Char-Broil Age

[ianjoe]

Just picked up a Char-Broil that I found on CL for $25. Seamed like a good deal. No heavy rust except there is a pinhole on the bottom that I noticed after removing 5" of old ash. So I'll clean it up, slap some new paint on it and call it good.
I want to replace the bottom eventually, but in the mean time I will put a layer of firebrick on the bottom.
I love the temp gauge, but that will probably have to go.
It seems well made, just curious as of how old it is. Anybody have a clue? Or at least point me into the right direction?
Thanks

 

[MilitantSquatter]

I checked the patent # on the USPTO website..

Patent was issued in Aug 6 1963... The CS-65 may potentially indicate it was made in 1965 (or perhaps the first models were)... just a guess though.

 

[ianjoe]

Sweet, thanks. I saw that C-S-65 stamp and hoped it would be that simple. However, I thought I would ask the experts.

 

[Will32Rod]

Great score, very nice indeed.

 

[ianjoe]

Does anyone know if that piece of metal sticking out on the left side is to hold something in particular? Or just a place to hang flippers and tongs?

 

[BigBobBQ]

I would say the 1965 is close because here is a picture of a 1966 cb-220a that I found on another forum site to compare too, but this one does not have the metal piece on the end so I think that might have been added aftermarket by the owner..

 

[cholloway]

Its very similar to my CB 450 which I bought new in 1981. The bracket on the left side is where the rotisserie motor goes.

 

[O-Town]

They were made in Columbus Ga, my Daddy had one like that. I was raised in Columbus and WC Bradley was large employer back in the day.

 

[ianjoe]

Its very similar to my CB 450 which I bought new in 1981. The bracket on the left side is where the rotisserie motor goes.

That makes sense. The bracket looks stock. I then noticed the gaps center bottom on each side. Probably where the rotisserie rod went.
Thanks

 

[Birge]

Very nice I know this is an old thread have you done anything with this
Birge

 

[JONESY]

Very cool indeed. My grandfather had one like that, that was around as long as I can remember.

 

[ianjoe]

Sadly, I had to get rid of it. We moved, and i had to cut down on my "future projects" i.e. things that I'll never get around to.

 

[Pyle's BBQ]

Sorry for your loss. Just so you know, the bracket on the left is for a rotisserie.

 

[Callahan-que]

Were those grates cast iron?

 

[Pyle's BBQ]

If it is as old as they think it is, yes. At least they look like they are to me.

 

[FireChief]

Great score. The term "they just don't make them like that anymore" comes to mind. Sad the crap they peddle these days.

 

[wtxsmoker]

I have an old CG as well. My first BBq pit bought bought two weeks after I married in 1971. Still have the pit just don't use her much since I have several others.Just can't get rid of yhe old gal.
Still have the same wife use her a little more often..he he

 

[harris92]

In 1925, the W.C. Bradley Company acquired control of the Columbus Iron Works and they sold their first Charbroil grill in 1953.

 

[Jayson]

Its very similar to my CB 450 which I bought new in 1981. The bracket on the left side is where the rotisserie motor goes.

I also have a CB450 and have been using it since the 70's. I designed a drop ash pan that fits the slot but adds a few inches to the pan. My sheetmetal guy build a new pan for me every 5 years or so. Great grill! Usually do smokes on it with animal and fire offset.

 

[Medic7594]

Hey guys.
I was helping my mother clean out a friends attic a few weeks ago and found a Char Broil 450 a NEW IN THE BOX.

Very durable and well built.