In my first post in the forum introduction page I noted that I had put the word out to friends and family I was looking for a Smokey Joe for the WSM mini conversion. My buddy called me and told me his dad had a Weber he would let me have. He did not know what size or style. I got the coordinates and arranged a pick up time.
Much to my surprise when I pulled in the driveway and saw the grey 18.5 incher. I could hardly keep from jumping up and down with excitement. Not the SJ I was looking for, but given the free price and the classic look and color I am VERY pleased.
Definitely needs a good cleaning, new charcoal and cooking grates and overall TLC, but otherwise it still looks good. There is no rust on the bowl or lid and the vents and wheels need a dab of oil but otherwise in decent condition. I was not able to locate a letter code under the patent number -- which in my limited research dates it pre-1979.
Any idea how I may be able to clean / remove the grease ring around the top vent? It's almost like oil got under the porcelain finish.
As I also noted in my introductory post this forum is quickly feeding my GAD -- "Grill Acquisition Disease"
Much to my surprise when I pulled in the driveway and saw the grey 18.5 incher. I could hardly keep from jumping up and down with excitement. Not the SJ I was looking for, but given the free price and the classic look and color I am VERY pleased.
Definitely needs a good cleaning, new charcoal and cooking grates and overall TLC, but otherwise it still looks good. There is no rust on the bowl or lid and the vents and wheels need a dab of oil but otherwise in decent condition. I was not able to locate a letter code under the patent number -- which in my limited research dates it pre-1979.
Any idea how I may be able to clean / remove the grease ring around the top vent? It's almost like oil got under the porcelain finish.
As I also noted in my introductory post this forum is quickly feeding my GAD -- "Grill Acquisition Disease"