Cheap Performer Wire Rack Replacement Mod

HOPTOAD · Feb 19, 2013

Recently I "scored" a Performer off of Craigslist. The thing was filthy and missing some accessories, mainly the wire rack. This had a pretty dramatic effect on the stability of the grill, so I tried to come up with a cheap way to replace the wire rack. Here is what I came up with.

First pic showing the starting point.

I got some PVC with end caps drilled a hole in the caps ran a carriage bolt through the existing holes where the rack used to be. Secured them with a washer and nut. The other side I used the existing screw.

Pics

Then I cut two peices of PVC to 31.5 inches and did a dry fit.

Painted the PVC using some Krylon fusion that I had laying around and got it put together.

The really improved the side to side stability of the grill but the front to back stability was still lacking. I had an extra 25 inch segment of PVC left over that attached at far end to help with that.

The plan (once payday hits and I can some more PVC and paint) is to continue these cross members for the length of the grill making a small shelf, replacing the non-existant wire rack.

Thanks for Looking,

HOPTOAD

MisterChrister · Feb 19, 2013

Way to go! Gotta keep these Performers in action!

el_matt · Feb 19, 2013

Nicely done.

Matt

JS-TX · Feb 19, 2013

Nice solution

cholloway · Feb 19, 2013

Excellent.
Gives me ideas for the rusted out rails/shelf on my Bandera.

charrederhead · Feb 19, 2013

Clever!

stl-rich · Feb 19, 2013

That's really kewl

When you get a few spare $$ I suggest you buy some PVC T-fittings, cut the guys you show and use the "T"s to add cross members. Bet you can make it look awesome :grin:

Bluesman · Feb 19, 2013

great idea. PVC is a wonderful thing. Keep posting.

chriscw81 · Feb 19, 2013

nicely done, sir. i'm waiting for my magical day when i find a performer steal on CL.

HOPTOAD · Feb 20, 2013

Thanks everyone for the replies. I will make sure to post some more pics once it is finished. I think I am going to put caps on the ends of the crossmembers to make it look a little nicer and instead of attaching the PVC with screws from top to bottom, go bottom to top, again for looks.

mbshop · Feb 21, 2013

looks good and for sure it won't rust !

Fishawn · Feb 21, 2013

Great idea & nicely executed.

t_herrm · Feb 21, 2013

great find and nice fix. Wish I could find those deals on CL.

HOPTOAD · Mar 21, 2013

I finally finished the replacement wire rack using PVC.. I was wrong, it is not cheap. Probably wouldn't do it again. Total cost was right at 60 bucks. It is really sturdy, but with the time it took and the cost a replacement is probably cheaper.

Still have some touch up to do. Deciede to leave off the end caps. Might look a little better but I dont want to spend anymore in it. I am debating whether to leave to stainless screws the color they are now or paint them black. I think I will leave them alone. Thanks for Looking.

I was curious if anyone has a method they use to get oil stains off the performer table? I got a little olive oil on there I just cant seem to get up. Thanks.

Pics.

bigabyte · Mar 21, 2013

Looks good and solid!

bobaftt · Mar 21, 2013

i use the scotchbrite pads to scrub oil spots on mine ymmv

HankB · Mar 21, 2013

Good work on the shelf! I hope it holds up. I recall using PVC for something so long ago that I can't recall what it was. It broke and I've felt that POVC is not so strong since. Maybe yours is a better application.

HOPTOAD said:
I was curious if anyone has a method they use to get oil stains off the performer table? I got a little olive oil on there I just cant seem to get up. Thanks.

I use Dawn (not a cheap substitute) and Simple Green for degreasing. On metal stuff I have also used WD-40 as a first step to soften the grime.

HOPTOAD · Mar 21, 2013

HankB said:
Good work on the shelf! I hope it holds up. I recall using PVC for something so long ago that I can't recall what it was. It broke and I've felt that POVC is not so strong since. Maybe yours is a better application.

Thanks Hank. I am concerned about it holding up too. I was putting pretty good pressure on the frame when I was attaching the crossmembers and it held up well, but it is PVC. In reality I dont think the things I will be putting on the shelf will add up to much weight. Just a small rubbermaid for charcoal and a small, thin, (hopefully light) paver stone to set my chimney starter on after use.

I'll tell you though.. if it breaks :yell::frusty::mad2:

1911Ron · Mar 21, 2013

I like it very nice! Simple green or Dawn as suggested above should do the trick.

Pappy · Mar 21, 2013

Armor All car cleaner works pretty good too.

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