I picked up my 2nd SS Performer in a month. (Also acquired a metal handle Kettle in the same month.)
Someone, I can't find who, suggested replacing the hardware with stainless. Great idea.
I'm off to the hardware store to pick up 2 sets of new stainless hardware for the SS Performers. Thought that I would share the list of hardware I came up with, based on reading the schematics. It's possible that I over estimated some of the parts. A few may have been counted twice.
At anyrate, this is what I came up with. This does not include any vent, handle, sweeper/ash catcher, or thermometer parts:
4 x Screw 1/4-20 x 5/8" slotted truss head, zinc
5 x Acorn nut 1/4-20 inch
5 x Hex nut 1/4 x 20 inch Keps nut
8 x Hexhead bolt 1/4-20 x 1 3/4 inch
8 x Hexhead screw (bolt) 1/4-20 x 1/2 inch. Black.
12 x 1/4-inch aluminum flat washer
20 x 1/4" Flat nylon washer, black
How do I attach a file? I've generated a parts list that covers 4 models of SS Performer (2000 - 2004, Pre-2k, and pre-2k charcoal [also William Sonoma which my green is]) in one place that I could upload if others would be interested.
Pete