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Title: Sanford & Son AKA Gone in 60 Seconds
Post by: LostArrow on September 29, 2013, 05:08:02 PM
Driving home 15 min ago & 2 blocks from home what's on the curb?

(http://i828.photobucket.com/albums/zz203/Lostarrow-photos/null_zps373fe7ae.jpg)

Well not only was it gone in 60 seconds, it was in my backyard within 180 ::)
Easy to rehab, 1 wheel was off , but kindly inside the grill.
The cooking grate is well used & I'll need a new one.
3 quarter sized areas of porceloin missing.
I need a fastener for the wheel & it's good to go ;D

(http://i828.photobucket.com/albums/zz203/Lostarrow-photos/null_zps5f15ceef.jpg)

(http://i828.photobucket.com/albums/zz203/Lostarrow-photos/null_zps45b68cde.jpg)
Title: Re: Sanford & Son AKA Gone in 60 Seconds
Post by: RAD on September 29, 2013, 05:38:19 PM
Now that is a curb alert. Nice find.
Title: Re: Sanford & Son AKA Gone in 60 Seconds
Post by: smokeasaurus on September 29, 2013, 05:38:44 PM
Now that was a nice score LA. Welcome to Weber Nation  :)
Title: Re: Sanford & Son AKA Gone in 60 Seconds
Post by: drholly on September 29, 2013, 05:42:53 PM
What a great find! A little TLC and it'll last forever.
Title: Re: Sanford & Son AKA Gone in 60 Seconds
Post by: bbqchef on September 29, 2013, 05:58:50 PM
Redneck recycling... wish I could find one around here!!
Title: Re: Sanford & Son AKA Gone in 60 Seconds
Post by: Keymaster on September 29, 2013, 06:15:05 PM
Nice score!! I like the color too :)
Title: Re: Sanford & Son AKA Gone in 60 Seconds
Post by: sliding_billy on September 29, 2013, 06:15:44 PM
Sweet!
Title: Re: Sanford & Son AKA Gone in 60 Seconds
Post by: LostArrow on September 29, 2013, 06:56:38 PM
Just spent $46 on my "FREE " weber gold.

Cast iron grate $32

(http://i828.photobucket.com/albums/zz203/Lostarrow-photos/9ed874141de39ffdda1f8c779d243ae9.jpg)

20 in pizza pan for heat shield  $13
Hubs for loose wheel $1.50
Other than dealing with the porceloin I'm good to go 8)

Title: Re: Sanford & Son AKA Gone in 60 Seconds
Post by: smokeasaurus on September 29, 2013, 07:56:25 PM
That is a nice looking cooking grate.
Title: Re: Sanford & Son AKA Gone in 60 Seconds
Post by: HighOnSmoke on September 29, 2013, 08:53:25 PM
I also welcome you to Weber nation!
Title: Re: Sanford & Son AKA Gone in 60 Seconds
Post by: GusRobin on September 29, 2013, 09:03:10 PM
Nice score.
Here is a link I got from another forum to weber retore related forum(s)

"The Virtual Weber Bulletin Board .

http://tvwbb.com/eve/forums/a/frm/f/9040039023

You should be able to find quite a few threads on restoration and repair of porcelain chips. General consensus is hit the rust with steel wool, mask the area off, and hit with hi-heat paint. Others just use steel wool and Pam.
"

Hope it helps.
Title: Re: Sanford & Son AKA Gone in 60 Seconds
Post by: sparky on September 29, 2013, 09:03:16 PM
nice score.  webers are great.   8)
Title: Re: Sanford & Son AKA Gone in 60 Seconds
Post by: LostArrow on September 29, 2013, 09:55:26 PM
Nice score.
Here is a link I got from another forum to weber retore related forum(s)

"The Virtual Weber Bulletin Board .

http://tvwbb.com/eve/forums/a/frm/f/9040039023

You should be able to find quite a few threads on restoration and repair of porcelain chips. General consensus is hit the rust with steel wool, mask the area off, and hit with hi-heat paint. Others just use steel wool and Pam.
"

Hope it helps.
Gus thanks.
I don't think I'll find high heat paint to match the faded green so I'll clean & season with Pam
Title: Re: Sanford & Son AKA Gone in 60 Seconds
Post by: pz on September 30, 2013, 12:09:15 AM
Redneck recycling... wish I could find one around here!!

X2  :)
Title: Re: Sanford & Son AKA Gone in 60 Seconds
Post by: muebe on September 30, 2013, 07:59:51 AM
Well it's no Stok but nice find 8)
Title: Re: Sanford & Son AKA Gone in 60 Seconds
Post by: smokeasaurus on September 30, 2013, 08:11:14 AM
Well it's no Stok but nice find 8)

They fall apart so quick, you cant even wheel em to the curb to chuck them out....... >:(
Title: Re: Sanford & Son AKA Gone in 60 Seconds
Post by: TwoPockets on September 30, 2013, 09:18:47 AM
Nice score LA, I would also run to Academy and get the original hinged grate. It is nice to have to add coals for long running indirect cooks.
Title: Re: Sanford & Son AKA Gone in 60 Seconds
Post by: Jaxon on September 30, 2013, 04:33:33 PM
Woo-hoo!!!  I'm getting a Weber Kettle...for $10 on BooKoo (local online classifieds)

It isn't the "cadillac", but it WILL give me some experience with a kettle to find out if I can cook on one.  It is a 22 1/2 inch model.  Probably add a folding rack and be in good shape.

I'll send updated pics when I get it cleaned up...note the wooden handles.



