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Grill Talk => Weber Grill Forum (Grills, Accessories) => Topic started by: Brickout on August 17, 2015, 05:50:55 PM

Title: Adding a Shorty Midget mod to the Family
Post by: Brickout on August 17, 2015, 05:50:55 PM
So a year ago I picked up this red 18 for $20. It had a pretty hard life, but it wasn't too far gone.

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z304/Brickout/Weber/18%20Midget%20mod/20150812_112041_zpsip6gz2tt.jpg)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z304/Brickout/Weber/18%20Midget%20mod/20150812_112056_zpsifyhrt6m.jpg)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z304/Brickout/Weber/18%20Midget%20mod/20150812_112106_zpsr0kqekxf.jpg)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z304/Brickout/Weber/18%20Midget%20mod/20150812_112119_zpslfbr4fqb.jpg)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z304/Brickout/Weber/18%20Midget%20mod/20150812_112135_zpsiyusu0z2.jpg)

This weekend I finally got around to cleaning her up and doing the midget mod.

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z304/Brickout/Weber/18%20Midget%20mod/20150817_193845_zpsyde1d0rw.jpg)

(http://i193.photobucket.com/albums/z304/Brickout/Weber/18%20Midget%20mod/20150817_193912_zpsg9oxjqvk.jpg)

Everything was cleaned, scraped, and polished. I also added the OTG ash catch assembly. The wood handles were cleaned up with steel wool and coated in danish oil. As you can see I've already cooked on it.

More pics to come tomorrow.
Title: Re: Adding a Shorty Midget mod to the Family
Post by: LightningBoldtz on August 17, 2015, 05:56:22 PM
The midget mod is awesome, it makes traveling with it so much easier.
Title: Re: Adding a Shorty Midget mod to the Family
Post by: Saugust on August 17, 2015, 06:50:44 PM
Awwww yeah! What would estimate the height is? Perfect for tailgating, camping, easy livin. You name it!
Title: Re: Adding a Shorty Midget mod to the Family
Post by: pbe gummi bear on August 17, 2015, 08:39:08 PM
awesome! add your pics to the midget mod thread when you get a chance.
Title: Re: Adding a Shorty Midget mod to the Family
Post by: 1911Ron on August 18, 2015, 01:31:54 AM
Turned out great!
Title: Re: Adding a Shorty Midget mod to the Family
Post by: Tommy B on August 18, 2015, 10:17:56 AM
Where did you buy the 18'' ash catcher? Great job!
Title: Re: Adding a Shorty Midget mod to the Family
Post by: Bob BQ on August 18, 2015, 10:34:52 AM
Excellent mod... looks great! I've done this with a 22, but have yet to make a midget 18 (already have an Outrider). Recently picked up a free 3 vent blaik 18... might have to try it out on that one.
Title: Re: Adding a Shorty Midget mod to the Family
Post by: Josh G on August 18, 2015, 01:17:38 PM
Quote from: Tommy B on August 18, 2015, 10:17:56 AM
Where did you buy the 18'' ash catcher? Great job!

Amazon has some for sale
Title: Re: Adding a Shorty Midget mod to the Family
Post by: charred on August 19, 2015, 06:01:08 AM
Please refrain from using the term "midget", as some find it to be an offensive term.....just kidding!

Awesome job on the mod. That midget looks great!   8)