1963 Wood Dale Westerner
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This is an 18.5″ kettle made in 1958-59. We will describe the color of this grill as “Sky Blue” for now. Its certainly darker than the turquoise, or “baby blue” more of us are familiar with. This is the only grill we have documented in this color. This particular grill has an unmarked lid vent….
“Expand your barbeque repertoire! Weber’s lightweight aluminum , easy to clean griddle lets you enjoy lots of new foods outdoors, from bacon and eggs to a grilled cheese sandwich.” This aluminum griddle fits perfectly into a 22.5″ kettle and is also dishwasher-safe which is a big plus for cleanup afterwards. The raised lip keeps everything…
Yes, The Penthouse actually does exist. This NOS one is currently up for auction on Ebay. As shown in the assembly diagram, it was designed to be hung from a balcony railing. Hopefully this will land in the hands of a WKC member and we can get more detailed photos of it.
UPDATE: It’s been more than two years. I own multiple Slow N Sear devices and use them constantly. The SNS improves the performance of a Weber kettle and I consider it a must-have accessory. It’s available on as well as website. Looking for tips, tricks, and general usage for the Slow N Sear? Check…
One of the most desired and “asked for” models of grills that Weber has yet to create is the 26″ Performer. Well this grill may be the closest we have seen to date. WKC member Ron, aka “TexasOnion” decided he would make his own 26″ Weber Performer. This custom setup features two stainless steel Performer carts mounted end to end…
A few WKC members got together on Sunday Feb 23, 2014 to pay a visit to Winz and his newly acquired Wood Dale Westerner. Lightning struck twice and a second Weber Westerner kettle was posted for sale in one week. It just happened to be nearby to Winz. Can you imagine the feeling of finding…