Blue Stainless Performer

[tb80]

Picked up a blue stainless performer today. I have been wanting a blue for a long time and finally one popped up in my area. I immediately texted the seller and set up a meeting. When I got there he said he must have priced it too low because he had lots of offers. I really appreciate the fact that he held on to it for me and didn't try to jack up the price or sell it out from under me.

Here is the pic.

Came with the propane tank, a cover, and the wire charcoal baskets.

I haven't had a chance to check it out in detail yet but hope to this weekend. There are a few issues. First off it is missing the ash sweeper handle and blades. Does anyone know which part number the ash sweeper for this model is?  It is a 1995 (date code EO). Any common difficulties with replacing it?

Also, the ignitor isn't working but I'm not sure if that is because the propane is out. I will try to refill it this weekend.

I will break it down and a take a closer look this weekend. Overall I am excited.

However, this will cause one dilemma. I made an agreement with my wife that I would get rid of a Weber if I picked this one up. I'm not sure if I should get rid of my red master touch, my green performer or my 26" kettle. I use my green performer the most and I feel like the red master touch is more rare. I use the 26" the least but it is nice to have when I need to grill a lot of food. Decisions decisions.


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[Jon]

That looks like a great pick up. And a hell of a decision to have to make. I would try just keeping my head down for a while. "Honey, I'm working on it. It's like nobody wants my red Master Touch."

[zavod44]

thats a good one.....

[RSHU]

Nice pickup! Yes you need to find a way to keep them all. Maybe you can show her pictures of guys with 15-20 grills!

[tb80]

Thanks guys.

In researching the ash sweep issue, it appears I need the old 7409 ash sweep but it is discontinued. Anyone know where I can find one or how I can modify it accordingly?


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[TheDude]

The ash sweep is gonna be an issue. 7409 or 7904, I believe. Discontinued from Weber. A member may be able to help. That being said... This grill looks to be in damn fine shape. And one that would stop me from checking CL several times a day.

[tb80]

The ash sweep is gonna be an issue. 7409 or 7904, I believe. Discontinued from Weber.

That's what I was afraid of. I will have to take a closer look this weekend and see what else it needs, if anything.


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[captjoe06]

Gorgeous!  Congratulations.  I like the stainless so much more than the plastic.  Looking forward to seeing the finished pics!

[charred]

you need to renegotiate the get one/lose one deal.

very very bad. 

Love that Blue SSP. I have one too.

[Shoestringshop]

I made the same agreement with my wife. When I had 10 grills. Now at 20 plus I tell her but I don't have that one yet . Just keep it an see if she keep pushing it. If she pushes it, hide it behind the garage, friends, and for gods sake do not enter into a agreement like that again!

[TheDude]

I made the same deal. Now that I'm ready to move one on... She won't let me.

[SmokenJoe]

Your SSP came with the 7409 ash sweep assembly.  It can be replaced with the latest sweep assembly 7444 with some difficulty.  Your SSP has the old style ash catcher ring mounting method (an ash catcher bar that holds the ring in place).   Some times they fit, some times they need tuning.   Just do a search here, it's been discussed quite a bit in the recent past.  Sorry I don't have a direct link, but my PC went down for a couple of weeks and I lost all my juicy data                                     SJ

[tb80]

Your SSP came with the 7409 ash sweep assembly.  It can be replaced with the latest sweep assembly 7444 with some difficulty.  Your SSP has the old style ash catcher ring mounting method (an ash catcher bar that holds the ring in place).   Some times they fit, some times they need tuning.   Just do a search here, it's been discussed quite a bit in the recent past.  Sorry I don't have a direct link, but my PC went down for a couple of weeks and I lost all my juicy data                                     SJ

So is there even a chance of installing a new h clip ash sweep with the older style ash catcher bowl?


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[addicted-to-smoke]

@tb80 not only is there a chance, it's a direct fit. The challenge lies not there but with how to then suspend the ash pan's ring. I highly recommend using standard metal radiator or heater hose clamps around the leg sockets. More secure than the original method anyway. Get like 1 1/2" size at the auto parts store, loop through the ring and so on.

[tb80]

@tb80 not only is there a chance, it's a direct fit. The challenge lies not there but with how to then suspend the ash pan's ring. I highly recommend using standard metal radiator or heater hose clamps around the leg sockets. More secure than the original method anyway. Get like 1 1/2" size at the auto parts store, loop through the ring and so on.

I still have the ash catcher bar as shown in this pic (note - the pic below is not mine):



Can I attach the new ash sweep assembly along with the ash catcher bar to the old style ash bowl?