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Grill Talk => Weber Mods, Tables and Customs => Topic started by: Jules V. on April 03, 2018, 01:24:49 PM

Title: Got a Blue...Copper had to go.
Post by: Jules V. on April 03, 2018, 01:24:49 PM
So after deciding to trim down the herd from 8 to 7, 7 to 6,  i finally  decided 5 performers is more than enough for me.  A black, green and a copper found a new home.  I'll just concentrate updating and customizing   my performers. The blue is almost done. Just have to replace the aluminum diamond plate as it's beginning to look busy and stale. Maybe some minor highlight painting is also on the horizon.
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Igniter and regulator installed in the back for a cleaner look.
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Title: Re: Got a Blue...Copper had to go.
Post by: Bubblehead on April 03, 2018, 01:28:31 PM
Man!  That's a sweet rig.  Very nice job on that one!
Title: Re: Got a Blue...Copper had to go.
Post by: addicted-to-smoke on April 03, 2018, 02:18:09 PM
Very nice, as usual Jules. Love all the details and mods happening there.

That first pic, I know it's just glare from the camera angle but it looks like you'd changed the SS top to black chrome ...
Title: Re: Got a Blue...Copper had to go.
Post by: Vette10R on April 03, 2018, 02:20:51 PM
What years did they make these carts? This thing looks great!

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Title: Re: Got a Blue...Copper had to go.
Post by: addicted-to-smoke on April 03, 2018, 02:27:27 PM
Quote from: Vette10R on April 03, 2018, 02:20:51 PM
What years did they make these carts? This thing looks great!

Not sure how to answer. Are you being facetious?

It's an original Performer modified with a few bits from later generations (logo, igniter, tool hooks) and more (custom stuff). That frame is 1990-2004.
Title: Re: Got a Blue...Copper had to go.
Post by: Jules V. on April 03, 2018, 02:28:16 PM
Quote from: Vette10R on April 03, 2018, 02:20:51 PM
What years did they make these carts? This thing looks great!
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I think from 1990-2004. That's just my  2018 updated version.
Title: Re: Got a Blue...Copper had to go.
Post by: Vette10R on April 03, 2018, 04:13:48 PM
Well I was assuming the diamond plate was added and the logo and hooks looked modern but all the rest is factory? The SS top and SS sides? I know the kettle is newer...

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Title: Re: Got a Blue...Copper had to go.
Post by: Firemunkee on April 03, 2018, 05:17:37 PM
Gorgeous!

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Title: Re: Got a Blue...Copper had to go.
Post by: qwesthunter on April 03, 2018, 05:40:58 PM
She i s a beautiful cooker Julio


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Title: Re: Got a Blue...Copper had to go.
Post by: PBRnight on April 03, 2018, 06:17:50 PM
Have you waxed or polished that? I'd like to but not sure of a product that will hold up to the heat
Title: Re: Got a Blue...Copper had to go.
Post by: Jules V. on April 03, 2018, 06:19:17 PM
Quote from: PBRnight on April 03, 2018, 06:17:50 PM
Have you waxed or polished that? I'd like to but not sure of a product that will hold up to the heat
Just steel wool and soap.
Title: Re: Got a Blue...Copper had to go.
Post by: greenweb on April 03, 2018, 07:23:13 PM
Nicely done! That Blue looks amazing.
Title: Re: Got a Blue...Copper had to go.
Post by: au4stree on April 03, 2018, 07:41:32 PM
Great looking setup, blue really looks sharp


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Title: Re: Got a Blue...Copper had to go.
Post by: varekai on April 03, 2018, 09:01:34 PM
The Blue kettle was MADE for an SSP frame....I have an extra red ssp that may get a swap for a blue that I'm picking up thursday..
Title: Re: Got a Blue...Copper had to go.
Post by: addicted-to-smoke on April 04, 2018, 04:55:22 AM
Quote from: Vette10R on April 03, 2018, 04:13:48 PM
Well I was assuming the diamond plate was added and the logo and hooks looked modern but all the rest is factory? The SS top and SS sides? I know the kettle is newer...

