holy grail score and resto

[MartyG]

Busted tie-rod. Easy fix. Maybe some new ball joints. You gotta have another redhead lid in the Copa-Cabana you can use for photos. We won't tell.

[Jeff]

Oh boy Golly.  You have your work cut out for you.   It looks like it MIGHT have sustained some additional damage on the lid during shipment.  That big ding looks like there is some fresh steel showing that hasn't rusted over yet.  Also where your one wheel is bent, cracked out, it looks like the frame is slightly bent on the crossbar bar in front of the axle.  Might your 165.00 shipping cost cover and damage?

Taking apart these frames can be a challenge when they are in this condition.  Those connectors inside the frame rails that the bolts secure into usually are deteriorated beyond any sort of repair. I've seen someone, somewhere get suitable replacements from a bike shop.  I don't recall the name of the part.

[Duke]

You can do it Golly! I saw what you did to that awesome gasser.

[Hogsy]

Busted tie-rod. Easy fix. Maybe some new ball joints. You gotta have another redhead lid in the Copa-Cabana you can use for photos. We won't tell.

Even your light fittings in GG are in better condition than that lid

[Golly]

Ok resto up begin
1st question
Is the frame black gloss , Matt or satin?

Heaps of lids to choose from

Looks like its not the orig lid
Bowl is lite red like two tone
Lid is solid red darker than bowl

[Duke]

Ok resto up begin
1st question
Is the frame black gloss , Matt or satin?

Heaps of lids to choose from

Looks like its not the orig lid
Bowl is lite red like two tone
Lid is solid red darker than bowl

This ones gonna be a challenge, but if anyone can can knock it up it you Golly! Gloss black is original and looks best. Just keep a watch for a better lid. In the meantime I would touch it up with high heat red. I will be doing mine on my sequoia soon.

[zavod44]

Looks somewhat like mine.....

[Golly]

Your stainless is in better nick

[Jeff]

Golly...all the SS Performers I've seen are more of a satin finish...BUT, you can do whatever you like to yours.  Sounds like you're gonna take it all down anyways.  Make it how YOU want it! 
To add to this...if you choose a satin color like they came with, it might be a little more forgiving cosmetically than a gloss black would be.   When I did my yellow Ranger legs, I used a satin bbq black paint that is also rated to 1000 degrees.   It might hold up better than a gloss black that probably won't be heat rated at all.

Here is something "similar" to what I used.
http://www.amazon.com/Valspar-68004-Black-Barbecue-Paint/dp/B004BTCF72/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1365163082&sr=8-1&keywords=barbecue+paint

[Duke]

I thought weber used gloss for some reason. When I matched my green performer gloss seemed to math the closest. I really liked the way it looked when it was finished. What did you use on your gas kettle Golly?

[Golly]

Golly...all the SS Performers I've seen are more of a satin finish...BUT, you can do whatever you like to yours.  Sounds like you're gonna take it all down anyways.  Make it how YOU want it! 
To add to this...if you choose a satin color like they came with, it might be a little more forgiving cosmetically than a gloss black would be.   When I did my yellow Ranger legs, I used a satin bbq black paint that is also rated to 1000 degrees.   It might hold up better than a gloss black that probably won't be heat rated at all.

Here is something "similar" to what I used.
http://www.amazon.com/Valspar-68004-Black-Barbecue-Paint/dp/B004BTCF72/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1365163082&sr=8-1&keywords=barbecue+paint

satin black sounds good re hiding imperfections
heat rated paint is also a very good idea almost certainly hold up better than the std stuff
do i paint it red??
gas kettles were painted matt black i think  def wasnt gloss      either satin or matt
i think a trial painting might be in order
would prefer gloss but condish might not allow this

[Jeff]

I was referring to the frame of your Performer.   Of course the kettle itself is a whole nother project.  I don't think there is a GREAT way to handle the red paint other than touching it up best you can with as close a match as you can find...

[pbe gummi bear]

High heat wrinkle black would be awesome on the frame. I think the oem frame was semi glossy but it fades with time.

[zavod44]

Do you need some parts from my grill?  Do we need to strike up another deal?

[Golly]

I was referring to the frame of your Performer.   Of course the kettle itself is a whole nother project.  I don't think there is a GREAT way to handle the red paint other than touching it up best you can with as close a match as you can find...

yeh i know so was i

the kettle is another thread but thats prety much sorted

the bowl is light red like the 2 tone
and i have 3 other lids in top nick to choose from

Do you need some parts from my grill?  Do we need to strike up another deal?

its missing 1 castor and one wheel has a flat spot
so i should be right for parts at the moment
ps that package for GGG has been sent back to you for modifications