Title: 1997 EI-code Red Fade Performer
Post by: 56MPG on June 28, 2017, 10:57:31 AM
Post by: 56MPG on June 28, 2017, 10:57:31 AM
Picked this up in DC off Craigslist. It was posted here, and I was lucky to have time to meet the couple selling it. They bought it new sometime after 1997 as they recall, and used it once to try cooking a turkey and a steak. The Turkey was done in a roasting pan. They may have used only the gas assist as a heat source as there is zero evidence of charcoal being used, and the storage bin was half-full of lump - they were not quite sure what that stuff was. Not successful, and they cleaned it up and put it in the basement, where it sat until yesterday. The tank is still full of gas. The guy was a WWII vet, and we shared some stories. He worked for Honeywell in the 60's (I worked there in the early 80's) and was assigned to inertial navigation systems for the SR71 Blackbird. Real aviation buff, so of couse my Boeing job sparked a good conversation. His wife is German, (my ancestors are German) grew up in Passau near the Austrian border. She said they could walk there from her home. Really nice couple. Might have to name this one Marianne after her. Paid them a fair price (well I did the deal with her - she ruled that roost for sure) and made my way home.
To this day, I have never seen a more beautifully preserved Performer. Every nut and bolt is pristine. Not a single mark to the porcelain anywhere. Really nice red fade. Grates are perfect. Original wire baskets mint. Original cover flawless. (She washed it before I got there.) I did not do one thing to it before these pics. Amazing! Not sure I'll ever cook on this one, but so what? It's a keeper, unless Weber offers me a SGC for it. Even then, maybe not...
Anyone coming to the Meetup on the 8th will get to perve this as much as they like. For the rest of you, meet Marianne:
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To this day, I have never seen a more beautifully preserved Performer. Every nut and bolt is pristine. Not a single mark to the porcelain anywhere. Really nice red fade. Grates are perfect. Original wire baskets mint. Original cover flawless. (She washed it before I got there.) I did not do one thing to it before these pics. Amazing! Not sure I'll ever cook on this one, but so what? It's a keeper, unless Weber offers me a SGC for it. Even then, maybe not...
Anyone coming to the Meetup on the 8th will get to perve this as much as they like. For the rest of you, meet Marianne:
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Title: Re: 1997 EI-code Red Fade Performer
Post by: LiquidOcelot on June 28, 2017, 11:00:32 AM
Post by: LiquidOcelot on June 28, 2017, 11:00:32 AM
holy shit!!
Title: Re: 1997 EI-code Red Fade Performer
Post by: kettlebb on June 28, 2017, 11:02:25 AM
Post by: kettlebb on June 28, 2017, 11:02:25 AM
Perfect.
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Title: Re: 1997 EI-code Red Fade Performer
Post by: Neil_VT00 on June 28, 2017, 11:05:28 AM
Post by: Neil_VT00 on June 28, 2017, 11:05:28 AM
Wow, so purdy. Glad you were able to get it!
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Title: Re: 1997 EI-code Red Fade Performer
Post by: SteveZ on June 28, 2017, 11:06:44 AM
Post by: SteveZ on June 28, 2017, 11:06:44 AM
Beautiful !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Title: Re: 1997 EI-code Red Fade Performer
Post by: Madpap on June 28, 2017, 11:07:16 AM
Post by: Madpap on June 28, 2017, 11:07:16 AM
Man that is perfect. Excellent score!
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Title: Re: 1997 EI-code Red Fade Performer
Post by: Mr.CPHo on June 28, 2017, 11:20:59 AM
Post by: Mr.CPHo on June 28, 2017, 11:20:59 AM
Holy crap that is nice.
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Title: Re: 1997 EI-code Red Fade Performer
Post by: brewtownbeatdown on June 28, 2017, 11:23:03 AM
Post by: brewtownbeatdown on June 28, 2017, 11:23:03 AM
Wow, just wow!!!!!!!!!
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Title: Re: 1997 EI-code Red Fade Performer
Post by: JEBIV on June 28, 2017, 11:36:38 AM
Post by: JEBIV on June 28, 2017, 11:36:38 AM
Words could not even begin to describe that beauty !!
Title: Re: 1997 EI-code Red Fade Performer
Post by: bmcneely51 on June 28, 2017, 11:43:21 AM
Post by: bmcneely51 on June 28, 2017, 11:43:21 AM
That is some cool shit right there!!! Damn!
Title: Re: 1997 EI-code Red Fade Performer
Post by: 56MPG on June 28, 2017, 11:43:45 AM
Post by: 56MPG on June 28, 2017, 11:43:45 AM
Oh, and it came with the brass re-fill adapter. Started right up on the first click.
