just had a mate pick this up for me for $50
pity its 1400 miles away
will look into courier in the next few days
Thanks hogsy for the heads up
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And??
It's a..........................?
.....don't leave us hangin' like that.............. ;D
That's better!!!!
SHARP !!!!
NICE!!!! 8) Can't wait for closeup shots!
Congratulations on that! Wow! It looks pristine! :o
I think WKC Oz is moving up. You guys definitly have some first class finds. :)
Shweet looking Red. 8)
Great looking Red S/S!
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I would be all over that. ;D
Great score!!!
Very nice looking! And at that price you have some room to cover shipping.
That's the one! Great grill Golly, hope you get it soon.
looking into shipping
can someone give me the dimensions of a SS performer and the weight
and alternatively what size box they come in new (considering breaking it down)
courier picked up performer today (monday)
cost me $165 to get it shipped 1400 miles
so its now a $215 red performer so im still very happy
Nice! I missed one just like it, they listed it about the same way.
It arrived on Friday
It's a bit beat up
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It needs to be totally stripped and rebuilt
This will be a full weekend project when time permits
Busted tie-rod. Easy fix. Maybe some new ball joints. You gotta have another redhead lid in the Copa-Cabana you can use for photos. We won't tell.
Oh boy Golly. You have your work cut out for you. It looks like it MIGHT have sustained some additional damage on the lid during shipment. That big ding looks like there is some fresh steel showing that hasn't rusted over yet. Also where your one wheel is bent, cracked out, it looks like the frame is slightly bent on the crossbar bar in front of the axle. Might your 165.00 shipping cost cover and damage?
Taking apart these frames can be a challenge when they are in this condition. Those connectors inside the frame rails that the bolts secure into usually are deteriorated beyond any sort of repair. I've seen someone, somewhere get suitable replacements from a bike shop. I don't recall the name of the part.
You can do it Golly! I saw what you did to that awesome gasser.
Quote from: MartyG on March 24, 2013, 04:07:22 AM
Busted tie-rod. Easy fix. Maybe some new ball joints. You gotta have another redhead lid in the Copa-Cabana you can use for photos. We won't tell.
Even your light fittings in GG are in better condition than that lid
Ok resto up begin
1st question
Is the frame black gloss , Matt or satin?
Heaps of lids to choose from
Looks like its not the orig lid
Bowl is lite red like two tone
Lid is solid red darker than bowl
Quote from: Golly on April 04, 2013, 05:09:36 PM
Ok resto up begin
1st question
Is the frame black gloss , Matt or satin?
Heaps of lids to choose from
Looks like its not the orig lid
Bowl is lite red like two tone
Lid is solid red darker than bowl
This ones gonna be a challenge, but if anyone can can knock it up it you Golly! Gloss black is original and looks best. Just keep a watch for a better lid. In the meantime I would touch it up with high heat red. I will be doing mine on my sequoia soon.
Looks somewhat like mine.....
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Your stainless is in better nick
Golly...all the SS Performers I've seen are more of a satin finish...BUT, you can do whatever you like to yours. Sounds like you're gonna take it all down anyways. Make it how YOU want it!
To add to this...if you choose a satin color like they came with, it might be a little more forgiving cosmetically than a gloss black would be. When I did my yellow Ranger legs, I used a satin bbq black paint that is also rated to 1000 degrees. It might hold up better than a gloss black that probably won't be heat rated at all.
Here is something "similar" to what I used.
http://www.amazon.com/Valspar-68004-Black-Barbecue-Paint/dp/B004BTCF72/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1365163082&sr=8-1&keywords=barbecue+paint
I thought weber used gloss for some reason. When I matched my green performer gloss seemed to math the closest. I really liked the way it looked when it was finished. What did you use on your gas kettle Golly?
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Quote from: Jeff on April 05, 2013, 03:15:19 AM
Golly...all the SS Performers I've seen are more of a satin finish...BUT, you can do whatever you like to yours. Sounds like you're gonna take it all down anyways. Make it how YOU want it!
