CL Score: ranch kettle - and question for new style ranch owners

chasmosis · 09-05-2011, 12:17 AM

Another brethren asked about the CL listing earlier last week, I saw it about the same time, made some inquiries and picked it up saturday for $150

The ranch kettle with the fleet

Pic of the grill

Here is the lid standing up against my UDS

and a pick of my performers lid sitting on the grate for size comparison

I do need to clean up and pain the wheels and get a new hubcap for one side, I guess both sides so they match

I haven't fired it up yet, but I'm hoping to get something on it in the next couple days

I do have a question to ask those of you that have a newer ranch kettle, I want to fab a lid holder for it like on the newer ranches and am hoping one of you guys might be willing to indulge me and break out the tape measure I'm looking for the following measurements.

around the outside of the kettle between the mounting holes for "wire lid holder assembly"
from kettle to 90 degree bend in "wire holder lid assembly"
from kettle to "wire lid holder assembly" about 1/2 way around
from "wire lid holder assembly" to bottom of hook on "tuck-away support bracket"

Thanks

Pyle's BBQ · 09-05-2011, 12:23 AM

Great find on the Ranch. Glad a Brother got it. Sorry I can't help you on the measurements.

Smoothsmoke · 09-05-2011, 12:23 AM

Sorry can't help you here, but that smokey joe looks funny next to the ranch.

mbshop · 09-05-2011, 12:49 AM

that is a great find and price, congrats !!

colonel00 · 09-05-2011, 02:05 AM

I can't help you too much but I can say that on a Performer (an older SS version at least) the lid does not slide to 90 degrees. I will look into the actual distances around the performer and let you know.

Pappy · 09-05-2011, 05:43 AM

I have to admit when I saw it on CL I thought it was ugly. Looks a lot better setting on your deck. Good score.

I bet weber customer service would help you with some new parts and dimensions for that. You could probably buy the new lid holder assembly and install it on the old one.

If you want to build your own, you make one out of light guage wire and find the size that fits the lid the best. Prehaps even better than factory.

It depends on the wheels, whether you want the "Blast From The Past" look or modern. I like the modern look. Either way, it will look great when it is all fixed up. Keep us posted on your work. Have fun fixing it up.

jmellor · 09-05-2011, 07:05 AM

Holy flying saucer batman... I am always amazed at how large the ranch kettles are when placed next to another grill. Nice score.

Chef Country · 09-05-2011, 07:10 AM

yep just added to my wanted list, nice score

Frank Grimes · 09-05-2011, 09:15 AM

Great find for the price, congrats.

sfbbqguy · 09-05-2011, 10:05 AM

You've likely seen this .... http://help.weber.com/schematics/view.aspx?model=60002

Not sure if it help as it doesn't give any measurements.

Nice score!

chasmosis · 09-05-2011, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sfbbqguy

You've likely seen this .... http://help.weber.com/schematics/view.aspx?model=60002

Not sure if it help as it doesn't give any measurements.

Nice score!

Thanks, I haven't seen that link before, definitely will help zero in on the part numbers to source rather than building from scatch.

LoneStarMojo · 09-05-2011, 10:06 PM

Hey chasmosis, that is such a nice score! Your gonna luv indirect grilling tri-tips on it. I have a 37.5 Whalen Kettle King. I use it as a grill once in a while but mostly I indirect grill on it.

Whalen used a completely different system for lid management that involves a heavy duty steel ring that encircles the whole kettle bowl. The back quarter of lets you easily slide the lid back and down and then a good tug pulls it back into the closed position.

If you find the Weber system too pricey to recreate then cloning the Whalen setup and applying it to your kettle mite be an option. When I bought mine I made a thread. Here's the thread link....I took a lot of pics and you can see the lid management components up close.

If you need me to take any measurements just let me know.

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=108709

mogwad · 09-05-2011, 10:27 PM

love the kettle. call me if you want the part numbers and when you want to fix it and put together

Igotgas · 09-06-2011, 10:53 AM

If you are still looking for measurements pm me and I can take any measurements you would like. BTW Great Score that thing is awesome, I love the all steel wheels

09-05-2011, 12:17 AM	#1
chasmosis Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 10-16-08 Location: Hillsboro, MO	CL Score: ranch kettle - and question for new style ranch owners Another brethren asked about the CL listing earlier last week, I saw it about the same time, made some inquiries and picked it up saturday for $150 The ranch kettle with the fleet Pic of the grill Here is the lid standing up against my UDS and a pick of my performers lid sitting on the grate for size comparison I do need to clean up and pain the wheels and get a new hubcap for one side, I guess both sides so they match I haven't fired it up yet, but I'm hoping to get something on it in the next couple days I do have a question to ask those of you that have a newer ranch kettle, I want to fab a lid holder for it like on the newer ranches and am hoping one of you guys might be willing to indulge me and break out the tape measure I'm looking for the following measurements. around the outside of the kettle between the mounting holes for "wire lid holder assembly" from kettle to 90 degree bend in "wire holder lid assembly" from kettle to "wire lid holder assembly" about 1/2 way around from "wire lid holder assembly" to bottom of hook on "tuck-away support bracket" Thanks

09-05-2011, 12:23 AM	#2
Pyle's BBQ Babbling Farker Join Date: 10-25-06 Location: Madrid, IA	Great find on the Ranch. Glad a Brother got it. Sorry I can't help you on the measurements. __________________ Bryan, Team: Pyle's BBQ Yoder YS640; Good-One "Trail Boss" 60T; Weber Kettle rotisserie ring; Big A$$ Rotisserie; New Braunfels offset smoker; Weber Smokey Mountain; Backyard Bombers BBQ HJM Μολὼν λαβέ

