This is my EO 18.5" daisy wheel kettle. I currently have it on a set of stubby legs for travel.
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/04/etyhepa7.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/04/japapasy.jpg)
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/04/py2a3uty.jpg)
I REALLY want to turn this into a Tuck-n-Carry ( or SJP or old style Jumbo Joe or whatever it is called) with a lid lock wire. Like we talked about in Gunner's thread here: http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/18'-to-a-jumbo-joe-mod/
I don't think that black 18.5" daisy kettles are particularly rare, but as you see this one is a very clean example. Am I a fool for wanting to drill two holes in this for a lid lock? I may also mount a second bowl handle on it (more drilling!???).
What do you guys think?
I'm in the camp of "if you use it and want to modify it, go for it". At the end of the day, I don't think the 18" daisy wheel is gonna fetch $2000 on ebay anytime soon...
That daisy drilled with an oem weber tuck and carry would be sweet. Do it a favor and get a SJP handle on it from Brian too, yeah?
Sure, do it John.
But.
I like the OTGs for the stubby travel cookers. I like having the enclosed ash can there, when camping in particular. I assume you can't brig yourself to drill the OTG?
Quote from: G$ on March 03, 2014, 03:49:25 PM
Sure, do it John.
But.
I like the OTGs for the stubby travel cookers. I like having the enclosed ash can there, when camping in particular. I assume you can't brig yourself to drill the OTG?
A converted 18"OT to OTG on the other hand... ;)
Drill it! I drilled an 18 Cado to make it a carrier. :-\
Quote from: tattooedant on March 03, 2014, 02:45:00 PM
I'm in the camp of "if you use it and want to modify it, go for it". At the end of the day, I don't think the 18" daisy wheel is gonna fetch $2000 on ebay anytime soon...
Yeah I didn't pay $20 for this kettle...8)
Quote from: pbe gummi bear on March 03, 2014, 03:29:21 PM
That daisy drilled with an oem weber tuck and carry would be sweet. Do it a favor and get a SJP handle on it from Brian too, yeah?
That is the plan,Sir!:D
Quote from: G$ on March 03, 2014, 03:49:25 PM
Sure, do it John.
But.
I like the OTGs for the stubby travel cookers. I like having the enclosed ash can there, when camping in particular. I assume you can't brig yourself to drill the OTG?
Drilling that OTG is NOT an option! :o
But I could use the stubby legs on it for a camping trip...;D
Quote from: Duke on March 03, 2014, 04:15:57 PM
Drill it! I drilled an 18 Cado to make it a carrier. :-
Yes, I like it! That was the one that inspired me!:)
Quote from: jcnaz on March 03, 2014, 04:24:34 PM
Quote from: Duke on March 03, 2014, 04:15:57 PM
Drill it! I drilled an 18 Cado to make it a carrier. :-
Yes, I like it! That was the one that inspired me!:)
Don't forget to remove the front handle. ;)
There is a new SJP on eBay right now.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Weber-Smokey-Joe-Platinum-Charcoal-Grill-New-In-Box-/271414684203?pt=Barbecues_Grills_Smokers&hash=item3f31936a2b
Keep the 18 daisy AND have a SJP.
^^^ Salad that is a sweet SJP!
But 15 year-old NIB items aren't for me. I wouldn't have the nerve to cut it out of there and start getting it messy. I also don't want a private museum.
But that is a sweet SJP!...
(https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-frc3/t31/q77/s720x720/894794_10100233391358648_1967903891_o.jpg)
Quote from: tattooedant on March 03, 2014, 02:45:00 PM
At the end of the day, I don't think the 18" daisy wheel is gonna fetch $2000 on ebay anytime soon...
LOL
Drill baby, drill! This is going to be one sweet grill...
Drill it!! And nice baby gold with 70s lid, Gumms! 8)
Quote from: Craig on March 03, 2014, 07:28:01 PM
Drill it!! And nice baby gold with 70s lid, Gumms! 8)
Patent Pending 8)
Drill, it will actually have better air flow than an SJP. Had an SJP, did not like the air flow. Used once and traded. It looked great but wasn't for me. Just IMO. If I had kept it, I would have added and Daisy wheel in the position of a WSM, middle front.
(http://i1271.photobucket.com/albums/jj623/glrasmussen/null_zpsa105b322.jpg) (http://s1271.photobucket.com/user/glrasmussen/media/null_zpsa105b322.jpg.html)
Quote from: jcnaz on March 03, 2014, 04:19:53 PM
Quote from: pbe gummi bear on March 03, 2014, 03:29:21 PM
That daisy drilled with an oem weber tuck and carry would be sweet. Do it a favor and get a SJP handle on it from Brian too, yeah?
That is the plan,Sir!:D
Just an FYI. Here is some part numbers to order from weber. I am going the 18.5 WSM leg and heat shield route. Here is part numbers and prices.
18.5 WSM Heat shield is 63017 $15
18.5 WSM Leg kit is 63022 $22.70
Lid lock wire for 18.5 is 86824 $5
Lid lock support for 18.5 is 86821 $5
Hardware kit 80805 $5
Quote from: Peaspurple on March 05, 2014, 01:55:26 PM
Just an FYI. Here is some part numbers to order from weber. I am going the 18.5 WSM leg and heat shield route. Here is part numbers and prices.
18.5 WSM Heat shield is 63017 $15
18.5 WSM Leg kit is 63022 $22.70
Lid lock wire for 18.5 is 86824 $5
Lid lock support for 18.5 is 86821 $5
Hardware kit 80805 $5
Thanks!:)