Ok, so about to go to bed at hotel, but for the Perfomer I'm getting in the morning, I have some special plans for this Gen 3 to make it my own.
1) I have no need for gas assist. I use chimneys and will likely be getting a BBQ Dragon Chimney and Fan for Christmas. I will be taking the gas assist out, removing the kettle currently on this Performer and installing a BBQ Guru Adapter in the gas assist hole to use with my Cajun Bandit Extension Ring. I will be plugging the lid bail holes with bolts, washers and felt gasket material on inside. For a replacement Kettle, do I get the Crimson Original Kettle and reuse lid bail or get the Deep Ocean Blue Master Touch? Keep reading...
2) My work history (and the company I currently work for) involves stone and stainless steel. I plan on painting the U Frame assemblies black, having custom front and rear side panels custom made from Stainless Steel and making a dark dark gray/black concrete countertop to replace the plastic countertop. I'm leaning Crimson, but that OCEAN BLUE!?!?!?!