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Even though the tank says it has the OPD device, I'm not sure it can be recertified. I'll take it to my local place and ask. No big deal if not, it may never get used.
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Even though the tank says it has the OPD device, I'm not sure it can be recertified. I'll take it to my local place and ask. No big deal if not, it may never get used.
Title: Re: 1997 EI-code Red Fade Performer
Post by: Bertman on June 28, 2017, 11:46:44 AM
Post by: Bertman on June 28, 2017, 11:46:44 AM
Wow! That's the fountain of youth!
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Title: Re: 1997 EI-code Red Fade Performer
Post by: MikeRocksTheRed on June 28, 2017, 12:08:11 PM
Post by: MikeRocksTheRed on June 28, 2017, 12:08:11 PM
Hell yeah!!!! I'm glad this one is in good hands!!! In fact Weber might be interested in it! I sent the link to a friend in DC but it was too expensive for his taste. Which I understand since he isn't a collector but would probably feel like it shouldn't be cooked on.
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Title: Re: 1997 EI-code Red Fade Performer
Post by: Foster Dahlet on June 28, 2017, 12:17:06 PM
Post by: Foster Dahlet on June 28, 2017, 12:17:06 PM
That thing is awesome. I'd cook on it without hesitation. :)
Title: Re: 1997 EI-code Red Fade Performer
Post by: Playdough on June 28, 2017, 12:19:27 PM
Post by: Playdough on June 28, 2017, 12:19:27 PM
That's like that 85 Iroc Camaro that was found the semi trailer with all the shipping plastics, covers everything and 5 miles on it. That is perfect. Glad it found it's way into the hands of someone who will appreciate what that really is. Wow.
Title: Re: 1997 EI-code Red Fade Performer
Post by: qwesthunter on June 28, 2017, 12:46:07 PM
Post by: qwesthunter on June 28, 2017, 12:46:07 PM
Almost to nice to cook in.
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Title: Re: 1997 EI-code Red Fade Performer
Post by: Rub on June 28, 2017, 01:06:17 PM
Post by: Rub on June 28, 2017, 01:06:17 PM
Showroom shine!
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Title: Re: 1997 EI-code Red Fade Performer
Post by: Travis on June 28, 2017, 01:48:30 PM
Post by: Travis on June 28, 2017, 01:48:30 PM
Great name. I'm not a ssp guy, but that's sharp. Thanks for sharing that story.
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Title: Re: 1997 EI-code Red Fade Performer
Post by: Jeff on June 28, 2017, 02:41:01 PM
Post by: Jeff on June 28, 2017, 02:41:01 PM
Congrats Marty...that's amazing. That first photo is a calender shot.
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Title: Re: 1997 EI-code Red Fade Performer
Post by: Scott Zee on June 28, 2017, 03:26:23 PM
Post by: Scott Zee on June 28, 2017, 03:26:23 PM
HO LEE SHITE.....Congrats Marty. Couldn't be in the hands of a betta fella...and for the record, I was always more of a Maryanne over Ginger guy too. ;) 8)
Title: Re: 1997 EI-code Red Fade Performer
Post by: Craig on June 28, 2017, 03:28:10 PM
Post by: Craig on June 28, 2017, 03:28:10 PM
That is ONE cherry Performer! Flawless! Congratulations, Marty!
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Title: Re: 1997 EI-code Red Fade Performer
Post by: mhiszem on June 28, 2017, 04:53:52 PM
Post by: mhiszem on June 28, 2017, 04:53:52 PM
Wow that is a pretty red. Don't think I've ever seen an SSP in better condition.
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Title: Re: 1997 EI-code Red Fade Performer
Post by: demosthenes9 on June 28, 2017, 05:16:43 PM
Post by: demosthenes9 on June 28, 2017, 05:16:43 PM
That's a beauty for sure! Trade it to Weber or fire it up on a special occasion, like a Thursday or something.
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Title: Re: 1997 EI-code Red Fade Performer
Post by: 1ROW on June 28, 2017, 05:27:58 PM
Post by: 1ROW on June 28, 2017, 05:27:58 PM
Incredible, that is beautiful! Congratulations!!
Title: Re: 1997 EI-code Red Fade Performer
Post by: toys4dlr on June 28, 2017, 11:31:11 PM
Post by: toys4dlr on June 28, 2017, 11:31:11 PM
Oh man, that looks killer. But they fall into the category of it is a cooker and meant to cooked on. So, might be too nice for me. lol I will stay with my EZ SSP redhead, with a little lid rash and just use it. Great find, thanks for sharing
Title: Re: 1997 EI-code Red Fade Performer
Post by: Gartenzwerg on June 29, 2017, 12:43:34 AM
Post by: Gartenzwerg on June 29, 2017, 12:43:34 AM
Wow!
