Wood Dale Handles

[Duke]

The copy of the catalog with the Westerner illustrated as new is from 1963.  It is listed on the back cover (as C 63).  I also believe this is the same catalog that Zav posted pics of.  Based on the catalog dates, Im thinking the 26 was introduced in 62 and the Westerner in 63.  Thoughts?

Possibly, but didn't they start adding wood handles in '63?

[zavod44]

I agree with Stu's assessment, I think that timeline is somewhat suspect. 

[Craig]

It is listed on the back cover (as C 63). 

Good eye again, Stu! I keep forgetting to look for that with each new to me catalog.

[zavod44]

The copy of the catalog with the Westerner illustrated as new is from 1963.  It is listed on the back cover (as C 63).  I also believe this is the same catalog that Zav posted pics of.  Based on the catalog dates, Im thinking the 26 was introduced in 62 and the Westerner in 63.  Thoughts?

Possibly, but didn't they start adding wood handles in '63?

checking

[G]

64 catalog shows all wood handles

[Craig]

64 catalog shows all wood handles

I also cannot find a "c-64" in that one. Stu or Brian, am I missing that?

[Duke]

Why is the galley que locked to 1960?

They probably would have added 'New for '62" if the Galley Que was new in '62, but that doesn't mean it didn't come out in '61 and not '60. Good catch on the Fireplace wood handle Craig. Now I'm thinking it either came out later or they just used the wood handle on them because it would have been 'Nut's" to use metal. besides they really went all out custom on the fireplace, it's a serious oddball.

[G]

also cannot find a "c-64" in that one. Stu or Brian, am I missing that?

No...it didn't make the scan.  It could be 64 or 65.

[Duke]

I just want to say this is the most fun I have had here in a long time.

[zavod44]

This says it's a 1965 catalog, and it says New Walnut handles

[Craig]

The 1966 catalog (same as 1964) except that there is no avocado wishing well. Which was mentioned as 1966 in the timeline. '66 was a huge year for that color in the world of appliances. maybe it took Weber another year to hop on board and drop the imperial in favor of the Caribbean...

[Duke]

Could the '64 and '63 models have had oak handles?

[Craig]

This says it's a 1965 catalog, and it says New Walnut handles

I'm not seeing a year. Where do you see this?

[Craig]

Could the '64 and '63 models have had oak handles?

Could be 63 MTH pointed away from vent, 1964 MTH pointed at the vent, 1965 first wood.??

[G]

This says it's a 1965 catalog, and it says New Walnut handles

Zav....that pic is the same as the pic in the 1968 catalog.  I think that's from 68.