My agent delivered my new (DI - 2007) WSM 18.5. I paid $85 + tax.
The grill straps were installed upside down.
(http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w478/javahog2002/IMAG1314_zps074c0b35.jpg)
The water pan would be resting on charcoal.
(http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w478/javahog2002/IMAG1316_zpsbd7d9d8c.jpg)
(http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w478/javahog2002/IMAG1315_BURST002_COVER_zps29ab4975.jpg)
After fixing the straps, I cleaned her up and added a new hinged top grate. Then I loaded her up with baby backs and St. Louis style ribs
(http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w478/javahog2002/IMAG1318_zps4024beec.jpg)
(http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w478/javahog2002/IMAG1320_zpsbfbad946.jpg)
(http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w478/javahog2002/IMAG1321_BURST002_COVER_zpsd97b5bac.jpg)
First cook was a winner. She needs a new wood handle.
(http://i1077.photobucket.com/albums/w478/javahog2002/IMAG1322_BURST002_zps391851d4.jpg)
so they were using the mid section upside down as well??
I think so. Also the bottom cooking grate looks like a charcoal grate for a 22.5 kettle