You guys in the States can get what you want, when you want. You just get up in the morning, check Craigslist, fire of an email and that afternoon you pick up any of a myriad of Weber products that we only dream of down under. And for prices that truly upset us!
In the recent past I have picked up a couple of good finds, but my penultimate score would have to be my SS Performer. And I'm still searching for its twin.
But today I have come close. I have picked up a DR code gas assist Performer. And at $70, I scored a bargain. Well in down under terms it's a bargain.
With this acquisition, I might look at retaining the 2 Performers and selling off my doubled banger wooden table.(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/02/ataneqy4.jpg)
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Nice pick up Joe!
Looks in good condition.
Very good price too.
Ken
Jocool, 70 bucks is a good deal anywhere for a Performer from 06. It looks pretty damn clean to me.
Thanks guys. Yes I was very happy with the price. But to get it that low I had to buy a couple of other shitty kettles. So in real terms, it probably owes me $90. It will need a decent cooking grate, and a couple of other dodads, but it should be good to go real soon.
One thing I have noticed, is that it seems to take a propane bottle that had a thread that I haven't seen previously. So I may need a converter as well.
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Yeah, I still haven't bothered with one for mine.
Ken
Hey Jo, you know they take the little disposable bottles right?
There's two types of those bottles, one is refillable the other isn't
The Aussie performers have a different regulator and take the bottles that aren't refillable
So if you want to be able to refill the little bottles you will need to buy the US reg and hose
I think it cost me $40 del plus another $15 for the adapter to refill them from a 9kg bottle
Your probably thinking that's going to cost me nearly as much as the kettle but remember the disposable bottles are $10 each , so it doesn't take long to pay itself off by refilling them
I've read some posts about some members struggling to refill them but I for one have had no problems refilling them and have found it only takes a couple of minutes to fill each one
If your interested I can post some links to the replacement hose and adapter.
I noticed Brian wrote about using a Q hose and reg the other day so you can connect to a 9kg gas bottle , you might even be able to use one of a GGA I've never tried either so can't comment on there effectiveness, I also don't like playing around with gas and different hoses and connections so the refillable disposable bottles was the way I went I also like the stock look
By the way great score!!!!
I'm thinking that if I can fit one of those adapters I got for your GA. I'll do some more research.
I pulled the whole kettle down to see what parts I would need. It also gave me a chance to clean it up.
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After cleaning it all up and ascertaining what parts I needed, I started putting it back together. One thing I didn't like was the rusty clips holding the charcoal bucket in place. I replaced both the clip and the ring with SS versions.
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When I was running the bolts back in that hold the bowl and table to the frame, I ran a bead of grease on the threads to stop them siezing later in life.
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Great attention to detail, man......glad you were able to find something reasonably priced !!!!!
looks awesome!
I would say don't let what you see happening in California make you think it is easy or cheap to find a Performer here in the states.
While mine was cheap, it was many months of looking before I stumbled onto it.
If I saw one like yours locally for $70, I would be all over it.
Great buy.
Jocool, Performers are my favorite models - nice score and great job cleaning it up. I really like the fact that you replaced some of the hardware with SS, and your idea on the thread grease.
I want a Jackaroo bag and a box of Redheads!
Winz
Nice score !
As stated above, a great price anywhere !
DD
who's still searching for a nice SSP for a decent price.
Quote from: Winz on March 02, 2014, 10:13:11 AM
Jocool, Performers are my favorite models - nice score and great job cleaning it up. I really like the fact that you replaced some of the hardware with SS, and your idea on the thread grease.
I want a Jackaroo bag and a box of Redheads!
Winz
The Jackeroos are gloves. :)
Im sure we could sort you out with some, got any sweet old kettles you'd be willing to trade? ;)
Ken
Quote from: Winz on March 02, 2014, 10:13:11 AM
Jocool, Performers are my favorite models - nice score and great job cleaning it up. I really like the fact that you replaced some of the hardware with SS, and your idea on the thread grease.
I want a Jackaroo bag and a box of Redheads!
Winz
Send me some postage, and I'll send you both! Did you want the matches in the extra long?
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Right on! Pm me an address and I will send the cash. Extra long redheads - of course!
Winz
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Rix, I get what you're saying, but the price I paid is definitely an anomaly. This kind of kettle could easily be in the $400 realm if you could find one in clean condition, or under $300 for a ratty one.
There is a Performer currently on e-Prey locally that has the bidding starting at $200. It isn't a gas assist, and has a piece of ply for a table! If it were a coloured one I would snap it up and retro fit it to my SS. But it's just a black.
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Here's my beef now. Weber has great CS. There is no doubt about that. But I need to source a couple of lid bale rollers, and they want me to buy a complete lid bale kit! And even though my SS allows me to use a regular gas bottle, the Touch-N-Go relies purely on disposable canisters that they tell me are no longer available and can't supply me with the older setup that comes of an SS!