To add to this...if you choose a satin color like they came with, it might be a little more forgiving cosmetically than a gloss black would be. When I did my yellow Ranger legs, I used a satin bbq black paint that is also rated to 1000 degrees. It might hold up better than a gloss black that probably won't be heat rated at all.
Here is something "similar" to what I used.
http://www.amazon.com/Valspar-68004-Black-Barbecue-Paint/dp/B004BTCF72/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1365163082&sr=8-1&keywords=barbecue+paint
satin black sounds good re hiding imperfections
heat rated paint is also a very good idea almost certainly hold up better than the std stuff
do i paint it red??
gas kettles were painted matt black i think def wasnt gloss either satin or matt
i think a trial painting might be in order
would prefer gloss but condish might not allow this
I was referring to the frame of your Performer. Of course the kettle itself is a whole nother project. I don't think there is a GREAT way to handle the red paint other than touching it up best you can with as close a match as you can find...
High heat wrinkle black would be awesome on the frame. I think the oem frame was semi glossy but it fades with time.
Do you need some parts from my grill? Do we need to strike up another deal?
Quote from: Jeff on April 05, 2013, 03:47:10 PM
I was referring to the frame of your Performer. Of course the kettle itself is a whole nother project. I don't think there is a GREAT way to handle the red paint other than touching it up best you can with as close a match as you can find...
yeh i know so was i
the kettle is another thread but thats prety much sorted
the bowl is light red like the 2 tone
and i have 3 other lids in top nick to choose from
Quote from: zavod44 on April 05, 2013, 05:58:29 PM
Do you need some parts from my grill? Do we need to strike up another deal?
its missing 1 castor and one wheel has a flat spot
so i should be right for parts at the moment
ps that package for GGG has been sent back to you for modifications
Quote from: Duke on April 05, 2013, 05:47:05 AM
I thought weber used gloss for some reason. When I matched my green performer gloss seemed to math the closest. I really liked the way it looked when it was finished. What did you use on your gas kettle Golly?
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colour co-ordination looks sweet duke
howd you do the weber badge? paint then dremel? or mask and paint?
performer has been pulled down
all star nuts are rust free and in good nick
got myself a stripping disc for the grinder in readiness for the stripping of the frame
called weber today to inquire about a new castor
phone call ended and they are posting me
2 new castors
2 new wheels
1 ash sweep assembly
lid bail rollers
all for free
im a happy boy
just need to free up some time and start stripping the paint and sorting the rust
the bottom wire basket seems to have a plastic like coating on it is this right or is it just the paint?
Can't wait to see the finished product
Quote from: Golly on June 19, 2013, 11:42:04 PM
performer has been pulled down
all star nuts are rust free and in good nick
got myself a stripping disc for the grinder in readiness for the stripping of the frame
called weber today to inquire about a new castor
phone call ended and they are posting me
2 new castors
2 new wheels
1 ash sweep assembly
lid bail rollers
all for free
im a happy boy
just need to free up some time and start stripping the paint and sorting the rust
the bottom wire basket seems to have a plastic like coating on it is this right or is it just the paint?
All those parts for free? Lucky guy! Looking forward to the resto.
Is it done yet? - Is it done yet? What's taking so long? I wanna see it. ;)
parts arrived today
was stripping paint from frame and was thinking of a bare metal clear coated frame instead of black
wat ya reckon?
That's a big Yee-Haw for steppin' outside the box.....I say yeah, that might turn out real nice !!!!
I saw strip that frame! That would be a sweet look!
"my kettle is more powerful it will do almost anything."
Quote from: Golly on June 23, 2013, 07:21:49 PM
parts arrived today
was stripping paint from frame and was thinking of a bare metal clear coated frame instead of black
wat ya reckon?
