And so it begins. First CL Performer Purchase

Started by captjoe06, March 26, 2016, 10:12:05 AM

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SmokenJoe

#15
March 28, 2016, 02:51:03 PM
So just to recap  ...  you got a totally working Gen2 Perf Dlx for a mere $75 w/ two extra tanks  ...  now, that's what I call a bargain  ...  now get an SnS and cook some Ribs :)                         SJ
"Too Beef, or Not too Beef" ...

Looking for Dark Blue MBH 22", Dark Green MBH 22", Yellow MBH 22", Glen Blue MBH 22", Avocado MBH 22".

addicted-to-smoke

#16
March 28, 2016, 05:16:29 PM
It's the iconic symbol for the backyard. It's family/friends, food and fun. What more do you need to feel everything [is] going to be all right. As long as we can still have a BBQ in our backyard, the world seems a bit of a better place. At least for that moment. -reillyranch

mike.stavlund

#17
March 28, 2016, 07:38:41 PM
Yesssss!
One of the charcoal people.

Easy

#18
March 29, 2016, 06:21:32 AM
You need to buy a lotto ticket now fast, as you be a winner.
Question for anyone i have a 2010 AD performer and where is the P/N serial plate or sticker located at ?

addicted-to-smoke

#19
March 29, 2016, 06:35:22 AM
I was under the impression serial numbers on the charcoal grills didn't begin until 2015.
It's the iconic symbol for the backyard. It's family/friends, food and fun. What more do you need to feel everything [is] going to be all right. As long as we can still have a BBQ in our backyard, the world seems a bit of a better place. At least for that moment. -reillyranch

captjoe06

#20
March 29, 2016, 06:41:04 AM
Quote from: Easy on March 29, 2016, 06:21:32 AM
You need to buy a lotto ticket now fast, as you be a winner.
Question for anyone i have a 2010 AD performer and where is the P/N serial plate or sticker located at ?

Back panel on my DE 2009. 
Smokey Joe Black, Smokey Joe Lime Green, Original Kettle Premium Black,'92 Red OTS, Yellow Simpson's 22, 78 Red MBH, '80 Black MBH, '10 Brick Red Performer,'12 Grass Green Performer, '03 Blue SSP, '97 Blue SSP, 18 inch WSM

jkolantern

#21
March 29, 2016, 07:15:28 AM
Apparently every "gas" grill weber has sold (including gas assist performers, not sure about gas kettles) has a serial number.  Congrats on the score and table.  Clean it up and post up some pictures of it all "back in black"!

Easy

#22
March 29, 2016, 10:37:38 AM
Thanks I need to contact Weber about my table I moved it today to clean it and it cracked. So now I guess I will not need to clean it.I also need to order bale rollers so I was thinking of upgrading to the 2015 style bale system.
Then mine will be complete.

captjoe06

#23
March 31, 2016, 03:06:36 PM
First to scrape 'er down with the razor blade
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She was in pretty decent shape to begin with but the blacks were faded, there was cobwebs and the bowl, lid and ash pan were all encrusted in crud.
After a good scrape with the razor and scrub with the extra fine steel wool-
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Next to clean all the black trim including legs, wire grate shelf on the bottom and charcoal basket and then apply Back To Black to restore the original deep black luster.
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All the aluminum was scrubbed with the extra fine steel wool as well.  I didn't spend any time on the thermostatic table as it will be replaced with a newer metal style Performer table when it arrives.
Fired up the gas assist to light a chimney of charcoal. It was nice to not have to use paper or lighter cubes to get the chimney going.  Just placed it on top of the gas assist tube filled up the chimney and let it light the coals. After about three minutes the gas assist was turned off and the chimney dud the rest of the work.  Dumped the chimney into the Weber charcoal baskets and put them in the center.
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The grates that came with the Performer were already in decent shape but I gave them a quick scrub and oiled them down with Peanut oil before placing the rubbed chicken tenderloins offset the coal baskets around the perimeter of the bowl. Placed a small chunk of mesquite in the center for smoke.
When they hit 165 internal they got pulled off to eat.
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Waiting for the new style metal table to be delivered tomorrow and handle from Brian :)
Smokey Joe Black, Smokey Joe Lime Green, Original Kettle Premium Black,'92 Red OTS, Yellow Simpson's 22, 78 Red MBH, '80 Black MBH, '10 Brick Red Performer,'12 Grass Green Performer, '03 Blue SSP, '97 Blue SSP, 18 inch WSM

Darko

#24
March 31, 2016, 03:37:09 PM
Wow! Looks great.

demosthenes9

#25
March 31, 2016, 05:44:18 PM
Nice score captjoe! 

captjoe06

#27
April 02, 2016, 10:03:02 AM
4/2/16 Update:
So yesterday she looked like this-
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Today the updated Performer table and stainless charcoal basket cord arrived.
The swap out took all of five minutes and the results are very pleasing. If I owned an older Performer it would be the first thing I'd do is order the newer style table.
The newer style metal table comes with bolts that are darker than the bolts that came on the original as you can see in the picture.  I was torn deciding between keeping with the silver ones that were in great shape still or using the newer black ones that shipped with the metal table.  In the end I decided to go with the darker ones, knowing that I could always swap them back f the black ones start to rust or something( I just need to not misplace them)
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It was raining but I just couldn't wait.
First to hook up the new charcoal basket cord while the table was still not bolted down.  The cord that was on there previously had rusted clips. New style looks to be stainless so ask for I if you order the newer metal table.
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Next to bolt it in, no drilling or modification necessary.
Before and after-
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After-
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Loving it and highly recommend this upgrade.
Weber Parts Numbers-
Metal Table 65189
Charcoal Bin Chain 65197
Big time thanks to Weber Kettle Club Forum Members for the information on how to do this!
Smokey Joe Black, Smokey Joe Lime Green, Original Kettle Premium Black,'92 Red OTS, Yellow Simpson's 22, 78 Red MBH, '80 Black MBH, '10 Brick Red Performer,'12 Grass Green Performer, '03 Blue SSP, '97 Blue SSP, 18 inch WSM

captjoe06

#28
April 07, 2016, 11:14:53 AM
New wood handle from @zavod44 Thanks Brian


Smokey Joe Black, Smokey Joe Lime Green, Original Kettle Premium Black,'92 Red OTS, Yellow Simpson's 22, 78 Red MBH, '80 Black MBH, '10 Brick Red Performer,'12 Grass Green Performer, '03 Blue SSP, '97 Blue SSP, 18 inch WSM

Winz

#29
April 07, 2016, 01:16:39 PM
"And so it begins. "

Truer words never spoken.....

Congrats on a great first score.  You have have given that performer new life!

Winz
In an ongoing relationship with a kettle named Bisbee.
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