CL score - Weber 22.5 for $35!

kevine · 05-25-2011, 11:28 PM

Wow, found this while scanning CL last night. A church thrift store had it for sale for $35. A little rust spots, nothing some steel wool won't take off, and one chip on the lid. Grate cleaned up nice with a wire brush, 20 minutes on my gasser on high, and then hit it again with a wire brush...may have to test this out this weekend!

Now, for the more important question...any tips of mods for a 22.5" One Touch? I'm already considering making my own side charcoal baskets out of some expanded metal, instead of the Weber ones (they look too small and not enough ventilation). Has anyone ever drilled a hole in the lid and installed their own therm, rather than a remote with a potato?

JMSetzler · 05-25-2011, 11:38 PM

Nice score... that looks to be in excellent shape... especially for $115 off retail :)

J'ville Grill · 05-25-2011, 11:42 PM

Nice score. Several people have added thermometers to the lids, I haven't though. I do however have the Weber charcoal baskets and I can tell you they hold a lot more than you'd think.

kevine · 05-26-2011, 12:06 AM

Thanks for the tips. Since there's a chip in the porcelain lid about the size of a nickel, I'm thinking that's where I'm going to drill the hole for the thermometer. Since I have some extra expanded metal, I'll try to fashion a couple small baskets shaped like bananas...if they don't work...off to the store!

Smoothsmoke · 05-26-2011, 12:15 AM

Tremendous score, that looks like new!

Igotgas · 05-26-2011, 12:35 AM

Great score

I added a thermometer to my lid and I like it. It has come in handy for me. I think I paid less than 10 dollars at Lowes for the thermometer. It probably isnt real accurate but it gets me in the ballpark. Now that it is clean..... Get it dirty!

rogwadd · 05-26-2011, 01:09 AM

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Originally Posted by kevine

Thanks for the tips. Since there's a chip in the porcelain lid about the size of a nickel, I'm thinking that's where I'm going to drill the hole for the thermometer. Since I have some extra expanded metal, I'll try to fashion a couple small baskets shaped like bananas...if they don't work...off to the store!

Hopefully, the chip is located on the side of the lid where your vent is located. If you're runnin' indirect, you don't want your therm over the coals.

Edit: Oh, nice score!

kevine · 05-26-2011, 01:14 AM

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Originally Posted by rogwadd

Hopefully, the chip is located on the side of the lid where your vent is located. If you're runnin' indirect, you don't want your therm over the coals.

Great point! I just ran outside to check. The chip is a few inches away from the vent. Perfect for indirect! Think I'll try a simple low and slow tri-tip that I'll sear right before serving.

fedex · 05-26-2011, 03:57 AM

I use a couple bricks instead of the charcoal baskets. Has worked fine.

fwhittle · 05-26-2011, 08:37 AM

Awesome catch!

jkalach · 05-26-2011, 10:07 AM

These are for the WSM but can be applied to the kettle.

http://www.virtualweberbullet.com/moretherm.html

Frank Grimes · 05-26-2011, 12:36 PM

Great find. Someone 45 mins from me posted a 22 inch kettle and 18 inch WSM last week for $100 for both, but when I contacted him they were already sold. I was bummed, and my wife asked why I needed more since I have a OTG and 22 inch WSM already. I told her that's like getting a $600 diamond necklace for $100, then she understood.

brickie · 05-26-2011, 12:44 PM

Kevine, NICE score!!!! Does look in awesome shape.Many time I wish I still had my kettle.

Frank, I feel you...I had a chance this week to buy a 26 3/4 Weber Kettle(awesome shape) for $20 or so and I didn't pull trigger. Knew I would have a hard time convincing wife another grill, to add to the 4 we have is necessary. Still thinking I should sneek it in.

brickie

FamilyManBBQ · 05-26-2011, 12:51 PM

kevine, nice score!! I'm GREEN with envy!!

Enjoy that reverse-seared tri-tip...that's what I'm having for dinner tonight.

brickie, oh man...you gotta snap up a 26" for $20.00!!! A man can never have too many grills!!

kevine · 05-26-2011, 11:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by brickie

Kevine, NICE score!!!! Does look in awesome shape.Many time I wish I still had my kettle.

Frank, I feel you...I had a chance this week to buy a 26 3/4 Weber Kettle(awesome shape) for $20 or so and I didn't pull trigger. Knew I would have a hard time convincing wife another grill, to add to the 4 we have is necessary. Still thinking I should sneek it in.

brickie

Wow...a 26...this green OTG is my fifth grill/smoker and my wife wasn't too thrilled. Although, I do like the reference to the $600 diamond necklace for a $100. I'm going to have to use that one!

05-25-2011, 11:28 PM	#1
kevine Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-28-10 Location: Valencia, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	CL score - Weber 22.5 for $35! Wow, found this while scanning CL last night. A church thrift store had it for sale for $35. A little rust spots, nothing some steel wool won't take off, and one chip on the lid. Grate cleaned up nice with a wire brush, 20 minutes on my gasser on high, and then hit it again with a wire brush...may have to test this out this weekend! Now, for the more important question...any tips of mods for a 22.5" One Touch? I'm already considering making my own side charcoal baskets out of some expanded metal, instead of the Weber ones (they look too small and not enough ventilation). Has anyone ever drilled a hole in the lid and installed their own therm, rather than a remote with a potato? __________________ Green OTG; Black OTS; UDS; mini-WSM; Weber Genesis Silver; USMC 86-94 Last edited by kevine; 05-07-2013 at 07:08 PM..

