HeatherHeslin
TVWBB Member
I know Weber made kettle style gas grills in the ‘50s. Does anyone own one or do you see them up for sale ever??
1950s grills
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Bruce
TVWBB 2-Star Olympian
Hi Heather:
Yep, Weber did make a gas kettle style grill back in the day. Not sure when exactly but they didn't make a whole lot of them as they were not considered very good cookers. But they are now highly prized by collectors. I cannot say I have seen one for sale, but I don't look specifically for them either.
Yep, Weber did make a gas kettle style grill back in the day. Not sure when exactly but they didn't make a whole lot of them as they were not considered very good cookers. But they are now highly prized by collectors. I cannot say I have seen one for sale, but I don't look specifically for them either.
We have a large collection of old Weber catalogs and brochures in this subforum:
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Per the Weber grills timeline, the first Weber gas kettles were offered in 1971.
This 1972 catalog introduces the new Weber gas kettles.
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They do come up for sale...I don't own one and I don't know if they work or how well they work.
First Weber Genesis came out in 1985.
Old Weber Catalogs, Brochures, Ads, Videos, Etc
Research Weber's past using these Weber product catalogs, newsletters, recipe booklets, and other marketing collateral in PDF format.
tvwbb.com
Per the Weber grills timeline, the first Weber gas kettles were offered in 1971.
This 1972 catalog introduces the new Weber gas kettles.
1972 Weber Gas Barbecue Kettles Catalog
1972 Weber Gas Barbecue Kettles Catalog Groovy gas grills in black, red, and puke green, three different mounts, and two fuel options. Prices starting as low as $99.95. Lots of accessories available ranging in price from $2.45 to $37.95! What’s interesting to me about this catalog is the...
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They do come up for sale...I don't own one and I don't know if they work or how well they work.
First Weber Genesis came out in 1985.
Tim Snyder
TVWBB Super Fan
Been watching for one for years. I think the last they made them was in the 1980s. Be cool to eventually find one. That and the Weber wheelbarrow.
Tim Snyder
TVWBB Super Fan
Chris, I love those old catalogs. I'm watching for the missing years so I can contribute.We have a large collection of old Weber catalogs and brochures in this subforum:
Old Weber Catalogs, Brochures, Ads, Videos, Etc
Research Weber's past using these Weber product catalogs, newsletters, recipe booklets, and other marketing collateral in PDF format.
Per the Weber grills timeline, the first Weber gas kettles were offered in 1971.
This 1972 catalog introduces the new Weber gas kettles.
1972 Weber Gas Barbecue Kettles Catalog
1972 Weber Gas Barbecue Kettles Catalog Groovy gas grills in black, red, and puke green, three different mounts, and two fuel options. Prices starting as low as $99.95. Lots of accessories available ranging in price from $2.45 to $37.95! What’s interesting to me about this catalog is the...
They do come up for sale...I don't own one and I don't know if they work or how well they work.
First Weber Genesis came out in 1985.
Stefan H
TVWBB Guru
The Weber Kettle Club (http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/index.php) has a lot of information on the various kettle styles includin the gas grill. But from what I am hearing, the gas kettle had inferior grilling performance.
Jon Tofte
TVWBB 1-Star Olympian
Heather,
I saw one in Michigan last winter. They pop up occasionally, probably mostly in the Midwest. It is hard to find one in decent working condition. Those who have actually used them back in the day say they were NOT good cookers, so the reason to have one is mostly historical novelty - which wouldn't stop me from buying one
! It was a big deal when Weber opted to pursue a more conventional gas grill - and then engineered the masterpiece that became the Genesis we all love.
www.weber.com
I saw one in Michigan last winter. They pop up occasionally, probably mostly in the Midwest. It is hard to find one in decent working condition. Those who have actually used them back in the day say they were NOT good cookers, so the reason to have one is mostly historical novelty - which wouldn't stop me from buying one
! It was a big deal when Weber opted to pursue a more conventional gas grill - and then engineered the masterpiece that became the Genesis we all love.
Class Of´85: The Creators Of The Genesis | Behind the Grill | Weber Grills
THIS YEAR MARKS 30 YEARS SINCE WEBER LAUNCHED GENESIS – the gas grill which revolutionized barbecuing like the kettle grill did 33 years earlier.
www.weber.com
Tim Snyder
TVWBB Super Fan
Seems like you can't join without the secret password. Anybody have any information on that?
a minute on Google says the secret passphrase is ""weberkettleclub". I'm not sure but it is worth the try.
Tim Snyder
TVWBB Super Fan
Well, I kind of feel stupid now. Didn't even think to Google it.
Update: weberkettleclub worked, thanks!
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Tim Snyder
TVWBB Super Fan
Man, that format is tough to read though, isn't it? This is much better. Thanks Chris.
HeatherHeslin
TVWBB Member
Again you guys are so awesome! Always so knowledgeable and helpful!!! Thank you so so much!!
HeatherHeslin
TVWBB Member
Why is it you think it’s easier to find in the Midwest?Heather,
I saw one in Michigan last winter. They pop up occasionally, probably mostly in the Midwest. It is hard to find one in decent working condition. Those who have actually used them back in the day say they were NOT good cookers, so the reason to have one is mostly historical novelty - which wouldn't stop me from buying one
Class Of´85: The Creators Of The Genesis | Behind the Grill | Weber Grills
THIS YEAR MARKS 30 YEARS SINCE WEBER LAUNCHED GENESIS – the gas grill which revolutionized barbecuing like the kettle grill did 33 years earlier.
Tim Snyder
TVWBB Super Fan
"I don't want to belong to any club that will accept me as a member." ~~ Groucho Marx
CharlieO
TVWBB Member
Weber was founded in Illinois and has always been a Midwest favorite. Lots of old Weber grills are found in that region.