Help with year


 
Wow. I just stumbled in on this thread and that's some awesome info. Sorta like everything you wanted to know about an old Weber kettle but you could never find.
Nice job!

Tim
 
Mark F said:
I have the same Avacado, 22 1/2" steel wheel w/ rubber, Patent pending on vent, two rivet handle.

What year ? 65'. 66' ? Earlier?

How do you change the handle?

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If your kettle has a 'PATENT PENDING' on the lid vent, it should be from either 1969 or 1970. Patent (to eliminate thumbscrews for the leg sockets) was filed by Weber on 11/22/1968 and granted on 11/10/1970. Patent number should have been engraved beginning with 1971 kettles. As for the handle, Brian makes them as good as the original.
 
GReat info - Thank you all. I'll post a pict of the thumb screw 18 1/2 red head. Jim I saw your book in World Market on business in San Diego.
 
Mark F said:
GReat info - Thank you all. I'll post a pict of the thumb screw 18 1/2 red head. Jim I saw your book in World Market on business in San Diego.
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I've also got a thumb screw 18.5 redhead. Can't wait to see a pic of yours! :)
 
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