Title: 1972 Galley Que
Post by: Cellar2ful on December 01, 2019, 02:16:38 PM
Post by: Cellar2ful on December 01, 2019, 02:16:38 PM
With this being my 3000 post, I figured it should be a little special. How about my 18" Galley Que that I acquired in May of this year. It will be featured as Miss February in the 2020 WKC Calendar.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/DSC09317---Copy.jpg)
Looking through the old Weber catalogs on the WKC, I find the 18" Galley Que was listed in the 1971 and 1972 catalogs. The Weber model number was BG-350 and it retailed for $74.95 in 1971.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/DSC09722.jpg)
In 1972, there was a $5 price increase to $79.95. By 1973, the Galley Que no longer appears in the catalog.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/DSC09723.jpg)
If you look at the two catalog photos above, the different year models appear to have legs of different lengths. The 1971 model appears to be a bit shorter than the legs of the 1972 model. It is even more apparent in this photo that @harris92 posted of his Galley Que's. The one on the right has longer legs and is taller than the one on the left.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/71677244_10218406287462547_8038757972865712128_n.jpg)
I believe my Galley Que is a 1972 due to mine having the longer aluminum legs. It is a Pat Pending lid vent that shows little if any use or exposure to the elements.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/DSC09734.jpg)
The handle is about as pristine as I have seen on a twin rivet wood handle.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/DSC09724.jpg)
Due to the condition of this beauty, my guess is it saw very little use as a grill or time on a boat.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/DSC09726.jpg)
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/DSC09727.jpg)
The bottom vent has a half blue, half black porcelain coating on it, just like the other 18" Galley Q profiled in the WKC Grill Gallery. The ash cup attaches via four threaded studs that are welded to the bowl.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/DSC09729.jpg)
Four unique wing nuts hold the ash cup in place.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/DSC09732.jpg)
It really is a thing of beauty and maybe my favorite kettle.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/photo-3.jpg)
Title: Re: 1972 Galley Que
Post by: inkaddictedchef1 on December 01, 2019, 02:26:23 PM
Post by: inkaddictedchef1 on December 01, 2019, 02:26:23 PM
Grate 3000th pist and what a beautiful galley que Jim!
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Title: Re: 1972 Galley Que
Post by: jdorn on December 01, 2019, 02:46:14 PM
Post by: jdorn on December 01, 2019, 02:46:14 PM
So cool! Great 3,000 post and thank you for being one of the best grill brothers out there!
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Title: 1972 Galley Que
Post by: bladz on December 01, 2019, 03:25:27 PM
Post by: bladz on December 01, 2019, 03:25:27 PM
Well done Jim. 
It's one of the nicest and coolest grills I've seen in the group. Congrats on number 3,000 and here's to the next 3,000!
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It's one of the nicest and coolest grills I've seen in the group. Congrats on number 3,000 and here's to the next 3,000!Sent from my iPhone using Weber Kettle Club (https://siteowners.tapatalk.com/byo/displayAndDownloadByoApp?rid=91018)
Title: Re: 1972 Galley Que
Post by: smokeyjoe on December 01, 2019, 03:31:43 PM
Post by: smokeyjoe on December 01, 2019, 03:31:43 PM
Great read and awesome grill
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Title: Re: 1972 Galley Que
Post by: Kain on December 01, 2019, 05:16:22 PM
Post by: Kain on December 01, 2019, 05:16:22 PM
Wow congrats on number 3,000 and what a beautiful grill.
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Title: Re: 1972 Galley Que
Post by: racedvl on December 01, 2019, 05:33:53 PM
Post by: racedvl on December 01, 2019, 05:33:53 PM
It's a beautiful grill! Congrats!
(I actually saw this grill in person before she went out west...
)
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Title: Re: 1972 Galley Que
Post by: Flash on December 01, 2019, 07:16:14 PM
Post by: Flash on December 01, 2019, 07:16:14 PM
Awesome grill! And congrats on the 3000
Title: Re: 1972 Galley Que
Post by: Mike in Roseville on December 01, 2019, 09:01:38 PM
Post by: Mike in Roseville on December 01, 2019, 09:01:38 PM
Congrats Jim! Time to take it out on a boat!
