Hi. I've got a line on a good deal Performer right now. If the guy gets me an address, I'm off to go get it.
Is it possible to take one apart easily and get it into a car? I have one, but bought it already assembled, and had a truck at the time.
Is it an easy operation to disassemble quickly?
Not absolutely sure, but I know if you have a Phillips & a Cresent wrench you can take out the bowl & get some space saved that way.....as far as the whole frame, that's a bigger deal.....
looking around here to find somebody who knows for sure....what size car.......?
Dazzo was able to fit an SS Perfrmer in his Pontiac Vibe..
VW Passat.
I just heard back from the guy. It listed today and I tried to reach him all day. It is sold. :-[
I'm bummed. What a sweet deal. It was an hour away, and I was ready to roll once I heard back, but someone closer beat me to it.
http://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details.html?adId=1012827200
I was starting to think that there are no deals to be found up here in Canada, but I now have hope.
Thanks anyway Buckie.
I've also learned to not just search "Weber". you have to do some digging around.
well, at least some things are beginning to pop.....keep scanning !!!!
Hey Lerxst, keep at it, you'll find one. When I lived in Toronto for two years working on my doctorate I got lucky on Kijiji. I found a mint condition Crate and Barrel Performer with a cover still in the box for $150. I also found a pretty good brownie for $20. I got another Performer for a $175 I think and it came with a Ribolator. I fixed it up, sold it and basically got the Ribolator for free. I bought a 26 inch kettle also but cleaned it up and sold it for a $20 profit. Just keep watching.
Do searches with Webber, Weber charcoal, and even charcaol BBQ. You'll get all kinds of spellings so try 'em all. For the Crate and Barrel Performer I think I put an ad in Kijiji saying I was looking for a Weber kettle grill and the guy contacted me!
A SS performer comes apart with a 7/16" wrench/socket. A socket is best for speed. You should bring pliers and/or a second 7/16" wrench/socket to hold the kettle bolt nut on the other side of the frame. The newer performers will also need a #2 or preferably #3 screwdriver for the hardware. It is best to keep these tools in your car so you will always be prepared to pick up a performer. Good luck!
F@@@@@@@@ck!!! ;) ;)
I've taken apart 2 of them to haul home in my 3/4 ton Accord. Cordless drill with a phillips head and a small versatile tool box. Takes about 10 minutes or so.