ChadVKealey
TVWBB Pro
So, I picked up a very fatigued, but salvageable (I think) Redhead Performer SS from the FB marketplace last year. It's been sitting in the shed, waiting for me to have the time to deal with it. I revisited it yesterday to assess the condition. There's the expected stuff, like two of the one-touch sweeper arms being missing and some dents and rust on the lid, but there's also quite a bit of rust and a lot of flex in the frame. I can't really see how the frame is held together, so I'm a bit hesitant to start taking it all apart. My plan was to wire brush the rust and peeling paint and have a buddy of mine weld the bits back together before priming and painting. However, I don't know what grade of steel Weber used and whether welding it is possible or advisable.
Has anyone ever rebuilt the frame/chassis on a Performer SS that could provide some recommendations?
Has anyone ever rebuilt the frame/chassis on a Performer SS that could provide some recommendations?