Finally Found myself a RedHead


 
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Scott Guerber.

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I have been lusting after one for a long time (since my dad had and got rid of his old master-touch). I have been on the hunt for awhile now and have seen some pretty beat up ones or ones that are just too pricey for me. I came across this one a day or so before Thanksgiving. It was a family that posted an ad for a Moving sale. It said they had a Weber grill and since they were pretty close I said I would love to come by a day or two early and give them cash for it. They said it was red so I would have been interested as long as it wasn't too beat up. I get there to find a near perfect condition 1996 Performer for $50 with bbq tools and a vegetable cooker. I wiped it down a bit and took some pictures. Wow, the red's are really great looking in person.

Enjoy!

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<span class="ev_code_RED">Us, Enjoy??!!</span>
<span class="ev_code_RED">Scott, you hit the jackpot!!!</span>
<span class="ev_code_RED">It Looks BrandSpankin'New!!!</span>
<span class="ev_code_RED">UNBELIEVABLE! only 50 BUCKS??</span>
 
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Jim Lampe:
<span class="ev_code_RED">Us, Enjoy??!!</span>
<span class="ev_code_RED">Scott, you hit the jackpot!!!</span>
<span class="ev_code_RED">It Looks BrandSpankin'New!!!</span>
<span class="ev_code_RED">UNBELIEVABLE! only 50 BUCKS??</span> </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

The enjoy was mainly because everyone loves some pictures
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$50 was all I paid. I was very surprised when I stumbled upon it. I was hoping it was a master touch but even more happy it was a performer. It looks pretty new except some scratches on the stainless. We are grilling some tri-tip on it tonight to break her in a bit.

Also, picking up a brand new 26'er tonight. Tonight is going to be a great night. Now only if my Lakers can break their 4 game losing streak
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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Scott Guerber.:
Also, picking up a brand new 26'er tonight. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>Lordy Scott.... now I'm not sure WHICH grill you're gonna love more, the <span class="ev_code_RED">RED</span> or the NEW 26"er, cuz those are SIMPLY FANTASTIC!
My 26" is an old CL find and I use it all the time, would love a new one, butt....

jus'sayin', you're gonna LOVE the space the 26" gives you.
Now, YOU enjoy!
 
Nice steal i mean nice buy Scott, thing looks brandnew, sand the ash catcher and paint it red.
 
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Jeff Kolodziejski:
wow..is that exactly how you found it, or did you put the black ash catcher on? Thats a great deal and it looks new! </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

No, I cleaned it up a bit and put a black ash catcher that I had from another grill. I still have the one that came on it unpainted. I will probably paint one of them red with duplicolor. I wiped the whole thing down and painted some of the frame. Added new hardware. It was in really good shape. There isn't a chip or scratch on the red at all. The ignition wasn't working at first but I cleaned out a spiders nest and now it works like a champ. Bought a brand new SS grate from Weber and she is as good as new.
 
Super score! I love to read about the great deals you guys get. I feel like I have landed a couple sweet ones myself. I knew I wanted a s/s Performer so I posted a picture w/ a wanted ad on CL. The next day a guy sent me a message and said he had one he was about to put in an auction. He told me it looks like the one in the picture, only this one is red. I asked how much he was looking for and he said, I was hoping to get $40. I said(trying not to scream like a girl)I'm on my way with $40 and that was that. I still can't believe a wanted ad turned up such a great find. It was outside uncovered, but no major dents or dings. I cleaned it up easy enough, and it runs like a champ. $20 in parts and I was in the money. It's a fun hobby, I sure love the thrill of the hunt. Thanks for all of your input on this forum, I look forward to checking it out everyday.
 
That is one gorgeous redhead! And you say you are joining the 26er club? You have a first class collection. Now the only problem you will face is which one to cook on each night.
 
<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">I will probably paint one of them red with duplicolor. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>
Outstanding find Scott. If your planning on painting the Ash Bowl, the "Ring" polishes out real nice. It'll give it that little extra Bling factor.
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