Title: Offset Handle Smokey
Post by: bladz on January 16, 2017, 04:44:51 PM
Post by: bladz on January 16, 2017, 04:44:51 PM
I've been trying to meet up with the seller of this grill for a few months now. We made it happen this past Saturday. Found on CL.
Clean up was relatively easy. Dish soap and some light razor scraping in the bowl.
Before the bath.
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Missing a cooking grate.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170117/cedd3904f0e9635ce5b10eba31fdd122.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170117/510fe31b909bf55f0a1cc3234cb3a032.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170117/af18bbeef3c6b250d59b1be888fe8ce7.jpg)
The speckled color looks fantastic!
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170117/072e2af053bdd1f8b74a26966ec3a729.jpg)
After cleaning.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170117/6cc9d047b4eb3c5715bb921f656d29f0.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170117/2c09cccbf22209c315a6c5388aec146d.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170117/f75dff4c937caf1eaa07c4d2868d8bc3.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170117/1e9202e6a6ddf3e8a42ba42861c668fc.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170117/4f295905d6c6d087968e20f302a2059d.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170117/51076a257bf83b0df8166b379536c044.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170117/24cee0cd19504bbc240cab93c8825225.jpg)
Overall it's in very nice condition. Porcelain loss with rust is mostly around the legs. Surface rust along sharp edges of rim and some on the edge of top vent. All vents were in great shape and movable. The handle needs light sanding to remove the varnish that's peeling off.
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Clean up was relatively easy. Dish soap and some light razor scraping in the bowl.
Before the bath.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170117/44dadfdda4ca89fa99473fbe0b563ce7.jpg)
Missing a cooking grate.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170117/cedd3904f0e9635ce5b10eba31fdd122.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170117/510fe31b909bf55f0a1cc3234cb3a032.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170117/af18bbeef3c6b250d59b1be888fe8ce7.jpg)
The speckled color looks fantastic!
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170117/072e2af053bdd1f8b74a26966ec3a729.jpg)
After cleaning.
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170117/6cc9d047b4eb3c5715bb921f656d29f0.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170117/2c09cccbf22209c315a6c5388aec146d.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170117/f75dff4c937caf1eaa07c4d2868d8bc3.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170117/1e9202e6a6ddf3e8a42ba42861c668fc.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170117/4f295905d6c6d087968e20f302a2059d.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170117/51076a257bf83b0df8166b379536c044.jpg)
(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170117/24cee0cd19504bbc240cab93c8825225.jpg)
Overall it's in very nice condition. Porcelain loss with rust is mostly around the legs. Surface rust along sharp edges of rim and some on the edge of top vent. All vents were in great shape and movable. The handle needs light sanding to remove the varnish that's peeling off.
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Title: Re: Offset Handle Smokey
Post by: kettlebb on January 16, 2017, 04:49:59 PM
Post by: kettlebb on January 16, 2017, 04:49:59 PM
Wow! Congrats to you. No up to date on SJ. How old is this one?
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Title: Re: Offset Handle Smokey
Post by: MrHoss on January 16, 2017, 04:54:21 PM
Post by: MrHoss on January 16, 2017, 04:54:21 PM
Now that's cool.
Title: Re: Offset Handle Smokey
Post by: Mr.CPHo on January 16, 2017, 04:59:36 PM
Post by: Mr.CPHo on January 16, 2017, 04:59:36 PM
So awesome.... it's kinda like staring out into a starry night sky. Congrats. So this CL seller held onto it for you for several MONTHS?
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Title: Re: Offset Handle Smokey
Post by: Neil_VT00 on January 16, 2017, 05:21:49 PM
Post by: Neil_VT00 on January 16, 2017, 05:21:49 PM
Wow, that cleaned up really well. I'm guessing it's from the mid 60's. I can't believe they held it that long for you. Was it from the original owner?
I love these speckled SJs. Congrats.
I love these speckled SJs. Congrats.
Title: Re: Offset Handle Smokey
Post by: Speedster on January 16, 2017, 05:41:03 PM
Post by: Speedster on January 16, 2017, 05:41:03 PM
Very cool find
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Title: Re: Offset Handle Smokey
Post by: swamprb on January 16, 2017, 05:44:00 PM
Post by: swamprb on January 16, 2017, 05:44:00 PM
Jackson Pollack!
Title: Offset Handle Smokey
Post by: bladz on January 16, 2017, 06:06:42 PM
Post by: bladz on January 16, 2017, 06:06:42 PM
Not sure on the age. Early to mid 60's?
