Looking for 26" Cooking Grates for Big UDS

wingnut · 01-21-2010, 10:46 PM

I'm working on a 85 gallon UDS and I'm looking for a place where I can get some 26" grill grates. I heard Sears/Kmart had them, but apparently they don't sell them now.

I called Weber and they first asked me which grill I owned that needs replacement grates and at the time I didn't know which one takes the 26ers, and she wouldn't sell me one if I didn't own a grill needing one (something about liability since they don't know if the grate will be a safe distance from the heat source, blah, blah...) So, I know I can call back to Weber and get one if I say the right things, but is there a better (cheaper) source?

Also, I know about Norco's BUDS build thread, but it's old enough that the links to cooking grates for sale are now dead links. Has anyone done a 85 gal UDS recently? If so, where did you get your grates?

Thanks in advance for your help on this.

caliking · 01-21-2010, 10:50 PM

the biggest Weber I know of is the country kettle or something like that. Possibly a 26" grill? Otherwise if you know of a welding shop or a buddy with welding skills maybe you can have one made out of expanded metal and iron. would probably be cheaper than the Weber grate

WMI · 01-21-2010, 10:54 PM

Wingnut ,
Here is a post by STX Cue on a good thread about 85-96 g build UDS's
This price is still good I just called Weber this week and ordered two.
Attached is the thread from earlier in '09. Great info on a 85 UDS

The grate part number 71201 and that is $41.75 direct from Weber. You will have to tell them OVER and OVER that you have the part number or they will be asking for your grill model number, etc.

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=58307

BBQ Grail · 01-21-2010, 10:55 PM

Weber makes a 26 inch kettle. A few weeks ago they were out of the the 26 inch grates. I posted the part number a few weeks back here on the forum. I'll look for it again.

BBQ Grail · 01-21-2010, 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WMI

Wingnut ,
Here is a post by STX Cue on a good thread about 85-96 g build UDS's
This price is still good I just called Weber this week and ordered two.
Attached is the thread from earlier in '09. Great info on a 85 UDS

The grate part number 71201 and that is $41.75 direct from Weber. You will have to tell them OVER and OVER that you have the part number or they will be asking for your grill model number, etc.

http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=58307

I have ordered from weber many times with just the part number. If I call up and when you get the customer service rep you say. "I'd like to order part number XXXX they will place the order and not give you any hassle.

sdb25 · 01-21-2010, 10:57 PM

why not just make your own? or, have a local metal shop make some!

BBQ Grail · 01-21-2010, 10:58 PM

The new part number for the 26 inch Weber Kettle grate is # 63039 and the price is $89.10...

WMI · 01-21-2010, 11:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BBQ Grail

The new part number for the 26 inch Weber Kettle grate is # 63039 and the price is $89.10...

Huh ?

I just ordered two #71201 26"grates from weber on Monday of this week for $41.75 ea

Maybe they have two different models.

BBQ Grail · 01-21-2010, 11:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WMI

Huh ?

I just ordered two #71201 26"grates from weber on Monday of this week for $41.75 ea

Maybe they have two different models.

Actually, they are two different model numbers. Two different sizes also...

One is 26 inches and one is 26 3/4...

wingnut · 01-21-2010, 11:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BBQ Grail

Actually, they are two different model numbers. Two different sizes also...

One is 26 inches and one is 26 3/4...

So, which one fits an 85 gallon drum better? Does the smaller one leave too big of a gap?

sdb25 · 01-22-2010, 12:57 AM

$42 for a grill? that's highway robbery!

JD McGee · 01-22-2010, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdb25

$42 for a grill? that's highway robery!

Ouch...I'd hit up the local sheet metal shop for a chunk of expanded metal...you can get a 4x8 sheet for that kind money...

Bigmista · 01-22-2010, 02:48 AM

This is what I have in my 85 gal drum

http://www.amazon.com/Romes-123-Gril.../dp/B001ASH9O6

swamprb · 01-22-2010, 03:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdb25

$42 for a grill? that's highway robbery!

You won't think that, after cooking on a 26" grate!

