Recent content by TracyD

So I picked this 1969(?) Avocado two tone 22.5" BAR-B-Q Kettle up last week on CL for $35.00. It was originally owned by a man who lived in Arlington Heights, IL. His son brought it to Colorado. They called it their Turkey Cooker. Based on the frozen vents, I believe it smoked many turkeys...

On the front covered patio we have the Performers: Out back is the rest of the gang: The only guy doing any work around here: Almost everyone in the picture including the 69 Cado and the Red MT: The youngsters: The little square wga:

Most people mention the Smoke EZ in this discussion. http://www.smoke-ez.com/ If you don't need the legs from the Cajun Bandit.

I just installed some lights today. One on the performer. Here they are at dusk.

So the answer is 1972 or 1973. Thanks to Marty G, here's a picture from the 1973 Weber Catalog. Here's a shot of the cool handle and the speckled vent.

I picked it up today. Here's a shot after some cleanup. The Enamel is cracked and missing around each leg attachment. However, the holes all look pretty good. I plan to upgrade the hardware to stainless to prevent any further rust.

Any when this Smokey Joe with the offset wood handle was last made ??

Congrats on the new grill. That charBroil sure looks very similar to my Atlanta Stoveworks Q Cart. Especially the side shelves and the lid. Is it an aluminum sheet wrapped around cast iron end caps ?

Here's an updated family photo with my new mid 70's redhead and WSM Mini.

Thanks. If I brought one of my cookers in the house, the boss would have a heart attack.

My SS Performer is the perfect charcoal grill compared to a OTS or any other Charcoal grill. Simply move your head to the right a bit while you grab your beer from the table and you can see the food next to the lid. "It's always something", Roseanne Rosanadana.

I have the same mod on my performer. Definitely don't leave probes outside. All the folks who have had problems with the mavericks seem to mention getting the probes wet.

You have made her sister jealous and feel a bit neglected.

My Ducane gasser is very lonesome since I got my 12 year old SS performer from CL. I keep waiting for the propane tank to need a refill. If I added a Cajun Bandit or Smoke EZ, i would have the best single weapon available.

I have a 2000 SS Performer. Hmmmm. I guess I have never put that much charcoal in my charcoal bin. I added a grommet to use a thermo probe without crimping the wire with the lid.