Are you a Mutt Maker or a Purist?

[pbe gummi bear]

I'm a believer of.. if it's Weber parts you have permission to customize to your needs. Like custom cars, it reflects your needs and personality.
I think that Non Weber parts need to be used with care as to not take away from the basic function of the grill or due un-restorable damage to a grill.
Things that don't count as mutt maker items are.. Rotisserie, SnS's, CI Grates or anything that is not permanent or causes damage.

That being said.. here is a photo of my baby. 2015.. what did I change ? And is it now a Mutt?




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I like your description. I'm not a purist but I prefer an oem look, fit, and finish.

[LiquidOcelot]

like everyone else said case by case. my kraft is 100 % original but that's because I got it new. my jack Daniels has had 3 different bowls one was just bad one from dazzo and one from a Clamato logo. I out the Clamato logo lid on my 18 jumbo joe tuck n go premium. I chopped up a performer to use the brackets and lid bail on my legless avocado. I look for other cheap kettles to rob for parts. as long as it's oem it's fair game on my kettles.

[fedex]

I'm a Purist

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[vwengguy]

Purist or not.. @fedex your stuff is cool !


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[swamprb]

Hacker

If they clean up decently they stay somewhat original and I try to stay true to that

Wheels, tri/axels, legs and ash sweeps swapped with nicer ones for RRR's

Looking for the old style anythings are a waste of time for what I'm doing

[greenweb]

Not sure what I am? Here are some of my hacked up kettles.

Pizza Kettle Rotisserie on Copper MT.




Fully restored Gen1 SSP




Gen2/Gen3 SSP




Gen2/Gen4 custom SSP



Red MT?