inside the bowl as they can also become weak points if neglected. As long as the bones are good she can be saved!

Thanks not too worried about the legs going to mount it in a table. I am waiting on the guy selling it to decide if he will box it up and accept my offer. does anyone know will the replacement 57 OEM cleaning system work on this one as its broken? and also a schematic?
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ASpitzer

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Re: Hello from Ireland and my hopefully new vintage purchase
« Reply #6 on: February 25, 2023, 08:17:25 PM »
Welcome from Kalona, IA. Good luck on the project.
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JEBIV

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Re: Hello from Ireland and my hopefully new vintage purchase
« Reply #7 on: February 27, 2023, 04:14:03 AM »
Welcome from Doraville, GA USA
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Bertl

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Re: Hello from Ireland and my hopefully new vintage purchase
« Reply #8 on: February 28, 2023, 09:22:27 AM »
@Gar863 Welcome from Austria, let me know whenever you search for a MBH. I have a 22“ (57cm) Brownie for sale


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