Replacement 22 in performer lid red

halifax26 · August 16, 2015, 05:24:10 AM

I am new to the forum and joined to get some info on finding an easy way to order a replacement red lid for my 1991 performer. I called Weber CS and they want a serial number for my grill (didn't tell them it was from 1991) or they wont order the part. I told the lady that any red lid for a 22 in would be fine but made little headway.

Any suggestions?

Thanks.

ClubChapin · August 16, 2015, 06:19:29 AM

The serial number should be on a sticker under the control panel or try on your grill. If it is missing or faded to where you cannot read it, let CS know when you call.

charred · August 16, 2015, 06:21:49 AM

Couple questions- are you trying to get a free warranty replacement? That will be difficult.

How bad is the original lid? Post pics-there may be a way to repair it.

Some folks here do incredible restorations.

halifax26 · August 16, 2015, 06:31:01 AM

I am not trying to get a warranty replacement, just a new lid. I also did not give them the serial number since they do not have replacement lids for a 1991 as far as I have read online. I did see a post that said a member had tried to get an older lid and also had a 2010 model which is what he used to order the part.

I want to restore the grill and the lid is my biggest challange. Will post a picture a little later

Qreps · August 16, 2015, 06:35:07 AM

If your old lid has some scares you can use brake caliper high heat red paint to touch it up.

halifax26 · August 16, 2015, 07:07:28 AM

Thanks. I did hear that but if I can get a new lid for a reasonable cost I want to try.

CharliefromLI · August 16, 2015, 07:51:54 AM

Give them the serial number and see what they say...

CharliefromLI · August 16, 2015, 07:52:33 AM

If they say no then get creative but try being straight forward first

Bob BQ · August 16, 2015, 08:34:53 PM

Quote from: ClubChapin on August 16, 2015, 06:19:29 AM
The serial number should be on a sticker under the control panel or try on your grill. If it is missing or faded to where you cannot read it, let CS know when you call.

I think this^ is probably for a Genesis. If we're talking about a Performer, the serial "number" is the letter(s) on the lid vent. If it's a '91 red, I highly doubt that you'll get a red lid to match from Weber. I've got a spare red Performer lid that I could pass on to you. My spare has a few fairly nasty battle scars, though. PM me if you want, and I can send you some pics.

Oh, and welcome to the Club, @halifax26 !!

halifax26 · August 18, 2015, 04:50:40 AM

Thanks for the offer, but I think that I got it done with Weber and just received an order confirmation for a lid, handle and thermometer........it is a later model lid, but in bright red which is what I was after. Now on to the rest of the restoration!

BTW I had no luck in trying to upload a picture since everytime I click on the icon it doesnt upload from the link to My Pictures....anything I am missing here?

Bob BQ · August 18, 2015, 06:07:57 AM

Excellent!

Are you using the WKC picture site, or sonething else to load your pics? I use photobucket. Havent been able to get the WKC site to work... probably my out of date Safari.

halifax26 · August 18, 2015, 06:48:38 AM

I am using the WKC site and when I use the insert image icon and all I get is

and I try and copy and paste the image the paste command doesn't work. Guess I will have to ping the webmaster on this.

halifax26 · August 20, 2015, 06:42:43 AM

Well the replacement lid arrived from Weber and they sent me the wrong color. It is brick red and not the crimson that I asked for. They are sending a replacement out, but I wonder if the crimson will match the old red one that I had. It looks close in pictures but I cant find an ACE or TruValue around here that has one to go look at.

Anyone know if it is close?

CharliefromLI · August 20, 2015, 06:58:08 AM

This link compares the original Red SS performers to the newer Crimson performers:
http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/does-anyone-have-the-crimson-performer/

Since weber no longer sells "red" i dont know that they will send it as a replacement. Good Luck.

halifax26 · August 20, 2015, 07:49:46 AM

It looks close but probably not an exact match, but I will wait and see what it looks like when it arrives. If it is not a match I can always try and fix the rim rash that I have on the 1991 one that I have. I am trying to restore it and the lid is the biggest challange since it fell off the deck railing about two weeks ago onto a concrete patio below and could use a new handle and thermometer so I figured if I could get another red that would be a good thing.

We will see how it goes...

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