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vader06

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Wheel axle for SS performer
« on: June 24, 2013, 03:53:18 PM »
Does anyone know if you can use the same wheel axle from a newer performer for an old SS Performer?  A family member backed into my grill last week and broke one wheel and bent the axle.  So I am looking for a replacement.  Weber doesn't stock the axles anymore for the SS performer.
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MartyG

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Re: Wheel axle for SS performer
« Reply #1 on: June 24, 2013, 03:55:53 PM »
You mean a former family member - right?  ::)

Ted B

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Wheel axle for SS performer
« Reply #2 on: June 24, 2013, 04:58:13 PM »
I have an axle. Not pretty but not bent. I'm in gr. pm me. Rusty as sh@&.

« Last Edit: June 24, 2013, 05:00:14 PM by Ted B »

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Re: Wheel axle for SS performer
« Reply #3 on: June 24, 2013, 05:45:27 PM »
I have an axle. Not pretty but not bent. Rusty as sh@&.

It's just 3/8" so maybe a local metal shop can cut a piece to length???

Ted - hard to tell from this pic, but mine was rusty as sh@& also.  After using sandpaper to remove the rust, I simply hit it with rattle can "chrome" paint.  Yeah, I felt like a Texican' while doing it - but I'm happy with the results.  If this looked as bad as it sounded, I was going to spray it gloss black.
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blackdog043

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Re: Wheel axle for SS performer
« Reply #4 on: June 24, 2013, 05:53:56 PM »
You should be able to get a piece of bar stock at Lowes, just cut it to length. That's where I got mine from a couple years ago.
 
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Re: Wheel axle for SS performer
« Reply #5 on: June 24, 2013, 06:55:32 PM »
If I were vader, I'd meet up with Ted because he is awesome and I'd want to see all of his grills, then I'd go buy a piece of 3/8" stock at the hardware store. 
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Re: Wheel axle for SS performer
« Reply #6 on: June 24, 2013, 08:08:20 PM »
Can't you just bend the axle back? It's steel so bends well.
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Re: Wheel axle for SS performer
« Reply #7 on: June 24, 2013, 08:15:39 PM »
Can't you just bend the axle back? It's steel so bends well.


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vader06

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Re: Wheel axle for SS performer
« Reply #8 on: June 25, 2013, 04:52:01 AM »
Thank you.  Very nice looking Perfomer.



I have an axle. Not pretty but not bent. Rusty as sh@&.

It's just 3/8" so maybe a local metal shop can cut a piece to length???

Ted - hard to tell from this pic, but mine was rusty as sh@& also.  After using sandpaper to remove the rust, I simply hit it with rattle can "chrome" paint.  Yeah, I felt like a Texican' while doing it - but I'm happy with the results.  If this looked as bad as it sounded, I was going to spray it gloss black.
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Re: Wheel axle for SS performer
« Reply #9 on: June 25, 2013, 08:01:19 AM »
Edit: Typos R Us
I meant (and did read) 3/8"

Good idea re: 3/4" 3/8" round bar stock. Thanks!

Is there a way to clear coat new bar stock?

How about stainless steel? A brief Google is frightening if looking at T304 prices, but that's gotta be overkill anyway. What about 416? More machinable, lower grade and cheaper but still stainless.
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Re: Wheel axle for SS performer
« Reply #10 on: June 25, 2013, 08:03:16 AM »
Good idea re: 3/4" round bar stock. Thanks!

Is there a way to clear coat new bar stock?

How about stainless steel? A brief Google is frightening if looking at T304 prices, but that's gotta be overkill anyway. What about 416? More machinable, lower grade and cheaper but still stainless.

Stock is 3/8, not 3/4.

Also, get some new washer lock things so the wheels don't fall off.
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Golly

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Re: Wheel axle for SS performer
« Reply #11 on: June 25, 2013, 03:16:49 PM »
mine was as bent as AJ
just put it on the concrete slab and hit it with a hammer, rolling it and hitting till it was as go as it was gounna get
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vader06

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Re: Wheel axle for SS performer
« Reply #12 on: July 01, 2013, 08:21:45 AM »
I met Ted this weekend to pick up the wheel axle he had.  He showed me his impressive kettle collection.  He has some cool grills.   Very nice.  I also asked him about a charcoal bin for a Performer he had sitting in his garage?  He gave that too me as well.  He did not want money for it.  Both parts are going to put to use that is for sure.  Thank you Ted.   Weber Karma. 
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Wheel axle for SS performer
« Reply #13 on: July 01, 2013, 01:30:32 PM »
It was a pleasure meeting another grill fella. I'm still contemplating your ash sweep offer.  I've been helped by other members and it was my turn to pay it forward. That's why I love this site. Everyone is willing to pitch in. 

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Re: Wheel axle for SS performer
« Reply #14 on: July 01, 2013, 01:44:18 PM »
I think I have a perfect one in my shed, I was thinking what the hell am I gonna do with this.... then I just read this thread....

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