I bought 2 of the Weber 26" chrome plated replacement grates for my 85 gallon drum. I know Hog-Que-Holic bought 6 of them for his three 96 gallon drums.

wingnut · 01-22-2010, 08:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bigmista

This is what I have in my 85 gal drum

http://www.amazon.com/Romes-123-Gril.../dp/B001ASH9O6

That's certainly a better price, but do you miss not having the handles? Do you just grab it by the gaps on the side, or have you rigged up a little handle on the grates? Thanks for the link. That's a good deal.

01-21-2010, 10:46 PM	#1
wingnut Knows what a fatty is. Join Date: 04-27-09 Location: Utah Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Looking for 26" Cooking Grates for Big UDS I'm working on a 85 gallon UDS and I'm looking for a place where I can get some 26" grill grates. I heard Sears/Kmart had them, but apparently they don't sell them now. I called Weber and they first asked me which grill I owned that needs replacement grates and at the time I didn't know which one takes the 26ers, and she wouldn't sell me one if I didn't own a grill needing one (something about liability since they don't know if the grate will be a safe distance from the heat source, blah, blah...) So, I know I can call back to Weber and get one if I say the right things, but is there a better (cheaper) source? Also, I know about Norco's BUDS build thread, but it's old enough that the links to cooking grates for sale are now dead links. Has anyone done a 85 gal UDS recently? If so, where did you get your grates? Thanks in advance for your help on this.

01-21-2010, 10:54 PM	#3
WMI Full Fledged Farker Join Date: 02-22-07 Location: St Louis MO Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Wingnut , Here is a post by STX Cue on a good thread about 85-96 g build UDS's This price is still good I just called Weber this week and ordered two. Attached is the thread from earlier in '09. Great info on a 85 UDS *The grate part number 71201 and that is $41.75 direct from Weber. You will have to tell them OVER and OVER that you have the part number or they will be asking for your grill model number, etc.* http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/sh...ad.php?t=58307 __________________ Ron Authorized Dealer for Backwoods Smoker - Meadow Creek - Primo - Kamado Joe - BBQ Guru & Cookshack FEC & Accessories Nicely discounted for Brethren members www.stlbbqstore.com

01-21-2010, 10:55 PM	#4
BBQ Grail somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Rocklin, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Weber makes a 26 inch kettle. A few weeks ago they were out of the the 26 inch grates. I posted the part number a few weeks back here on the forum. I'll look for it again. __________________ Larry The best way to reach me is with email: larry@thebbqgrail.com

01-21-2010, 10:57 PM	#6
sdb25 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-03-09 Location: Long Beach, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	why not just make your own? or, have a local metal shop make some! __________________ -elbows deep in someone else's misery.

01-22-2010, 12:57 AM	#11
sdb25 is one Smokin' Farker Join Date: 12-03-09 Location: Long Beach, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	$42 for a grill? that's highway robbery! __________________ -elbows deep in someone else's misery.

01-21-2010, 10:50 PM	#2
caliking is One Chatty Farker Join Date: 01-13-10 Location: Houston, TX Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	the biggest Weber I know of is the country kettle or something like that. Possibly a 26" grill? Otherwise if you know of a welding shop or a buddy with welding skills maybe you can have one made out of expanded metal and iron. would probably be cheaper than the Weber grate

01-21-2010, 10:58 PM	#7
BBQ Grail somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 08-11-03 Location: Rocklin, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	The new part number for the 26 inch Weber Kettle grate is # 63039 and the price is $89.10... __________________ Larry The best way to reach me is with email: larry@thebbqgrail.com

01-22-2010, 02:48 AM	#13
Bigmista somebody shut me the fark up. Join Date: 05-24-04 Location: Long Beach, CA Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	This is what I have in my 85 gal drum http://www.amazon.com/Romes-123-Gril.../dp/B001ASH9O6 __________________ Wait! Bigmista wrote a cookbook? Exodus 29:18 Then burn the entire ram on the altar. It is a burnt offering to the LORD, a pleasing aroma, a food offering presented to the LORD. God loves BBQ! Bigmista Custom Spicewine Trailer - Olivia J. PIMA Large and Medium Spicewines Weber Ranch Kettle - E.T. Remembering Scott

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