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Title: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: MartyG on October 01, 2014, 04:31:55 AM
This is it! The place to post your amazing kettle mods. You have the full month to show off all the things you've done to improve the functionality, usefulness, appearance or fun of grilling with your Weber.

Don't hold back, the simple and the complex are both equally important to see, and everything that shows up here will be immortalized in a special section of the gallery. Please describe the mods you submit as best you can. We want to know what went into the project, the parts you found, made, scavenged or stole, and how it made the grilling experience better for you.

C'mon WKC - show us what you got!

A quick reminder of the rules:

1. You must be a registered member of the WKC by October 31st to submit an entry.
2. Previously modified grills posted to the forums that are not in the current mod gallery are allowed.
3. Member "teams" are allowed, but only a single entry can be posted for each mod.
4. Mods must include a Weber charcoal kettle, GA, WSM, Ranch, or SJ in some way.
5. Action shots showing your modified grill fired up and cooking are encouraged.
6. Pics and description of your modified grill(s) must be submitted by October 31st by 5:00pm PST.
7. Members may submit as many modified grill entries as they like.
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: zavod44 on October 01, 2014, 05:35:55 AM
I must mod a kettle, a GA, a WSM, and a ranch?  That's too much for me...
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: GregS on October 01, 2014, 06:27:07 AM
sorry for being so st00pid but what "club" to i have to be a member of?

i feel like i'm about as bright as a glow stick in a muddy river. 
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: MartyG on October 01, 2014, 07:03:12 AM
The Club = WKC

If you can read this, and are registered in the forums, you are in!
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: GregS on October 01, 2014, 08:14:47 AM
i like turtles.
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: MartyG on October 01, 2014, 01:44:08 PM

(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2946/15414518905_d329990ceb_c.jpg)
Title: Bisbee submission
Post by: Winz on October 01, 2014, 01:57:08 PM
I will get the party started.  Below is a summary of Bisbee.  Although this kettle is already in the customs gallery, it has since undergone some significant changes including the installation of real copper panels, replacing the stainless steel ones.

Project Bisbee – Copper themed project build on a SS performer frame

Features:
•   Original kettle removed and frame disassembled, sandblasted, and powder coated gloss black
•   2014 copper bowl and lid ordered from Weber and installed
•   All hardware replaced with stainless steel
•   Weber logo painted copper
•   Stainless steel top and front panels replaced with replicas custom formed from a sheet of solid copper.
•   Koa wood handles for the lid and table
•   Tel Tru thermometer
•   Lid mod to allow lid to be hung on the bale wire for better access
•   Custom wheels painted to match
•   Custom ash pan made from a copper plated pan.  Ash can ring painted with high temp gloss black paint.
•   Propane tank location moved to the back of the frame to partially hide the tank.
•   Copper themed Mini WSM built to match.


(https://dl.dropbox.com/s/1230xswwg68fw4c/1%20powdercoat.jpg?dl=0)

(https://dl.dropbox.com/s/dg8kg3aos6eomwp/2%20weber%20emblem.jpg?dl=0)

(https://dl.dropbox.com/s/wn6317qvcrgwjzw/3%20copper%20bowl%20and%20lid.jpg?dl=0)

(https://dl.dropbox.com/s/z7uwv61x2tddb2k/4%20handle%20and%20thermo.jpg?dl=0)

(https://dl.dropbox.com/s/vbh378btynjvjuo/5%20lid%20mod.jpg?dl=0)

(https://dl.dropbox.com/s/iiuli1241nwpfe3/6%20copper%20sheet.jpg?dl=0)

(https://dl.dropbox.com/s/1sq1b83hrw47x7d/7%20cut%20and%20formed.jpg?dl=0)

(https://dl.dropbox.com/s/hbr1yk2y32mwkp5/8%20panel%20and%20ash%20pan.jpg?dl=0)

(https://dl.dropbox.com/s/h5m1b4g6145q4sp/9%20final.jpg?dl=0)
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: Winz on October 01, 2014, 02:02:22 PM
Although this was a subject of a recent post, I thought i would get it into the mod month thread:

Project Wapiti – WSM style smoker build on a Smokey Joe Platinum kettle

Features:
•   18.5 diameter body with 2 grill grates.  Grate spacing allows vertical spacing for 2 beer can chickens on the bottom grate
•   1mm Hardened, 20 gallon stainless steel body
•   Elk themed logo done with high temperature paint
•   Lid with custom elk antler handle
•   All stainless steel hardware
•   6" tall charcoal basket for long burn times
•   Custom mount for Thermoworks TW8060 unit
•   Brass-sleeved holes integrated into the grate mounts to allow routing of multiple temperature probes.

(https://dl.dropbox.com/s/q1mnanufiin6mql/1%20cut.jpg?dl=0)

(https://dl.dropbox.com/s/sk9ngngk6lywayc/4%20bottom%20attach.jpg?dl=0)

(https://dl.dropbox.com/s/rg95c9gnnniyg5p/6%20charcoal%20basket.jpg?dl=0)

(https://dl.dropbox.com/s/n685bc4ho87tvuu/7%20new%20grates.jpg?dl=0)

(https://dl.dropbox.com/s/67e9bzakyy3971m/8%20temp%20probe.jpg?dl=0)

(https://dl.dropbox.com/s/ngwev8jqowini77/10%20done.jpg?dl=0)
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: indy82z on October 01, 2014, 02:08:36 PM
Hey Winz..where did you get the wheels in the first few pics? Not the spoke ones but the solid painted ones? If you have a link, that would be awesome. So many on Amazon, I want to make sure I get the correct ones.

Beautiful work by the way..

Tom
Title: Re: Bisbee submission
Post by: JayCee on October 01, 2014, 02:23:04 PM
Quote from: Winz on October 01, 2014, 01:57:08 PM
(https://dl.dropbox.com/s/h5m1b4g6145q4sp/9%20final.jpg?dl=0)

Amazing work Winz! Love the copper theme. This photo is my favourite. How hard was it to repaint the badge? (PM me if you like so as not to clog the thread).

Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: dengland on October 01, 2014, 05:25:17 PM
Awesome copper as Winz!
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: Craig on October 01, 2014, 07:36:35 PM
Epic copper and mini!
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: 1911Ron on October 05, 2014, 02:05:06 PM
Silver to Gold conversion.   I ordered two ash rings and buckets to convert my two Sam Adams 18.5 Silvers to Golds.

On to the operating table!
(http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/s368/1911Ron/Grills/DSCF0838_zps38051d2e.jpg)
The parts
(http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/s368/1911Ron/Grills/DSCF0839_zps714336f9.jpg)
I took the legs off to take the clips that held the ashpan on for the silver and then snapped the ring in place and fixed the sweeper and the arm and finished
(http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/s368/1911Ron/Grills/DSCF0840_zps228bc1c2.jpg)
The twins!
(http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/s368/1911Ron/Grills/DSCF0841_zps5e4fef2c.jpg)
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: 1buckie on October 05, 2014, 02:33:41 PM
Nice, Ron !!!!

