Weber Kettle Appreciation Society

[KnucklHed BBQ]

Well I'll be dipped... a little bit of scouring the interwebs has proven productive!

Turns out Weber lists schematics for stuff that is pre 79... I'll call em' tomorrow and see if they stock em'... looks like the 22.5 WSM lower vents should be the same! :thumb:

Bar-B-Kettle schematics:
http://help.weber.com/schematics/View.aspx?all=1&model=61001

Schematics home page for anyone that might need it:
http://help.weber.com/schematics/default.aspx

 

[Smoothsmoke]

Nice oldie reds!

 

[Smoothsmoke]

Swamprb has found a red that matches pretty darn close to the enamel, however, if it's anything like my 86 red kettle, the red deepens when it gets hot, the paint dudn't...

You have to get really close to be able to tell the color is different.

I'm thinkin that I might have to build a table to hold both of my red kettles with table space in between... Maybe even make it so that one of them can be mounted as a kettle or a cajun bandit WSM... Anyone tried it? any tips?

This is true, my 86 red appears to change color as well. Even when not hot the edge of the lid is a deeper red. That is why I chose not to paint it. You can see it restored on the previous page.

 

[KnucklHed BBQ]

HOLY SMOKES!!!!

Just got off the phone with Weber and I can't believe what transpired... the wonderfully personable young lady that helped me, varified that indeed the PN that the schematics showed as the replacement dampers was correct, they are in stock (also fits 22.5 WSM) and they cost $6.50 for the 3 of them including the hardware...

But since that was all I needed, freight was going to be more than what the parts cost...

I didn't complain, I had credit card in hand ready to pay and she tells me "Since the freight is more than what the parts cost and that's all you need, I'll just send them out to you at no charge."

Whaaa??? Seriously??? Hands down, that is the most bizzarre policy I have ever heard of!:loco: And a policy I like!!! :clap::clap::clap:

Talk about incredible customer service! Here I am with a product made by a company more than 32 years ago, it's changed hands lord knows how many times, the product hasn't failed (the dampers are dead due to leaving ash in it for a long time), obviously a receipt for the original purchase is plain outta the question, and she's just gonna send out replacement parts at no charge and doesn't even ask me to pay freight... amazing!!!
YAY WEBER!!!:whoo::hail::whoo::hail:

Dunno if anyone else will have the same results or maybe I just got the right person on the right day... I'm telling myself that it's my charm and incredible purdy looks. :eyebrows:

 

[FamilyManBBQ]

Yay Weber, indeed!! Them folks is great!

Nice score on the redhead...was she tipsy at all? I noticed she's been drinkin some Coors!!

 

[KnucklHed BBQ]

Yay Weber, indeed!! Them folks is great!

Nice score on the redhead...was she tipsy at all? I noticed she's been drinkin some Coors!!

Heh, odd phenominon around here, camping + tailgate + BBQ + friends = empty beer cans in the bed of yer truck... :noidea:

 

[BBQpower]

I was sent here my Lokismistress, Great to see like minded bbq friends
Here is my brand new 22.5" silver and my 30 gal drum. I may put them together for a WUDS, continued later.

 

[txschutte]

My new to me 22.5 OTS

 

[mbshop]

superstang, the legs are not installed correctly. one of the handles needs to align with the front leg. not hard to do. nice redhead though.

I just got into grilling with charcoal over the last couple years and bought the SJ while I was TDY last summer and needed a smaller grill. Love that thing so much and cook on it all the time, all year round!

I picked up this red head tonight at a yard sale for $10, and it seems to be in pretty decent shape!! Can't wait to try some good grillin' on this!!

Jacob

 

[KnucklHed BBQ]

I was sent here my Lokismistress, Great to see like minded bbq friends
Here is my brand new 22.5" silver and my 30 gal drum. I may put them together for a WUDS, continued later.

Oooooo... Shiney...... Me likey! Get it dirty!!!!

My new to me 22.5 OTS

nice score bro!

 

[PigBeter]

Thanks for the heads up mbshop!!! I'll look into that as soon as I get the chance!


Jacob

 

[BBQpower]

Oooooo... Shiney...... Me likey! Get it dirty!!!!

I will try but like looking at it, all clean and all!:shock:
One more snap of it, all nice and shinny hehe

 

[redvert05]

Ok, figured I would put my "family" up here on the appreciation thread! Bought our first 22.5" OTG in Feb of 2010 new (Thats when I switched to Charcoal from Gas....and have never looked back!), rescued the SJ in the Fall of 2010 from CL for $10, its a Date Code "ER" - 1996, rescued the 22.5" RedHead No Date Code - Pre 1979 from CL for $15 the end of May 2011 and just got her restored and ready to cook. Also, I have to show a pic of our 18.5" WSM Date Code "DH" - 2004 that we got from CL about a week ago in great condition (I know, its not a Kettle, but I am still PROUD!! :icon_blush

I have a thread or two on Qtalk on the restore of the RedHead but wanted to add it here also.

I have fell in love with cooking on the Kettles and WSM (only one cook on it so far). The wife is in love with the taste of the food and that means we have a happy family!! :eusa_clap

 

[swamprb]

Been busy and bored!

Picked up a basket case 18" Redhead today-most likely sacrifice it and use it on a 30 gallon drum smoker!

Finally scored a $5 Homer Simpson last week!

And turned it into a Homer Smoker!

Save me from myself!

 

[redvert05]

Swamprb, Looks like that Green is a good match! Inside of that Kettle with the leg socket attachment points looks VERY familiar :doh: If you know what I mean!!!

 

[FamilyManBBQ]

Dayum Swamprb!! The ratio of grills to people at your place has gotta be 20 to 1!!

Love the Homer Smoker!!

 

[Rib-O-Lator]

Doh.....woo-hoo

 

[LiveOnLocation]

Here a few pics of a Redhead I picked up off of a Brethern. All I had to do was wipe it out and buy some new grills. I am almost afraid to cook on it, it's just so nice and shiny. I will fix up the paint around the handles later this summer.

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[Will work for bbq]

This was my favorite grill for road trips and camping, I forget what it used to be called but it measures 18.5", the smokey Joe was too small.

 

[Hell Fire Grill]

This was my favorite grill for road trips and camping, I forget what it used to be called but it measures 18.5", the smokey Joe was too small.

Jumbo Joe.