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Title: 26" with custom "Uncle Al" whitewalls
Post by: Cellar2ful on July 31, 2016, 12:10:10 PM


The laser cut whitewalls arrived late yesterday and got to put them on today. Thanks to @Uncle Al, I no longer have to look at those godawful wheel covers my 26" came with.

(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2016/07/31/DSC01631.md.jpg)


(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2016/07/31/DSC01630.md.jpg)


Title: Re: 26" with custom "Uncle Al" whitewalls
Post by: pbe gummi bear on July 31, 2016, 12:28:21 PM
That looks stellar!
Title: Re: 26" with custom "Uncle Al" whitewalls
Post by: Craig on July 31, 2016, 12:38:44 PM
This makes me even more excited and motivated to get a modern 26er. Those handles, the whitewalls on those modern wheels... I love it!! Awesome setup!
Title: Re: 26" with custom "Uncle Al" whitewalls
Post by: varekai on July 31, 2016, 02:16:53 PM
AWESOME! Looks great!!
Title: Re: 26" with custom "Uncle Al" whitewalls
Post by: Don_ on July 31, 2016, 02:20:15 PM
Wow! Just.....wow! That looks grate!
Title: Re: 26" with custom "Uncle Al" whitewalls
Post by: Travis on July 31, 2016, 02:45:00 PM
Oh yes! That looks great!


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Title: Re: 26" with custom "Uncle Al" whitewalls
Post by: Dan NY on July 31, 2016, 05:28:27 PM
I feel like this is a mod that Weber Stephen Products should take notice of. Not only does it look factory, but it looks awesome!!!! 

They should make this setup the new standard wheels for 2017.
Title: Re: 26" with custom "Uncle Al" whitewalls
Post by: Troy on July 31, 2016, 05:30:41 PM
those are fucking RAD ASS!!!!

Where can i get some of the whitewalls?
Title: Re: 26" with custom "Uncle Al" whitewalls
Post by: Davescprktl on July 31, 2016, 06:03:39 PM
Simply awesome!
Title: Re: 26" with custom "Uncle Al" whitewalls
Post by: Cellar2ful on July 31, 2016, 06:41:03 PM
@Troy & @Shaun

Thank you everyone for the compliments on my 26'r mod.  I can't take credit for the idea or creation.  All the credit should go to the creator, @Uncle Al for using his laser cutter and @MacEggs for posting the original question, "Does Weber make white walls for the new MT?". Here is the original thread where the idea was born:

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/the-newer-master-touch-wheels-whitewalls/

As soon as I saw the pictures and read the thread, I knew I had to get a set. I PM'd Emmette (Uncle Al) and he made me a set for my 26". I placed the bowl and legs on a table, upside down, so I was working at a comfortable height. You just pry off those grey mini frisbee wheel covers and cut off any plastic tags left from when the wheels are poured into molds. Thoroughly clean the application area on the wheels, remove the paper tape covering the adhesive (already installed by Uncle Al) and press in place.  The mod is now done. 



I have a feeling that Uncle Al's mailbox will be blowing up with orders for these whitewalls.  Get ready Emmette (Uncle Al). I have a feeling that there will be such a demand for these whitewalls there will have to be a link and page (like for wood handles) for them on the WKC.



Title: Re: 26" with custom "Uncle Al" whitewalls
Post by: Cellar2ful on July 31, 2016, 06:46:54 PM
Quote from: Dan NY on July 31, 2016, 05:28:27 PM
I feel like this is a mod that Weber Stephen Products should take notice of. Not only does it look factory, but it looks awesome!!!! 

They should make this setup the new standard wheels for 2017.

I agree wholeheartedly.
Title: Re: 26" with custom "Uncle Al" whitewalls
Post by: greenweb on July 31, 2016, 06:50:50 PM
Both handles and white wall trims look fantastic!

Looking forward to receiving both.
Title: Re: 26" with custom "Uncle Al" whitewalls
Post by: CharliefromLI on August 01, 2016, 03:55:20 AM
Uncle Al. If you are taking orders let me know. These would look great on my 26 and my performer.


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Title: Re: 26" with custom "Uncle Al" whitewalls
Post by: Matt_T on August 01, 2016, 07:02:12 AM
@Uncle Al PM Sent - I will send you the money right now. Really great work!!
Title: Re: 26" with custom "Uncle Al" whitewalls
Post by: Uncle Al on August 01, 2016, 10:58:45 AM
Everyone, thanks for the kind words!  I'm just as excited about them too after being able to get rid of the ugly grey wheel covers and let the real kettle beauty shine through!  My PM mailbox is pretty full and I am responding as soon as I can.   Oh, and I will have a listing up in the member sales and trades later tonight that will also include replacement whitewalls for the classic 6" & 8" wheels.  So stay tuned!
Title: Re: 26" with custom "Uncle Al" whitewalls
Post by: jaynik on August 01, 2016, 03:05:56 PM
I didn't even realize I hated the original wheels until you showed me this.

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Title: Re: 26" with custom "Uncle Al" whitewalls
Post by: DonoBBQ on August 01, 2016, 05:34:23 PM
That's pretty awesome! I think uncle Al willbe mighty popular from now on!