Title: I Found A Charcoal Gray Kettle
Post by: cjm7171 on April 25, 2015, 03:25:07 AM
Post by: cjm7171 on April 25, 2015, 03:25:07 AM
Driving down the street to pick up my daughter from school, I could not believe my eyes. There sitting out on the curb was an unappreciated charcoal gray kettle. (pretty sure there was a heavenly light aimed down on it and angels singing as well). My question is was this originally gray, is it an old black one that faded? Any idea what year it could be? It's not in that bad of shape. It has metal handles on the sides, three vents on the bottom, and a wooden handle on the lid. Looks like I have a summer restoration project.
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Title: Re: I Found A Charcoal Gray Kettle
Post by: cjm7171 on April 25, 2015, 03:40:12 AM
Post by: cjm7171 on April 25, 2015, 03:40:12 AM
Looks like a 1976. I looked on a vent chart posted by MartyG, and it seems to be from 77. Guessing it is faded black. Still sweet. Here's a pic of my vent cover.
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Title: Re: I Found A Charcoal Gray Kettle
Post by: chefn58 on April 25, 2015, 03:50:14 AM
Post by: chefn58 on April 25, 2015, 03:50:14 AM
Yep. Faded black. Never the less a great score and will make a great cooker!
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Title: Re: I Found A Charcoal Gray Kettle
Post by: Craig on April 25, 2015, 05:31:03 AM
Post by: Craig on April 25, 2015, 05:31:03 AM
Nice score! Yes faded black 1976-77
Title: Re: I Found A Charcoal Gray Kettle
Post by: jcnaz on April 25, 2015, 05:44:17 AM
Post by: jcnaz on April 25, 2015, 05:44:17 AM
A bit of elbow grease and that will look terrific!
There is nothing wrong with an old classic black...
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There is nothing wrong with an old classic black...
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Title: Re: I Found A Charcoal Gray Kettle
Post by: WNC on April 25, 2015, 05:48:58 AM
Post by: WNC on April 25, 2015, 05:48:58 AM
Great find, clean it up and cook!
Title: Re: I Found A Charcoal Gray Kettle
Post by: 1911Ron on April 25, 2015, 05:40:33 PM
Post by: 1911Ron on April 25, 2015, 05:40:33 PM
You answered my first question "is it in the truck yet?" It looks to be in great shape congrats on a great find! I have a couple of faded black kettles kicking around they are kinda cool!