My wife's Grandfather passed away recently, after a long and happy life. Over the past 10 years or so we have visited them often. Every time we were there he would tell me that he had some old bbq stuff in the storage box on his deck, and that when he found the key he would let me take a look at it to see if there was anything I might want to take. Needless to say, in all those years he never found the key, and he would not let me cut the lock. After he passed away, my mother-in-law told me to go ahead and cut it, and to take whatever I wanted.
This was the first time any of these items had seen daylight in at least 15-20 years:
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You can imagine my surprise! He had a Weber 1000xl sitting under a cover next to the box, so I figured he might have a grill inside the box too. A nice Redhead MBH that looks to be from about 1979:
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But what really got me excited were all the Weber accessories that were mostly NIB and never used:
(https://c8.staticflickr.com/8/7443/27397514623_ef29828de4_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/HK2qzM)IMG_20160630_162600103 (https://flic.kr/p/HK2qzM) by tspin818 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70958417@N00/), on Flickr
Shish-Ka-Bob
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WT-18 work table:
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G-14 griddle:
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RA-22 Rotisserie:
(https://c2.staticflickr.com/8/7109/27933287201_895f39da37_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Jynp72)IMG_20160630_162151077 (https://flic.kr/p/Jynp72) by tspin818 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70958417@N00/),
8801 unopened starter set:
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Charcoal rails:
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There was even an old bag of KB with some woodchips and starter fluid:
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I wiped her down and put on the accessory table:
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And had to cook on her that night:
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I was truly blessed to have known this man, and I know that he is smiling down on me, knowing how much I will enjoy his Weber Legacy!
Like fucking Carter opening Tutankhamen's tomb.....dang
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that's THE best grill+ find/story I've ever heard! congrats man!
First of all, sorry for your loss. Best to your wife and family.
Second of all, this is cooler than cool! Hope there are photos of him commanding the redhead. Memories like that would compliment this stash nicely and keep his memory alive. Reminds me I need more of myself at the grill. I'm always the one taking pics.
Great story and awesome find.
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Thanks for the condolences, I have never seen any pics of him grilling. I forgot to post the pics of the 1000XL I am also getting:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/8/7536/27920925592_26f2c61e1b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/Jxh3qQ)IMG_20160701_142954559 (https://flic.kr/p/Jxh3qQ) by tspin818 (https://www.flickr.com/photos/70958417@N00/),
It also looks like it was hardly ever used.
That's tremendous !!!!
Especially the fact you got right to cooking.....that absolutely honors the man who stashed that all away....good on ya!!!!
Your wife's grandfather will be proud that all those Weber items will be cared for and put to good use. He was obviously a Weber guy.
Beautiful grill(s) and story. What a legacy.
Whit
WOW !The redhead is great but the accessories are tremendous! Shish-Ka-Bob 8) and Roti too cooool 8).
It's like Al Capone's vault except actually something in it. Again, sorry for your loss, but really a great story.
Sorry for your loss
Wow...... what a find
He would want you to enjoy every bit of that.
Except use that charcoal starter for a campfire starter.
This would be an incredible find for any kettlehead, but your personal connection and the fact that it wasn't just another craigslist or storage locker score is what makes this a truly special and incredibly touching story. Thank you for sharing it - you made my day!
What a story!
No way!!! That's unbelievable!!!
Ooooo .. I would love to have that Shis Kabob Set. Dang .. why did Weber stop making it?
Congratulations on your treasure!!!
First, I'm glad your grampa-in-law led a long and happy life. Sometime that makes their passing a little easier to take. Your family has my condolences nonetheless.
Second, you are indeed a lucky man. That is an incredible stash of Weber gear and it has been given to someone who will cherish it and use it.
Third, can I have the storage bin? Please?
Wow,amazing story, enjoy!!!
Your brides grandfather was a grillfella! Sorry for your families loss. I'm sure he is happy as can be your using this. That's seriously a cool story.
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good lord!!
I mean... sorry for your loss
but holy shit man, that's an incredible haul
So sorry for your loss. As you use those items you'll be constantly reminded of the time spent with your grandfather in law. Cliche but every kettle does have a story. Keep this haul in the family make many more memories. Very nice story and thanks for sharing.
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Sorry for your loss but congrats on the heirloom acquisition. His memory will live on in that MBH
Great story! Thank you for sharing it with us.
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First off, Sorry for your loss and my condolences to you and your family. WOW, I can't even imagine what thoughts were going through your head moments before opening up this fantastic family treasure. Then opening it and seeing what hadn't seen the light of day in years must have just blown you away as it has us. Cooking on that great grill the very first day, ^5. Keeping that great time capsule in the family, PRICELESS ;D
Sorry. I almost posted a comment that would have left me in the open for the vultures. I'll start a new thread.
Sorry for your loss. My prayers and best wishes for your family. That man was obviously an OG Grillfella. May the thin blue smoke rise to the heavens in his honor.
Holy Pierogi!!! You are one lucky guy! I love the redhead. When my father-in-law died all he left us were his bills.
Wow that's just simply amazing!
Keep all that stuff and know you'll be honoring his memory every time you use it. No better way to show respect and keep his memory alive.
Can't exactly tell from the pic, but the kettle seems to be older than '79, and damn it looks to be in excellent shape!
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Quote from: fljoemon on September 13, 2016, 01:46:01 PM
Ooooo .. I would love to have that Shis Kabob Set. Dang .. why did Weber stop making it?
Congratulations on your treasure!!!
Because as much as we love them they wanted to be cruel to us...
I am also sorry for your loss and happy for your gain. Enjoy them the way they were meant to be
Quote from: WNC on September 14, 2016, 04:10:15 PM
Wow that's just simply amazing!
Keep all that stuff and know you'll be honoring his memory every time you use it. No better way to show respect and keep his memory alive.
Can't exactly tell from the pic, but the kettle seems to be older than '79, and damn it looks to be in excellent shape!
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I believe that you are correct, I do think the kettle is older than I originally suspected.
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You have won the kettle lottery!!! It's like finding
A ford cobra on blocks in a locked barn for 50 yrs!!
Like opening a mini time capsule!