Makes me think "Gary Cooper"......"High Noon"......looks like they could duel................ 8)
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: MartyG on October 05, 2014, 03:11:09 PM
Twins! Thanks for becoming a member of the Mod Squad Ron. Somebody needs to do an Oktoberfest kettle in a nice amber color. But as most here know, I'm very fond of Black. I may need to follow your lead here!
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: Peaspurple on October 06, 2014, 05:31:29 PM
Here's my entry. I had an old MBH bowl that was in foul shape and half of a 55 gallon drum. Well, put the two together and its a perfect tailgate fire pit.


(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/06/21e328317b475680806467ccdda30bb9.jpg)
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: jcnaz on October 14, 2014, 07:29:05 PM
Here is a group shot of all of my modified kettles together.(http://i1175.photobucket.com/albums/r637/jcnaz44/Weber%20Stuff/311390c1-9599-4dae-981e-5bf95dca23d7_zps478dc697.jpg) (http://s1175.photobucket.com/user/jcnaz44/media/Weber%20Stuff/311390c1-9599-4dae-981e-5bf95dca23d7_zps478dc697.jpg.html)
Homemade SJP, blacked out SSP and the OTG trio...

I have already written threads for them:

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/tuck-n-carry-mod-done-finally!!!/msg115838/#msg115838

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/basket-case!!-ss-performer-project/msg127148/#msg127148

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/a-few-minor-mods-to-my-otgs/msg117338/#msg117338
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: SixZeroFour on October 15, 2014, 12:46:27 AM
(http://www.fraservalleyweddingfestival.com/temp/wclock6.jpg)

Here's an older thread on my wall clock:
http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/kettle-clock/ (http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/kettle-clock/)

I was so pissed - I thought I had the best idea for mod month... using the metal skeleton frame from a sidekick as a paper towel holder! I measured and it's the perfect width but those corners on the support wire are a real pain in the ass and you can't get the towel roll on there  :-[

Will come up with something new before the end of the month  ;)
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: Jocool on October 15, 2014, 12:55:39 AM
How about Co - joined twins?

I built this table prior to owning any Performers. And it was a God send. It consisted of two MT's and a bunch of yellow balua which was oiled.

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/15/d3a4df67ede500320ce9ed68bc3c31d8.jpg)

Not the best photo, but that's all I had in my phone right now.


I have found a better picture...
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/15/03d8795acac07e29f891a2386a53465c.jpg)
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: Jocool on October 15, 2014, 01:14:39 AM
Or how about a home made Flamenco? In two sizes no less.

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/15/fc2adef80cd08237e0872cc211a5714e.jpg)

This be the Jumbo Flamenco using a Jumbo Joe.

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/15/4d363763f54c464fdf6a0adf3f080897.jpg)

And this is a regular, utilising an SJG.

And then to top it off, the Flamenco got the Korean treatment.

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/15/37b0fe2e7308ac1485709c432ef07601.jpg)
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: Jocool on October 15, 2014, 12:24:13 PM
One of the originals that started it all for me was the table mounted MT. I wanted to cook on  a kettle, but wanted some work space.

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/15/8847c6ebf186212c537b44e2f0773469.jpg)

This was originally built on an old gasser frame with decking wood which was oiled. It has since moved on and belongs to a mate.
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: Jocool on October 15, 2014, 12:27:21 PM
Weber Q's have been donors of grills for a number of projects for me. The grate of a Q 200 fits a 22 inch kettle nicely. But if the sides are trimmed, it allows the use of the swing grates as well.

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/15/7e9233d5f9c5705a5775db2960688ade.jpg)

This picture shows how much I have actually trimmed of the original grate.

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/15/ccc46bbb5358d79708eedeebbe6c8ccd.jpg)
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: Jocool on October 15, 2014, 12:30:19 PM
The 100 Q grill makes a good fit for a WGA.

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/15/e9c6a39d966d089a07fba310e8b769f7.jpg)

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/15/635ede9938eac554618dd2b60e83af89.jpg)

To be able to still use the lid, I needed to square of the finger holes. It's not done in this picture but this shows the general fit.
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: Jocool on October 15, 2014, 12:31:48 PM
I also made some CI grates to suit a WGA from regular grates.

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/15/92257f17bfa77956fbb3856e37c78a05.jpg)

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/15/c89b38c462d64657e3e7fc3fae75e34b.jpg)
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: JayCee on October 15, 2014, 01:26:34 PM
I was waiting for you to show up in this thread Joe  ;). Great work as always mate. Don't forget to put up that tiered grate you made from an 18.
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: Jocool on October 15, 2014, 02:32:41 PM
No worries Jayce. Just for you.....

I'll need to dig up some of the photos of the grate and I'll whack them up. I built two versions, and I would like to show which I prefer and why.
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: Craig on October 15, 2014, 04:42:36 PM
Looking good! Keep 'em coming!
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: dengland on October 15, 2014, 05:55:13 PM
Awesome grate mods Joe!
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: MartyG on October 17, 2014, 11:31:05 AM
Such a nice day - the fantastic light, the falling leaves and the final touches to my Mod Month Non-entry! (604 will notice the basis for my latest Mod - don't worry Matt, no SJGs were harmed!) So without further adieu, I present Genesis Joe!
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3943/15371369449_04095c4cb1_c.jpg)
Take a look around. There are a few features you might find useful:
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3942/15558837132_1330acf1bd_c.jpg)
But wait - there's more!
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5605/15558007605_72abfbb28f_c.jpg)
Hmmm...better look more closely at that. Maybe Sequoia Joe is more accurate?
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3947/15558839892_d4895b4a14_c.jpg)
And how the heck is that Joe attached anyway? I mean, how do you keep pressure on the vents like the flip up bale does and still let them move easily?
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3935/14937822063_3d3c0ba54a_c.jpg)
OK, fair enough, but how do you keep it from tilting in the frame?
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5613/15558841942_96da8b2799_c.jpg)
Now, for a gratuitous nudie pic:
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3937/15558011925_9ddfddc05b_c.jpg)
After that, I got a little wood myself:
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3928/15555325381_0b99e9f1a6_c.jpg)
Hello, My name is MartyG, and I'm a handle-matcher!
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5598/15372178327_5bf8dfd2f9_c.jpg)
Oh, just one more thing:
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3953/15371993707_7a6850b379_c.jpg)
Almost forgot the required vent shot!
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5610/15555506931_dc4e44cf5c_c.jpg)
Autumn is such a great season for grilling. New toys make it even better!
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5600/15555506081_310a5e2551_c.jpg)

Those of you coming to the Mid Atlantic Meetup tomorrow will see it in person. (Yes, I'll be cooking on it.) This was a fun project. Gasser frames are often free for the asking and make great side tables. When 604 sent me the Crimson Joe for my e-cook entry I knew I had to work it in to something, but I wanted to be able to return it to it's original state should the need arise. It's a perfect fit for the frame, and using springs on those 3" stainless cap  screws worked out great. (I have another shorty spring and an acorn nut inside.) A place to store and hang chimneys was high on my list, and the few other features just kind of evolved as I worked.