You could polish the steel to look like stainless, then clear it. Would look sweet. Its gonna be a lot of work.
just spend 2 hrs on the leg frames
most of it came up real good
my frame is a bit bent and dinged and has pitting
SO IM GUNNA HAVE TO PAINT IT
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Kewl 8)
Very nice! Keep us posted! ;)
Your tomatoes and parsley could do with some fertilizer ;D
No tomatoes in there buddy
What's next to the parsley??
er um thats AJs herbal medicine :o
Why you guys perving Gollys Herb? This is a Kettle Club, not a Pot Club! Lol.. 8)
Quote from: Golly on July 13, 2013, 11:30:05 PM
er um thats AJs herbal medicine :o
Bwahaha
"my kettle is more powerful it will do almost anything."
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Picked up a new bottle
Silver might blend in ok with SS performer
Everything is painted awaiting assembly tomorrow hopefully
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Wow that came together beautifully! Very very nice. What are u going to cook first?
We have a winner! Nice execution from top to bottom Golly.
Awesome Job!!!
To go from this-
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To this-
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Nice job!
Bravo Golly!! Amazing work. Please do tell though....that's not the same lid is it? I can't see any touch up where the rust was on the lid. The one on there looks NEW. I like the red logo with blacked out background!
Gorgeous! I'm diggin' the custom work. 8)
Wow! I love the red walled wheels!
Thanks fellas
Jeff No not the original lid but if fits perfectly like a finger in a bum
Formerly N
Now EZ
Moved Him in to GGG today
Great Job! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks fellas
Next question is
To fire up
You need to press the red button to allow gas flow
Then push the ignigtor
When releasing red button flame goes out gas is cut
Should this red button/ valve staying open
How?
It's faulty?
Please point me in the direction of the schematic and part numbers please
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Isn't there a sense wire that sits in the flame to tell the valve that the flame is lit?
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I just got my ss performer so I am definitely not an expert but, I don't have the red button. I turn on the gas and press the igniter. This is the first I have seen any other button. Could that be unique to Australia?
do the white walls just pop out with a screw driver? i like the idea of the red walls...did you just paint and pop back into place? forgive me i am new to the restoring/customization portion
Quote from: anderson143 on July 24, 2013, 04:37:24 AM
do the white walls just pop out with a screw driver? i like the idea of the red walls...did you just paint and pop back into place? forgive me i am new to the restoring/customization portion
i used the butt of a chisel to "pop"the ring out slightly doing 1 then the next etc...
then turned wheel over and this time with the danger end of the chisel slightly levered it fully out
this job requires a bit of patience as the whitewalls want to crack
remember stay away from the "weber"with your chisel
I am happy to share with everyone I am now the proud owner of this fine grill. I was offered it by Golly as he knows I'm a fan of the readheads so I snapped it up. Seeing how this Performer started out I consider myself very fortunate to have it given the amazing work Golly has put into it. I have already cooked a pork belly on it and it will be getting another workout this weekend.
Will take some photos of it shortly with the rest of the family.
Many thanks again Golly for this score.
Cool deal !!!
that's a good one ....esp. from how it started out Golly's the greatest !!!
happy birthday to you !!!!
This leaves Golly free to buy the SS that is surplus to needs at my place. :P
Quote from: Jocool on August 19, 2014, 11:03:47 PM
This leaves Golly free to buy the SS that is surplus to needs at my place. :P
we are bringing a trailer ::) ;)
pleasure to sell to you jaycee
good to see it go to a grate home
lets hope you get to keep ALL the other REDHEADS
Quote from: 1buckie on August 19, 2014, 10:46:26 PM
Cool deal !!!
that's a good one ....esp. from how it started out Golly's the greatest !!!
happy birthday to you !!!!
Agreed, Golly's a champ! Funny you should mention, this is my 40th birthday present from my wife.
Quote from: Golly on August 19, 2014, 11:13:02 PM
Quote from: Jocool on August 19, 2014, 11:03:47 PM
This leaves Golly free to buy the SS that is surplus to needs at my place. :P
we are bringing a trailer ::) ;)
So how many kettles are coming back to the Coast? I'll make sure there's plenty of room in the tray.
Quote from: Golly on August 19, 2014, 11:14:38 PM
pleasure to sell to you jaycee
good to see it go to a grate home
lets hope you get to keep ALL the other REDHEADS
Thanks mate. ;D