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Grill Talk => Weber Grill Forum (Grills, Accessories) => Topic started by: LiquidOcelot on March 23, 2017, 03:13:12 PM

Title: introducing the Preforma'Cado!
Post by: LiquidOcelot on March 23, 2017, 03:13:12 PM
been posing in the other post with updates but now it's to a point where I can actually fire her up after one more part install.
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1969 Avacado rescued and rehabilitated.
2007 Preformer donated it's cart, leg sockets and lid bale.
(a custom handle is already being planned with zav)

next is to make some pinch plates to mount leg sockets and hang the ash pan will be done this week.

full gas assist is still being contemplated

debating if I want to keep this table (at least for a little while), upgrade to the metal table or build an extended wood table

also if I did a wood table the metal side plates and the bottom grate would also be swapped with wood

let me know any other suggestions or ideas to improve
Title: Re: introducing the Preforma'Cado!
Post by: kettlebb on March 23, 2017, 03:19:45 PM
I'd do the metal table, skip the gas assist, and cook!


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Title: Re: introducing the Preforma'Cado!
Post by: WNC on March 23, 2017, 04:26:50 PM
I think the metal table is must, but then again a dark stained table would probably look sharp too.
You've already got so many holes in this thing, go ahead and do the gas assist, it kinda a game changer


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Title: Re: introducing the Preforma'Cado!
Post by: WNC on March 23, 2017, 04:27:18 PM
Oh yeah, it's looking great!


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Title: Re: introducing the Preforma'Cado!
Post by: LiquidOcelot on March 23, 2017, 04:34:23 PM
Quote from: WNC on March 23, 2017, 04:26:50 PM
I think the metal table is must, but then again a dark stained table would probably look sharp too.
You've already got so many holes in this thing, go ahead and do the gas assist, it kinda a game changer


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thanks man, if I do gas I'm gonna do GAS and add a wga tube instead of the stubby start tube
Title: Re: introducing the Preforma'Cado!
Post by: greenweb on March 23, 2017, 04:56:51 PM
Looks great! For now, I would really clean the table and live with a bit. You can change it out if you want to later. I personally like the stock table with Cado bowl and the lid combo.  I would just not do the gas assist and keep it simple for this one.

I would have thought you would remove the bowl handles and mount the brackets to keep it clean, but now I kind of like the raised bowl look. Still not sure about the bowl handles on it though. But I like it so much, I will try lifting my gen2 performer project 1/2 to 1.5" with a standoff to see if it looks good or not.
Title: Re: introducing the Preforma'Cado!
Post by: JDD on March 23, 2017, 05:19:44 PM
That's cool!
Title: Re: introducing the Preforma'Cado!
Post by: SteveMBH on March 23, 2017, 05:30:04 PM
Looks great!

Next upgrade should be a happy cooker internal ash pan if you don't do the gas assist.


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Title: Re: introducing the Preforma'Cado!
Post by: kettlebb on March 23, 2017, 05:31:30 PM
Quote from: SteveMBH on March 23, 2017, 05:30:04 PM
Looks great!

Next upgrade should be a happy cooker internal ash pan if you don't do the gas assist.


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Awesome idea!


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Title: Re: introducing the Preforma'Cado!
Post by: LiquidOcelot on March 23, 2017, 05:43:43 PM
Quote from: SteveMBH on March 23, 2017, 05:30:04 PM
Looks great!

Next upgrade should be a happy cooker internal ash pan if you don't do the gas assist.


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that is a good idea! I'll have to look around and see if I can find one
Title: Re: introducing the Preforma'Cado!
Post by: RSHU on March 23, 2017, 06:50:12 PM
Looks amazing, nice job!
Title: Re: introducing the Preforma'Cado!
Post by: Cellar2ful on March 23, 2017, 07:02:59 PM


Nice rescue and reuse.  You have one of a kind now.
Title: Re: introducing the Preforma'Cado!
Post by: pbe gummi bear on March 25, 2017, 08:01:38 AM
@LiquidOcelot I have one I don't need. Trade for some press work? I can deliver :D
Title: Re: introducing the Preforma'Cado!
Post by: captjoe06 on March 25, 2017, 08:09:20 AM
Looks great. I'd skip the gas assist as well. I'm always down for a metal table upgrade. I guess it would depend on how much you love it.  The thing about the metal table is that it's swappable on all Performers except the SSP. So a one time investment. I find it very difficult to keep the plastic table from getting oil stains and whatnot

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Title: Re: introducing the Preforma'Cado!
Post by: LiquidOcelot on March 25, 2017, 08:11:24 AM
Quote from: pbe gummi bear on March 25, 2017, 08:01:38 AM
@LiquidOcelot I have one I don't need. Trade for some press work? I can deliver :D
press work?
Title: Re: introducing the Preforma'Cado!
Post by: SteveMBH on March 25, 2017, 08:44:46 AM
Another thing you could do is take the sticker off the stainless and the lettering off the gas ignition door.


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Title: Re: introducing the Preforma'Cado!
Post by: pbe gummi bear on March 25, 2017, 12:32:37 PM
Quote from: LiquidOcelot on March 25, 2017, 08:11:24 AM
Quote from: pbe gummi bear on March 25, 2017, 08:01:38 AM
@LiquidOcelot I have one I don't need. Trade for some press work? I can deliver :D
press work?

Some BMW bushings pressed out. 8)
Title: Re: introducing the Preforma'Cado!
Post by: LiquidOcelot on March 25, 2017, 12:46:06 PM
ugh bmw?! lol what bushings?
Title: Re: introducing the Preforma'Cado!
Post by: LiquidOcelot on March 25, 2017, 12:56:52 PM
Quote from: LiquidOcelot on March 25, 2017, 12:46:06 PM
ugh bmw?! lol what bushings?
@pbegummibear
Title: Re: introducing the Preforma'Cado!
Post by: weldboy on March 25, 2017, 04:27:18 PM
That is 10 kinds of awesome


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Title: Re: introducing the Preforma'Cado!
Post by: pbe gummi bear on March 25, 2017, 04:33:52 PM
Quote from: LiquidOcelot on March 25, 2017, 12:56:52 PM
Quote from: LiquidOcelot on March 25, 2017, 12:46:06 PM
ugh bmw?! lol what bushings?
@pbegummibear

Not quite all of them but just the suspension and subframe ones for a 328 wagon. LOL. I think I have the tools for most of them but there may be a few stubborn or odd sized ones. I might also make a Home Depot special puller for the rear subframe bushings. I'd also consider picking up a press but then I'll have to procure the dies.
Title: Re: introducing the Preforma'Cado!
Post by: Spen1818 on March 25, 2017, 05:01:28 PM
I got to say I agree on leaving out gas assist. I have it on my 'former and if I would known about the lighter cubes at purchase I would have got a base 'former.
Title: Re: introducing the Preforma'Cado!
Post by: LiquidOcelot on March 25, 2017, 08:39:20 PM
shit!!! ok just got this OTP today, do I keep the avacado on the preformer frame? or do I switch the blue to the performer and move the Cado do the OTP  frame?! so many things!!!
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