No. Several additional details like wheels, bolts, that "towel bar/cooking tools bar" on the end are modifications. That frame design and stainless steel table top are what we refer to as the SSP: Stainless Steel Performer, 1990-2004.
Title: Re: Got a Blue...Copper had to go.
Post by: jp217p on April 04, 2018, 09:23:40 AM
By far one of the best custom I've seen. That's a fine looking rig.

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Title: Re: Got a Blue...Copper had to go.
Post by: Jules V. on April 04, 2018, 11:49:50 AM
Quote from: qwesthunter on April 03, 2018, 05:40:58 PM
She i s a beautiful cooker Julio


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Thanks for trading it to me, and for clearing out my yard.
Title: Re: Got a Blue...Copper had to go.
Post by: Jules V. on April 05, 2018, 11:59:54 AM
Quote from: greenweb on April 03, 2018, 07:23:13 PM
Nicely done! That Blue looks amazing.
Thanks. Although you're a weber purist which I'm not, you set a very high standard when it comes to kettle mods. Your mods are, and still the ones i gravitated since joining wkc. This grill will be polished and updated shortly so stay tuned.
Title: Re: Got a Blue...Copper had to go.
Post by: Jules V. on April 05, 2018, 12:02:12 PM
Quote from: jp217p on April 04, 2018, 09:23:40 AM
By far one of the best custom I've seen. That's a fine looking rig.

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Thanks but let's not get carried away here. Obviously you haven't seen many of the outstanding mods from other members.
Title: Re: Got a Blue...Copper had to go.
Post by: greenweb on April 05, 2018, 03:44:12 PM
Quote from: Jules V. on April 05, 2018, 11:59:54 AM
Quote from: greenweb on April 03, 2018, 07:23:13 PM
Nicely done! That Blue looks amazing.
Thanks. Although you're a weber purist which I'm not, you set a very high standard when it comes to kettle mods. Your mods are, and still the ones i gravitated since joining wkc. This grill will be polished and updated shortly so stay tuned.

Thanks for the compliment but me a weber purist??  :o :o ;D  I don't think so.

Let's see your final 5 performers.
Title: Re: Got a Blue...Copper had to go.
Post by: ryno5000 on April 05, 2018, 03:54:54 PM
I usually like everything original but this is awesome!

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Title: Re: Got a Blue...Copper had to go.
Post by: Jules V. on April 05, 2018, 04:35:09 PM
Quote from: greenweb on April 05, 2018, 03:44:12 PM
Quote from: Jules V. on April 05, 2018, 11:59:54 AM
Quote from: greenweb on April 03, 2018, 07:23:13 PM

Let's see your final 5 performers.
Final 5 probably wouldn't be ready for another 2 months. Colors might also change during that time.
Title: Re: Got a Blue...Copper had to go.
Post by: Heyjude on April 05, 2018, 08:03:15 PM
Love the blues... This one is on my list..
Title: Re: Got a Blue...Copper had to go.
Post by: Jules V. on April 08, 2018, 12:40:48 PM
Ongoing update on the blue ssp. Aluminum diamond plate  bottom rack looked too busy and out of place so i had to replace it with something more fitting to the ssp moniker.  Now it's  slowly becoming a true ssp. Few finishing touches to follow.
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Title: Re: Got a Blue...Copper had to go.
Post by: jp217p on April 12, 2018, 05:09:56 PM
Quote from: Jules V. on April 08, 2018, 12:40:48 PM
Ongoing update on the blue ssp. Aluminum diamond plate  bottom rack looked too busy and out of place so i had to replace it with something more fitting to the ssp moniker.  Now it's  slowly becoming a true ssp. Few finishing touches to follow.
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I think that looks much nicer. Clean... I love it!!!!

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