Title: Today's find... The Chief!
Post by: Neil_VT00 on July 14, 2016, 09:19:13 AM
Post by: Neil_VT00 on July 14, 2016, 09:19:13 AM
Earlier in the week I come across a garage sale that lists a Weber Charcoal Grill so I start digging through the pics and find this:
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2016/07/14/CLAdPicture.md.jpg)
Garage sale was supposed to be this weekend and I will not be able to make it so I reach out to the seller and ask if we could meet before the weekend. I'm thinking, I don't really need a copper mist, but it's got a kabob ring (only 4 skewers) so why not give it a whirl. Long story short, today I meet up with the seller and come home with The Chief! I couldn't believe when he opened the garage and I saw a 26 that was complete and in great shape.
I have no idea what the back story is. The seller was getting rid of it for someone else. Looks like its from somewhere in the 69-71 time-frame, but maybe some experts can help here. Here are some pics before cleaning.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2016/07/14/IMG_4526.md.jpg) (http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2016/07/14/IMG_4523.md.jpg)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2016/07/14/IMG_4524.md.jpg) (http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2016/07/14/IMG_4527.md.jpg)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2016/07/14/IMG_4529.md.jpg)
Not sure what I will do with it long term, but I'm excited to have it for now!
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2016/07/14/CLAdPicture.md.jpg)
Garage sale was supposed to be this weekend and I will not be able to make it so I reach out to the seller and ask if we could meet before the weekend. I'm thinking, I don't really need a copper mist, but it's got a kabob ring (only 4 skewers) so why not give it a whirl. Long story short, today I meet up with the seller and come home with The Chief! I couldn't believe when he opened the garage and I saw a 26 that was complete and in great shape.
I have no idea what the back story is. The seller was getting rid of it for someone else. Looks like its from somewhere in the 69-71 time-frame, but maybe some experts can help here. Here are some pics before cleaning.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2016/07/14/IMG_4526.md.jpg) (http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2016/07/14/IMG_4523.md.jpg)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2016/07/14/IMG_4524.md.jpg) (http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2016/07/14/IMG_4527.md.jpg)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2016/07/14/IMG_4529.md.jpg)
Not sure what I will do with it long term, but I'm excited to have it for now!
Title: Re: Today's find... The Chief!
Post by: Maxmbob on July 14, 2016, 09:22:35 AM
Post by: Maxmbob on July 14, 2016, 09:22:35 AM
Woe, that's a kick ash find congrats.
Title: Re: Today's find... The Chief!
Post by: zavod44 on July 14, 2016, 09:25:10 AM
Post by: zavod44 on July 14, 2016, 09:25:10 AM
Now that's a fucking score!
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Title: Re: Today's find... The Chief!
Post by: WNC on July 14, 2016, 09:55:57 AM
Post by: WNC on July 14, 2016, 09:55:57 AM
Great score!
Especially with the kebab ring. I've got the same grill, but mine isn't in nearly as nice condition!
In fact, this is one of the nicest Chiefs I've seen
Especially with the kebab ring. I've got the same grill, but mine isn't in nearly as nice condition!
In fact, this is one of the nicest Chiefs I've seen
Title: Re: Today's find... The Chief!
Post by: AZ Monsoon on July 14, 2016, 10:00:08 AM
Post by: AZ Monsoon on July 14, 2016, 10:00:08 AM
Wow. Nice one!
Title: Re: Today's find... The Chief!
Post by: Darko on July 14, 2016, 10:01:03 AM
Post by: Darko on July 14, 2016, 10:01:03 AM
Holy Shit!!!! Congrats on that score.
Title: Re: Today's find... The Chief!
Post by: MikeRocksTheRed on July 14, 2016, 10:03:01 AM
Post by: MikeRocksTheRed on July 14, 2016, 10:03:01 AM
Dude!!!!! One hell of a score! That's a 69 or 70 based on the vent lid.
Title: Re: Today's find... The Chief!
Post by: MrHoss on July 14, 2016, 10:06:44 AM
Post by: MrHoss on July 14, 2016, 10:06:44 AM
Bet it took your breath away. Congratulations.
Title: Re: Today's find... The Chief!
Post by: Ted B on July 14, 2016, 10:17:22 AM
Post by: Ted B on July 14, 2016, 10:17:22 AM
Quote from: zavod44 on July 14, 2016, 09:25:10 AMWell put. Congrats
Now that's a fucking score!