Mod Moth ends in just a couple weeks, but there's plenty of time left to mess around with your own ideas. Have fun!

Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: Troy on October 17, 2014, 11:52:00 AM
Marty that is bitchin!!!!!

Great job.
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: SixZeroFour on October 17, 2014, 12:18:52 PM
Quote from: MartyG on October 17, 2014, 11:31:05 AM
Such a nice day - the fantastic light, the falling leaves and the final touches to my Mod Month Non-entry! (604 will notice the basis for my latest Mod - don't worry Matt, no SJGs were harmed!) So without further adieu, I present Genesis Joe!
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3943/15371369449_04095c4cb1_c.jpg)
Take a look around. There are a few features you might find useful:
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3942/15558837132_1330acf1bd_c.jpg)
But wait - there's more!
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5605/15558007605_72abfbb28f_c.jpg)
Hmmm...better look more closely at that. Maybe Sequoia Joe is more accurate?
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3947/15558839892_d4895b4a14_c.jpg)
And how the heck is that Joe attached anyway? I mean, how do you keep pressure on the vents like the flip up bale does and still let them move easily?
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3935/14937822063_3d3c0ba54a_c.jpg)
OK, fair enough, but how do you keep it from tilting in the frame?
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5613/15558841942_96da8b2799_c.jpg)
Now, for a gratuitous nudie pic:
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3937/15558011925_9ddfddc05b_c.jpg)
After that, I got a little wood myself:
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3928/15555325381_0b99e9f1a6_c.jpg)
Hello, My name is MartyG, and I'm a handle-matcher!
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5598/15372178327_5bf8dfd2f9_c.jpg)
Oh, just one more thing:
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3953/15371993707_7a6850b379_c.jpg)
Almost forgot the required vent shot!
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5610/15555506931_dc4e44cf5c_c.jpg)
Autumn is such a great season for grilling. New toys make it even better!
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5600/15555506081_310a5e2551_c.jpg)

Those of you coming to the Mid Atlantic Meetup tomorrow will see it in person. (Yes, I'll be cooking on it.) This was a fun project. Gasser frames are often free for the asking and make great side tables. When 604 sent me the Crimson Joe for my e-cook entry I knew I had to work it in to something, but I wanted to be able to return it to it's original state should the need arise. It's a perfect fit for the frame, and using springs on those 3" stainless cap  screws worked out great. (I have another shorty spring and an acorn nut inside.) A place to store and hang chimneys was high on my list, and the few other features just kind of evolved as I worked.

Mod Moth ends in just a couple weeks, but there's plenty of time left to mess around with your own ideas. Have fun!



@MartyG That is un-freaking-believable!!! Talk about fine craftsmanship - that's the perfect little rig!

And the Crimson looks great against the fall leaves and with the beautiful Cedar trimmed cart! Even the little OEM accessory hooks off the performer as the lid holder??.... Sweet!

Sequoia Joe FOR SURE.

Edit: Bump to top
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: SixZeroFour on October 17, 2014, 12:25:49 PM
Holy crap - my wife just came in and said "That's cool!" - you know you've done something special when....

And the handles?!? Paper towel holder?? I keep seeing more and more - amazing.
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: dengland on October 17, 2014, 12:45:20 PM
Awesome cart Marty!
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: Winz on October 17, 2014, 02:09:17 PM
Marty - great idea, great workmanship, great execution! 


I really like the clean design and layout.  Functional and beautiful.


Well done!


Winz


PS - an idea - if you could "pull the pin" (the bolt from the table to the SJ) that keeps the SJ from rotating around, would it allow you to rotate the SJ bowl to dump the ashes?
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: MartyG on October 17, 2014, 03:12:19 PM
Winz, I had the same thought, but didn't have the exact right bits to make it happen. I got close, but ran out of gas with a bunch of other stuff going on. Once I have a little more time it will be a simple fix, which means it will stay like this for years. :D

Still need to work out a nice lighting rig. Getting dark earlier now and that will be needed. I think this will continue to evolve, trying out new ideas as they come to mind. Ideally down the road it will turn into a custom stainless cart with all the best features after they have proved themselves.

Or not...

Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: weirleigh on October 17, 2014, 03:23:36 PM
I wonder if anyone from Weber monitors these threads?  There are some possible ideas for consideration in these mods very nice
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: Jocool on October 17, 2014, 05:43:45 PM
That's a sweet looking cart.

Here's something a bit different, and some may see as distasteful. But it shows the true Circle of Life!

Webers aren't only for use at the end of the food chain.....but at the beginning too!

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/17/f998a9117847cab895a0b3f44b0c5c06.jpg)
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: Craig on October 17, 2014, 06:59:58 PM
Marty that mod is friggin sweet!! "Performer Joe" 8)
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: Nate on October 18, 2014, 07:00:18 AM
That's an AWSOME cart 604! I'm in the process of modding my old geni 1000 frame to hold a 22 and a jumbo Joe.
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: SixZeroFour on October 18, 2014, 07:15:36 AM
Not mine Nate, although I wish it were!

That's all MartyG's amazing craftsmanship!!
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: Nate on October 18, 2014, 07:52:51 AM
Quote from: SixZeroFour on October 18, 2014, 07:15:36 AM
Not mine Nate, although I wish it were!

That's all MartyG's amazing craftsmanship!!

Ha, my mistake. ??? AWSOME work MartyG!!! 8)
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: mrbill on October 18, 2014, 01:35:46 PM
since I didn't see buddy in the gallery, figured I'd post him up again. however, I took some new pics for ya'll.

