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Winz

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Nice Rack! - A couple of recent Bisbee upgrades
« on: March 22, 2017, 11:36:24 AM »
In the ongoing evolution of Bisbee, there were a couple of new ideas I have been working on.  First thing was to take off all the remaining silver parts, or parts that I had painted,  and send them out to be powder coated in gloss black.  I left the dog's feet their natural color  : )





Next, I wanted to carry the copper theme to the lower rack.  I had three 1/4" thick copper bars fabricated to replace the existing wire rack.  At 1/4" thick, they are strong enough to eliminate the need for cross bracing. 





I wanted to do an ash sweep mod as well, and procured this coin that came from Bisbee Arizona in the early 1900's.  It is an authentic coin used to purchase  cigars and tobacco from the EB Wallace store on Main street.  I got some copper rod to replace the existing ash sweep bar.





Here is the new ash sweep installed.  I also took the opportunity to install a position marker (copper themed).  Thanks to  @ClubChapin for the idea!










My buddy and artist extraordinaire @zavod44 has been working on a project for me as well.  This badge is made from Ebony wood, and has "Bisbee" inlaid in copper letters.  It is thematic with the copper inlaid "Weber" handle he did for me last year.  Simply stunning work!











As for the rack - I am very satisfied with how it came out.  I secured the copper bars to the frame using special black chrome acorn nuts.  Besides being functional, I think the mod really ties in the top half of the kettle with the bottom half.  Those bars are really stout!








Overall shot showing the "slide instead of tilting" mod







It is really hard to get good pictures of this kettle with all the shiny surfaces.  I miss having access to @pbe gummi bear talents!





Thanks for looking,


Winz

« Last Edit: March 22, 2017, 07:35:13 PM by Winz »
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Re: Nice Rack! - A couple of recent Bisbee upgrades
« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2017, 11:37:39 AM »
A kettle fit for a king!
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LightningBoldtz

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Re: Nice Rack! - A couple of recent Bisbee upgrades
« Reply #2 on: March 22, 2017, 11:39:24 AM »
THAT is the coolest grill on the planet.........
I am not a collector, but I do have a small collection.
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JEBIV

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Re: Nice Rack! - A couple of recent Bisbee upgrades
« Reply #3 on: March 22, 2017, 11:44:55 AM »
that is so cool in so many different ways
Seeking a Black Sequoia I know I know, I'd settle for just the tabbed no leg grill

charred

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Re: Nice Rack! - A couple of recent Bisbee upgrades
« Reply #4 on: March 22, 2017, 11:54:51 AM »
that is too fucking cool
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cumminfourya

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Re: Nice Rack! - A couple of recent Bisbee upgrades
« Reply #5 on: March 22, 2017, 11:55:35 AM »
AWESOME!!!


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AZ Monsoon

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Re: Nice Rack! - A couple of recent Bisbee upgrades
« Reply #6 on: March 22, 2017, 12:03:49 PM »
^ what they said

1ROW

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Re: Nice Rack! - A couple of recent Bisbee upgrades
« Reply #7 on: March 22, 2017, 12:05:06 PM »
That rig continues to amaze, incredible work!

Darko

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Re: Nice Rack! - A couple of recent Bisbee upgrades
« Reply #8 on: March 22, 2017, 12:12:06 PM »
Holy shit, that is so cool beyond belief. I am speechless.

greenweb

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Re: Nice Rack! - A couple of recent Bisbee upgrades
« Reply #9 on: March 22, 2017, 12:13:12 PM »
One of a kind! In one amazing way. I love the Copper theme taken up a few notches with some black accents and more copper.  Love it!

kettlebb

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Re: Nice Rack! - A couple of recent Bisbee upgrades
« Reply #10 on: March 22, 2017, 12:24:15 PM »
WOW!!!!!!!!!!!


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Travis

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Re: Nice Rack! - A couple of recent Bisbee upgrades
« Reply #11 on: March 22, 2017, 12:25:54 PM »
Very nice! I really like the coin. Thats a really neat thought and I'm sure the dog is happy to not have different colored feet.


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indy82z

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Re: Nice Rack! - A couple of recent Bisbee upgrades
« Reply #12 on: March 22, 2017, 12:54:22 PM »
Absolutely the most famous grill on the board!!

Did you also get the tool hangers done? If not, are you planning on it?

buckeyesmoker

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Re: Nice Rack! - A couple of recent Bisbee upgrades
« Reply #13 on: March 22, 2017, 01:06:51 PM »
STUNNING  !!!!

........Looking for a Westerner

Search of Blue or Green MBH

SteveZ

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Re: Nice Rack! - A couple of recent Bisbee upgrades
« Reply #14 on: March 22, 2017, 01:16:32 PM »
@Winz  I've restored quite a few 1st generation Performers back to their original glory, but you have gone over the top! That sir is art! At it's best! You are the Performer artist!

Cheers
Steve
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