2005 DO-code Performer
MartyG’s current go-to grilling machine: a pristine Performer from 2005, upgraded with a Gourmet Grate system and KOA wood handle.
As we all know, today is the Super Bowl….er… “BIG GAME“. Behind Thanksgiving, Super Bowl Sunday is the biggest day for food consumption in the U.S. . What’s a Grillfella to do? Well, we drag those kettles, smokers, or gassers out for some game day cooks, that’s what we do! Please join us today in the BBQ Cook Offs section…
When you have a chance to get your hands on an original Weber kettle, you don’t say no. You grab your camera and pray for good weather. I recently had that chance, and took full advantage of it. Weber Stephen headquarters in Palatine Illinois is home to some amazing artifacts – remnants of over 60 years of innovation…
Custom Conversion – Project “Jerome” Owner: Winz Custom Mod: Using a Copper One Touch Silver as starting point, the concept was to create a Copper One Touch Gold M/T. The kettle is designed as a matching companion kettle to Project “Bisbee”. Story: While building project “Bisbee”, the OTG ash assembly and lid holder from the…
The Maverick ET-732 was not the first wireless BBQ thermometer when was released in late 2010 but it took the backyard bbq world by storm. The Maverick ET-732, sometimes branded as Redi-Check, Imation, etc. has become the ‘standard’ wireless bbq thermometer for a reason. It’s accurate, its rugged, and it does its job. Mine has been…
Converting a OTS to a OTG and Ash Catcher History. Or Upgrading old performer / one-touch gold ash bucket to new style. (Updated July 20, 2017) The Weber Kettle has had an ash catcher dish for more than 60 years. Weber was the first company to popularize the adjustable vents under the charcoal for temp…
This vintage 22″ Imperial Weber kettle in Glen-blue color owned by WKC member Jeff. This grill is a true “survivor” and is like new inside and out. This grill features aluminum twist on ash catcher and white wall steel wheels with rubber tread. This grill could be had in 1964 for the cool price of…