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SixZeroFour

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1978 New w/tag Red MBH
« on: July 18, 2014, 01:23:39 PM »
Finally after an anxious month long wait to sort out shipping the 78' has arrived! Everything worked out beautifully this time and she arrived completely unscathed and looking like a million bucks!

Hope you enjoy!















I can't stop staring at it :D
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Hogsy

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Re: 1978 New w/tag Red MBH
« Reply #1 on: July 18, 2014, 01:25:32 PM »
Me either :D
That is beautiful!!!
Congrats on a great score and I'm glad shipping went smoothly this time
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Troy

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Re: 1978 New w/tag Red MBH
« Reply #2 on: July 18, 2014, 01:26:27 PM »
that is a beauty!!

How do  you know its a 78?
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Jeff

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Re: 1978 New w/tag Red MBH
« Reply #3 on: July 18, 2014, 01:30:20 PM »
Wow...its amazing.  Whats the story behind it?

Gallery!
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Golly

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Re: 1978 New w/tag Red MBH
« Reply #4 on: July 18, 2014, 01:34:02 PM »
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jcnaz

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Re: 1978 New w/tag Red MBH
« Reply #5 on: July 18, 2014, 01:37:40 PM »
That is sweet! :D
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LightningBoldtz

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Re: 1978 New w/tag Red MBH
« Reply #6 on: July 18, 2014, 01:44:45 PM »
you can't cook on that, can you?
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Re: 1978 New w/tag Red MBH
« Reply #7 on: July 18, 2014, 01:47:43 PM »
Wow that's a museum piece! Don't cook on it.
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1buckie

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Re: 1978 New w/tag Red MBH
« Reply #8 on: July 18, 2014, 01:53:57 PM »


New Car Smell......


Leave it right there on the hardwood floor, just off to the side by the wall.....yeah, right there....... ;D
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Re: 1978 New w/tag Red MBH
« Reply #9 on: July 18, 2014, 02:18:54 PM »
Wow!!!
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SixZeroFour

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Re: 1978 New w/tag Red MBH
« Reply #10 on: July 18, 2014, 03:00:56 PM »
Here's the backstory on this one... there is another post floating around with some early details as well.

A lady from Utah posted saying she had a never used red Weber for sale and wanted some help dating it etc. With the help of a few others here it was determined that it was most likely a 1978 as it has a stamped vent but no year code just a patent #. Also has the newer wheels which apparently changed in 76-77 and the cook book attached to the handle is copyright 1977.

This grill belonged to her fathers "Lady Friend" who had a flood in her basement that ruined the box so she gave it away to help raise money for a Cancer Research fundraiser. Funny enough while assembling I noticed that the front leg socket on the kettle had a burr that made it almost impossible to install the leg correctly. I'm wondering if that is the reason it was stuffed down in a garage for so long!

Anyways, after contacting the seller and working out a deal here we are! I'm thrilled that the money went to a good cause as well - a win/win for all parties!

Edit> Here are a few shots of the cookbook. Note the Yellow hiding in back on the second pic:





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harris92

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Re: 1978 New w/tag Red MBH
« Reply #11 on: July 18, 2014, 03:08:07 PM »
Beautiful grill.  Will this be an indoor grill? :)
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1911Ron

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Re: 1978 New w/tag Red MBH
« Reply #12 on: July 18, 2014, 03:36:05 PM »
I like Buckies idea about moving it over to the side as a show piece.
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SixZeroFour

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Re: 1978 New w/tag Red MBH
« Reply #13 on: July 18, 2014, 03:50:50 PM »
Quote from: harris92 on July 18, 2014, 03:08:07 PM
Beautiful grill.  Will this be an indoor grill? :)
Yes, at very least in the garage but I hope to find somewhere to showcase it a bit. I've got fantastic plans for a man-cave but it's still a dream at this point!

Quote from: 1911Ron on July 18, 2014, 03:36:05 PM
I like Buckies idea about moving it over to the side as a show piece.

Too funny... I just realized there is a spot above our fireplace in the living room that looks like it was built to house a 22" kettle! lol, next time my wife goes out for a bit I'm taking all the pictures and crap down and sticking this badboy in it's rightful place! ;D Of course it will all be put back in place as I value my life and well-being  ;D ... (but not before a pic or two)   ;)
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Re: 1978 New w/tag Red MBH
« Reply #14 on: July 18, 2014, 05:07:39 PM »
Wowww 604 i dont know where you get the Inventory you have but wowww

Jealous is an understatement
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