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Title: I picked up my first 18.5" kettle last night.
Post by: dwnthehatch on October 28, 2013, 10:08:21 AM
I was driving home from my mother's birthday party when I saw it sitting on the curb for trash pick up. I pulled a U-turn and threw it in the back of my truck. It's a N (1991)code 3 wheeler in faded black with wood handles. It had an aftermarket cooking grate and was missing the charcoal grate. The lower vents seem to have been replaced at some point because they were bolted on. It was too dark to get a really good look at it. Now I have to find somewhere to put it.
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Post by: Heyjude on October 28, 2013, 10:38:57 AM
Just an FYI, Weber bolted the bottom vents on some basic grills. I am thinking it was int he 90's, but don't have the exact dates.  I have never seen it done on any color other than black. Anyone?
Its good, as the vents an be easily replaced. Its bad, casue the bolts always rust out!
The last of the 3 wheelers for sure. It will make a great cooker.. 8)
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Post by: pbe gummi bear on October 28, 2013, 10:43:26 AM
I had an "N" daisy and did it not have the bolted vents. I'd actually prefer them to be bolted for ease of use and disassembly.

EDIT: actually now that I think of I can't remember if they were riveted or just rusted to hell.
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Post by: AZ_MIKEY on October 28, 2013, 10:46:16 AM
I got a black L code three wheeler and bottom vents bolted on.
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Post by: MaxBobcat on October 28, 2013, 10:47:06 AM
Here is a pic of my EO redhead's vents...

(http://i.imgur.com/8kWYmBal.jpg)
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Post by: G$ on October 28, 2013, 11:44:38 AM
I have had a P code red head three wheeler with slot head bolts that I believe were original.
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Post by: G$ on October 28, 2013, 11:48:46 AM
And, a P code Sears three wheeler  with screw vents as well.  I am fairly certain it was a rebranded weber, post Unarco tooling sale to Weber.
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Post by: glrasmussen on October 28, 2013, 12:12:20 PM
I also have an "EO" Red Daisy Wheel.
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Post by: Weber MD on October 28, 2013, 02:37:34 PM
Sweet, Hatch.  Send pics when you get a chance.
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Post by: dwnthehatch on October 29, 2013, 05:11:52 AM
Here it is. Just a plain jane black 18.5. I'll clean it up eventually. There's a couple of dings and paint missing on the lid but I'll put it to good use.

(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y23/dwnthehatch/IMG_20131028_172234_684_zpse0add2a8.jpg)
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y23/dwnthehatch/IMG_20131028_172244_432_zps8f333b8c.jpg)
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y23/dwnthehatch/IMG_20131028_172252_940_zpsfaa321f0.jpg)
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y23/dwnthehatch/IMG_20131028_172318_508_zpsc6d2da61.jpg)
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Post by: Thin Blue Smoke on October 29, 2013, 05:35:55 AM
Nice save and you can't beat the price. That one will clean up to be a nice little cooker.
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Post by: glrasmussen on October 29, 2013, 07:20:31 AM
Another Rescue! Have to love the price... ;)
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Post by: blackdog043 on October 29, 2013, 09:17:10 AM
Good find!! It should clean up pretty good.
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Post by: Weber MD on October 30, 2013, 03:30:00 PM
That will be a fun restore, Hatch.  Nice find.
Title: I picked up my first 18.5" kettle last night.
Post by: Bbqmiller on October 30, 2013, 03:42:44 PM
Nice pickup. I am always on the lookout this time of year . Many towns have their bulk pickup and there is some nice stuff to be had. Even nicer that I have a pickup now!