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Grill Talk => Gas Grills & Electric Kettles => Topic started by: SixZeroFour on August 30, 2014, 02:22:57 PM
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Check out this sweet little rig!
It appears to be same era as an SS performer with almost identical tool hooks, wheels, logo plate etc. If this works as well as I hope it does my genesis warmer gasser may be in trouble! ;)
(http://images.craigslist.org/00n0n_iuz0ogiTOrF_600x450.jpg)
(http://images.craigslist.org/00l0l_8060mhTCUEv_600x450.jpg)
50 bones! picking it up in the AM...
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summit flattop 400 series
have one rusting away out back
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Are they decent to cook on? Worst case i can turn it into a sweet WSM smoker cart project.
Seems like it could be pretty useful for its smaller size.
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Why do I really like that? Would like to see one of those around here.
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Seriously ... You've run out of kettle purchases, and this is what you need to buy to get your fix??!!??!! C'mon, now. :P :P ;)
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Steak grilling machine , cool find .
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Use a griddle or some cast iron to cook on that. You would have good temp control.
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Thanks Matt, now I kinda want one. Let me know how it cooks.
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Thanks guys, and will do Steve. This Summit FT 400 is actually a really sweet grill with a great design. Overall its in real nice shape but was beyond dirty inside - i think a blessing in disguise as the grease seemed to have helped preserve it. 3 full soaks of oven cleaner and its finally now back to metal/porcelain. :o The grill is at least 15 years old and internally hardly a spec of rust and the whole body is solid as a rock. Thank you Weber. Will have before and after shots hopefully tomorrow...
Seriously ... You've run out of kettle purchases, and this is what you need to buy to get your fix??!!??!! C'mon, now. :P :P ;)
lol, Hey a guy's gotta do what a guy's gotta do ;)
Use a griddle or some cast iron to cook on that. You would have good temp control.
Based on the small amount of info I've been able to find some units actually came with a griddle grate for half the cooking surface so they are out there. Id love to get two to have the option of a full griddle surface.
The grates on it are stainless steel and are some of the heaviest i've seen on any grill. Really well thought out... I can't believe I've never seen one of these before, its a perfect companion to a performer IMO.
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To weird but I also spotted one today .....it's at house that has one of those never ending yard sales ...but they must be gone for the long weekend so I was unable to inquire about it , I like unusual stuff, I'll be going back by later this week.
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I don' think these were marketed in the US.. Could be wrong, but maybe someone brought it over from another country.
If you can't find a griddle, how about a nice think piece of steel, cut to fit?
I agree, its a steak machine or if you get some griddles, it could be anything..
Nice find for only $50.
8)
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Mark my words - I will NEVER bitch about a charcoal kettle cleanup again! What appeared to be the usual burnt up crud at the bottom of the Q was in fact some dried molten lava spewed from the depths of hell itself...
...The quest however was worth it!
6 razor blades, a complete pack of steel wool, a full bottle of easy-off, and 1/2 an aerosol of some other over cleaner and I was left with this!
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y74/kryptonik01/Weber%20Summit%20FT%20400/DSC06783.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y74/kryptonik01/Weber%20Summit%20FT%20400/DSC06784.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y74/kryptonik01/Weber%20Summit%20FT%20400/DSC06785.jpg)
This thing is extremely well built with a much heavier cart than a performer. All stainless, Aluminum or Porcelain throughout and heavy gauge. It fired right up and provided some pretty impressive heat. Might slap some steaks on it later tonight...
Lot's more before and after pictures in the gallery if your interested!
http://s3.photobucket.com/user/kryptonik01/library/Weber%20Summit%20FT%20400 (http://s3.photobucket.com/user/kryptonik01/library/Weber%20Summit%20FT%20400)
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Also think the side table crud is just that... any ideas for polishing that out? I didn't want to attack it with steel wool just yet.
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Very nice pick up - she cleaned up fantastic , hope your not going over to the dark side
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"I will NEVER bitch about a charcoal kettle cleanup again! "
Careful what you promise......in this crowd....... 8)
What is the material on the side tables? Porcelain?
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Very nice pick up - she cleaned up fantastic , hope your not going over to the dark side
Never!... this grill would definitely fall under the "Accessory" classification ;)
What is the material on the side tables? Porcelain?
It looks like porcelain but doesn't feel like it... that prob doesn't make much sense but it has a different texture than say a kettle. I ended up spraying some stainless steel cleaner on it and it at least hides it quite well:
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y74/kryptonik01/Weber%20Summit%20FT%20400/DSC06786.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y74/kryptonik01/Weber%20Summit%20FT%20400/DSC06787.jpg)
(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y74/kryptonik01/Weber%20Summit%20FT%20400/DSC06788.jpg)
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Wow, nice clean-up! I kinda like it. ::) ::) ;D ;)
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I dig it ....the link to more didn't work for me . Does it have flavorizer bars ? Just curious :)
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Great job Matt. Hope to luck into one of those myself.
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ooo sweet, I WANT one of those. Great find. I think this is the half griddle for that age of gassers. http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00008W71S/ref=wl_it_dp_o_pC_nS_ttl?_encoding=UTF8&colid=13FWTNECYTPHO&coliid=I1ZQ0KEIOWGDB8
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AWSOME score 604! I've always wanted one of those.
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Yup, I've always wanted one myself.
Nice pickup and cleanup!
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Hey Matt, There is a glossy weber cook book that came with that model, let me know if you want a copy and I'll see what I can do.
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this seemingly goes against some of what the original kettle was designed to do, protect your food from the elements while cooking.
i'm not bashing this in any way, i'm just pointing out what should be obvious to us. this is the weber that breaks some of weber's own rules and for that, it's really cool!
one motivation it doesn't break, is that it was meant to create a meal and bring the family together.
i think it's extremely cool, i bet the sides are meant to take some serious heat as they are also the cover.
congrats and great job on the clean up!
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No offence taken ;) This was essentially designed for grilling steaks, burgers and veggies - any roasting, baking or BBQ and you'd want to bring out the old kettle for sure!
I had no idea these unique little things even existed until it popped up on CL.
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I just picked up the one that Golly had at his place, and I'm working on getting a bigger one to clean up and donate the both of them to my kids school. Each time I see the grill they are using, it sends shivers up my spine.
Any way...has anyone been able to find a schematic for this unit? I've done a quick search but can't find anything.
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Here you go - this is for the 400 & 600 models:
Summit 400/600 Operating Guide (http://www.fraservalleyweddingfestival.com/Weber/OCT14/summit400.pdf)
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Perfect. Thanks Six.
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I have picked up a second unit, the 6000, and have started stripping and cleaning both. I have to say, I cooked a hanger steak on it just because I could, and it was superb.
Has anyone tried to get parts through ereplacement? The lid glide that I'm missing on one of them is not available from Weber Oz.
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Double post.
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Sorry Jo, haven't ordered anything for the flattop from them but they'll be the next best bet beyond direct from weber. GL!
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That baby looks serious....seriously sweet!!!! If I had the room I'd love to get one of those. However the only room I have is earmarked for Kettles.
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If anyone is calling Weber in the States could you please ask of the lid glide os available? It's part number 4 on the schematic that Six posted.
Cheers.