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harris92
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The oldest chestnut you will see...The 1956 Weber Bros....
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October 22, 2014, 02:26:00 PM »
"Meat Ninja" and you old timers will remember this grill.
http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/super-awesome-vintage-weber-kettle/msg2557/#msg2557
The owner and I have been talking off and on over the past 1 1/2 months about this grill. Ron owned this grill since the early 1980's. He picked it up at a yard sale. So, we casually talked over a 7 week period or so and discussed the features of the grill and how unique it is. However, he wanted me to see the grill before a purchase was finalized. So, he boxed up the grill (fantastic job) and sent it to me with the agreement that if I liked the grill I would buy. As soon as opened the box the deal was done.
All the parts are original except for the lower front leg. He did a repair job many years ago. I removed some of the rust on the legs and wheels using electrolysis. The wheels are white underneath all that rust. I lightly cleaned the utility pan. I'm not going to clean it anymore. I want to leave it as vintage as possible.
Now, I have three chestnuts. One of the others will be put up for sale....
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argentflame
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Re: The oldest chestnut you will see...The 1956 Weber Bros....
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October 22, 2014, 02:28:57 PM »
Congratulations Stephen. Amazing kettle.
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Hogsy
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October 22, 2014, 02:46:37 PM »
That is pretty cool
The kettles very nice as well
Thanks for sharing the back story
I'd love a kettle that colour just so I could say I have a boobie pink kettle😀
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dazzo
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Re: The oldest chestnut you will see...The 1956 Weber Bros....
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October 22, 2014, 02:48:39 PM »
Hey Stephen, please take as many pics as you can of the utility tray.
Thanks,
-Rick
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Dude, relax your chicken.
jimmy_dong
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Re: The oldest chestnut you will see...The 1956 Weber Bros....
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October 22, 2014, 03:12:05 PM »
So when can I expect my Chestnut?
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WNC
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October 22, 2014, 04:22:02 PM »
Wow what a score!
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MaxBobcat
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October 22, 2014, 05:49:49 PM »
Very nice addition Stephen! Nice color and in such good shape for the age.
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MrHoss
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October 22, 2014, 06:21:02 PM »
You have some of the finest looking kettles going Harris....you take some pretty good photos as well. I saved the first one straight off.
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Craig
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Re: The oldest chestnut you will see...The 1956 Weber Bros....
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October 22, 2014, 06:47:59 PM »
Congratulations on a killer score!
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charred
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October 22, 2014, 07:02:55 PM »
Nice!
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dengland
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October 22, 2014, 07:35:11 PM »
I used to not be a fan of this color but it is really starting to grow on me.
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Craig
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October 22, 2014, 07:57:42 PM »
Quote from: dengland on October 22, 2014, 07:35:11 PM
I used to not be a fan of this color but it is really starting to grow on me.
That's kind of what happened with me too for this color. The other one being Lime Green. It finally has grown on me. I love the varying degrees of misting on the Chestnut kettles. Some are more "coppertone" some are more "boobie pink"..
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Golly
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October 22, 2014, 08:35:19 PM »
now that is purty
will this be a cooker or looker?
way to go with a relaxed deal
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jcnaz
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October 22, 2014, 09:11:32 PM »
Wow!
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GregS
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October 23, 2014, 03:13:38 AM »
do you have any pics where you didn't adjust the contrast and saturation? i know people like to do that to make them look more vintage but i'm wondering what the kettle looks like in person.
congrats on a vintage score!
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