Lets show off our Gen II Performers - the best Weber ever built!
Happy to have a black Gen II again, thanks to
@hawgheaven Spent some time this morning cleaning it up. I had a spare NIB bowl, thanks to another WKC member, so in it went. Need a burner bracket, igniter, tilt-out bin and a steel table. Will be calling Weber later today. Removed the ugly warning label on the front panel. (The flip-up igniter cover is back in place after I took this shot.) Mounted 8" whitewalls in place of the ugly stock wheels. (Had to add 1/2" spacers.) Working on the lid now. I have a NIB cover squirreled away. With luck I'll be in business next weekend.
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We will have to agree to disagree about the wheels, I really like the gen 2 wheels.
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Of the non-SSPs, I like the Gen2 w/ metal table upgrade the best. Love that slotted metal piece. Still not sure about the wheels, though. Some days like, some days don't.
I added a new wider lid bale, lid and metal table.
Removing that instruction decal from the front sounds like a good idea. I wonder if I can order a new decal to mount on the back panel. I'll call weber..
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I'm enjoying mine and love the slotted stainless front opposed to the newer models. I like the white walls but I can see where some would go with the classic wheel.
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Gen II performers are the best, throw a metal table on and you have the perfect grill.
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Yup,
@LightningBoldtz copying that grill of yours there is a long term goal for me.
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My favorite too...
started with this one:
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then this one:
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finally, this is what i'll be keeping for a long time. just pimped out with a Zavod handle too!
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Love them all !!!
I just scored this one for $35 off CL, I'm going to add the metal table.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170401/cc722f3997b703799624c801522e3e9b.jpg)
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Quote from: bigpun123 on April 01, 2017, 01:33:00 PM
I just scored this one for $35 off CL, I'm going to add the metal table.(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170401/cc722f3997b703799624c801522e3e9b.jpg)
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wow! Definitely a nice score

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Quote from: Smokin Performer on April 01, 2017, 11:09:21 AM
I added a new wider lid bale, lid and metal table.
Removing that instruction decal from the front sounds like a good idea. I wonder if I can order a new decal to mount on the back panel. I'll call weber..
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Where did you get the wider lid bale? I like that look without the warning sticker too, but why would you put one on the back panel?
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So that when I die and someone scores it for 25 bones off my Estate Sale they know how to operate it.
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Here is my Gen2 and my new rotisserie.
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My Gen2.
In black.
Surprise.
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Alright, I'll play...
My blacked out gen 2, totally stole the idea from Matt (with permission of course)
I love the carbon fiber wrap, but seeing all these SS front panels with the metal table has me thinking I should take it off...?
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Quote from: WNC on April 02, 2017, 04:36:54 AM
Alright, I'll play...
My blacked out gen 2, totally stole the idea from Matt (with permission of course)
I love the carbon fiber wrap, but seeing all these SS front panels with the metal table has me thinking I should take it off...?
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I don't know. That carbon fiber is very cool.

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;D
I have a few others, that have a permanent spot on my patio, but this is my most used and favorite cooker.
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8)
Kind of a mix. Gen 2 with a Gen 3 C&B bowl and lid.
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I have a 2007 model that I bought used a few years ago. I upgraded to the metal table. The lid was dented in at the top but I was able to pop it out for the most part. The lid handle is still kind of bent though.
Figured the twins needed to go up
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@Antisven84 love the twins, just curious why you mounted these with the kettle brackets under the SS panel. Looks good, but isn't the panel lifted up on the left?
Marty
Quote from: 56MPG on April 05, 2017, 02:41:43 AM
@Antisven84 love the twins, just curious why you mounted these with the kettle brackets under the SS panel. Looks good, but isn't the panel lifted up on the left?
Marty
Looks better, no noticeable difference
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I fell hard for my blue score-
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Quote from: 56MPG on April 05, 2017, 02:41:43 AM
@Antisven84 love the twins, just curious why you mounted these with the kettle brackets under the SS panel. Looks good, but isn't the panel lifted up on the left?
Marty
@56MPG , also notice the SS panel covers the frame completely on
@Antisven84 grills. None of the others posted have that.
Down under special?
@glrasmussen , good catch. I've never noticed that before. @Antisven84 can you take a pic with the table removed? I'd like to see that. Makes you wonder why they notched out that edge in the first place.
Quote from: 56MPG on April 05, 2017, 06:51:20 AM
@glrasmussen , good catch. I've never noticed that before. @Antisven84 can you take a pic with the table removed? I'd like to see that. Makes you wonder why they notched out that edge in the first place.
