What did Weber call this color?

[Cellar2ful]

A relative recently gave me an older Weber Kettle. I believe it's age is somewhere around 1975 to 1977.   It is grey(not black)and is speckled, white and grey.  I don't think I have seen this color in any pictures before.  Anyone know what Weber called this color?  I have posted a picture of it next to a black Weber for color comparison.   BTW, I have only cleaned the top so far.                                                                                                                                                                                               





                   

[Dan NY]

You have a beautifully faded MBH black 22". AKA "The Texan"

[brewtownbeatdown]

It's a faded black. Mild compared to many. That vintage has issues with heat fade. Looks to be in pretty good shape though.


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[Cellar2ful]

Thanks guys.  I am now a informed MBH owner.

[MikeRocksTheRed]

It's amazing how much lighter it looks in the second pic sitting next to the black one.  Nice grill!

[Lemans]

Take some vegetable oil and put it on a rag and
Buff it in.. Watch how the black comes back...

[SmokenJoe]

The dome vent damper can help you get a closer date of manuf/sales.  From your pic of it, it appears that your in the '78-'79-'80 period.  As I recall, if the damper has an 'A' or 'B' stamped into it, then it's either a  '79 ('A'-code) or '80 ('B'-code).  If it's missing the stamped letter, then it's probably a '78.                       SJ

[mirkwood]

The definitive vent guide  should narrow it down for you

[Golly]

BLAIK

[Craig]

Faided Blaik. Judging that lid vent from a distance, a '78-80.


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[Dan NY]

@Craig

Was the black 22 still called "The Texan" by that time? Or did those names go away when they switched to the 5 number "series code"?

[MacEggs]

That's a beauty, @Cellar2ful ! 

The handle appears to be in decent to good condition .... Just a little dry and weathered looking.
I recommend not sanding it.  I have had success with using 0000 steel wool just to smooth it out.
Then apply some oil of your choice.  Tung oil being my preference.  Then finish it with a couple three coats of spar varnish.

The 3-wheelers are awesome cookers for low 'n' slow and overnight cooks. 

[Cellar2ful]

I had time to clean the vent on the lid today.  It was so crusted with baked on dirt, smoke and grease I could not see any stamped numbers.  From the guide that Mirkwood posted, it is a 1978.                                                             



Once I finish the restoration, it will be joining my already restored 1999 "Redhead" in my arsenal.  The 1999 has been my workhorse since I bought it new in 1999.  What a great group the WKC is. Thank you all for your help and input.

[TheDude]

With yours having no letter code and stamped made in the USA, looks to be 78'.

[SmokenJoe]

Looks like you took great care of your Red MT  ...  n i c e.                                        SJ