(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/iammrbill/3BF46ED0-505C-4AC4-8A94-44F939B3C47F_zpscqss97a0.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/iammrbill/media/3BF46ED0-505C-4AC4-8A94-44F939B3C47F_zpscqss97a0.jpg.html)

(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/iammrbill/34BF093F-A7B9-4E85-BCD8-5FE0061F9DC5_zpsmxycmuem.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/iammrbill/media/34BF093F-A7B9-4E85-BCD8-5FE0061F9DC5_zpsmxycmuem.jpg.html)

(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/iammrbill/1FF32D14-FD89-4889-8B30-F04A24D7DFBD_zpspbgl2ij5.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/iammrbill/media/1FF32D14-FD89-4889-8B30-F04A24D7DFBD_zpspbgl2ij5.jpg.html)

(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/iammrbill/DA069A71-9267-4E1C-A6E1-14385C49CA6F_zpstms95yjz.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/iammrbill/media/DA069A71-9267-4E1C-A6E1-14385C49CA6F_zpstms95yjz.jpg.html)

(http://i32.photobucket.com/albums/d19/iammrbill/BC64BA6B-12D7-48D5-A44F-661C520E8E84_zpsqimnqi9d.jpg) (http://s32.photobucket.com/user/iammrbill/media/BC64BA6B-12D7-48D5-A44F-661C520E8E84_zpsqimnqi9d.jpg.html)
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: GregS on October 18, 2014, 01:46:56 PM
genesis joe is incredible.  it's like i have seen the future and it's awesome. 

great job marty! 
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: Peaspurple on October 18, 2014, 02:28:52 PM
I saw Genesis Joe in person today and it is a thing of beauty. Marty did an amazing job building this. It's amazing!!
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: Peaspurple on October 18, 2014, 04:18:34 PM
Heres my Mod in action. Tailgate fire pit.

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/18/8d85201af6415f5e2ce228e122e54d51.jpg)
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: saxart on October 18, 2014, 04:37:27 PM
Marty-
That SJ cart is AMAZING!!
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: 1911Ron on October 18, 2014, 06:06:52 PM
Last weekend i swapped my Red SS bowl and lid with my Green Platinum bowl and lid, i wanted to have two Green SS Performers and i could have a Red Platinum.

It was real easy to swap the kettles, 4 bolts on each and done! I had to replace the bolts with new ones on the SS as they were rusty!
Red SS before:
(http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/s368/1911Ron/Grills/DSCF0836_zps3aeee6bb.jpg)
Sorry no before picture for the Green Platinum ???
Transformation complete!
(http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/s368/1911Ron/Grills/DSCF0857_zpsc7ef10a2.jpg)
(http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/s368/1911Ron/Grills/DSCF0858_zpsfd283dd5.jpg)
Two Green SS
(http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/s368/1911Ron/Grills/DSCF0863_zpsa502eb79.jpg)
(http://i1048.photobucket.com/albums/s368/1911Ron/Grills/DSCF0861_zpsb98ea70d.jpg)
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: Craig on October 18, 2014, 06:09:23 PM
Nice work! This is why I want a non gas assist SS performer someday in either red or blue.
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: 1911Ron on October 18, 2014, 06:14:42 PM
Marty G that is a cool mod i like it!
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: glrasmussen on October 18, 2014, 08:54:24 PM
Marty, that is an over the top build. It looks outstanding. It is evident, some major thought was involved.
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: addicted-to-smoke on October 20, 2014, 12:29:13 PM
2013 Jumbo Joe with the following upgrades:

- all stainless steel hardware
- bolt/nut "lever" added to intake vent (pictured here sporting Genuine Food Drippings)
- hinged cooking grate (not shown)
- TruTemp thermometer in Weber bezel
- lid damper "handle" (That's what Weber calls the little black insulator, and actually it was cheaper just to buy a new, year-correct "AH" lid damper with the insulator already on it so that's what I did.)
- zavod handle

(http://i1056.photobucket.com/albums/t378/dgdeckert/jjoctmod_zps92951abf.jpg)


(http://i1056.photobucket.com/albums/t378/dgdeckert/jjoctmodbottom_zps33150ba3.jpg)

With Weber's camp table, I've used this grill more than any other this year, but now that I've got my dad's old 18.5" ready that may change ...
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: 1buckie on October 20, 2014, 01:55:27 PM
That's tight, A-t-S !!!!!


Good Show!!!!
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: WilliamInColorado on October 24, 2014, 04:23:08 PM
Time to get this thread back to the first page, and finish strong. Everyone has some amazing mods with outstanding craftsmanship. True inspiration. Now lets see what my peers think of this:
(https://encrypted-tbn1.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQG7YNg15qrNJEWoVBFBMAyaxYRhcp0_aRrvRileyqGgjHtumfn)
What have I created !?!

This is Bettie P and she has a lot going on. I will put a list together later but you know what a picture is worth.
(http://i.imgur.com/N7x4owR.jpg?1)(http://i.imgur.com/e7vncN6.jpg?1)
(http://i.imgur.com/Vq4CN51.jpg?1)(http://i.imgur.com/nY9pwgc.jpg?1)

And to finish, Bettie in action : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x3ED5M5d6T0&feature=youtu.be
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: 1buckie on October 24, 2014, 04:34:08 PM
Somebody finally put a front wheel on one of these dawgs......been threatening to do that for years !!!

(http://i.imgur.com/Vq4CN51.jpg?1)(http://i.imgur.com/nY9pwgc.jpg?1)


Good Show!!!!!
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: GregS on October 24, 2014, 05:01:19 PM
Quote from: WilliamInColorado on October 24, 2014, 04:23:08 PM
(http://i.imgur.com/Vq4CN51.jpg?1)


(http://www.reactiongifs.com/r/2013/01/yes-awesome-oldschool.gif)
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: MartyG on October 25, 2014, 03:59:16 AM
Less than a week to go, and things are heating up. I know there are more mod masters out there, and I predict a few last minute entries. I'll compile a list of all entries and post it early on the 1st for your votes. All votes must be sent to me via PM - no public voting please. Remember, we'll have a "Member's Choice" and a "Statesman Choice" category, and everyone who enters a mod will have their creation featured in the Mod gallery. (Just not all at once...)

I'm traveling to Abu Dhabi on the 1st of Nov for a week, (and I'll be looking for unusual Weber items there) so please be patient until I get a reliable connection set up to announce the outcome of the voting.

Keep the Mods coming!

Marty
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: GregS on October 25, 2014, 05:01:54 PM
(http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x164/gregs1020/Weber%20Kettles/20141007_183856_zpshbrviffs.jpg)


i'm probably the only guy on the site that prefers a regular kettle to a performer.  i've had a few and they're nice.  but they're big and i don't need the table, i need table space for another kettle on my patio more than a table attached to a kettle. 

wanted an avocado and a lime, and still do, but the above sage green would do in the meantime.

after freeing it from the evil clutches of too low a table and trading the cart to zapp for a street value of $10 i was left with a couple issues.

two ugly mounts welded to the bowl and no front handle.   

(http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x164/gregs1020/Weber%20Kettles/20141011_081851_zpsvhwaz3zq.jpg)

(http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x164/gregs1020/Weber%20Kettles/20141011_081823_zpsykvngljh.jpg)



not very becoming of a poor man's MT. 




enter shower curtain rod, chopped and capped and four stainless steel bolts with locking nuts.

sorta looks like a terminator kettle but the handles are ridiculously effective. 

robo-kettle?  the termi-kettle? 