05-25-2011, 11:38 PM	#2
JMSetzler Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-25-11 Location: Valdese, NC Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Nice score... that looks to be in excellent shape... especially for $115 off retail :) __________________ Visit Man Cave Meals on Facebook and YouTube! Kamado Joe Classic * Kamado Joe Big Joe Ugly Drum Smoker * Weber Performer * Weber Go-Anywhere * Mini WSM Man Cave Meals Video Index

05-25-2011, 11:42 PM	#3
J'ville Grill is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 11-18-10 Location: Jacksonville, Fl. Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Nice score. Several people have added thermometers to the lids, I haven't though. I do however have the Weber charcoal baskets and I can tell you they hold a lot more than you'd think. __________________ Rick 18.5" Weber Smokey Mountain 22.5" Weber OTG with Cajun Bandit Conversion Kit Char-Griller Akorn with side cart 1999 Weber Master-Touch - bent but not broken 14.5" Weber Smokey Joe Silver

05-26-2011, 12:06 AM	#4
kevine Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 12-28-10 Location: Valencia, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Thanks for the tips. Since there's a chip in the porcelain lid about the size of a nickel, I'm thinking that's where I'm going to drill the hole for the thermometer. Since I have some extra expanded metal, I'll try to fashion a couple small baskets shaped like bananas...if they don't work...off to the store! __________________ Green OTG; Black OTS; UDS; mini-WSM; Weber Genesis Silver; USMC 86-94

05-26-2011, 12:15 AM	#5
Smoothsmoke Babbling Farker Join Date: 01-20-10 Location: Monterey, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Tremendous score, that looks like new! __________________ Kamado Big Joe Kamado Classic Joe Weber Simpsons OTG "H" Redhead Weber OTS Simpsons Smokey Joe Silver Sam Adams Smokey Joe Silver Gray Smokey Joe Gold (future mini-WSM) Smooth Smoke BBQ

05-26-2011, 12:35 AM	#6
Igotgas is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-14-10 Location: Orangevale California Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Great score I added a thermometer to my lid and I like it. It has come in handy for me. I think I paid less than 10 dollars at Lowes for the thermometer. It probably isnt real accurate but it gets me in the ballpark. Now that it is clean..... Get it dirty! __________________ Chad Gator Pit (Holy Smokees) Custom built Propane Offset Smoker Rescued Red MasterTouch - 1998 Smoky Joe - 1984 (My Little Girls) Ranch Kettle X2- 2008 With Brother Marty Leach's Handles and 1991 CL find. SS Weber Performer X 2

05-26-2011, 03:57 AM	#9
fedex Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 06-21-10 Location: Cypress, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I use a couple bricks instead of the charcoal baskets. Has worked fine. __________________ UDS,WSM 18", 26" Weber, One-Touch Platinum, WGA Charcoal, Q100 & Wife Model#1962

05-26-2011, 08:37 AM	#10
fwhittle Got Wood. Join Date: 05-04-11 Location: Campbell Hall, NY Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Awesome catch! __________________ Weber Green OTG, Smoky Joe Silver with smoker mod, Vermont Castings Gasser

05-26-2011, 10:07 AM	#11
jkalach Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 10-10-10 Location: Cheshire, CT Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	These are for the WSM but can be applied to the kettle. http://www.virtualweberbullet.com/moretherm.html

05-26-2011, 12:36 PM	#12
Frank Grimes Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 07-24-08 Location: Hudson, IL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Great find. Someone 45 mins from me posted a 22 inch kettle and 18 inch WSM last week for $100 for both, but when I contacted him they were already sold. I was bummed, and my wife asked why I needed more since I have a OTG and 22 inch WSM already. I told her that's like getting a $600 diamond necklace for $100, then she understood.

05-26-2011, 12:44 PM	#13
brickie Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 04-15-11 Location: Plano,IL Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Kevine, NICE score!!!! Does look in awesome shape.Many time I wish I still had my kettle. Frank, I feel you...I had a chance this week to buy a 26 3/4 Weber Kettle(awesome shape) for $20 or so and I didn't pull trigger. Knew I would have a hard time convincing wife another grill, to add to the 4 we have is necessary. Still thinking I should sneek it in. brickie Last edited by brickie; 05-26-2011 at 01:56 PM..

05-26-2011, 12:51 PM	#14
FamilyManBBQ is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 06-30-09 Location: Bothell, WA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	kevine, nice score!! I'm GREEN with envy!! Enjoy that reverse-seared tri-tip...that's what I'm having for dinner tonight. brickie, oh man...you gotta snap up a 26" for $20.00!!! A man can never have too many grills!! __________________ Weber(Go Anywhere, Smokey Joe, "Smoker Joe", 22.5" Kettles, Gasser, Q100, Q200, (2)22.5" WSM, (1)18.5" WSM), UDS (Weber lid mod), Rib-O-Lator. BLACK thermapen Everything I cook is judged by SIX!! Daddy and Me BBQ Competition Cooking Team

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