09-05-2011, 12:23 AM	#3
Smoothsmoke Babbling Farker Join Date: 01-20-10 Location: Monterey, CA	Sorry can't help you here, but that smokey joe looks funny next to the ranch. __________________ Kamado Big Joe [COLOR=Red]Kamado Classic Joe Kamado Joe Jr. [/COLOR] A bunch of Webers

09-05-2011, 12:49 AM	#4
mbshop Babbling Farker Join Date: 06-24-07 Location: visalia, ca	that is a great find and price, congrats !! __________________ george spam, can't live without it

09-05-2011, 02:05 AM	#5
colonel00 Quintessential Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-03-10 Location: Shawnee, KS	I can't help you too much but I can say that on a Performer (an older SS version at least) the lid does not slide to 90 degrees. I will look into the actual distances around the performer and let you know. __________________ Brad [URL="https://www.instagram.com/bradsimmons00/"]Some of my photos on Instagram [/URL] [SIZE=1][I][COLOR=red]Proud owner of the PentaZero[/COLOR][/I][/SIZE] :whoo: [B][COLOR=red]WWWWFBBQADD[/COLOR][/B] [B]0 out of 1 members found this post helpful[/B] :thumb: “I dream of a better tomorrow, where chickens can cross the road and not be questioned about their motives.” ― Ralph Waldo Emerson

09-05-2011, 05:43 AM	#6
Pappy is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 05-09-11 Location: Granite City, Illinois (Near St. Louis "GO CARDS")	I have to admit when I saw it on CL I thought it was ugly. Looks a lot better setting on your deck. Good score. I bet weber customer service would help you with some new parts and dimensions for that. You could probably buy the new lid holder assembly and install it on the old one. If you want to build your own, you make one out of light guage wire and find the size that fits the lid the best. Prehaps even better than factory. It depends on the wheels, whether you want the "Blast From The Past" look or modern. I like the modern look. Either way, it will look great when it is all fixed up. Keep us posted on your work. Have fun fixing it up. __________________ 22.5 WSM, 120 Gallon Offset, Weber Performer, IQ-110, ET-732

09-05-2011, 07:05 AM	#7
jmellor is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-01-11 Location: New Hampshire	Holy flying saucer batman... I am always amazed at how large the ranch kettles are when placed next to another grill. Nice score. __________________ Lonestar 24x48 Grilla OG Remember RGB....always sending it

09-05-2011, 07:10 AM	#8
Chef Country is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-26-09 Location: Wellington, KS	yep just added to my wanted list, nice score __________________ Country Q Here for a Good Time, not a Long Time!Webber 22.5 OTS The fastest and most accurate splash proof Red Thermapen UDS that gets used more than traeger Shop built 300 gal smoker Traeger bbq 125 with digital 180 controller collecting parts for a 500gal reverse flow build

09-05-2011, 09:15 AM	#9
Frank Grimes Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-24-08 Location: Hudson, IL	Great find for the price, congrats.

09-05-2011, 10:05 AM	#10
sfbbqguy is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 08-18-08 Location: Corte Madera, CA	You've likely seen this .... http://help.weber.com/schematics/view.aspx?model=60002 Not sure if it help as it doesn't give any measurements. Nice score! __________________ 2004 Weber Performer [COLOR=darkgreen][B]GREEN[/B][/COLOR] UDS [COLOR=darkorange][B]Orange[/B][/COLOR] Super-Duper Fast '08 Weber Genesis Gasser SJG Tamale Pot Mini Smoker (SJG was a rescue) and a Pyro FIL

09-05-2011, 10:06 PM	#12
LoneStarMojo is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 01-02-11 Location: Smithton, MO	Hey chasmosis, that is such a nice score! Your gonna luv indirect grilling tri-tips on it. I have a 37.5 Whalen Kettle King. I use it as a grill once in a while but mostly I indirect grill on it. Whalen used a completely different system for lid management that involves a heavy duty steel ring that encircles the whole kettle bowl. The back quarter of lets you easily slide the lid back and down and then a good tug pulls it back into the closed position. If you find the Weber system too pricey to recreate then cloning the Whalen setup and applying it to your kettle mite be an option. When I bought mine I made a thread. Here's the thread link....I took a lot of pics and you can see the lid management components up close. If you need me to take any measurements just let me know. http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...d.php?t=108709 __________________ "Everything is ok in the end... so if everything isn't ok... then things are lookin up... cuz it's not the end..." Modified Char-Griller / Whalen 37.5" King Kettle [url]http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=108709[/url] / Very near future UDS & 6' x 37" 325 gallon offset projects.

09-05-2011, 10:27 PM	#13
mogwad Got rid of the matchlight. Join Date: 08-16-09 Location: P'ville,MO	love the kettle. call me if you want the part numbers and when you want to fix it and put together

09-06-2011, 10:53 AM	#14
Igotgas is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-14-10 Location: Orangevale California	If you are still looking for measurements pm me and I can take any measurements you would like. BTW Great Score that thing is awesome, I love the all steel wheels __________________ [CENTER]Chad [/CENTER] [CENTER]Gator Pit (Holy Smokees)[/CENTER] [CENTER]Custom built Propane Offset Smoker[/CENTER] [CENTER]Rescued Red MasterTouch - 1998[/CENTER] [CENTER]Smoky Joe - 1984 (My Little Girls)[/CENTER] [CENTER]Ranch Kettle X2- 2008 With Brother Marty Leach's Handles and 1991 CL find.[/CENTER] [CENTER]SS Weber Performer X 2 [/CENTER]

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