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Grill Talk => Weber Grill Forum (Grills, Accessories) => Topic started by: robert-r on April 24, 2017, 09:50:03 AM
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Well.... the Performer XL is pretty much finished (almost).
(http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah175/robert_mitchell4/26%20inch%20Performer/PICT4819_zpsnbmf7pny.jpg)
(http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah175/robert_mitchell4/26%20inch%20Performer/PICT4805_zpsxzim9hyy.jpg)
Need to workout the lid/cover for the burner (waiting for some ebay neodymium magnet discs to arrive) & paint.
A few pix to compare it to my Performer:
(http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah175/robert_mitchell4/26%20inch%20Performer/PICT4824_zpsohmdojil.jpg)
(http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah175/robert_mitchell4/26%20inch%20Performer/PICT4828_zpsvslczvmv.jpg)
(http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah175/robert_mitchell4/26%20inch%20Performer/PICT4848_zpsimm3wpgb.jpg)
I really like this one:
(http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah175/robert_mitchell4/26%20inch%20Performer/PICT4844_zps19ejgvw5.jpg)
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nice work
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holyshit what kind of thrust does that turbine put out !
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Very nice work. Robert. I really like the hinge for the lid, and of course a side burner on a performer is perfect. [emoji106]
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Great work. Looks badass!!
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Excellant craftsmanship Robert perfect size.
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I'd like to take that thing out for a test drive.
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That is a grate looking 26 Performer
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that's awesome
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Amazing work. Love the look of the exposed section of the kettle!
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Thanks everyone!!! You comments are much appreciated.
Forgot to include this - should make setup a bit more convenient.
(http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah175/robert_mitchell4/26%20inch%20Performer/PICT4714_zpsg8gd5hiv.jpg)
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@robert-r we have an event called Mod Month in Sept where people submit the coolest mods.
This needs to be submitted.
what say you @zavod44 @Troy @Craig @56MPG ?
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WOW!!!
Incredible, craftsmanship looks out of this world
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That's awesome!
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Nice mod! Great job!
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This is crazy good.
I love that burner.
Very cool that it has a Summit look to it.
Another member modded a Performer frame to fit the 26" kettle too, Looked really stock.
When will you begin taking orders??!!!
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Well.... the Performer XL is pretty much finished (almost)
Yeah, right :)
One of the coolest group of mods I have ever seen on a performer! So much functionality in this project - I especially appreciate your hinge locks for the swinging table. That looks very sturdy.
Post some pics of that side burner in action when you get a chance!
That is one cool kettle....
Winz
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holyshit what kind of thrust does that turbine put out !
Hopefully enough to impress Tim Allen.
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Really cool! Nice work.
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great ideas and great work
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This is crazy good.
I love that burner.
Very cool that it has a Summit look to it.
Another member modded a Performer frame to fit the 26" kettle too, Looked really stock.
When will you begin taking orders??!!!
Thank you.
I do stuff like this for fun.
& every time I tried to make projects like this into a business venture, it wasn't fun anymore.
So, I don't do that.
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That is a very nice setup. You sir are very skilled. Great job!
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@robert-r
Ya of course...looks awesome tho. You've inspired allot of members now
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That is awesome. Great job
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Whoa!
I wish Weber would see this and make one for those of us that can't craft something like this.
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Wow! That is amazing. Everything just fits and the fabrication looks grate. Looking forward to seeing it in action.
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operating instructions for side burner : place chimney on burner .open lid and remove grill . place now white hot coals on grate caution keep young chldren and small pets at least 1 metre from burner intake . lol all kidding aside spectacular engineering looks like something you'd see in a weber restaurant .
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..a fold-away sideburner!
Great Idea and workmanship!
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I need one of these! Nice job!
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Amazing...admirable skills you have there
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Again, thanks everyone for the positive feedback!
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This is epic
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Wow! Incredible job!
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Freakin COOL!!!
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@robert-r we have an event called Mod Month in Sept where people submit the coolest mods.
This needs to be submitted.
what say you @zavod44 @Troy @Craig @56MPG ?
No brainer. Of course it should be in the mix.
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That is very impressive.
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Thanks dudes!
Did some more work on the burner cover:
(http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah175/robert_mitchell4/26%20inch%20Performer/PICT4857_zpsfshxes4y.jpg)
How it works: place the cover, tabs down & fit into the slots. Rotate the cover to "lock".
The fins on the burner act as a support for the cover & also limit how far the cover will rotate left or right.
(http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah175/robert_mitchell4/26%20inch%20Performer/PICT4859_zpsjgiqr922.jpg)
(http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah175/robert_mitchell4/26%20inch%20Performer/PICT4862_zpsyadssn3d.jpg)
Am in the process of painting it. Hope to be cooking with it in a few daze.
