Gen 2 Weber Performer Frame

[TXKC62]

Does anyone on here know of tubing I could use to make a sleeve by the casters for a gen 2 performer? I just picked this one up. I am going to give it a good cleaning, and would like to fix the bottom at the same time.

[TXKC62]

Will gen 3 and gen 4 tubing fit gen 2s?

[leeharvey418]

I can't say for sure that they're not the same tubing, but considering that the caster design is different between Gen 2 and Gen 3, I'd guess that the tubing is also different.

[Red_5_Wrangler]

Gen 2 and 3 frames are the same besides color from what I have seen.

Might be able to cut it off clean just below the basket frame and use a taller caster.

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[TXKC62]

My thinking was to maybe buy this salvage the u-frames and metal top.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/551846389131657/

[JEBIV]

My thinking was to maybe buy this salvage the u-frames and metal top.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace/item/551846389131657/

Not a bad plan

[pbe gummi bear]

What’s wrong with the tube? Bent or rusted out at the caster?

[TXKC62]

Rusted to the point that the ends are frayed.

[magic mike]

I had that same problem with a Gen 2 I had about 15 years ago - seems to be a more common problem in the Gen 2 than Gen 3 and other Performers (which is one of the reasons Gen 2 is my least favorite design).

It’ll take some Creativity to get a tubing match that the caster fits snugly in and won’t rust away in the future.  I wasn’t able to get a solid, permanent fix, despite the many hours I tried......so when we sold the house I left the grill for the new owner.

[TXKC62]

Well I'm going to take it apart it again to clean it really good, but I was so excited to put it together to prove it would work I did. Only thing is I put the bottom upside down so the bin doesn't go in. I will fix that during deep clean. I think she'll end up being a damn good grill. Thanks for the help everyone. Will send pics when I clean her up.

Does anyone on here know of tubing I could use to make a sleeve by the casters for a gen 2 performer? I just picked this one up. I am going to give it a good cleaning, and would like to fix the bottom at the same time.