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Interesting. Now we have a Gen 2.1 to keep track of: the full metal jacket version. Thanks for the pics!
Dang. I want my money back. I was cheated some stainless.
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Some serious beauties in this thread. Someday...

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This was a throw away black Performer with a caved in lid and a cracked table. Pop out the lid, a little paint, a new table, and it's my most used. Best deal around. Lives outside in the elements.
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Best color of the high temp paints and single application. Holding up well.
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All looking great! We are missing Dark Green and Grey from the line ups. Anyone with Red(from Gen1) into Gen2 frame?
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Man I would love to get a 2nd gen Perf with blue Bowl and change out the table to all wood and change the bottom rack to wood as well to match...:
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Quote from: thinkblue on April 05, 2017, 06:02:16 PM
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Thinking about switching the kettles
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Quote from: greenweb on April 05, 2017, 05:32:38 PM
All looking great! We are missing Dark Green and Grey from the line ups.
I can help with the dark green. This was the one I used for the Performer Table Restoration article. It has since left my foster care and moved on to a new owner.
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@56MPG @I don't think it is a down under thing. Although I never noticed the difference, several of both styles have gone through my foster care. Here is another Gen 2 I am working on that has the "full metal jacket". The green one above has the cut out style panels. Maybe a design or supplier change of the panel manufacturer?
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The mounts still look better under the stainless
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Quote from: thinkblue on April 05, 2017, 06:02:16 PM
Thinking about switching the kettles
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Red was never offered in Gen2 so kind of special to have Red Gen2. Keep in mind, that Red Gen1 bowl handle shows thru. the large gap on Gen 2 table. Blue Gen1 SSP already stock.
I also have a fully restored Red SSP and still working on Gen2 all stainless steel table C&B Lime I am thinking about switching. No Gap on Gen2 SS table so no bowl handle showing for me.
Go ahead and try it out and see if you like it. As for me, not sure yet.
Quote from: greenweb on April 05, 2017, 05:32:38 PM
All looking great! We are missing Dark Green and Grey from the line ups. Anyone with Red(from Gen1) into Gen2 frame?
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Whoa that grey performer is very sweet lookin'!
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Just looked back at the first Gen II I had, and it's a FMJ version; DO(2005) kettle. My new Gen II is a DZ (2008). Maybe the earlier Gen IIs were all FMJs?
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By the way, if you have a chance to swap in a red like I did, I highly recommend it! The new table would make it even better!
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@JordanW &
@thinkblue . I just picked my DZ code blue yesterday. Great shape-just needs a little spit & polish.
@josh g
Is that your grey performer? I've been staring at this on the calendar. So sweet.
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Quote from: Travis on April 06, 2017, 03:16:47 PM
@Josh G
Is that your grey performer? I've been staring at this on the calendar. So sweet.
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Thanks Travis! Yes that's mine. I found it on Craigslist in Berkeley, Ca. It was buried in some guys garage and falling apart. Fortunately the bowl and lid were in excellent shape. Took me almost 5 hours round trip to drive 40 miles and get it, gotta love Bay Area traffic!
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My son picked this one up in San Francisco a while back.
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@zavod44 made up a handle using an old Rosewood Marimba bar - holes and all. (My son is a trained percussionist.)
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Quote from: stev on April 06, 2017, 02:37:26 PM
@JordanW & @thinkblue . I just picked my DZ code blue yesterday. Great shape-just needs a little spit & polish.
Nice
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Quote from: 56MPG on April 06, 2017, 01:01:01 PM
Just looked back at the first Gen II I had, and it's a FMJ version; DO(2005) kettle. My new Gen II is a DZ (2008). Maybe the earlier Gen IIs were all FMJs?
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By the way, if you have a chance to swap in a red like I did, I highly recommend it! The new table would make it even better!
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This is happening this weekend. I'm dropping my in . Shot maybe tonight
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Swapped the kettles. I like it
+II on that build
@thinkblue. Might have to start looking for another red...
That Red, Gray, Dark Green all looks great! Of course, Lime, Black , and other Gen2 colors all look great too.
Love the red Gen II!
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Might have to start looking for another red...
Are you feeling ok Marty?
Quote from: Neil_VT00 on April 07, 2017, 06:31:28 AM
Love the red Gen II!
Quote from: 56MPG on April 06, 2017, 06:28:44 PM
Might have to start looking for another red...
