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mattlillis73

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Craigslist mistake?
« on: June 18, 2015, 04:01:36 PM »
Picked up a cheap kettle for 20 bucks. think I should have left it on Craigslist. I think it might be too far gone. I need everybody's help to determine what to do with this thing.
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pbe gummi bear

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Re: Craigslist mistake?
« Reply #1 on: June 18, 2015, 04:13:34 PM »
Does it wobble? If not, use it as is. If it wobbles because a leg socket weld is loose you should reinforce it. This thread should help you: http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/my-socket-repair/

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1911Ron

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Re: Craigslist mistake?
« Reply #2 on: June 18, 2015, 04:17:52 PM »
It needed to be rescued and you were there to do it! Fix the leg socket using gummies link and you should be good to go!
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toolhead

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Re: Craigslist mistake?
« Reply #3 on: June 18, 2015, 05:18:53 PM »
Looks good to me...scrub her down and loght the chimney...dont worry about the rust in the sockets.thats on the pther side of the kettle firebox.
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LightningBoldtz

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Re: Craigslist mistake?
« Reply #4 on: June 18, 2015, 06:48:06 PM »
Interesting, I did not see that on craigslist at all.

Socket repair is no big deal, you can find new vents, they are the same that they use on the 22 WSM.
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MrHoss

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Re: Craigslist mistake?
« Reply #5 on: June 18, 2015, 07:19:52 PM »
It's gotta be pretty bad for a $20 outlay to be a mistake. That there is fine.
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Idahawk

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Re: Craigslist mistake?
« Reply #6 on: June 18, 2015, 08:02:13 PM »
  Dam nice rescue !


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1buckie

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Re: Craigslist mistake?
« Reply #7 on: June 18, 2015, 08:16:08 PM »
The ash pan is perfect....what seems to be the problem?

(kidding).....anything that needs t happen to get it in fine shape has already been covered here & we can get the info up for you......... ;D
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swamprb

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Re: Craigslist mistake?
« Reply #8 on: June 19, 2015, 12:38:51 AM »
Nice paint job! waste of $20!

cut the legs off, and make it a Weber Redneck firepit and put it back on cl and recoup your cash!

For $30!

just sayin'
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MichChef

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Re: Craigslist mistake?
« Reply #9 on: June 22, 2015, 08:48:31 AM »
At the very least you have a good kettle lid you could use on a Ugly Drum Smoker or as I do, use it to cover what I'm cooking over our campfire to trap heat and smoke.
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