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Thank you very much Jon. During the teardown, I repeatedly thought of how few people get to dismantle a Vieluxe. Feel blessed indeed. During my rehab project, I hope I can do justice to the craftspeople who originally made it.

I hadn’t dared to think that far ahead. That decision is very distant from where I am, which is a pile of shrapnel belonging to something once magical. I hope my yard is not where unicorns come to die.

What would you use to lube the sideburner shelf sliders:

Hi Jon, the grill came with almost everything except rotis motor/skewer. A few bolts/nuts were missing here and there, but in general a 8 or 9 out of 10. I’ve dragged home some ugly 2’s and 3’s that should have been landfilled. I’ve uncovered more unusual parts during the teardown over the...

Amazing workspace, like a Weber factory. Something for me to aspire to.

in all seriousness, I would not opencart a machine like this. Rest assured goodfellas. While I’m waiting for new caster wheels, I’m getting acquainted with the Vieluxe. It is different from my Genesis Platinum, strange new parts. The Summit owners out there might recognize these parts. Here’s...

For reference, here is SF Bay Area CL listing for used unit priced at $125: https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/hsh/d/san-jose-weber-bbq-rotisserie-225/7435105296.html

Here’s what some of them look like, they feel mushy when unscrewing, not dense/solid like the external bolts (don’t know if I’m explaining it sensibly): I had a Charbroil that was badged as a Frontgate before my conversion to the church of Weber. The Charbroil sat uncovered for 12 years in my...

That settles it. I will opencart it…. temporarily and store the doors and back panel like @Jon Tofte suggested while I work on the rest of the grill. Any weight reduction during the rehab is gladly welcomed. The back and other panels are secured with with 4 bolts each that were easily...

Monster trucking along you are

Garth: Your pictures don't show up in the post, I've tried viewing on 3 different devices. Anyone else *not* seeing this? Anyway, I've got a 1st gen Performer that's still trucking along. Seeing fewer and fewer of these as the years roll on.

This grill will likely be included in my will.

Happy Friday! Steadily dismantling the Vieluxe while casters are on order. With the back panel removed, I’m pondering: would you opencart a Vieluxe??!!??!

Waiting for these to arrive from thecasterguy.com: EDIT: for those interested in pro/con of rubber vs polypropylene wheels, here is good article: https://www.bulldogcastors.co.uk/blog/rubber-castors-vs-polyurethane-castors/

I don’t know man, will have to wait and see. This is my first NS Weber. It’s completely dead now but even squaring up to it when it’s cold, feels foreign. Completely different than EW burners I’ve owned, hot and warm zones now get sideways, I’m disoriented. I don’t yet get how the smoker fumes...

Dang, wonders never cease. I'm both intrigued and fearful of coleman RPG mishap in my future

For those interested in the eventual outcome of the Vieluxe, here is the new post: Thread 'Got my Vieluxe, now what??' https://tvwbb.com/threads/got-my-vieluxe-now-what.89945/

I agree, when my gas assist was working, it was awesome like you said. Loved it! Over the years, all that inconvenience I avoided was steadily accruing and mutated into potential burner/valve replacement and tank recert hassles. Thus I ripped out the system. Newer gas Performers use Coleman...

I have one but date code 12-99, can’t get it refilled anyway. Couldn’t find replacements for my Performer’s *** assist so dismantled it. It was a fussy setup for me to maintain, overly complicated solution compared to a simple chimney starter. The worse part was it needed an extra hole in...

What is a 5lb tank used for?