Are you feeling ok Marty?
Thanks for talking me down from the ledge Neil. That was close!
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Swapped the kettles. I like it
This is like every kettle head's wet dream right here!
Put in a red 26er and that might be the only grill I'd need...not want mind you, but need
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Just a reminder that I still have several sets of 22.5" brackets available that will fit any 22.5" kettle to any Performer frame. Ideally a Master Touch, but a vintage Yellow would look so cool in this frame. Who's first to do an Ivory or Smoke?
http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/member-sales-trades/brackets-are-here!/ (http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/member-sales-trades/brackets-are-here!/)
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My father-in-law's GenII (http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/my-father-in-law's-gen-2-performer/msg183167/#msg183167). Converted from black to red a coupla years ago. Need to upgrade his table....
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My father-in-law's GenII (http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/my-father-in-law's-gen-2-performer/msg183167/#msg183167). Converted from black to red a coupla years ago. Need to upgrade his table....
This is nice I want a red 26
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Quote from: 56MPG on April 07, 2017, 06:39:46 AM
Quote from: Neil_VT00 on April 07, 2017, 06:31:28 AM
Love the red Gen II!
Quote from: 56MPG on April 06, 2017, 06:28:44 PM
Might have to start looking for another red...
Are you feeling ok Marty?
Thanks for talking me down from the ledge Neil. That was close!
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I have never seen this beer berfor
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Very good IPA by the way. Only need Koa rollers and this restore is done. Here's a black view. Removed one more label to complete the look I was looking for. I call her Gen Gen, an indirect nod to Gen II, but really after a sweet little black cat we had a while back. Her real name was General, but she only answered to Gen Gen - that is, when she chose to answer at all. This Gen Gen will be answering the call frequently.
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Love the black on black. Very clean looking.
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Quote from: 56MPG on April 09, 2017, 02:48:05 AM
Very good IPA by the way. Only need Koa rollers and this restore is done. Here's a black view. Removed one more label to complete the look I was looking for. I call her Gen Gen, an indirect nod to Gen II, but really after a sweet little black cat we had a while back. Her real name was General, but she only answered to Gen Gen - that is, when she chose to answer at all. This Gen Gen will be answering the call frequently.
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This is awesome.
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Topped it off with tiger maple handle
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Right back atcha!
Not quite finished yet....
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Quote from: greenweb on April 10, 2017, 09:14:38 AM
Not quite finished yet....
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beautiful. what is left on your punch list?
^^^ Thank you! Only few small things to do. So far so good! I am trying to keep it real simple with a polished aluminum end cap. I may delete gas assist on this one. Weber badge from SSP and a special edition logo on front and that's it. All under mount so no bolt head shows. It will be nice and strong when done.
I just found me a solid heavy duty commercial grade stainless steel that I will be cutting up and doing another performer before this. I am really excited, so I have to tackle this new project first.
Quote from: greenweb on April 10, 2017, 11:36:38 AM
^^^ Thank you! Only few small things to do. So far so good! I am trying to keep it real simple with a polished aluminum end cap. I may delete gas assist on this one. Weber badge from SSP and a special edition logo on front and that's it. All under mount so no bolt head shows. It will be nice and strong when done.
I just found me a solid heavy duty commercial grade stainless steel that I will be cutting up and doing another performer before this. I am really excited, so I have to tackle this new project first.
If memory serves, you would have to modify the bowl in order to do gas assist. If that is the case, I would skip it. Either way, it is a beauty.
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Quote from: greenweb on April 10, 2017, 11:36:38 AM
^^^ Thank you! Only few small things to do. So far so good! I am trying to keep it real simple with a polished aluminum end cap. I may delete gas assist on this one. Weber badge from SSP and a special edition logo on front and that's it. All under mount so no bolt head shows. It will be nice and strong when done.
I just found me a solid heavy duty commercial grade stainless steel that I will be cutting up and doing another performer before this. I am really excited, so I have to tackle this new project first.
If memory serves, you would have to modify the bowl in order to do gas assist. If that is the case, I would skip it. Either way, it is a beauty.
It actually has a gas assist. I thought about hiding the tank but decided to block off the bowl and keep it simple. Thanks!
Here is the other Gen2/Gen3 hybrid I was talking about. One piece 304 grade stainless steel table build. Almost finished. Had a hell of time cutting as it is about 3 times thick as the SSP table thickness.
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What did you use to cut it? Angle grinder?
