Where do I get the domed top for a 55gal UDS

kgoings · 03-24-2010, 12:36 PM

I see a bunch of people have them, where do I buy one?

Smoke & Beers · 03-24-2010, 12:45 PM

Hit craigslist or yard/rummage sales looking for a 22 1/2" Weber Charcoal grill. If you can't find one on the cheap...you can call Weber direct and order a brand spankin' new lid for under 50 bones.

wayner123 · 03-24-2010, 12:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Smoke & Beers

Hit craigslist or yard/rummage sales looking for a 22 1/2" Weber Charcoal grill. If you can't find one on the cheap...you can call Weber direct and order a brand spankin' new lid for under 50 bones.

That's great advice.

Another point worth mentioning is that a kettle lid may or may not fit your drum well. You might need to beat the lip out flat and mold it back around your drum. I have also seen people use the big lots kettle grill lid.

1FUNVET · 03-24-2010, 01:11 PM

I used the Wal-mart version and you get the grill as well. Too late now, but they were on clearance last year for 20.00, and i bought the 3 left.

lunchbox · 03-24-2010, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by wayner123

That's great advice.

Another point worth mentioning is that a kettle lid may or may not fit your drum well. You might need to beat the lip out flat and mold it back around your drum. I have also seen people use the big lots kettle grill lid.

Creating a flange works as well(although more time consuming). All you have to do is cut out the lip from the bottom of the grill and place it inside the drum, and it fits pretty nicely(might need to use high temp gasket rope, like i did).

Dave Russell · 03-24-2010, 01:34 PM

I got a Kingsford kettle a couple of years back on sale and it's lid fits my drum PERFECT. I had been using my Weber lid, but it was a tad small, so one side was a little high, not really seated over the lip. It worked ok, though.

HB-BBQ · 03-24-2010, 01:53 PM

If you cant find a weber lid, Big Lots sells a 22.5 grill with a domed lid for $29...

stiffy · 03-24-2010, 04:20 PM

Check your local metal dump daily, never know what might show up.....

bigabyte · 03-24-2010, 04:27 PM

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Originally Posted by HB-BBQ

If you cant find a weber lid, Big Lots sells a 22.5 grill with a domed lid for $29...

Great advice there!

Paul B · 03-24-2010, 08:00 PM

Go high shine and uptown with this: www.arcticproducts.com. You will have to call for the lid, nice folks, and will run around $40 to 50 bones.

Worked for me.

Paul B
SS UDS
SS Auspit (www.auspit.com)

ComputerMike · 03-25-2010, 03:38 PM

I picked up two used kettle knock offs for cheap and they fit the barrels I gor for free perfectly.

03-24-2010, 12:36 PM	#1
kgoings Is lookin for wood to cook with. Join Date: 03-18-10 Location: Ahwatukee Arizona Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Where do I get the domed top for a 55gal UDS I see a bunch of people have them, where do I buy one?

03-24-2010, 12:45 PM	#2
Smoke & Beers is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 09-10-08 Location: Emporia, KS Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Hit craigslist or yard/rummage sales looking for a 22 1/2" Weber Charcoal grill. If you can't find one on the cheap...you can call Weber direct and order a brand spankin' new lid for under 50 bones. __________________ ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Shawn aka: BUBBA's QUE CREW Competition Team Blue Weber Performer w/SS top & gas assist Weber One Touch Gold & a Weber 22 1/2" Silver Traeger Jr 2 UDS's Born 9-19-08 & 3-6-09 Weber Smokey Joe Platinum Super Fast RED THERMAPEN "If you got them by the MOINK balls, their hearts and minds will follow" -John Wayne

03-24-2010, 01:53 PM	#7
HB-BBQ is Blowin Smoke! Join Date: 06-14-07 Location: Huntington Beach, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	If you cant find a weber lid, Big Lots sells a 22.5 grill with a domed lid for $29... __________________ Lang 36 custom, Backwoods Patio, Horizon Patriot, UDS by Norco, Spirit E-310

03-24-2010, 04:20 PM	#8
stiffy Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 03-26-09 Location: NW, MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Check your local metal dump daily, never know what might show up..... __________________ - 22" UDS & 16" UDS - 26" Char-broiler Scrap Yard Weber Finds: OTS 22" Firepit DA(2001), Smokey Joe Silver EO(1995), 22" OTS J(1987), Weber 18.5" H(1986), 18.5" OTS Super Cool Red F(1984), 22.5" 3 Wheeler N(1991)Donated to a friend, 22.5" 3 Wheeler B(1980)

03-25-2010, 03:38 PM	#11
ComputerMike Take a breath! Join Date: 04-28-08 Location: Carvel, AB Canada Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I picked up two used kettle knock offs for cheap and they fit the barrels I gor for free perfectly. __________________ UDS Stumps Clone

03-24-2010, 01:11 PM	#4
1FUNVET Babbling Farker Join Date: 04-16-09 Location: Lake Charles La Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I used the Wal-mart version and you get the grill as well. Too late now, but they were on clearance last year for 20.00, and i bought the 3 left.

03-24-2010, 01:34 PM	#6
Dave Russell is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-06-10 Location: Lebanon, Tennessee Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	I got a Kingsford kettle a couple of years back on sale and it's lid fits my drum PERFECT. I had been using my Weber lid, but it was a tad small, so one side was a little high, not really seated over the lip. It worked ok, though.

03-24-2010, 08:00 PM	#10
Paul B is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 07-08-09 Location: Datyona Beach, Fl Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Go high shine and uptown with this: www.arcticproducts.com. You will have to call for the lid, nice folks, and will run around $40 to 50 bones. Worked for me. Paul B SS UDS SS Auspit (www.auspit.com)

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