Yeah, we had some issues trying to connect. It all worked out. She was very nice, and didn't have a problem holding. She said it wasn't taking up much room. I made it worth her while to hold. I brought her a gift of a variety of different cheeses from a local cheese maker, and paid her well above her asking price.
I believe she was the original owner. We didn't get to chat much. I had my dog along for the ride, and she was more interested in my dog than talking about grills. Can you believe that!
Yeah, we had some issues trying to connect. It all worked out. She was very nice, and didn't have a problem holding. She said it wasn't taking up much room. I made it worth her while to hold. I brought her a gift of a variety of different cheeses from a local cheese maker, and paid her well above her asking price.
I believe she was the original owner. We didn't get to chat much. I had my dog along for the ride, and she was more interested in my dog than talking about grills. Can you believe that!
Title: Re: Offset Handle Smokey
Post by: JDD on January 16, 2017, 06:16:08 PM
Post by: JDD on January 16, 2017, 06:16:08 PM
Nice score!
Title: Re: Offset Handle Smokey
Post by: cumminfourya on January 16, 2017, 10:42:26 PM
Post by: cumminfourya on January 16, 2017, 10:42:26 PM
Awesome!!! Looks great
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Title: Re: Offset Handle Smokey
Post by: bladz on January 17, 2017, 02:44:03 AM
Post by: bladz on January 17, 2017, 02:44:03 AM
I should mention the grill was a little over 2 hrs one way from where I'm at.
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Title: Re: Offset Handle Smokey
Post by: Darko on January 17, 2017, 03:21:09 AM
Post by: Darko on January 17, 2017, 03:21:09 AM
Congrats, nice score.
Title: Re: Offset Handle Smokey
Post by: RottiGuy on January 17, 2017, 03:25:15 AM
Post by: RottiGuy on January 17, 2017, 03:25:15 AM
Nice !!!
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Title: Re: Offset Handle Smokey
Post by: JEBIV on January 17, 2017, 03:30:04 AM
Post by: JEBIV on January 17, 2017, 03:30:04 AM
Very nice !!!
Title: Re: Offset Handle Smokey
Post by: Winz on January 17, 2017, 06:16:52 AM
Post by: Winz on January 17, 2017, 06:16:52 AM
Quote from: kettlebb on January 16, 2017, 04:49:59 PM
Wow! Congrats to you. No up to date on SJ. How old is this one?Quote from: bladz on January 16, 2017, 06:06:42 PM
Not sure on the age. Early to mid 60's?
http://weberkettleclub.com/grills/weber-smokey-joe-history/ (http://weberkettleclub.com/grills/weber-smokey-joe-history/)
Winz
Title: Re: Offset Handle Smokey
Post by: Scott Zee on January 17, 2017, 07:15:09 AM
Post by: Scott Zee on January 17, 2017, 07:15:09 AM
@bladz That's a great looking offset. I LOVE the speckled finish. It is like looking out into a pitch black evening sky and all you see are the stars. I'd drive 4 hours for that NO problem, CONGRATS!!!!!!
Title: Re: Offset Handle Smokey
Post by: greenweb on January 17, 2017, 08:14:50 AM
Post by: greenweb on January 17, 2017, 08:14:50 AM
That is cool! Congrats!
Title: Re: Offset Handle Smokey
Post by: KevinP on January 17, 2017, 08:23:46 AM
Post by: KevinP on January 17, 2017, 08:23:46 AM
Very nice!!
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Title: Re: Offset Handle Smokey
Post by: hawgheaven on January 17, 2017, 08:55:41 AM
Post by: hawgheaven on January 17, 2017, 08:55:41 AM
Oh man, that's sweet!
Title: Re: Offset Handle Smokey
Post by: Don_ on January 17, 2017, 04:33:51 PM
Post by: Don_ on January 17, 2017, 04:33:51 PM
Nice! I really like the granite ware look!
I received a few pieces of granite ware as a gift recently...some of my favorite old school cook ware.
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Title: Re: Offset Handle Smokey
Post by: Idahawk on January 17, 2017, 04:39:27 PM
Post by: Idahawk on January 17, 2017, 04:39:27 PM
Congrats 
, that right there is my SJ grail !
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Title: Re: Offset Handle Smokey
Post by: Vwbuggin64 on January 17, 2017, 05:57:25 PM
Post by: Vwbuggin64 on January 17, 2017, 05:57:25 PM
Wow, that truly is a thing of beauty.
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