(http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x164/gregs1020/Weber%20Kettles/20141025_165610_zpstkhmfmn3.jpg)

(http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x164/gregs1020/Weber%20Kettles/20141025_165632_zpskfx5kwex.jpg)

(http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x164/gregs1020/Weber%20Kettles/20141025_165556_zpsygxooicx.jpg)

is there a category for most ridiculous looking kettle?  i think i have a chance at that one!

also - great mods guys.  :D 
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: 1buckie on October 25, 2014, 05:28:01 PM
(http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x164/gregs1020/Weber%20Kettles/20141025_165632_zpskfx5kwex.jpg)


that's Cool......what is it?
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: weirleigh on October 25, 2014, 05:39:28 PM
I like it GregS, not that I am going to dissemble my performer anytime soon but it is kind of a MT Ranger mod with the two handles 
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: WilliamInColorado on October 25, 2014, 06:09:09 PM
Very cool and useful @GregS ! I am not sure if your kettle wants me to give it a hug or my wallet, but I would happily do either. Well done!
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: pbe gummi bear on October 25, 2014, 06:20:45 PM
Quote from: 1buckie on October 25, 2014, 05:28:01 PM
(http://i182.photobucket.com/albums/x164/gregs1020/Weber%20Kettles/20141025_165632_zpskfx5kwex.jpg)


that's Cool......what is it?

It's a bbq walker!
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: GregS on October 25, 2014, 06:23:58 PM
oblivion! 

that's where i've seen her before.  ;)


(http://www.robot-n-tech.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/oblivion_movie_drone.jpg)
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: dazzo on October 25, 2014, 06:25:14 PM
Needed to do something with an unused SJ...

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b505/dazzo16/posts/ModMonth/5_zpsdffc0b57.jpg)

It works good!
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: addicted-to-smoke on October 25, 2014, 06:36:06 PM
A gasser SJ. That pretty much wins no matter what.
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: dazzo on October 25, 2014, 06:43:15 PM
'J' code redhead wanted a bucket.

A selfless green was more than happy to donate, and then moved on to another owner.

The redhead is happy. There's a lid bale waiting in the wings.


(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b505/dazzo16/posts/ModMonth/10_zps922c78cc.jpg)

Widened the slots just a bit to make it fit...


(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b505/dazzo16/posts/ModMonth/11_zps4d65200e.jpg)




The black 18 was for fun.

Square tab? Thumb screws? MBH? 'C' code???

;D

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b505/dazzo16/posts/ModMonth/12_zps393112a8.jpg)



<<< 995 and counting   8)

Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: GregS on October 26, 2014, 05:32:02 AM
white hub caps are win. 
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: dazzo on October 26, 2014, 08:34:44 AM
As a lot members seem to do, I think I've tweaked all of my kettles. It's part of what makes this fun.

Cooked on it in the beginning, but now it's just a looker...

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b505/dazzo16/posts/ModMonth/8_zps47f35ffe.jpg)

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b505/dazzo16/posts/ModMonth/9_zpse7a82a3f.jpg)





Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: Craig on October 26, 2014, 09:50:58 AM
Dazzo that's a sweet green MBH! I may need to hit you up for a triangle pan! Yours are outstanding!! 8)
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: SixZeroFour on October 26, 2014, 10:19:40 AM
Very cool dazzo! Love the green!
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: dazzo on October 26, 2014, 11:53:25 AM
For some reason, I like this mod...


(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b505/dazzo16/posts/ModMonth/1_zpsac15ce64.jpg)

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b505/dazzo16/posts/ModMonth/2_zpsbf9c6b98.jpg)

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b505/dazzo16/posts/ModMonth/4_zps70a76bad.jpg)


8)


<<<<<< 998
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: WilliamInColorado on October 26, 2014, 01:05:25 PM
Very cool marble mod and matching handles @dazzo .

I have to slip in one more mod: Poor Man's Gasser
(http://i.imgur.com/SJ34CqW.jpg?1)(http://i.imgur.com/GHNcowL.jpg?1)
(http://i.imgur.com/uAAdLjT.jpg?1)(http://i.imgur.com/XG3fQcI.jpg?1)

MOD MONTH!!!!
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: 1buckie on October 26, 2014, 01:09:52 PM
William....that's off the hook !!!!


But why the flip grate?
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: zavod44 on October 26, 2014, 05:41:46 PM
I can't remember if I posted this before, but I might as well as put it in this thread.  G did this mod to a 26" and I used his idea but i wanted to make a true mini ranch.  I had a 26 and it never sat level, so I wanted to do this and boy oh boy is this solid.  If you want the how to you can reference G's original thread.  The differences I did from G's was I added the second handle on the lid, like the ranch.  I also added the Ranch style ash pan.  Although I may add the ash bucket back.  The Ash pan is the heat shield from a fire pit.  I also decided to add an ebony handle on the bowl.  That way it looked more like the metal handle on the ranch...


(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-DufuvNcILAo/U7yDf55-SYI/AAAAAAAAP8o/mPWbLUEYZjY/w890-h501-no/IMG_20140708_184854441_HDR.jpg)



(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-gHyY5kxyJb8/U7yDZGzpFaI/AAAAAAAAVuU/nsGp9OPO5u8/w511-h501-no/IMG_20140708_184833784_HDR.jpg)



(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GqkX_AM-BdU/U7yDht1um5I/AAAAAAAAP80/79z9wMrcxlk/w890-h501-no/IMG_20140708_184903306_HDR.jpg)



(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MisZwfaBxTg/U7yECXQTP_I/AAAAAAAAP98/dPz9M5JwT5w/w890-h501-no/IMG_20140708_185116716_HDR.jpg)



(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qY2B9ciGN7I/U7yDo0IZGKI/AAAAAAAAP9M/cU5Uyv09ocQ/w890-h501-no/IMG_20140708_184943591_HDR.jpg)



(https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-11T8jSrHrzc/U7yDyKdxaJI/AAAAAAAAP9k/xizBinsR2QU/w890-h501-no/IMG_20140708_185000132_HDR.jpg)



And my obligatory picture of the terror twins.  Lucy looking for some scraps...


(https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/i2yeMEz8FGiURQ3mmSpHktfJ-tlHy6MmRCzqv6gMw1OD=w624-h501-no)
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: Star-B-Que on October 26, 2014, 06:02:46 PM
Very nice mini ranch. It looks much more stable than the 26 on 3 legs.
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: Craig on October 26, 2014, 06:15:04 PM
Brian, I love that MOD! Looks killer!
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: WilliamInColorado on October 26, 2014, 06:20:26 PM
@1buckie - If you mean the grate on top, um.. no reason.