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Title: Re: Sanford & Son AKA Gone in 60 Seconds
Post by: drholly on September 30, 2013, 04:37:46 PM
Nice find, Jaxon - Welcome to the Nation!
Title: Re: Sanford & Son AKA Gone in 60 Seconds
Post by: sliding_billy on September 30, 2013, 04:39:24 PM
Congrats on the grill.
Title: Re: Sanford & Son AKA Gone in 60 Seconds
Post by: RAD on September 30, 2013, 05:22:49 PM
nice grab Jax
Title: Re: Sanford & Son AKA Gone in 60 Seconds
Post by: drholly on September 30, 2013, 06:37:49 PM
Take a look at these. Pricey, yes. But they last forever and are great to work with. I love them on my Performer! http://www.amazon.com/Seasoned-Cooking-Surface-Modular-Grills/dp/B004BRNUIC/ref=sr_1_2/187-8739824-2181541?ie=UTF8&qid=1380580613&sr=8-2&keywords=weber+grill+cast+iron+grate
Title: Re: Sanford & Son AKA Gone in 60 Seconds
Post by: LostArrow on September 30, 2013, 06:44:02 PM
Woo-hoo!!!  I'm getting a Weber Kettle...for $10 on BooKoo (local online classifieds)

It isn't the "cadillac", but it WILL give me some experience with a kettle to find out if I can cook on one.  It is a 22 1/2 inch model.  Probably add a folding rack and be in good shape.

I'll send updated pics when I get it cleaned up...note the wooden handles.
Wait on buying your grate till my charbroil cast iron comes in Wed.
Title: Re: Sanford & Son AKA Gone in 60 Seconds
Post by: smokeasaurus on September 30, 2013, 08:19:08 PM
Great Score and welcome to Weber Nation Jaxon  :)
Title: Re: Sanford & Son AKA Gone in 60 Seconds
Post by: Jaxon on September 30, 2013, 08:37:07 PM
Enamel is intact except for small places around the legs.  Inside cleaned up pretty fair with wire brush...will add elbow grease this weekend.
Needs new grates - will probably use those that fold so I can add fuel and chips as needed - 22 1/2 inches.  Needs a new handle on front IF I'm going to move it around much, but my plans are to use it on the gravel pad next to the offset.  I have the Weber half-moon charcoal pans...they will come in handy.
I'll see what I can cook this weekend...Don (IR2Dum) will be here Friday...maybe he can give me some pointers although you guys are very helpful.  He really likes the Orange Soda Hot Wings, so we'll probably try them. this grill should be ideal for those because they need to be cooked over indirect for about 45 minutes, then finished over direct heat. (again, folding grates will help with that process).
Anyway, now I am in the Weber Nation.  I know I can count on y'all for help.


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Title: Re: Sanford & Son AKA Gone in 60 Seconds
Post by: muebe on September 30, 2013, 11:27:01 PM
Nice score!

It's raining Webers here ;)
Title: Re: Sanford & Son AKA Gone in 60 Seconds
Post by: Jaxon on October 01, 2013, 08:15:55 AM
LA inspired me with his find...I looked in the classifieds to see if anyone had a kettle to "give away" and found it.
I would not spend $100 for ANOTHER grill. I have 7 different ones. But with all the chatter lately about the "mother of all charcoal grills", I thought $10 was a fair price to pay to get into the game as a beginner.
We'll see...
Title: Re: Sanford & Son AKA Gone in 60 Seconds
Post by: LostArrow on October 01, 2013, 10:20:16 AM
Hey even if you don't need it for $10 it's cheap entertainment ::)
Title: Re: Sanford & Son AKA Gone in 60 Seconds
Post by: TentHunteR on October 01, 2013, 11:36:35 AM
Nice finds L.A. & Jaxon both!

Jaxon, you can go to your local Ace Hardware and find parts for that puppy.
Title: Re: Sanford & Son AKA Gone in 60 Seconds
Post by: Jaxon on October 01, 2013, 11:46:38 AM
Nice finds L.A. & Jaxon both!

Jaxon, you can go to your local Ace Hardware and find parts for that puppy.

Thanks, Cliff...I'm tryin' to wait for LA to let me know what to buy.  He is my long-term mentor on things grillin' and such.  He seems to know way yonder more than I do about grills and fire buildin' - so I try to listen to what he says about it.

You ever heard such malarkey in all your life? ;)
Title: Re: Sanford & Son AKA Gone in 60 Seconds
Post by: tlg4942 on October 01, 2013, 12:10:06 PM
Very Nice! 
Title: Re: Sanford & Son AKA Gone in 60 Seconds
Post by: Jaxon on October 01, 2013, 12:18:06 PM
Very Nice!

'Tis a far cry from that HUGE hunk of smoker you have there.  But it'll do for now.
B T W, Thank you for coming to the Gathering. 
Title: Re: Sanford & Son AKA Gone in 60 Seconds
Post by: LostArrow on October 01, 2013, 05:41:32 PM
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Jaxon

Thanks, Cliff...I'm tryin' to wait for LA to let me know what to buy.  He is my long-term mentor on things grillin' and such.  He seems to know way yonder more than I do about grills and fire buildin' - so I try to listen to what he says about it.

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You can fool some of the people all of the time ::)
Title: Re: Sanford & Son AKA Gone in 60 Seconds
Post by: Jaxon on October 01, 2013, 09:09:59 PM
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Thanks, Cliff...I'm tryin' to wait for LA to let me know what to buy.  He is my long-term mentor on things grillin' and such.  He seems to know way yonder more than I do about grills and fire buildin' - so I try to listen to what he says about it.

You ever heard such malarkey in all your life? ;)
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You misquoted me ...
Title: Re: Sanford & Son AKA Gone in 60 Seconds
Post by: LostArrow on October 02, 2013, 05:42:04 PM
Found out my curbside kettle is a 2002 model.
The buyers got their money's worth & I expect I'll get mine ::)