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Title: Re: Today's find... The Chief!
Post by: Travis on July 14, 2016, 10:32:43 AM
Post by: Travis on July 14, 2016, 10:32:43 AM
Open garage door, and 
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Title: Re: Today's find... The Chief!
Post by: Davescprktl on July 14, 2016, 10:48:10 AM
Post by: Davescprktl on July 14, 2016, 10:48:10 AM
Fantastic score!
Title: Re: Today's find... The Chief!
Post by: fedex on July 14, 2016, 10:53:42 AM
Post by: fedex on July 14, 2016, 10:53:42 AM
Congrats!!!! Some killer finds in the last couple weeks.
Title: Re: Today's find... The Chief!
Post by: firedude5015 on July 14, 2016, 10:55:17 AM
Post by: firedude5015 on July 14, 2016, 10:55:17 AM
Holy Shit Batman!...awesomeness!
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Title: Re: Today's find... The Chief!
Post by: crowderjd on July 14, 2016, 11:18:59 AM
Post by: crowderjd on July 14, 2016, 11:18:59 AM
Love it! Congratulations on a beautiful kettle!
Title: Re: Today's find... The Chief!
Post by: johnny 2 shack on July 14, 2016, 11:26:16 AM
Post by: johnny 2 shack on July 14, 2016, 11:26:16 AM
wicked score !
Title: Re: Today's find... The Chief!
Post by: JEBIV on July 14, 2016, 11:57:10 AM
Post by: JEBIV on July 14, 2016, 11:57:10 AM
That is an awesome looking grill and score !!!!!
Title: Re: Today's find... The Chief!
Post by: charred on July 14, 2016, 01:06:32 PM
Post by: charred on July 14, 2016, 01:06:32 PM
jackpot!!!
Title: Re: Today's find... The Chief!
Post by: Filibuster on July 14, 2016, 01:37:33 PM
Post by: Filibuster on July 14, 2016, 01:37:33 PM
Congrats, I had my eyes on that bad boy, reworked my schedule so I could be there by 8am. I guess the kettle gods know I'm not meant for anything bigger than a 22.5". What did it go for? Again nice catch.
Title: Re: Today's find... The Chief!
Post by: Troy on July 14, 2016, 03:50:03 PM
Post by: Troy on July 14, 2016, 03:50:03 PM
WOW! That's a nice find, and in great condition too!!
Title: Re: Today's find... The Chief!
Post by: Hofy on July 14, 2016, 03:53:30 PM
Post by: Hofy on July 14, 2016, 03:53:30 PM
Nice score! That will clean up nicely.
Title: Re: Today's find... The Chief!
Post by: greenweb on July 14, 2016, 04:27:05 PM
Post by: greenweb on July 14, 2016, 04:27:05 PM
That looks so clean! Very nice score indeed.
Title: Re: Today's find... The Chief!
Post by: GregS on July 14, 2016, 05:20:41 PM
Post by: GregS on July 14, 2016, 05:20:41 PM
amazing acquisition!
Title: Re: Today's find... The Chief!
Post by: Scott Zee on July 14, 2016, 11:30:17 PM
Post by: Scott Zee on July 14, 2016, 11:30:17 PM
HUGE!!! That's just an AWESOME score. Congrats
Title: Re: Today's find... The Chief!
Post by: Neil_VT00 on July 15, 2016, 09:50:31 AM
Post by: Neil_VT00 on July 15, 2016, 09:50:31 AM
Thanks guys. I'm really excited to have it. Looking forward to giving it a good cleaning.
@filibuster sorry to grab it when you changed around your plans to be up there. You'll be the first to know if I ever decide to sell.
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@filibuster sorry to grab it when you changed around your plans to be up there. You'll be the first to know if I ever decide to sell.
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Title: Re: Today's find... The Chief!
Post by: Idahawk on July 15, 2016, 01:38:54 PM
Post by: Idahawk on July 15, 2016, 01:38:54 PM
Hells yes ! Congrats man
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Title: Re: Today's find... The Chief!
Post by: weldboy on July 15, 2016, 04:26:09 PM
Post by: weldboy on July 15, 2016, 04:26:09 PM
Holy shit congrats man!
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