SixZeroFour's WSM Performer Cart - CF Edition

[SixZeroFour]

For some time now I have wanted to custom build a WSM cart out of performer frame, but wanted to do something special rather than just bolt it together and be done with it. 

Well, after some planning, testing and tweaking I have finally come up with my own personal dream smoker

Modifications:

- New Style Ash Catcher Assembly
- 3M DiNoc Carbon Fibre Wrapped Front Plate
- 2015 Metal Performer Table
- Lid Bale Deleted and Capped with Acorn Nuts
- Added Lid Handle With Hooks
- Rear Legs are UNMODIFIED! kettle legs - only painted and bent to the shape of the leg
- Added a reinforcing sleeve over the rear axle to keep the legs at the correct distance and prevent flexing
- The new Black Maverick 733 also arrived just in time

On to the pictures because that's really what you want to see anyways












And finally here is my completed "Pit" where I plan to spend many years enjoying this rewarding hobby! I recently sold off my very last Genesis gasser and I am 100% charcoal baby!! Here are the troops:



Comments:

1) When adding the rear support legs I did not modify the legs whatsoever - however - I did need to apply some flex to the leg socket to get it to bend outwards far enough. Nothing major but enough to make it creak a bit in disapproval... kind of like straightening out a bent handle on a sweet old kettle... count to three and just got for it

2) The reinforcing legs make a HUGE difference in the stability of the bottom bowl. Without them, the Performer bowl can manage to hold weight vertically just fine - its the side to side movement that could get you into trouble as its not very stable when only mounted via the bowl tabs. It is now rock solid and doesn't move one bit.

3) The new table is gorgeous and nicer in person than in photos. Real nice and smooth rounded edge and it feels very solid.

4) I have been toying with the idea of stenciling a black kettle silhouette logo onto the silver WSM door... what do you guys think? Yay or Nay?!?

5) Thanks very much for looking! and I hope you're not all sick of my OCD kettles

Take care all and enjoy the weekend!

Matt

[1911Ron]

#4 go for it!  As to rest I think you did an outstanding job I like it!

[pbe gummi bear]

That looks really nice, Matt. Did you wrap the back panel too? A 22.5" WSM in a performer cart is a dream of mine.

[ClubChapin]

Brilliant. I've been looking for a 22.5 WSM to do similar.


Looks great.

[Troy]

That thing is bitchin man. it's like a ninja smoker.
Get that slut into the gallery!

[jcnaz]

Sweet work, Matt!

[Troy]

also, tell me more about the wrap.
I have a same-gen performer that needs front panel work

[charred]

Beautifully badass! (where's the step ladder?)

[Hell Fire Grill]

We dont mind eyeballing your OCD kettles Matt! But you missed a spot in the grass...

[MrHoss]

Damn.

[MINIgrillin]

Contenders for mod month are coming in early

[Winz]

Matt - way to take it to the next level!  That leg mod is genius.  Love the CF, stealthy black look.


And yes, I thing you should procure a smooth SS door from Cajun Bandit and put a cool logo on it (I love spending your money).


Winz

[CharliefromLI]

BREAKING NEWS:
MOD MONTH 2015 CANCELLED - being renamed playing for 2nd place behind 604

That's amazing!

The metal table is a solid add but the CF takes it over the top.

[GregS]

holy balls dude.  wow nice job! 

[JDD]

Amazing, off the chain!!