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Author Topic: WKC Presents :: The History of the Weber Performer  (Read 5704 times)

SixZeroFour

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WKC Presents :: The History of the Weber Performer
« on: January 29, 2015, 11:18:43 AM »


Hi All,

Please do yourself a favour and take a moment to check out the all new Weber Performer history Page!!

http://weberkettleclub.com/grills/weber-performer-history/

Mr. @Winz did an absolutely remarkable job on both the write up and the research for this article so soak it all in!

Thank you very much Winz!

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LightningBoldtz

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Re: WKC Presents :: The History of the Weber Performer
« Reply #1 on: January 29, 2015, 11:54:18 AM »
I haven't had a chance to read it but looks like a great write up and personally, Gen 2 hits my fancy.  Gen2 with Gen4 table?  Unreal.....
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mirkwood

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Re: WKC Presents :: The History of the Weber Performer
« Reply #2 on: January 29, 2015, 12:54:44 PM »
Excellent write up Winz, very thorough and informative. I wasn't aware there were that many colors for the gen 3,
looks like I'll need more room if I want to get a complete set of AD's..  :o
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Winz

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Re: WKC Presents :: The History of the Weber Performer
« Reply #3 on: January 29, 2015, 01:10:52 PM »
Quote from: mirkwood on January 29, 2015, 12:54:44 PM
Excellent write up Winz, very thorough and informative. I wasn't aware there were that many colors for the gen 3,
looks like I'll need more room if I want to get a complete set of AD's..  :o

Thanks Mirkwood!  The good news is that Crimson was added after 2010, so you only need 5 Performers for full AD set.  You know I am keeping a vigilant C/L eye out for you.  :)

Winz
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Jason

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Re: WKC Presents :: The History of the Weber Performer
« Reply #4 on: January 29, 2015, 02:52:07 PM »
Quote from: LightningBoldtz on January 29, 2015, 11:54:18 AM
Gen2 with Gen4 table?

This is the plan that I have and will make happen!

@Winz Excellent write-up!

I really enjoy reading all of the stuff that you guys put together. Keep up the good work!
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polishmartin

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Re: WKC Presents :: The History of the Weber Performer
« Reply #5 on: January 29, 2015, 02:58:04 PM »
Quote from: LightningBoldtz on January 29, 2015, 11:54:18 AM
I haven't had a chance to read it but looks like a great write up and personally, Gen 2 hits my fancy.  Gen2 with Gen4 table?  Unreal.....

I'm with you on that, I hate that they got rid of the stainless front, looks so good.
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WNC

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Re: WKC Presents :: The History of the Weber Performer
« Reply #6 on: January 29, 2015, 03:28:12 PM »
Nice write up Winz!
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CharliefromLI

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Re: WKC Presents :: The History of the Weber Performer
« Reply #7 on: January 29, 2015, 03:29:13 PM »
Just read this. I didn't think it was possible to want a performer even more than I already did. I was wrong.
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1buckie

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Re: WKC Presents :: The History of the Weber Performer
« Reply #8 on: January 29, 2015, 03:31:50 PM »
Quote from: CharliefromLI on January 29, 2015, 03:29:13 PM
Just read this. I didn't think it was possible to want a performer even more than I already did. I was wrong.

I'm avoiding reading it for just that reason......most likely a bang up article Winz !!!!!
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Re: WKC Presents :: The History of the Weber Performer
« Reply #9 on: January 29, 2015, 04:20:00 PM »
I would love a performer, but...... living in the desert and having a back yard of basically sand, I just do not see me pushing that thing around much, a kettle wants to drag in the sand enough. So I live for the day I find one of those cast iron models I can restore.
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Re: WKC Presents :: The History of the Weber Performer
« Reply #10 on: January 29, 2015, 05:08:32 PM »
Great work, Winz!
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mirkwood

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Re: WKC Presents :: The History of the Weber Performer
« Reply #11 on: January 29, 2015, 05:37:49 PM »
Quote from: Winz on January 29, 2015, 01:10:52 PM

Thanks Mirkwood!  The good news is that Crimson was added after 2010, so you only need 5 Performers for full AD set.  You know I am keeping a vigilant C/L eye out for you.  :)

Winz

I gotta be careful as I mentioned the number of colors needed for a full house and got a nearly fatal dose of stink eye..  :o :o   
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Re: WKC Presents :: The History of the Weber Performer
« Reply #12 on: January 30, 2015, 03:15:36 AM »
Great write-up, @Winz!
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Johnpv

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Re: WKC Presents :: The History of the Weber Performer
« Reply #13 on: January 30, 2015, 05:02:05 AM »
Awesome write up!  I had a question, on kettle history I suppose.  So my GF's grandfather gave me what I thought was an early non SS performer.  It looks like I'm wrong though.  It had a DA stamp on its lid, which would make it a 2001 piece.  Looking at the picture of the Gen 2, what I have is missing a lot of those features.  It's basically just the cart, table, and wire platform underneath.  There's no side panels, hooks, or charcoal holding bin.  The gen 2's also came along 4 years after this grill.  So do I have like a OT beyond gold and not performer then? 
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1buckie

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Re: WKC Presents :: The History of the Weber Performer
« Reply #14 on: January 30, 2015, 05:06:01 AM »
Quote from: Johnpv on January 30, 2015, 05:02:05 AM
Awesome write up!  I had a question, on kettle history I suppose.  So my GF's grandfather gave me what I thought was an early non SS performer.  It looks like I'm wrong though.  It had a DA stamp on its lid, which would make it a 2001 piece.  Looking at the picture of the Gen 2, what I have is missing a lot of those features.  It's basically just the cart, table, and wire platform underneath.  There's no side panels, hooks, or charcoal holding bin.  The gen 2's also came along 4 years after this grill.  So do I have like a OT beyond gold and not performer then?

Platinum, perhaps?

There is such a thing, but others will have to fill in years & details......


Like these:

Talk.....

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/platinum-vs-performer/msg9659/#msg9659

Diagram.....

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/trading-post/hunter-green-platinum/msg40609/#msg40609

Pic....

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/cl-da-blue-platinum/msg21827/#msg21827
« Last Edit: January 30, 2015, 05:29:27 AM by 1buckie »
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