Vintage charcoal, pellet and gas grills
Friday March 25, 2005
BBQBandit Writes:
"Just curious about who may own some of America's oldest and great performing antique and vintage charcoal, pellet and/or gas grills. Does anyone own the original Weber charcoal kettle or a Charmglow 1959/60 gas grill? I for my part own a 1950's Hasty-bake, Similar Sears grill made by Big Boy, a 1960's cast-iron charcoal Charbroil, a 1962 and 67 -70 Charmglow(s) and a slew of old Broilmasters, falcons, etc., old Hibachis and similar vintage grill accessories. Also have a 1963 grill buyers guide to confirm age and production dates. What do you own and do you still cook on them and how do they perform compared to what's available now?"
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I have a mid to late 1960s John Deere gas grill model 44G still in use today
My folks have a Que-Grill Charcoal Grill made in Atlanta, GA. Anyone know anything about this grill or the manufacture – Atlanta Stove?
I have a 1964 charmglow chefs chioce double burner, works great
we have recently found a big boy manufacturing co. big boy deluxe model 2-613 in box not put together. can you tell me were i might find info for this.
Hi, I have a BIG charcoal grill with a spit attached. It is circa 1940’s and it is in the shape of a large stagecoach with glass lights on the front. It is approximately 4 feet high and 4 1/2 feet long and 2 feet deep. It has all original tires and decorations on it and the company name on the Grill is “ROYAL” The spit says “Chattanooga Royal Co.” Does anyone know anything about this grill or the company. It was purchased in the Wash. D.C. area in the 1940’s.
I have a 1958 Char-Broil CB-19 “portable pit” This little charcoal grill has an 18 by 12 cooking top. My Dad bought it when he bought the house (before I was born) and I inherited it when he moved to Florida. It weighs about 35 pounds and stands on three removable legs. I have the original brochure from my Dad so that is how I know so many details. We used it up until this year when my wife bought me a gas grill for Father’s day. It is much quicker to get the gas started and we have not used the little charcoal one at all this year. I do miss the fun of cooking the “old-fashioned” way but the gas is quicker and easier. I will not get rid of it, however.
have charmglow double BURNER CC1 MISTER CHEF , and a Duncane
4002ple…
love them both Lp gas/ natural.
NEIGHBOR BOUGHT A NEW GRILL ABOUT 10 YRS AGO ASKED IF I WANTED CHARMGLOW , I RESTORED IT TO NEW HE SAID HE SHOULD HAVE NEVER GAVE IT TO ME ..
i found an old charcoal grill at an estate sale. it is made like a stagecoach with 2 side boxes. trying to restore but cant find any info on it..can anyone assist ?
I would love to see a pic of the hasty bake.i just picked up one today at a sale that looks like a snap on tool box.its the most unusual thing Ive ever seen. please send me a picture of yours to tony70@wpa.net
I have a Royal Chef “Stage Coach” with the warranty card and owners manual, but no dates. It was manufactured by Royal Division, DeSoto Chemical Coatings Inc. Chattanooga, TN . It came with a 5 year warrenty against firebowl burnout, not bad.
We just picked up a Kenmore charcoal grill w/electric rot-how to spell rotissery – had cool 60’s drink holders to stick in the ground by the lawn chair and a tin of dutch? matches like the normal paper matches but of wood, the original book for the grill, we will try it out today!
ps – someone earlier commented need parts for vintage grill – i searched for 1960 charcoal grill and there were replies from many (too bad there is a grill brand name VINTAGE – spoils the search) OLD grill part suppliers…
enjoy fleeting summer! Deb
I have a Charbroil CB 600 Executive charcaol grill from (around) 1964. It has a stainless hood and cast iron sides and door to the firebox. The grill has been in my family since it was new and many of the greatest meals I’ve ever had were cooked on it. I’ve rebuilt it a few times, but it works as well today as it ever has
I have some very small charcoal grills one is made like a potbelly stove with the vent door and the other just big enough to put 2 broquets in. Both are cast iron with wood handles. Would love to know more about them.
I have a hibachi type, Anique charcoal grill, made by the Columbia Iron Works,in Columbia Georgia. As I understand it, this old company is long out of business, and the site is now a Tourist atraction.
This grill has a carrying handle, and 3 sockets on the bottom for legs. Grill grid is missing but I’m sure one could be made to fit.
ANTIQUE 1950′S STAGE COACH GRILL / NOVELTY BBQ GRILL !!
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$499.00
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I have a 1950’s top of the line Kenmore BBQ, baby blue formica top, chrome trim, chrome lid, rotisserie, charcoal air blower….very cool, looks like it should be on the happy Days set. Its in amazing condition, does anyone have an idea of who might have interest in purchasing a piece of americana? I hate to part with it, but moving cross country soon.
help,,have a never used,looks brand new Big Boy bbq w/spit is charcol and electric,,cant find much on the web,,any ideas or $$$ offers
Purchased my QUE Grill in 1955 from Sears in Savannah, Ga. When I was stationed at Camp Stewart (now is Fort Stewart) about 30 miles South of Savannah
I have a very very old bbq grill that folds up and it has wheels and the grill part has a turn handle to adjust the level of the cooking serface. If sone wants to help me find any info let me know how I can add a picture.
I have one of the old stage coach grills this grill is in great shape for the age, would like to sell it.
I HAD an old charcoal grill made by Atlanta Stove Works called the “Cue Cart”, and it was simply put the finest charcoal grill I’ve ever used. I found it discarded on the side of the road do doubt after many years of service to its previous owner. It had a broken wheel which was an easy fix. I used it for many years until I threw it out not being able to get needed parts. This was before the internet days, and I sorely regret to this day the loss of that grill, as they are not made any more. The quality level and features were exceptional, and not likely to be reproduced even if someone had a mind to, because of the cost to manufacture at that quality level. It was a relatively small grill, after all.
Dave
I too have just acquired the “Royal Chef” Stagecoach and want to know if anyone knows how the hood is kept open so it does not drop back. There are small holes in the frame and hood but don’t know what was attached….a spring ??? Also how was the spit attached? I love this grill and want to use it. Jeff Rhyan you mentioned you have the manual any help on this. Thanks