@zavod44 - Solid build. Wow!
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: Star-B-Que on October 26, 2014, 06:30:22 PM
This project started with a need to haul more grill space in a short bed truck. My first attempt used 4 sjps. They were mounted to a central unit made from a turkey fryer burner. It required much assembly and took all of the bed space. There was no work area for food preparation. Version 2, as seen here, is based on a 6 foot stainless prep table. I have a well equipped work shop and working with metal is my hobby. We originally were going to build this with blue 22.5 kettles. In the midst of the build, we discovered the copper colored kettles at Target and decided to go with those. We had to add the ash catchers since Target only sold silvers. The table has been in use for about 2 years. These are the first pictures we've shown on the internet. My wife calls it the Steak Machine. We added magnetic knife holders to each end of the table. I turned the joints and hinges on a lathe. I probably could have incorporated the leg braces with the mounts for the arms if I had been thinking about it at the time. The table is heavy, but can be loaded into the truck by one person. I almost always have help when unloading at the cooking site.

http://knightssky.tripod.com/weber%20pics/steakmachine1.JPG

http://knightssky.tripod.com/weber%20pics/steakmachine2.JPG

http://knightssky.tripod.com/weber%20pics/steakmachine3.JPG
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: Ted B on October 26, 2014, 07:41:10 PM
Star that's absolutely amazing!!  Would love more pics. Outstanding build.
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: zavod44 on October 26, 2014, 08:34:48 PM
The 26 on this platform is incredibly stable.  The extra handle on the lid is really great.  My wife could barely lift it and not it's very easy.  I love it too.  For some reason my 26 never sat correct on it's legs so this was a great solution.....
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: jcnaz on October 26, 2014, 10:41:09 PM
Quote from: Star-B-Que on October 26, 2014, 06:30:22 PM
This project started with a need to haul more grill space in a short bed truck. My first attempt used 4 sjps. They were mounted to a central unit made from a turkey fryer burner. It required much assembly and took all of the bed space. There was no work area for food preparation. Version 2, as seen here, is based on a 6 foot stainless prep table. I have a well equipped work shop and working with metal is my hobby. We originally were going to build this with blue 22.5 kettles. In the midst of the build, we discovered the copper colored kettles at Target and decided to go with those. We had to add the ash catchers since Target only sold silvers. The table has been in use for about 2 years. These are the first pictures we've shown on the internet. My wife calls it the Steak Machine...

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/26/137fbc849d2000449f5722b64d706ddb.jpg)

DAMM !! :o

Star, THAT is something else!;)
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: swamprb on October 27, 2014, 07:24:22 AM
I made a rotisserie ring for my 14" Smokey Joe/Cajun Bandit conversion.

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/CajunBandit/IMG_4359.jpg)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/CajunBandit/IMG_4360.jpg)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/CajunBandit/IMG_4365.jpg)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/CajunBandit/IMG_4371.jpg)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/CajunBandit/IMG_4389.jpg)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/CajunBandit/IMG_4394.jpg)
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: SixZeroFour on October 27, 2014, 09:12:28 AM
Star-B-Que - that is absolutely amazing!! The fold away arms are brilliant, very VERY cool!!!

Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: WilliamInColorado on October 27, 2014, 11:52:26 AM
@Star-B-Que - That is a work of art there - the size, the folding, and all the copper! Wow! I just was daydreaming about a 4 person grilling competition between 4 WKC members  with the food, beer  and smell of great BBQ in the air. Thanks for sharing, your build with haunt my dreams.

Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: SixZeroFour on October 27, 2014, 12:00:44 PM
Quote from: Star-B-Que on October 26, 2014, 06:30:22 PM
This project started with a need to haul more grill space in a short bed truck. My first attempt used 4 sjps. They were mounted to a central unit made from a turkey fryer burner. It required much assembly and took all of the bed space. There was no work area for food preparation. Version 2, as seen here, is based on a 6 foot stainless prep table. I have a well equipped work shop and working with metal is my hobby. We originally were going to build this with blue 22.5 kettles. In the midst of the build, we discovered the copper colored kettles at Target and decided to go with those. We had to add the ash catchers since Target only sold silvers. The table has been in use for about 2 years. These are the first pictures we've shown on the internet. My wife calls it the Steak Machine. We added magnetic knife holders to each end of the table. I turned the joints and hinges on a lathe. I probably could have incorporated the leg braces with the mounts for the arms if I had been thinking about it at the time. The table is heavy, but can be loaded into the truck by one person. I almost always have help when unloading at the cooking site.

(http://knightssky.tripod.com/weber%20pics/steakmachine1.JPG)

(http://knightssky.tripod.com/weber%20pics/steakmachine2.JPG)

(http://knightssky.tripod.com/weber%20pics/steakmachine3.JPG)

Check out this awesomeness people!!!

@Star-B-Que Your post was great, just missing the [/img][/img] tags around the image url's (except no "/" in the first one)
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: JDD on October 27, 2014, 12:43:43 PM
Quote from: swamprb on October 27, 2014, 07:24:22 AM
I made a rotisserie ring for my 14" Smokey Joe/Cajun Bandit conversion.

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/CajunBandit/IMG_4359.jpg)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/CajunBandit/IMG_4360.jpg)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/CajunBandit/IMG_4365.jpg)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/CajunBandit/IMG_4371.jpg)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/CajunBandit/IMG_4389.jpg)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/CajunBandit/IMG_4394.jpg)

Very cool.
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: Craig on October 28, 2014, 06:16:35 PM
Awesome stuff guys!
Title: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: Craig on October 28, 2014, 06:35:35 PM
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/28/e401f0129603eec833f06573ef9e92c3.jpg)

PRESENTS




From Weber's 2015  Heritage Lineup. I give you...... The Motorboater. Son of Yachtsman.



(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/28/fee141fbaaef80b64fefe19b4db302aa.jpg)

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/28/14809a3178f86f9d4d6730d2543f0012.jpg)


(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/28/425bed66877e19f510a32a9ef67bbadb.jpg)

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/28/c61999f94575d2d4dd7f1934e6864016.jpg)

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/28/7d36410b7d897f3f5d65ae9ed85756e1.jpg)

Hanging out with Grandad: The Gourmet

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/28/c4dace3e7fe5559d5c74409767de4648.jpg)

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/28/22aac817cc6e80d8765a330e30fcf661.jpg)

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/28/56f58ff9f298f649c2b0109cb958c3c6.jpg)

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/28/695e38f11f28ed499dd191cdf655183d.jpg)

Hanging out with cousin Red

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/28/30e18ec927ba0698f21b3b5bc14cdbdf.jpg)

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/28/3b71d945a823af4344d22783244deab1.jpg)

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/28/71425ee87895a81baceeb48452441ab1.jpg)

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/28/da0c66c45f886b86af037dfea0c27873.jpg)

The Motorboater comes with a twist...

