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Picked up an SSP this morning off CL. It was listed for $50 but I got it for $30. Had to drive 6 hour round trip to get it but that's what you gotta do sometimes.

I want to give thanks to @Walchit for fielding all my newbie questions.

The bowl is in kinda rough shape. The rest is not bad. No ash catcher or one touch but doubt I could make it work with the rust.

Would like suggestions on what to do about the bowl....leave it and start cooking. Get cheap donor bowl in black and drill holes to mount everything?

Need to fix the side bars. Seller gave some 1" square tubing to replace the rusted originals.

I gave it a quick washing and cleaning and it looks pretty nice!

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The CL listing

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Loaded up

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Before pics

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Think I may just cook some burgers on it as is tonight just to see how it cooks.


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You nailed the rescue and respect you have some work on the restore, check with the club over on member sales and trades and see if you can get some parts you may need

Quote from: JEBIV on August 16, 2019, 11:27:34 AM
You nailed the rescue and respect you have some work on the restore, check with the club over on member sales and trades and see if you can get some parts you may need

Thank you! I appreciate the kind words and sage advice.


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Ive been sitting here worried the lid blew out! Glad you got it home. Its about as rough as I expected, but that lid looks great. It will cook as-is, but you won't get the full experience of the weber without being able to control your air flow.

I used star nuts from the bicycle shop, I had to use 1 and 1/8 inch ones, and used a grinder to make them somewhat square. Then screwed the bolt in a little and tapped it in slowly and tried to keep it straight. You can just tap the side of the bolt to straighten it out if it starts getting out of control. Went pretty easy for me but I may have gotten lucky.

I know @red5wrangler used stainless all thread through the pipe, with washers that are the size of the inside diameter of the tubing to keep it lined up. I probably would have done that, but I already sourced the star nuts and it worked well, but I haven't found stainless bolts in the metric thread that are long enough.

Quote from: Walchit on August 16, 2019, 11:59:44 AM
Ive been sitting here worried the lid blew out! Glad you got it home. Its about as rough as I expected, but that lid looks great. It will cook as-is, but you won't get the full experience of the weber without being able to control your air flow.

I used star nuts from the bicycle shop, I had to use 1 and 1/8 inch ones, and used a grinder to make them somewhat square. Then screwed the bolt in a little and tapped it in slowly and tried to keep it straight. You can just tap the side of the bolt to straighten it out if it starts getting out of control. Went pretty easy for me but I may have gotten lucky.

I know @red5wrangler used stainless all thread through the pipe, with washers that are the size of the inside diameter of the tubing to keep it lined up. I probably would have done that, but I already sourced the star nuts and it worked well, but I haven't found stainless bolts in the metric thread that are long enough.

I had it tied down before I left

What do you think about these brackets I salvaged off an old fence? I already painted the tubing.

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I know it's not factory correct but it would work and be very easy to install with self tapping screws.


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I would probably try one of the other ways, are they the right length?

The tubing he gave me needs to be cut to the right size.


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Do the brackets slide in the end of the pipe? They would work for sure, but you would be putting some extra holes in it. I guess I would let the budget decide. Idk how much the all tread costs, but the star nuts were about 4 bucks a piece.

Yes the brackets slide into the tubing. I could get the all thread but wondering how to keep the tubing in place and not spin once in place



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Giving the new grill a test run

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I think if you get it pretty tight with the all thread, then line the bar up how you want it you should be able to tighten it and that would hold it. Might need a buddy to hold the other side

I wish you luck man.  I can't believe that bowl is rusted out so badly for no older than it is.  I brought home a second Gen that they used as a garbage burner and it looks pretty super compared to that.  If you have any friends who weld or have metal working tools now is the time to call in those favors if parts can't be sourced.  I am sure you will manage either way!

I have a green one touch platinum just as bad as that one, still cooks tho so good enough for me.


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Worked on the lower frame support.
Had to cut the tubes to length
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Added caps that I drilled holes thru the center
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Used some 36" long, 1/4 all thread that was the perfect length
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Used SS acorn nuts on both ends with washers
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Cart is nice and sturdy now
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Those end caps were a good idea! Looks just like new! Now its ready to stay in the flock right?

Quote from: Walchit on August 17, 2019, 01:53:27 PM
Those end caps were a good idea! Looks just like new! Now its ready to stay in the flock right?

Thanks!
Boss lady already asking how/where I'm going to list it


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Lol! Tell her you have a buyer but you have to delever to Kansas!

Quote from: Walchit on August 18, 2019, 03:23:22 AM
Lol! Tell her you have a buyer but you have to delever to Kansas!

Lol! Knowing your pricing strategy, I'd probably end up paying you to take it


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Lol!

Quote from: MagnoliaTom on August 17, 2019, 01:55:03 PM

Quote from: Walchit on August 17, 2019, 01:53:27 PM
Those end caps were a good idea! Looks just like new! Now its ready to stay in the flock right?

Thanks!
Boss lady already asking how/where I'm going to list it


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Count her shoes, purses, and dresses she has only used once... then ask "We can post it for sale with all this stuff" lol 😂

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Quote from: MagnoliaTom on August 17, 2019, 01:55:03 PM

Quote from: Walchit on August 17, 2019, 01:53:27 PM
Those end caps were a good idea! Looks just like new! Now its ready to stay in the flock right?

Thanks!
Boss lady already asking how/where I'm going to list it


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Count her shoes, purses, and dresses she has only used once... then ask "We can post it for sale with all this stuff" lol

I'm not looking to get thrown into the doghouse! Lol


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Need some advice....

Just got off the phone with Weber. They actually have a green bowl. I believe it's from a new model so I would have to get the newer ash pan and sweeps as well as a new lid bale.

Would this be the preferred solution to my rusted bowl, or should I try to find a good vintage bowl?

Trying to decide what I want to do with it.


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I guess it depends how much you wanna spend. Did weber give you a quote for all that stuff? Seems like it would start adding up for sure

Quote from: Walchit on August 18, 2019, 01:48:59 PM
I guess it depends how much you wanna spend. Did weber give you a quote for all that stuff? Seems like it would start adding up for sure

Yes it added up fast. Let's just say I could get a new premium kettle for the price of the parts




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Use it as is until you come across one. That's too expensive to justify

Quote from: MagnoliaTom on August 18, 2019, 01:00:34 PM
Need some advice....

Just got off the phone with Weber. They actually have a green bowl. I believe it's from a new model so I would have to get the newer ash pan and sweeps as well as a new lid bale.

Would this be the preferred solution to my rusted bowl, or should I try to find a good vintage bowl?

Trying to decide what I want to do with it.


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Quote from: DynaGlide on August 19, 2019, 03:35:50 AM
Use it as is until you come across one. That's too expensive to justify

Quote from: MagnoliaTom on August 18, 2019, 01:00:34 PM
Need some advice....

Just got off the phone with Weber. They actually have a green bowl. I believe it's from a new model so I would have to get the newer ash pan and sweeps as well as a new lid bale.

Would this be the preferred solution to my rusted bowl, or should I try to find a good vintage bowl?

Trying to decide what I want to do with it.


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Kinda what I was thinking...too expensive

I already have another SSP that's in better shape, but it's black and I like the green better. I'll probably end up letting it go


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