My Blue SS performer w/ mods

[Idahawk]

Way to make it your own can't wait to see your take on the other mods for your SS , I've got some mod plans for my Red SS right after hunting season .


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[mrgoodbar67]

So, i finally did this mod that @Idahawk inspired me to do.  As he stated in his post, the wire rack that the SSP has is not big enough for items and sits too far under the grill. 

I used Tung oil and Spar varnish along with a stain that I already had in the garage that happened to match the handles Brian sent. 

What you guys think?






Here is the raw wood cut to size.  I placed the boards to see how they would look and checked how much spacing I would need between the boards.  I noticed the end boards would need notches cut out on the corners to allow flush fitting with the frame.




Here I have begun to apply oils, before stain, stain again and seal several times.




Here, i assembled the boards and then screwed them to the guide boards that will fit between the bottom frame rails. The two guide boards keep the shelf from sliding and fit tight





I now have the wire rack that I no longer need.  Anyone want it?

Next mods...lift...wooden rollers, etc and the extension to the table

[mrgoodbar67]

Finally got around to reinstalling the lid bale with @zavod44 's lid bale rollers.  Plus installed the wheel covers.

No need to say it but AWESOME work by Brian as always

[weldboy]

Beautiful! Love the way that wood contrasts with the blue.


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[addicted-to-smoke]

fun project!

So did ClubChapin tell you about his electric start mod??

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/electric-start-on-performer-ss-conversion/

This might also work as an alternative, Weber #80453. It's the red button and igniter for a Q120/220/320. I used that to convert my Q300 to electric start. You'd have plenty of space for it on your Performer, but given your black/blue setup might want to use Weber's gray button instead.

[Shoestringshop]

Nice wood walls! Got two sets myself  love them.

[mrgoodbar67]

fun project!

So did ClubChapin tell you about his electric start mod??

http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/electric-start-on-performer-ss-conversion/

This might also work as an alternative, Weber #80453. It's the red button and igniter for a Q120/220/320. I used that to convert my Q300 to electric start. You'd have plenty of space for it on your Performer, but given your black/blue setup might want to use Weber's gray button instead.

That mod was on my radar for a while but i figured Id leave the ignitor the way it is.  No batteries needed and will last FOREVER.

[mrgoodbar67]

So after seeing @Idahawk 's grill again and seeing what @firedude5015 did to his, i decided to finish my mods up and added the front panel wood too. 

used pine again and stained it to match the bottom wood rack i had made, wood handles, rollers and vent tab that @zavod44 provided.

It was a bit difficult because I modded the igniter button and propane regulator.  Since the regulator knob wasnt sticking out enough through the wood panel after install, I added a kitchen stove knob just to be able and turn the propane on.  IT IS NOT PERMANENT and will be removed.

It came out great, I think.

[ClubChapin]

I've missed this before today.  That's a beauty!


The caster mod is nicer than the weber casters, if you are looking for more to do.
http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/performer-2%27-non-locking-replacement-wheels-with-ball-bearings/



I think Winz recently posted a mod for a basket where he deleted the bin and moved the tank.  Maybe a basket could fit where your control panel used to be?
[size=78%]http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/charcoal-storage-in-your-performer/msg226543/#msg226543[/size]

[firedude5015]

Looks great!

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[cwmfour]

Another Blue SSP owner here.  Love mine.

Nice mods.  I like the bale, but agree it's nice to get the lid out of the way.  So I will be adding the new bale that allows the lid to open wider.

Whit

[G19]

I would like to change the bale on mine too.  Anyone have a parts breakdown on what you all need? 

[ClubChapin]

I would like to change the bale on mine too.  Anyone have a parts breakdown on what you all need?

I think the new bale includes all of the parts. I don't remember buying or needing anything in addition to the new part number.


http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/2015-lid-bale-on-ss-perf/msg160544/#msg160544

[Wolf0503]

Looks great. I love the wood grips.

[weldboy]

Very nice! Looks awesome


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