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/28/6cc928b922ad653fc56e31c8ff8d3520.jpg)

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/28/96d96e81a133290d6c3a027024d0b57b.jpg)

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/28/6cd2fcb756cc48358ca0b284e945c434.jpg)


Cheers!
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: Troy on October 28, 2014, 06:45:40 PM
Motorboat. Giggity!
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: Craig on October 28, 2014, 08:29:19 PM
Honorable mention from this summer. It is not in the MOD gallery.

Mrs. C

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/28/6571b9caadbc3422816ccb3e42f229a9.jpg)


(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/28/9b7a0791386d06a6f4874d7e7752d94d.jpg)

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/28/a129ff829e940af0c8fbe9e8c774d38f.jpg)

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Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: SixZeroFour on October 30, 2014, 11:38:12 AM
Wow - I'm way late to this party. Here are a few fun photos to keep everyone on their toes ;)

°º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º°`°º¤ø, RETRO #1 ,ø¤°º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º°`°º¤ø,¸.

(http://www.fraservalleyweddingfestival.com/Weber/OCT14/DSC07653.JPG)
(http://www.fraservalleyweddingfestival.com/Weber/OCT14/DSC07654.JPG)
(http://www.fraservalleyweddingfestival.com/Weber/OCT14/DSC07655.JPG)
(http://www.fraservalleyweddingfestival.com/Weber/OCT14/DSC07657.JPG)
(http://www.fraservalleyweddingfestival.com/Weber/OCT14/DSC07659.JPG)
(http://www.fraservalleyweddingfestival.com/Weber/OCT14/DSC07662.JPG)
(http://www.fraservalleyweddingfestival.com/Weber/OCT14/DSC07663.JPG)
(http://www.fraservalleyweddingfestival.com/Weber/OCT14/DSC07665.JPG)

°º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º°`°º¤ø, RETRO #2 ,ø¤°º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º°`°º¤ø,¸.

(http://www.fraservalleyweddingfestival.com/Weber/OCT14/DSC07669.JPG)
(http://www.fraservalleyweddingfestival.com/Weber/OCT14/DSC07670.JPG)
(http://www.fraservalleyweddingfestival.com/Weber/OCT14/DSC07671.JPG)
(http://www.fraservalleyweddingfestival.com/Weber/OCT14/DSC07673.JPG)
(http://www.fraservalleyweddingfestival.com/Weber/OCT14/DSC07674.JPG)

WTF? :o ;)

(http://www.fraservalleyweddingfestival.com/Weber/OCT14/DSC07647.JPG)
(http://www.fraservalleyweddingfestival.com/Weber/OCT14/DSC07648.JPG)
(http://www.fraservalleyweddingfestival.com/Weber/OCT14/DSC07649.JPG)

Big thanks to @MartyG for organizing this! Some really cool idea and contraptions!!
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: 1buckie on October 30, 2014, 12:54:13 PM
Here's my meager entry......it's Orange.......

(http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd520/1buckie/1st%202013%20chicken/8-4-2013%20Surf%20Turf%20Orange/8-4-2013SampTurfOrange021.jpg)

(http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd520/1buckie/1st%202013%20chicken/8-4-2013%20Surf%20Turf%20Orange/8-4-2013SampTurfOrange015.jpg)

(http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd520/1buckie/1st%202013%20chicken/8-4-2013%20Surf%20Turf%20Orange/8-4-2013SampTurfOrange022.jpg)

Got all kinds of various contraptions thought up but short on motivation to get them done.......involves a lot of metal cutting, drilling, electronics, fans, motors, hydraulics, body & fender work, and well, you get the general idea....... :o 8)

(http://i1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd520/1buckie/1st%202013%20chicken/8-4-2013%20Surf%20Turf%20Orange/8-4-2013SampTurfOrange013.jpg)
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: Craig on October 30, 2014, 03:26:38 PM
Nice mods!! Matt, I've considered doing that to my Crimson too. I might put a rolled edge pan on there and party like its 1985. Ken, sweet HD orange!
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: MaxBobcat on October 30, 2014, 03:51:11 PM
Just a simple mod.  Didn't want to drill or do anything permanent, so went with the hose clamp method.  Worked pretty good.

(http://s14.postimg.org/tqq1gguzl/IMG_20140718_202257.jpg)

(http://s14.postimg.org/q9skr8lb5/IMG_20140718_202422.jpg)
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: GregS on October 30, 2014, 05:58:38 PM
Quote from: SixZeroFour on October 30, 2014, 11:38:12 AM
Wow - I'm way late to this party. Here are a few fun photos to keep everyone on their toes ;)

°º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º°`°º¤ø, RETRO #1 ,ø¤°º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º°`°º¤ø,¸.

(http://www.fraservalleyweddingfestival.com/Weber/OCT14/DSC07657.JPG)

°º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º°`°º¤ø, RETRO #2 ,ø¤°º¤ø,¸¸,ø¤º°`°º¤ø,¸.

(http://www.fraservalleyweddingfestival.com/Weber/OCT14/DSC07669.JPG)


(http://media.allfasteners.com.au/images/product/large/6A.028-5809-1.jpg)

(http://www.sherv.net/cm/emoticons/fighting/poking-with-stick-smiley-emoticon.gif)

@SixZeroFour  i really like your idea of doing "vintage modern" types of mods.  especially since there is a thermo.  other industries have embraced this kind of "return to your youth but modern" with their products.
Ford Thunderbird, Dodge Challenger, Chevy Camaro in automotive or Gibson and Fender in musical instruments.
however if we can't even get UK colors here from weber we'll be dust by the time they come around and give us 50's and 60's "reissues" or even "vintage modern" units.

i really like what you did with these, simple mods but very cool looking results. 
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: MrHoss on October 30, 2014, 09:07:22 PM
Quote from: SixZeroFour on October 30, 2014, 11:38:12 AM
(http://www.fraservalleyweddingfestival.com/Weber/OCT14/DSC07648.JPG)

I love the look of the black handles on the Copper.  I have been thinking of dressing up my Copper with more black.
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: MartyG on October 31, 2014, 03:16:30 AM
LAST DAY! With 35 amazing entires to date, it's been a busy month! Thread will be closed at 5:00PM Pacific time today, so if you are holding out, better get moving!
I will post a list of all the entires tonight, and open the voting. Members can send me a PM with their favorite Mod, and I'll compile the results within the week. Voting will be open for a full week to give everyone a chance to look through the thread and chose their personal favorite. I will post the winning "Members Choice" and "Statesmen Choice" entires on Saturday, November 8th.

