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Title: WKC Presents :: The History of the Weber Performer
Post by: SixZeroFour on January 29, 2015, 11:18:43 AM: (http://weberkettleclub.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/Weber-Performer-Charcoal-Grill-Blue-300x300-300x300.jpg)

Hi All,

Please do yourself a favour and take a moment to check out the all new Weber Performer history Page!!

http://weberkettleclub.com/grills/weber-performer-history/ (http://weberkettleclub.com/grills/weber-performer-history/)

Mr. @Winz did an absolutely remarkable job on both the write up and the research for this article so soak it all in!

Thank you very much Winz!

R - R - R

- Six
Title: Re: WKC Presents :: The History of the Weber Performer
Post by: LightningBoldtz on January 29, 2015, 11:54:18 AM: I haven't had a chance to read it but looks like a great write up and personally, Gen 2 hits my fancy. Gen2 with Gen4 table? Unreal.....
Title: Re: WKC Presents :: The History of the Weber Performer
Post by: mirkwood on January 29, 2015, 12:54:44 PM: Excellent write up Winz, very thorough and informative. I wasn't aware there were that many colors for the gen 3,
looks like I'll need more room if I want to get a complete set of AD's.. :o
Title: Re: WKC Presents :: The History of the Weber Performer
Post by: Winz on January 29, 2015, 01:10:52 PM: Quote from: mirkwood on January 29, 2015, 12:54:44 PM
Excellent write up Winz, very thorough and informative. I wasn't aware there were that many colors for the gen 3,
looks like I'll need more room if I want to get a complete set of AD's.. :o

Thanks Mirkwood! The good news is that Crimson was added after 2010, so you only need 5 Performers for full AD set. You know I am keeping a vigilant C/L eye out for you. :)

Winz
Title: Re: WKC Presents :: The History of the Weber Performer
Post by: Jason on January 29, 2015, 02:52:07 PM: Quote from: LightningBoldtz on January 29, 2015, 11:54:18 AM
Gen2 with Gen4 table?

This is the plan that I have and will make happen!

@Winz Excellent write-up!

I really enjoy reading all of the stuff that you guys put together. Keep up the good work!
Title: Re: WKC Presents :: The History of the Weber Performer
Post by: polishmartin on January 29, 2015, 02:58:04 PM: Quote from: LightningBoldtz on January 29, 2015, 11:54:18 AM
I haven't had a chance to read it but looks like a great write up and personally, Gen 2 hits my fancy. Gen2 with Gen4 table? Unreal.....

I'm with you on that, I hate that they got rid of the stainless front, looks so good.
Title: Re: WKC Presents :: The History of the Weber Performer
Post by: WNC on January 29, 2015, 03:28:12 PM: Nice write up Winz!
Title: Re: WKC Presents :: The History of the Weber Performer
Post by: CharliefromLI on January 29, 2015, 03:29:13 PM: Just read this. I didn't think it was possible to want a performer even more than I already did. I was wrong.
Title: Re: WKC Presents :: The History of the Weber Performer
Post by: 1buckie on January 29, 2015, 03:31:50 PM: Quote from: CharliefromLI on January 29, 2015, 03:29:13 PM
Just read this. I didn't think it was possible to want a performer even more than I already did. I was wrong.

I'm avoiding reading it for just that reason......most likely a bang up article Winz !!!!!
Title: Re: WKC Presents :: The History of the Weber Performer
Post by: Jammato on January 29, 2015, 04:20:00 PM: I would love a performer, but...... living in the desert and having a back yard of basically sand, I just do not see me pushing that thing around much, a kettle wants to drag in the sand enough. So I live for the day I find one of those cast iron models I can restore.
I drool thinking about those Seville things
Title: Re: WKC Presents :: The History of the Weber Performer
Post by: mike.stavlund on January 29, 2015, 05:08:32 PM: Great work, Winz!
Title: Re: WKC Presents :: The History of the Weber Performer
Post by: mirkwood on January 29, 2015, 05:37:49 PM: Quote from: Winz on January 29, 2015, 01:10:52 PM

Thanks Mirkwood! The good news is that Crimson was added after 2010, so you only need 5 Performers for full AD set. You know I am keeping a vigilant C/L eye out for you. :)

Winz

I gotta be careful as I mentioned the number of colors needed for a full house and got a nearly fatal dose of stink eye.. :o :o
Title: Re: WKC Presents :: The History of the Weber Performer
Post by: Tim in PA on January 30, 2015, 03:15:36 AM: Great write-up, @Winz!
Title: Re: WKC Presents :: The History of the Weber Performer
Post by: Johnpv on January 30, 2015, 05:02:05 AM: Awesome write up! I had a question, on kettle history I suppose. So my GF's grandfather gave me what I thought was an early non SS performer. It looks like I'm wrong though. It had a DA stamp on its lid, which would make it a 2001 piece. Looking at the picture of the Gen 2, what I have is missing a lot of those features. It's basically just the cart, table, and wire platform underneath. There's no side panels, hooks, or charcoal holding bin. The gen 2's also came along 4 years after this grill. So do I have like a OT beyond gold and not performer then?
Title: Re: WKC Presents :: The History of the Weber Performer
Post by: 1buckie on January 30, 2015, 05:06:01 AM: Quote from: Johnpv on January 30, 2015, 05:02:05 AM
Awesome write up! I had a question, on kettle history I suppose. So my GF's grandfather gave me what I thought was an early non SS performer. It looks like I'm wrong though. It had a DA stamp on its lid, which would make it a 2001 piece. Looking at the picture of the Gen 2, what I have is missing a lot of those features. It's basically just the cart, table, and wire platform underneath. There's no side panels, hooks, or charcoal holding bin. The gen 2's also came along 4 years after this grill. So do I have like a OT beyond gold and not performer then?

Platinum, perhaps?

There is such a thing, but others will have to fill in years & details......

Like these:

Talk.....

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/platinum-vs-performer/msg9659/#msg9659

Diagram.....

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/trading-post/hunter-green-platinum/msg40609/#msg40609

Pic....

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/cl-da-blue-platinum/msg21827/#msg21827
Title: Re: WKC Presents :: The History of the Weber Performer
Post by: Johnpv on January 30, 2015, 06:04:14 AM: Thanks for the info Buckie!
Title: Re: WKC Presents :: The History of the Weber Performer
Post by: 1buckie on January 30, 2015, 06:05:34 AM: That the one?
Title: Re: WKC Presents :: The History of the Weber Performer
Post by: Craig on January 30, 2015, 06:27:23 AM: Great write up @Winz ! You nailed it!! :D
Title: Re: WKC Presents :: The History of the Weber Performer
Post by: Johnpv on January 30, 2015, 06:44:50 AM: Quote from: 1buckie on January 30, 2015, 06:05:34 AM
That the one?

It is indeed.
Title: Re: WKC Presents :: The History of the Weber Performer
Post by: THUNDERDOME on January 30, 2015, 07:00:55 AM: Wow that was cool. Great pics in there
Title: Re: WKC Presents :: The History of the Weber Performer
Post by: Cuda Dan on January 30, 2015, 11:44:58 AM: @Winz , Thanks for hooking me up with that legs while the non-gas assist model Performer and using the picture in the history lesson. It is my favorite Weber I own.

Nice job on the write up on the Performer history.

Cuda Dan