Title: Re: 1997 EI-code Red Fade Performer
Post by: jaynik on June 29, 2017, 01:48:46 AM
Post by: jaynik on June 29, 2017, 01:48:46 AM
Wow
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Title: Re: 1997 EI-code Red Fade Performer
Post by: jeffrackmo on June 29, 2017, 02:10:06 AM
Post by: jeffrackmo on June 29, 2017, 02:10:06 AM
I mean... i mean... just wow...
Title: Re: 1997 EI-code Red Fade Performer
Post by: UserGone on June 29, 2017, 05:34:37 AM
Post by: UserGone on June 29, 2017, 05:34:37 AM
WOW... Great pick up.
We definitely need to start a thread where all these OEM almost new condition grills can be posted. Your Red SSP would be one of the best ones. All factory original just like Weber intended.
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We definitely need to start a thread where all these OEM almost new condition grills can be posted. Your Red SSP would be one of the best ones. All factory original just like Weber intended.
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Title: Re: 1997 EI-code Red Fade Performer
Post by: 56MPG on June 29, 2017, 06:11:06 AM
Post by: 56MPG on June 29, 2017, 06:11:06 AM
Quote from: Smokin Performer on June 29, 2017, 05:34:37 AM
We definitely need to start a thread where all these OEM almost new condition grills can be posted. All factory original just like Weber intended.
Great idea! @Smokin Performer Here you go!
http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/nos-nib-mint-weber-kettles/msg307519/#msg307519 (http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/nos-nib-mint-weber-kettles/msg307519/#msg307519)
Title: Re: 1997 EI-code Red Fade Performer
Post by: WNC on June 29, 2017, 06:17:09 AM
Post by: WNC on June 29, 2017, 06:17:09 AM
Holy shit!
That's incredible!
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That's incredible!
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Title: Re: 1997 EI-code Red Fade Performer
Post by: hawgheaven on June 29, 2017, 06:19:53 AM
Post by: hawgheaven on June 29, 2017, 06:19:53 AM
Sweet Jeezus!! What a find that was!!!
Title: Re: 1997 EI-code Red Fade Performer
Post by: captjoe06 on June 29, 2017, 01:17:14 PM
Post by: captjoe06 on June 29, 2017, 01:17:14 PM
I think that's the best example of an iconic performer
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Title: Re: 1997 EI-code Red Fade Performer
Post by: Dc_smoke309 on June 29, 2017, 03:12:57 PM
Post by: Dc_smoke309 on June 29, 2017, 03:12:57 PM
that thing is awesome . God I wish I could find one of those around here . That thing is a nice!!!! Congrats you should be proud!!!!!Sent from my iPhone using Weber Kettle Club mobile app (https://siteowners.tapatalk.com/byo/displayAndDownloadByoApp?rid=91018)
Title: Re: 1997 EI-code Red Fade Performer
Post by: bigred on June 29, 2017, 04:05:51 PM
Post by: bigred on June 29, 2017, 04:05:51 PM
Very cool , any chance she had the receipt , curious what they paid.
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Title: Re: 1997 EI-code Red Fade Performer
Post by: mcgolden on June 29, 2017, 04:32:36 PM
Post by: mcgolden on June 29, 2017, 04:32:36 PM
Freakin beautiful! Congrats.
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Title: Re: 1997 EI-code Red Fade Performer
Post by: Kneab on June 29, 2017, 04:34:46 PM
Post by: Kneab on June 29, 2017, 04:34:46 PM
Very nice find Marty.
Congrats.
Congrats.
Title: Re: 1997 EI-code Red Fade Performer
Post by: eLLWOODgGLEN on June 29, 2017, 06:17:57 PM
Post by: eLLWOODgGLEN on June 29, 2017, 06:17:57 PM
Absolutely stunning....
Anyone think Marty will notice if she suddenly gets one year newer and the gas assist disappears?
Lol
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Anyone think Marty will notice if she suddenly gets one year newer and the gas assist disappears?
Lol
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Title: Re: 1997 EI-code Red Fade Performer
Post by: mike.stavlund on June 30, 2017, 03:49:08 PM
Post by: mike.stavlund on June 30, 2017, 03:49:08 PM
I'll be the guy shamelessly snapping selfies with this grill at the MidAtlantic Meetup.
Title: Re: 1997 EI-code Red Fade Performer
Post by: MTW524 on July 01, 2017, 10:00:10 AM
Post by: MTW524 on July 01, 2017, 10:00:10 AM
Here's another close by.
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