Made a 3 hr road trip this morning to grab this redhead. The guy was the original owner and had gotten it as a wedding gift in Florida in 1978. Needs plenty of work but the leg sockets are very solid. I will wait until it warms up this spring to get it cleaned up and start working on it. I am in need of a twist ash pan if anyone has one for sale or a lead on one I would appreciate it. :)
Original box
(http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/5280Duc/weber001.jpg) (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/5280Duc/media/weber001.jpg.html)
Patent vent
(http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/5280Duc/weber003.jpg) (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/5280Duc/media/weber003.jpg.html)
Grill
(http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/5280Duc/weber006.jpg) (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/5280Duc/media/weber006.jpg.html)
Gonna need a new handle
(http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/5280Duc/weber007.jpg) (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/5280Duc/media/weber007.jpg.html)
Bowl gonna need new wheels
(http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/5280Duc/weber010.jpg) (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/5280Duc/media/weber010.jpg.html)
Inside bowl
(http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/5280Duc/weber011.jpg) (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/5280Duc/media/weber011.jpg.html)
Original grates, you can see a small crimp in the lid. it was a bit out of round but a quick bear hug fixed that.
(http://i869.photobucket.com/albums/ab253/5280Duc/weber008.jpg) (http://s869.photobucket.com/user/5280Duc/media/weber008.jpg.html)
Nicely done! The things we will do for a redhead. I've done it three times, now - no regrets.
Too bad about the lid handle being bolted on. No worries.
A 2 rivet handle from Brian will help avert the eyes from that.
I expect that thing to shine come spring. Look forward to finished pics. :D 8)
EDIT: that cooking grate appears to be original. Try to save it, as the older ones are heavy-duty compared to the newer ones.
I got the handle you need, just let me know....
Those bowl vents will clean as gid as new
Nice pickup! That will clean up nicely!
Very nice score! Congrats, she's a beaut!
Awesome score Jeff!
That will clean up, great score!
Thanks guys! One of Brians handles is on the way :)
Nice score....a little work with a razor knife and that bowl will be good as new. I think I have an extra twisty ash pan with the flat edge. PM me if interested....I may even have a set of wheels for you.
Thanks! I have ordered a set of wheels and caps but I do still need an ash pan. PM is coming your way.