Performer Deluxe Restoration

[Josh Dekubber]

I just finished my Performer Deluxe (except) I'm still waiting on these parts from Brian O'Neal.

Thanks @Jon Tofte for that connection.

I put Qulimetal 304 SS grates in it and a Weber lower grate. I put different Weber wheels on it painted black. Added a 5 lb LP tank. Painted the table and side panels Hammered Black and everything else Semi gloss black. High heat paint where appropriate. Also a couple extra Weber accessories. I think that's it.

I'll post more pics when my custom wood parts arrive.


This is how it looked when I picked it up.

 

[LMichaels]

Another beautiful resto there

 

[Josh Dekubber]

Another beautiful resto there

Thank you Larry!

 

[Mike-GA]

Wow, that is bada$$. I thought you were going to clean it up really nice and flip it. But no, you made a unique look. You made it your own. Awesome work.

 

[Josh Dekubber]

Wow, that is bada$$. I thought you were going to clean it up really nice and flip it. But no, you made a unique look. You made it your own. Awesome work.

Thank you Mike! I like the way it's looking now but I can't wait to get the custom wood for it

 

[Steve Hoch]

That looks great! I'm not a fan of that version of the performer myself. I think it looks a little bland and cheap, but what you did to that one really kicks it up a couple of notches. That custom wood will really look nice on it too. Great job!

 

[Josh Dekubber]

That looks great! I'm not a fan of that version of the performer myself. I think it looks a little bland and cheap, but what you did to that one really kicks it up a couple of notches. That custom wood will really look nice on it too. Great job!

Thank you Steve I appreciate it!!

 

[Jon Tofte]

That's the most stunning Performer I have ever seen! Another masterpiece. Love the midnight black look which like Steve said, elevates a ho-hum design to a classic.

Can't wait to see a set of Brian's beautiful handles on there for the very final touch .

 

[Josh Dekubber]

That's the most stunning Performer I have ever seen! Another masterpiece. Love the midnight black look which like Steve said, elevates a ho-hum design to a classic.

Can't wait to see a set of Brian's beautiful handles on there for the very final touch .

Thank you very much Jon That's a huge compliment!!

 

[Steve Hoch]

Are you keeping it?

 

[Josh Dekubber]

Are you keeping it?

I think I'm gonna post it for a big number. If it sells fine if not I'm happy to keep it.

 

[Steve Hoch]

I think I'm gonna post it for a big number. If it sells fine if not I'm happy to keep it.

Excellent, I think that's exactly how I would approach it. It's too nice not to make money on it.

 

[Josh Dekubber]

Excellent, I think that's exactly how I would approach it. It's too nice not to make money on it.

We'll See
Remember I picked it up for free so even though I'm putting some money into nice stuff and Qulimetal 304 SS grates. I don't have much $ in it but that doesn't mean I won't post it for high amount.

 

[Steve Hoch]

I picked up

We'll See
Remember I picked it up for free so even though I'm putting some money into nice stuff and Qulimetal 304 SS grates. I don't have much $ in it but that doesn't mean I won't post it for high amount.

Hey, your'e not always going to get them for free and you do have to spend money on them sometimes. It doesn't change the fact that you have something super nice to offer and deserve a good profit especially when you factor in the hours of labor you must also have in it.

 

[Josh Dekubber]

I picked up

Hey, your'e not always going to get them for free and you do have to spend money on them sometimes. It doesn't change the fact that you have something super nice to offer and deserve a good profit especially when you factor in the hours of labor you must also have in it.

Absolutely! I really enjoy working on Webers a lot so it's a win win. It was a very fun to do my first Performer

 

[Steve Hoch]

Oh, I really recommend this tip I picked up from @TomRc about wrapping new/newly restored wheels in painter's tape to keep those tire treads minty fresh until you can decide what to do with a grill.

 

[Josh Dekubber]

Oh, I really recommend this tip I picked up from @TomRc about wrapping new/newly restored wheels in painter's tape to keep those tire treads minty fresh until you can decide what to do with a grill. View attachment 109837

Smart!

 

[Josh Dekubber]

I still want to restore a first generation SSP

 

[Steve Hoch]

I still want to restore a first generation SSP

Yeah, I kind of want to do one of those too. I would probably find one that needs a new kettle to do it right though.

 

[Bruno]

Damn that is a beauty!!