MartyG
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: Hofy on October 31, 2014, 06:34:34 AM
Not much of a mod, but it is all mine.
2010 brick red Performer on a 1998 SS Performer cart.  left handed setup too.

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-hf356dwSSAs/T-sVcShkuPI/AAAAAAAABec/JCgMMeEBjHU/s800/IMG_0172rs.jpg)
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: Winz on October 31, 2014, 07:09:21 AM
Hofy - that is a beautiful kettle.  Left hand conversion is nice. I really like that the bucket faces outward rather than the propane tank - much more pleasing to the eye.

Great job.

Winz
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: WilliamInColorado on October 31, 2014, 07:23:25 AM
@SixZeroFour - great idea!
@Craig -  clean, classic - beautiful.
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: JDD on October 31, 2014, 08:13:18 AM
Quote from: Hofy on October 31, 2014, 06:34:34 AM
Not much of a mod, but it is all mine.
2010 brick red Performer on a 1998 SS Performer cart.  left handed setup too.

(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-hf356dwSSAs/T-sVcShkuPI/AAAAAAAABec/JCgMMeEBjHU/s800/IMG_0172rs.jpg)
I really like this left handed set up! I'm not left handed but I've been thinking about how I could put two Perfomers together for 1 large center table and a kettle on each side.
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: SixZeroFour on October 31, 2014, 09:00:06 AM
Quote from: GregS on October 30, 2014, 05:58:38 PM
@SixZeroFour  i really like your idea of doing "vintage modern" types of mods.  especially since there is a thermo.  other industries have embraced this kind of "return to your youth but modern" with their products.
Ford Thunderbird, Dodge Challenger, Chevy Camaro in automotive or Gibson and Fender in musical instruments.
however if we can't even get UK colors here from weber we'll be dust by the time they come around and give us 50's and 60's "reissues" or even "vintage modern" units.

i really like what you did with these, simple mods but very cool looking results.

Thanks Greg, I got the idea after seeing Craig's Crimson with some sweet wood handles on it... figured why not try taking it a step further and ditch the ash catcher for a good old flat rim pan :)

The Crimson and MT were switched back after the photos, but I've decided to keep the Copper permanently. I'm really happy with the way it turned out, but do plan to add some older wheels to complete the look... not sure about thumbscrews just yet ;) The golden color of the old handles and copper kettle really seem to work and the new handle assembly without the heat shield looks pretty cool in a modern minimalist sort of way. (Yes... its growing on me) You also get a bit better view at the complete "lines" of the kettle portion itself - it looks more like a little globe...

(http://www.fraservalleyweddingfestival.com/Weber/OCT14/DSC07657.JPG)

I now have another one in the works that should look really sweet :) but it may be a week or so before its complete.

Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: dazzo on October 31, 2014, 09:11:22 AM
Quote... not sure about thumbscrews just yet

I vote for adding thumbscrews. Drill/Tap/Done.

They would really compliment vintage shoes.

And they hold the legs in too     8)

(http://i1289.photobucket.com/albums/b505/dazzo16/posts/ModMonth/12_zps393112a8.jpg)
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: swamprb on October 31, 2014, 09:28:08 AM
Cart from a rustbucket Performer for the dual 18" bullets.

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/100_1758-1.jpg)

IKEA Vaarde handle mod to the center sections (and bowl) on my 22" bullets.

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/IMG_4357.jpg)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/IMG_4355.jpg)

Mini Homer Joe

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/IMG_3779.jpg)

Cart for the RedheadQ

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/IMG_2860.jpg)

Stainless plugs for the BBQ Guru/vent

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/IMG_1563.jpg)

Weber Redneck Firepit

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/100_1714.jpg)

18" Bullet wing side tables

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/100_1610.jpg)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/100_1601.jpg)

Rib-O-Lator and Cajun Bandit ring for the ol' 26'r!

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/IMG_0259.jpg)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/CajunBandit/IMG_0744.jpg)

Ez-Que on the 26'r

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/CajunBandit/IMG_0743.jpg)

22" Center section rotisserie mod (pre Cajun Bandit!)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/RibOLator/IMG_1630_1.jpg)


(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/RibOLator/IMG_1637_1.jpg)

Feel free to stop me anytime - I got a shit ton more!





Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: GregS on October 31, 2014, 09:28:35 AM
i'm putting thumbscrews on everything.

jane was opposed initially but i told her it was that or she had to leave.

now her legs won't fall off.  ;)
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: glrasmussen on October 31, 2014, 09:41:23 AM
Sweet looking Mods @swamprb ! Even a pellet pooper mod on the WSM.
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: SixZeroFour on October 31, 2014, 09:41:51 AM
Killer mods @swamprb ! Love the WSM cart and side tables, and is that a stainless steel smoker door? Noice!
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: addicted-to-smoke on October 31, 2014, 10:24:28 AM
swamprb, don't know where to even begin with all those ideas and creations. These machines are truly Legos for adults.
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: mwmac on October 31, 2014, 10:29:31 AM
swamprb, don't forget to mention the expanded metal grate support for the old 26er pictured...fantastic group of mods....
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: swamprb on October 31, 2014, 10:56:07 AM
Quote from: addicted-to-smoke on October 31, 2014, 10:24:28 AM
swamprb, don't know where to even begin with all those ideas and creations. These machines are truly Legos for adults.

What's that about Lego's???

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/2012-10-06_14-39-32_183.jpg)

Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: swamprb on October 31, 2014, 11:02:26 AM
Quote from: mwmac on October 31, 2014, 10:29:31 AM
swamprb, don't forget to mention the expanded metal grate support for the old 26er pictured...fantastic group of mods....

Yeah! That was a great one! Was it you that hipped me to it?? I know it was somebody here.  It sure did up my game with the 26'r!

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/IMG_0716.jpg)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/IMG_0717.jpg)

(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t310/swamprb/Ugly%20Drum%20Smoker/Weber/IMG_0718.jpg)
Title: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: Craig on October 31, 2014, 01:06:07 PM
The expanded rings work wonders on the old flathead 26"ers..




(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/31/78f11e81e34ba1c6e0942182c4cb8f9c.jpg)

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/31/9bb20c633e88ea1c5ed23875ac42cca4.jpg)

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/31/b355e8ad3f77aa89c94ef4aac6d36c7f.jpg)

(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/10/31/c39e53ef98bc010db0dfb5a941b01919.jpg)


Raises it up to the modern height. I can still fit an elevated grate comfortably..
Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: GregS on October 31, 2014, 01:11:20 PM
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Title: Re: Mod Month Official Master Thread!
Post by: Troy on October 31, 2014, 03:57:42 PM
1. I need one of those rings.

2. this thread is locked. Mod month is over. Thank you everyone for your participation, @MartyG is in charge :)