Man...I'm getting close to 2,000 posts myself. :P
Man...I'm getting close to 2,000 posts myself. :P
Title: Re: 1972 Galley Que
Post by: bear on December 02, 2019, 02:11:53 AM
Post by: bear on December 02, 2019, 02:11:53 AM
Awesome post Jim. Congratulations
This is the sort of enthusiasm which makes this place grate.
This is the sort of enthusiasm which makes this place grate.
Title: Re: 1972 Galley Que
Post by: Transit98 on December 02, 2019, 02:46:26 AM
Post by: Transit98 on December 02, 2019, 02:46:26 AM
She's a beaut
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Title: Re: 1972 Galley Que
Post by: Pezdogs on December 02, 2019, 03:46:19 AM
Post by: Pezdogs on December 02, 2019, 03:46:19 AM
Well done on the 3000th Jim and thats in great condition.
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Title: Re: 1972 Galley Que
Post by: rc on December 02, 2019, 03:54:13 AM
Post by: rc on December 02, 2019, 03:54:13 AM
That's a really nice grill
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Title: Re: 1972 Galley Que
Post by: JEBIV on December 02, 2019, 03:58:32 AM
Post by: JEBIV on December 02, 2019, 03:58:32 AM
Well deserved grill to an awesome grillfella congrats on # 3000, being retired you should be at 10,000 posts, what do you do all day ?
Title: Re: 1972 Galley Que
Post by: jhagestad on December 02, 2019, 05:30:49 AM
Post by: jhagestad on December 02, 2019, 05:30:49 AM
Unreal! I appreciate its history!
Title: Re: 1972 Galley Que
Post by: WeberKell11 on December 02, 2019, 07:08:19 AM
Post by: WeberKell11 on December 02, 2019, 07:08:19 AM
Wow what a thing of beauty! Is there an original story you posted when you acquired it?
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Title: Re: 1972 Galley Que
Post by: Darko on December 02, 2019, 08:04:29 AM
Post by: Darko on December 02, 2019, 08:04:29 AM
That does look gorgeous.
Title: Re: 1972 Galley Que
Post by: Cellar2ful on December 02, 2019, 08:19:15 AM
Post by: Cellar2ful on December 02, 2019, 08:19:15 AM
Quote from: WeberKell11 on December 02, 2019, 07:08:19 AM
Wow what a thing of beauty! Is there an original story you posted when you acquired it?
No, this is it's reveal post. It was purchased on an eBay auction. Sadly, I don't have any ownership information on it. Due to it's condition, I would have to say it was stored in someone's garage or somewhere not exposed to the elements. The lid vent condition alone says a lot. I did not have to do any restoration or clean up to it. It is/was missing it's original cooking and charcoal grate and one plastic leg cap.
Title: Re: 1972 Galley Que
Post by: harris92 on December 02, 2019, 11:41:15 AM
Post by: harris92 on December 02, 2019, 11:41:15 AM
That's nice. Did yours come with the bracket (pic below)? My tall one came with everything but the chain. My short one came with the chain but not the bracket.
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Title: Re: 1972 Galley Que
Post by: Fat Tony on December 02, 2019, 11:57:27 AM
Post by: Fat Tony on December 02, 2019, 11:57:27 AM
Awesome post, gorgeous kettle!!
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Title: Re: 1972 Galley Que
Post by: Cellar2ful on December 02, 2019, 02:09:18 PM
Post by: Cellar2ful on December 02, 2019, 02:09:18 PM
@harris92 - No bracket or chain with mine.
Title: Re: 1972 Galley Que
Post by: Rub on December 02, 2019, 06:08:13 PM
Post by: Rub on December 02, 2019, 06:08:13 PM
I'm with you Jim, this may be my favorite kettle as well. Simply beautiful, congratulations.