Quote from: toolhead on April 11, 2017, 02:31:10 PM
What did you use to cut it? Angle grinder?
I tried it with a jig saw like on my Green one, but due to the thickness, it just wasn't cutting it. Yes, I ended up using the angle grinder. Not as a pretty cut as with the jig saw. My Jig saw cut on the Green was like a lazer cut. This one not so much.
The table is all done and mounted. Just need to take all the tape off, clean, and put Zav handles and I am done with this one.
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Nice save! Someone actually scraped that?
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^^^ Thank you! Only few small things to do. So far so good! I am trying to keep it real simple with a polished aluminum end cap. I may delete gas assist on this one. Weber badge from SSP and a special edition logo on front and that's it. All under mount so no bolt head shows. It will be nice and strong when done.
I just found me a solid heavy duty commercial grade stainless steel that I will be cutting up and doing another performer before this. I am really excited, so I have to tackle this new project first.
If memory serves, you would have to modify the bowl in order to do gas assist. If that is the case, I would skip it. Either way, it is a beauty.
It actually has a gas assist. I thought about hiding the tank but decided to block off the bowl and keep it simple. Thanks!
Here is the other Gen2/Gen3 hybrid I was talking about. One piece 304 grade stainless steel table build. Almost finished. Had a hell of time cutting as it is about 3 times thick as the SSP table thickness.
(http://pics.weberkettleclub.com/images/2017/04/11/IMG_3952.jpg)
where did you get the piece of stainless steel?
I have to admit that the Gen 2 really does look the best, I have the Gen 4, but I had a Gen 2 and
@LightningBoldtz has convinced me that the Gen 2 looks the best. However my Gen 4 may work the best, but the other looks sweet....
Quote from: Foster Dahlet on April 11, 2017, 06:21:30 PM
where did you get the piece of stainless steel?
I scored it cheap off a guy who was down sizing. He was selling few other things in his garage including his boat. Not sure how he got them but something about restaurant business or something.
Here is one very similar. https://www.uline.ca/Product/Detail/H-1135-SSTOP/Packing-Tables/Replacement-Table-Top-60-x-30-Stainless-Steel?pricode=YA692&gadtype=pla&id=H-1135-SSTOP&gclid=CIDF14CHntMCFQ4waQodFlgOEg&gclsrc=aw.ds
Almost done.
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Quote from: zavod44 on April 11, 2017, 07:08:05 PM
I have to admit that the Gen 2 really does look the best, I have the Gen 4, but I had a Gen 2 and @LightningBoldtz has convinced me that the Gen 2 looks the best. However my Gen 4 may work the best, but the other looks sweet....
I do love Gen2 and all of the Gen2 shown here are all beautiful. But for me, the best Gen award goes to Gen1 SSP. I just like it more for some reason.
Dove Grey Crate and Barrel with Metal Table
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Dove Grey Crate and Barrel with Metal Table
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that.is.fantastic.
Just replaced my plastic top with the new metal replacement. Snow fell from the roof and cracked the plastic one. (https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170425/05b1788e5f4ea2ffc8ae7426d9228a9d.jpg)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20170425/c16707fdb8bce679c0d0da8bc1efc28f.jpg)
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^^^^^^ The black looks GREAT w/ the metal table. Gen2 Raiders perfomer!
Quote from: Jason on April 02, 2017, 07:14:15 PM
;D
I have a few others, that have a permanent spot on my patio, but this is my most used and favorite cooker.
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I can see why. That's beautiful!
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Very nice.
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I already posted this in no explanation, but doggone it deserves to be here too.
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Agree! Great pic
@HoosierKettle I'm a sucker for sunsets.
Update: I recently swapped out my black kettle for a Red EZ code Kettle.
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I was going to swap my red bowl and lid from my 95 SSP on to my Gen 2 frame but the black bowl on the Gen 2 is in much better shape then my red bowl so I left it for now.
Where are you guys getting the wooden heat guard for the dampers? I'm hoping to pick up a gen 2 crate and barrel this weekend...Hoping the clist purchase doesn't fall through. haha
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Where are you guys getting the wooden heat guard for the dampers? I'm hoping to pick up a gen 2 crate and barrel this weekend...Hoping the clist purchase doesn't fall through. haha
A member here makes them. Pm @zavod44
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Here's my custom Gen2 with a "EZ" Redmist kettle saved from a roached out SSP. A set of awesome @zavod44 Tiger Maple finish it off.
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Gen 2 in the middle.
