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ClubChapin

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Detroit SSP Pic Heavy
« on: July 03, 2016, 10:21:31 PM »
First, I need to be clear that I do not support the Lions.  They are not even my favorite team in their lame division.


I recently cleaned this up as a house warming gift for my brother who recently moved here from MI.  He does like the Lions.  God only knows why.



















































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ClubChapin

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Re: Detroit SSP Pic Heavy
« Reply #1 on: July 03, 2016, 10:32:27 PM »
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Travis

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Re: Detroit SSP Pic Heavy
« Reply #2 on: July 03, 2016, 10:53:03 PM »
Jesus, i don't even care about football, but what a great job you did on that! I looked through the thread. Did you change the kettle black to blue?


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ClubChapin

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Re: Detroit SSP Pic Heavy
« Reply #3 on: July 03, 2016, 10:57:56 PM »
Quote from: Travis on July 03, 2016, 10:53:03 PM
Did you change the kettle black to blue?


No, I have an extra Performer Bowl in Black.  My regular (for now) go to SSP is a Dark Green.  I needed a 2nd grill for a party and used this frame, but didn't want to dirty the bowl, so used the Black I had laying around.
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Travis

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Re: Detroit SSP Pic Heavy
« Reply #4 on: July 03, 2016, 11:00:49 PM »
Gotcha. Did a great job, man. Have a great Independence Day.


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captjoe06

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Re: Detroit SSP Pic Heavy
« Reply #5 on: July 03, 2016, 11:23:41 PM »
Wowzers!  Tthe shine on that ash catcher!too many outstanding features to list! Just wow!
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ClubChapin

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Re: Detroit SSP Pic Heavy
« Reply #6 on: July 03, 2016, 11:28:13 PM »
Quote from: captjoe06 on July 03, 2016, 11:23:41 PM
The shine on that ash catcher!


It is certainly far from perfect.  I see a lot nicer ones here.  I don't have the patience that others do.  It does look better in person than the pics show.  It also has a lot of pitting.  That is a converted old style catcher.



This in the drill:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001MXTOKQ/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1


With this:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0009H519Y/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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LightningBoldtz

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Re: Detroit SSP Pic Heavy
« Reply #7 on: July 04, 2016, 04:22:26 AM »
Us Lions Fans. we are really hard to explain......

That looks awesome
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Re: Detroit SSP Pic Heavy
« Reply #8 on: July 04, 2016, 06:32:25 AM »
That looks great, I'm sure your brother will love it!
The decal under the flip up part of the table is a nice touch
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Re: Detroit SSP Pic Heavy
« Reply #9 on: July 04, 2016, 06:54:20 AM »
Nice job!
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DirectDrive

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Re: Detroit SSP Pic Heavy
« Reply #10 on: July 04, 2016, 07:21:17 AM »
Very nice restoration !
You did it all !

Button head at the top vent
Tel Tru
New furniture
H-drive stainless steel sweep (looks like)
Upgraded casters

And I probably missed a few things
Maybe a  lock nut under the button head (not a lock washer) since it's a Motor City Rebuild.

Well done

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ClubChapin

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Re: Detroit SSP Pic Heavy
« Reply #11 on: July 04, 2016, 09:02:07 AM »
Quote from: DirectDrive on July 04, 2016, 07:21:17 AM
Very nice restoration !
You did it all !

Button head at the top vent
Tel Tru
New furniture
H-drive stainless steel sweep (looks like)
Upgraded casters

And I probably missed a few things
Maybe a  lock nut under the button head (not a lock washer) since it's a Motor City Rebuild.

Well done


Thanks. Didn't do it all. He needs a cover, so didn't get the new lid bale.


He also didn't get the gniter mod. I have it, it is fine, but I'm not a fan of how the control panel and button fit together. Frankly, the manual button works as well.
http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/electric-start-on-performer-ss-conversion/msg139429/#msg139429

I did move the burner back and neatened up the wiring. This allows the igniter to be positioned, out of view and less vulnerable to damage, above the burner tube, rather than below.   
http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-kettles-accessories/ssp-burner-any-reason-not-to-do-this/msg226862/#msg226862

Yes to SS H drive, converted to new ash system.


Yes to lock nut on vent, works so much better, doesn't loosen with use.


What you can't see and I haven't mentioned, it was a pain and I won't do again, also, I was not happy with the results and I don't think it will really help, is I cleaned the inside of the frame pieces and then coated with POR15. It ended up being poured in, I think to thick. I needed to trim it back a little and it seems like it may come off in layers.   Hopefully it won't trap moisture and accelerate corrosion.
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Maxmbob

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Re: Detroit SSP Pic Heavy
« Reply #12 on: July 04, 2016, 09:08:02 AM »
Great job.
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Re: Detroit SSP Pic Heavy
« Reply #13 on: July 04, 2016, 09:28:11 AM »
How did you clean the inside of the frame?
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ClubChapin

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Re: Detroit SSP Pic Heavy
« Reply #14 on: July 04, 2016, 09:35:31 AM »
Quote from: haeffb on July 04, 2016, 09:28:11 AM
How did you clean the inside of the frame?


It wasn't pretty, but ! forced a rag saturated with solvent through the frame members (It was tied to a rope and pulled through).  It didn't remove rust, but removed anything loose.  Hopefully creating a surface the POR could bond to.  Next time I might clean with solvent then let dry and simply blast some spray paint in.
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