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PotsieWeber

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I saw the triangular base pan & got excited...
« on: April 17, 2019, 12:35:14 PM »
...then I saw the clicked on the ad & saw it was just a Happy Cooker with a triangular pan like thing connecting the legs.

So disappointing.

I thought I'd post it in case some others had not run across a Happy Cooker like this one. 
regards,
Hal

brewtownbeatdown

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Re: I saw the triangular base pan & got excited...
« Reply #1 on: April 17, 2019, 01:35:15 PM »
Happy Cooker never made a kettle with a tray like that.  Looking at the legs, I’d have to say that someone added ‘em to a HC kettle.  They’re aluminum and have friction socket damage.  HC used thumbscrews for the first production run, then switched to the bolt through style.
Obviously looking for a Glen Blue (who isn’t?😂).

Looking for anything Happy Cooker, including any re-branded as Montgomery Ward.  I’ve amassed a nice collection, but I’m missing a few still.  Let me know if you can help a fella out🤞

PotsieWeber

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Re: I saw the triangular base pan & got excited...
« Reply #2 on: April 17, 2019, 03:10:40 PM »
Interesting, it doesn't look quite right for a regular Weber triangular ashpan in the age guide.
Does anyone know if there was ever a second version?
I'm guessing, if anyone knows, it might be @harris92.

Perhaps they just found something in a junk pile that worked.  I almost want it just to turn the pan upside & put it on a Weber (even if I have to adjust the height of the legs to get the legs to fit right).
regards,
Hal

brewtownbeatdown

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Re: I saw the triangular base pan & got excited...
« Reply #3 on: April 17, 2019, 05:13:32 PM »
I’m 99.9% sure that Weber only had one design for their tray.  I wouldn’t be surprised if someone got the tray from an old brazier style grill. 


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Obviously looking for a Glen Blue (who isn’t?😂).

Looking for anything Happy Cooker, including any re-branded as Montgomery Ward.  I’ve amassed a nice collection, but I’m missing a few still.  Let me know if you can help a fella out🤞

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Re: I saw the triangular base pan & got excited...
« Reply #4 on: April 17, 2019, 06:43:05 PM »

@brewtownbeatdown

Here is a photo quote of the subtle differences between the two types of triangular ash pans Weber produced in the 50"s (compliments of harris92). One style has curved edges and one has straight edge bends.

 
Gen 1 1956 on right. Gen 2 1958 on left


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brewtownbeatdown

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Re: I saw the triangular base pan & got excited...
« Reply #5 on: April 17, 2019, 06:58:04 PM »

@brewtownbeatdown

Here is a photo quote of the subtle differences between the two types of triangular ash pans Weber produced in the 50"s (compliments of harris92). One style has curved edges and one has straight edge bends.

 
Gen 1 1956 on right. Gen 2 1958 on left


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Obviously looking for a Glen Blue (who isn’t?😂).

Looking for anything Happy Cooker, including any re-branded as Montgomery Ward.  I’ve amassed a nice collection, but I’m missing a few still.  Let me know if you can help a fella out🤞

PotsieWeber

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Re: I saw the triangular base pan & got excited...
« Reply #6 on: April 17, 2019, 07:00:06 PM »
Thanks.  Now I remember running across that before, maybe when someone was trying to duplicate an ashpan for an old grill. 
regards,
Hal

Walchit

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Re: I saw the triangular base pan & got excited...
« Reply #7 on: April 17, 2019, 07:13:44 PM »
How much is it? You know u want it!

PotsieWeber

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Re: I saw the triangular base pan & got excited...
« Reply #8 on: April 17, 2019, 07:18:42 PM »
Yes, but it is not close enough to deal with...for what it is.
regards,
Hal

Bob BQ

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Re: I saw the triangular base pan & got excited...
« Reply #9 on: April 22, 2019, 07:05:25 AM »
Looks similar to the painted triangle on this Kingsford grill.


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