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I, my friend, am very envious of your abilities. Great Job.
I honestly cannot see anyone winning MOd MOnth other than you.
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That is friggin' impressive.
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holy shit
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Can't add much more to what others have said. This is very impressive! I am just joined a few days ago ,is there a build thread on this detailing this build?
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You know, @robert-r, most of us 26er owners are jealous as hell ! ! !
You are one excellent craftsman ! ! !
BD
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That is a badass setup! Nice job!
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Everyone, thanks for the positive replies! I really appreciate the feedback.
Got it painted. Used only the finest quality Rustoleum Gloss Black, Hammered Silver & High Heat BBQ Black.
Rolled most of the paint - only sprayed the silver where a roller or a foam brush wouldn't do the job.
(http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah175/robert_mitchell4/26%20inch%20Performer/PICT4868_zpstjoiloqx.jpg)
(http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah175/robert_mitchell4/26%20inch%20Performer/PICT4876_zpsf0vvtzcg.jpg)
Still a few things to do: some hooks to hang utensils, make a "base" to secure a propane tank & etc.
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This thing is amazing! Great job
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It's finished!
(http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah175/robert_mitchell4/26%20inch%20Performer/PICT4963_zpssvopnzbb.jpg)
(http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah175/robert_mitchell4/26%20inch%20Performer/PICT4967_zpsu3z0o0ep.jpg)
(http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah175/robert_mitchell4/26%20inch%20Performer/PICT4970_zps7jk92jaw.jpg)
(http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah175/robert_mitchell4/26%20inch%20Performer/PICT4975_zpsrtufwbbn.jpg)
(http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah175/robert_mitchell4/26%20inch%20Performer/PICT4981_zpsimb7lowx.jpg)
Well... I said it was finished, however I'm still looking for a hammered CL Performer to cannibalize for it's gas assist. Am in no hurry.
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Please enter this in mod month
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very nice work
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Keeps getting better
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Robert great finished product nice touches on the paint choice and tank size is good also not tho big,very impressive project from start to finish great engineering and imagination.
Congratulations, Now lets see this puppy do some cooking and get it dirty.
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if you just got the parts alone it would be like 50 bucks. OR you could pick up a cheap go anywhere gas and use the internals from that
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Thanks guys!
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Amazing work! The color scheme came out great.
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if you just got the parts alone it would be like 50 bucks. OR you could pick up a cheap go anywhere gas and use the internals from that
For some reason... I came up with $85 - $ 90 for parts at ereplacementparts.com. Will double check my homework.
That's a good idea regards the gas go anywhere. Thank you! Is it basically like the gas assist on a Performer?
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Wow, just wow!
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if you just got the parts alone it would be like 50 bucks. OR you could pick up a cheap go anywhere gas and use the internals from that
For some reason... I came up with $85 - $ 90 for parts at ereplacementparts.com. Will double check my homework.
That's a good idea regards the gas go anywhere. Thank you! Is it basically like the gas assist on a Performer?
pretty much just no bracket to hold it up. or a hose gas go anywhere are cheap enough to pick up just to see
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That is awesome!
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It's now an XL Touch-N-Go.
(http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah175/robert_mitchell4/26%20inch%20Performer/PICT5363_zpshtfev7gu.jpg)
(http://i1380.photobucket.com/albums/ah175/robert_mitchell4/26%20inch%20Performer/PICT5368_zpsxmb5clf9.jpg)
Picked up a used Performer with Touch-N-Go and a busted plastic table for $100. Replaced the bowl & lid (several Oh S*** moments - you know how that goes) on my Performer (went from green to black) & used the gas assist for the XL. Sold what was left for $70.
Getting there..... gotta work on a cover for it.
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Nice work!
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There's a whole lot of badass in that project. Your fab skills are on point. Very well done!
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That's the ultimate right there. Very nice work.
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Wow....just....Wow....amazing craftsmanship!
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This is crazy good.
I love that burner.
Very cool that it has a Summit look to it.
Another member modded a Performer frame to fit the 26" kettle too, Looked really stock.
When will you begin taking orders??!!!
Thank you.
I do stuff like this for fun.
& every time I tried to make projects like this into a business venture, it wasn't fun anymore.
So, I don't do that.
It's not a business venture if you build them for free.
Anyway, great work. You are the toast of the kettle kingdom today.
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Robert great move to add gas assist, nice clean look and install.
Only missing a power lid. HA
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Stop it already ! ! ! (Not really!)
You're killing us ! ! !
BD
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You got some mad skills bro... that is friggin' BEAUTIFUL!! WOW!!!!
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That is bad ass. Nice work
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