Red SS Performer - $20 CL score - Restoration FINISHED! [with pron]

caliking · Apr 13, 2011

Finally finished restoring the Performer I found on Cl some time ago. It's not completely red, hence the name " ladybug".

Links to my other threads about this project:
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=101638
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=101857
http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=102233

I added the Touch-N-Go propane assist (this Performer was originally the non-TNG type). Weber sent me the TNG hardware gratis. I also added a probe grommet mod which was demonstrated by a member of the TVWB forum (cost ~$5!). Had to fab a new ash catcher bar since the old one was rusted and broke.

First cook was a pair of veal chops from Costco (pre-marinated in wine and rosemary - they were deelish!! I love how self-contained the Performer is - propane lighter, charcoal, bbq tools all on board with a sweet SS work surface. First cook was a success - had not done veal chops ever. Indirect heat until they hit 120, then direct heat until internal temp was 135ish. They definitely did not suck.

[My apologies... I still don't know how to add captions for pics]

deguerre · Apr 13, 2011

Gorgeous! Beautiful restoration.

Downtown Smokeout · Apr 13, 2011

Nice work!

bluetang · Apr 13, 2011

That is slick:thumb:

1FUNVET · Apr 13, 2011

Great job :thumb::thumb:

Smoke & Beers · Apr 13, 2011

Beautiful.... Brings a tear to my eye...

NeoTrout · Apr 13, 2011

Nice job.

RAZORBACK JIM · Apr 13, 2011

You did a fantastic job!!!!!:clap2::thumb:

Jim

caliking · Apr 13, 2011

Thanks! My paint job on the bowl is not nearly as impressive as some of the work done by swamprb, but it'll do.

I'm thinking of adding a paper towel holder and a bottle opener- then I can just spend the whole day outside!

Phubar · Apr 13, 2011

Awesome!
Nice job!

Smoothsmoke · Apr 13, 2011

Looks great, nice pool too! I can just picture myself with a corona watching her grill away.

JD McGee · Apr 13, 2011

She's a beauty...great job!

caliking · Apr 13, 2011

Smoothsmoke said:
Looks great, nice pool too! I can just picture myself with a corona watching her grill away.

Been there, done that. Feels great on a weekend morning.

jestridge · Apr 13, 2011

Looks really nice

Phesant · Apr 13, 2011

Nicely done..... :-D

jimithing78 · Apr 13, 2011

Wait, so Weber sent you the stuff to make it a propane assist for free? How'd you do that? I've got that exact same Weber redhead without the TNG and I was considering adding it but didn't even bother calling because I assumed it was so old they wouldn't even have the parts.

Looks great BTW.

caliking · Apr 14, 2011

jimithing78 said:
Wait, so Weber sent you the stuff to make it a propane assist for free? How'd you do that? I've got that exact same Weber redhead without the TNG and I was considering adding it but didn't even bother calling because I assumed it was so old they wouldn't even have the parts.

Looks great BTW.

Thanks.

The TNG burner and regulator assembly are for the new performer. I had to drill the bowl and the little tool tray under the steel table. I'm not sure why they sent it to me free either, but I don't really need to know. The TNG hardware is about $70ish otherwise. Don't forget the retaining clip for the burner and regulator hose - they alsmot forgot to send it, and I nearly lost the darn thing more times than I care to mention.

Drew · Apr 14, 2011

Looks great! :thumb:

MoGreen · Apr 14, 2011

Nice nipples. $20? Now that's a score.

DevineSwine · Apr 14, 2011

my wife says she likes your pool and the grill is just ok.

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