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11-30-2012, 09:50 PM
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Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 07-29-12
Location: Home of the 11 time World Series Champion Cardinals
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WGA Score!
So I've been trolling CL for awhile, hoping to find a charcoal WGA... and I found one....$10... 3 1/2 hours away. Fortunately, I've got a nephew who goes to school 15 minutes from where this was listed. He picked it up tonight... unfortunately, I won't have it in my hands until he gets back to St. Louis for Christmas break. He said it appears to be in great shape. Wood handles with rivets, and he said it's an 'A' on the dampers! I haven't found too much on the history of the WGA... did they really make them in 1979?? Can't wait to give this beauty a good cleaning and fire her up! More pics will come when I finally get her in my possession.
ps - They threw the charcoal in for free. My nephew said that it was a "really old couple" who said that they upgraded. Since they threw in the charcoal, I'm guessing they must have "upgraded" to propane.
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11-30-2012, 10:22 PM
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Babbling Farker
Join Date: 06-24-07
Location: visalia, ca
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wow ! that is rare. might wanna consider really taking care of that. i have a new unused B model. plus 4 others. right now i just use the most beat up one i have and i love it. now you need to check out phubars posts. the guy is crazy on the ga's.
take care of those wood handles ! one tip is to replace the washers between the legs and the vents with ss washers. my new unused B model 
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11-30-2012, 10:51 PM
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Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 07-29-12
Location: Home of the 11 time World Series Champion Cardinals
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Thanks, george. I've been trolling Phubar's posts for quite awhile now... hence my desire for a WGA. I appreciate the tips... and that 'B' looks amazing!
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11-30-2012, 10:56 PM
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Join Date: 11-13-11
Location: york, pa
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11-30-2012, 11:22 PM
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somebody shut me the fark up.
 
Join Date: 07-14-06
Location: Wyocena/Pardeeville, WI
Name/Nickname : Clark
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Hey Bob - that's a sweet score!
I'm no WGA SME or anything (I am a WSM SME!) but I have never seen a riveted WGA handle. That is way cool. Make sure to post pics when it's all clean and shiny.
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11-30-2012, 11:30 PM
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Quintessential Chatty Farker
 Join Date: 12-17-10
Location: Pleasanton, Ca
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Very cool score! I am a big WGA fan. They are so versatile for such a small cooker. The venting system really allows for incredible control.... with a little practice. Just ask Phubar and Padawan as they are the experts.
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12-01-2012, 09:11 AM
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somebody shut me the fark up.
Join Date: 04-24-09
Location: Utrecht,TheNetherPharkinglands
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Can somebody say:"SCOoooooore!!!
Congratsz and have much Phun with it!
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12-01-2012, 06:29 PM
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Knows what a fatty is.
Join Date: 11-16-11
Location: Titusville , FL
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I use my wga all the time.. for steaks /burgers ... never really tried anything different... just quick grilling....interested in trying to smoke with it
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12-01-2012, 10:25 PM
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Take a breath!
Join Date: 11-10-10
Location: Shenandoah, TX
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Very nice!! Been looking for a WGA myself. Found a gas one a
while back but passed.
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12-24-2012, 03:33 PM
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Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 07-29-12
Location: Home of the 11 time World Series Champion Cardinals
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Picked up my 1979 'A' WGA today! This thing is in amazing shape, especially considering how old it is! I've got a nekid fattie cooking on her right now. Pron to come later...
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12-25-2012, 10:31 PM
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Full Fledged Farker
Join Date: 07-29-12
Location: Home of the 11 time World Series Champion Cardinals
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I haven't had a chance to do a complete clean-up of my "new" WGA, but it's in pretty great shape, considering that it's been around since '79, and I couldn't resist firing her up. Here's a few pix... I'll post more once she's had a good cleaning.
PS - Merry Christmas, everyone! Stay safe this Holiday Season!
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