How much would the lid bale rollers cost for you guys in the States?
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Not sure what else you need besides the rollers?
Here's a link to a parts list.
AJ 8)
http://www.ereplacementparts.com/weber-821001-before-2000-touchngo-performer-grill-parts-c-193079_193086_193490.html (http://www.ereplacementparts.com/weber-821001-before-2000-touchngo-performer-grill-parts-c-193079_193086_193490.html)
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OK, so I did some research. Weber discontinued the regilator, hose for the newer style Performers.
What the hell are they thinking?
Not being able to get parts is going to kill the refurb business.
More Grills will end up in the land fill. They are so DUMB! You hear that Weber, DUMB!
8)
Quote from: Heyjude on March 02, 2014, 04:07:37 PM
Not sure what else you need besides the rollers?
Here's a link to a parts list.
AJ 8)
http://www.ereplacementparts.com/weber-821001-before-2000-touchngo-performer-grill-parts-c-193079_193086_193490.html (http://www.ereplacementparts.com/weber-821001-before-2000-touchngo-performer-grill-parts-c-193079_193086_193490.html)
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Direct link....
http://www.ereplacementparts.com/hardware-for-lid-support-p-1477082.html?osCsid=0igeu9bdr7bd73jbv4ikhejhr5
Cheap, let us know if they won't ship outside US.
QuoteThe Jackeroos are gloves. :)
Im sure we could sort you out with some, got any sweet old kettles you'd be willing to trade? ;)
Ken
Ken - just PMed Jocool - not sure I want to give up the Westerner yet, however I see a trade for some Performer hardware in exchange for a pair of XL Jackaroos and a box of XL redheads!
Those Jackaroos are going to be my "go to" glove for grilling on the Westerner...
Winz
Winz, I'm working on it mate. The Redheads aren't a problem. The Jackeroos were stolen! ::) I have to find out where they came from and get a new pair for you. I should have them in a couple of days.
Quote from: Jocool on March 03, 2014, 11:03:29 PM
Winz, I'm working on it mate. The Redheads aren't a problem. The Jackeroos were stolen! ::) I have to find out where they came from and get a new pair for you. I should have them in a couple of days.
No worries. I appreciate the effort.
You still need the bale rollers for your performer? If so, PM me your address and I will take care of it
Winz
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Now this is more like it:
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/sunshine-north/other-home-garden/weber-performer-charcoal-bbq/1040568073
Back to normal. ;)
Ken
Sounds to me like the CA boys need to snatch up all the performers and ship them to Australia.
How many can you fit in a container?
Are there any importation fees?
If one person could ship enough of them maybe they could afford the next Westerner that pops up an ebay.
Quote from: BigRix on March 05, 2014, 04:45:17 AM
Sounds to me like the CA boys need to snatch up all the performers and ship them to Australia.
How many can you fit in a container?
Are there any importation fees?
If one person could ship enough of them maybe they could afford the next Westerner that pops up an ebay.
I am currently building a boat out of cheap Norcal performers. The bowls and lids float well as long as the vents are closed, and the SS and plastic tables are great decking material. Going to launch the "SS Performer" on a heading for Australia, where Jocool and Kendoll can disassemble it once it reaches the shore, and have a vast supply of Performers to play with.
Still deciding on propulsion - solar powered Roti motors or gas-assist burners...
Winz
I likey.
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Quote from: Winz on March 05, 2014, 07:18:45 AM
Quote from: BigRix on March 05, 2014, 04:45:17 AM
Sounds to me like the CA boys need to snatch up all the performers and ship them to Australia.
How many can you fit in a container?
Are there any importation fees?
If one person could ship enough of them maybe they could afford the next Westerner that pops up an ebay.
I am currently building a boat out of cheap Norcal performers. The bowls and lids float well as long as the vents are closed, and the SS and plastic tables are great decking material. Going to launch the "SS Performer" on a heading for Australia, where Jocool and Kendoll can disassemble it once it reaches the shore, and have a vast supply of Performers to play with.
Still deciding on propulsion - solar powered Roti motors or gas-assist burners...
Winz
Haha S.S. Performer, I get it! :D
So guys.... Do your Performers come like this with the Primus bottle now?
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Quote from: kendoll on March 04, 2014, 05:45:36 PM
Now this is more like it:
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/sunshine-north/other-home-garden/weber-performer-charcoal-bbq/1040568073
Back to normal. ;)
Ken
Quote from: Jocool on March 17, 2014, 08:01:23 PM
So guys.... Do your Performers come like this with the Primus bottle now?
(http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/03/18/6egerevy.jpg)
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I just bought a Performer Platinum brand new last summer (my 1st Weber) and was disappointed because, no, they don't come with any bottle at all! I really liked the look of the blue bottle they show, too. I used an ugly fat little bottle I snagged from my camping gear.
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