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Based on the photo below, can you guys tell if its the grass green crate and barrel performer or a sage green performer?
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Quote from: w1lldeang on May 04, 2018, 09:15:09 AM
Based on the photo below, can you guys tell if its the grass green crate and barrel performer or a sage green performer?
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Grass green by the looks of it. Sage has more of a pastel yellow tint to it.
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Quote from: w1lldeang on May 04, 2018, 09:15:09 AM
Based on the photo below, can you guys tell if its the grass green crate and barrel performer or a sage green performer?
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Grass green by the looks of it. Sage has more of a pastel yellow tint to it.
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Awesome. Thanks, Looking at different pictures online it's hard to tell sometimes. Seems like there's different shades of grass green kettles. Planning to pick this one up tomorrow!
Everytime I see these pics, it makes me regret giving my gen2 blue to my brother.
Just got my Gen 2 Crate and barrel performer. Cleaned it up pretty well but still has some rust/knicks on the lid. Thinking about getting a replacement gen 3 lid.
Thoughts on the difference between the thermometer in the lid vs the handle? Which do you all prefer?
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Here is a gen 2 I owned for about a month. I picked it up for $50, with a Weber cover, and gave it to my friend as a home warming gift. I'd love to score a Performer for myself one day. Got my eyes on a Red SSP
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Quote from: w1lldeang on May 07, 2018, 09:48:13 AM
Just got my Gen 2 Crate and barrel performer. Cleaned it up pretty well but still has some rust/knicks on the lid. Thinking about getting a replacement gen 3 lid.
Thoughts on the difference between the thermometer in the lid vs the handle? Which do you all prefer?
Perhaps a slight preference for the old style.
The old style places the tip nearer the vent, making it more useful (accurate) in my opinion for the typical indirect cook. And also, you can remove it and use it as a leave-in meat thermometer, or swap it into an old Genesis.
The 3rd Gen thermometer could be easier to see and therefore to read. But neither will be accurate to grate temp.
Quote from: w1lldeang on May 07, 2018, 09:48:13 AM
Just got my Gen 2 Crate and barrel performer. Cleaned it up pretty well but still has some rust/knicks on the lid. Thinking about getting a replacement gen 3 lid.
Thoughts on the difference between the thermometer in the lid vs the handle? Which do you all prefer?
I like the one in the handle, just something classy looking to me
Sage, Updated with the metal table
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Quote from: Antisven84 on May 07, 2018, 01:48:33 PM
Sage, Updated with the metal table
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LOL I'm loving that the handle says PETA and so much meat is cooked on these things.
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Would any of these qualify as gen2?
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Quote from: Antisven84 on May 07, 2018, 01:48:33 PM
Sage, Updated with the metal table
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LOL I'm loving that the handle says PETA and so much meat is cooked on these things.
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PETA. People Eating Tasty Animals!!!
Cleaned up and replaced table.
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This thread is what made me piece together my blue performer! 2nd gen blue, metal table, pulled front sticker, ssp wheels, large lid bale. My baby. Daily cooker.
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Plus I found this gem, 2005 with a full metal jacket, only cooked on a couple times. I deep cleaned it, but havent had the heart to cook on it yet...
( side note, i have had 3 different 2005 models, all 3 had a full metal jacket.)
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Only used a few times!!
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Pending upgrades but I still love it as is.
I am not sure if I have posted these in this thread before.
Had the lime also but passed it on.
Here's 2 of my workhorses.
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This is my first time getting a weber,
Paid $80
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Quote from: Kneab on September 27, 2019, 04:25:23 PM
I am not sure if I have posted these in this thread before.
Had the lime also but passed it on.
Here's 2 of my workhorses.
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That dove grey..... I would love a second gen dove...
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Quote from: UserGone on April 01, 2017, 02:43:18 PM
So that when I die and someone scores it for 25 bones off my Estate Sale they know how to operate it.
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Man, you ain't kiddin'
Just picked this up today.
Insanely grimey in the inside.
Sitting in the garage until I have a free weekend to put in some work.
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@bear probably my favorite of all the performer colors. Funny this thread popped up today as I scored a blue Gen 2 over the weekend. I've got it torn apart for some cleaning and RRR in the garage.
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Quote from: Kneab on September 27, 2019, 04:25:23 PM
I am not sure if I have posted these in this thread before.
Had the lime also but passed it on.
Here's 2 of my workhorses.
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That dove grey..... I would love a second gen dove...
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Found my dove grey.

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