I have an 18 inch Weber kettle that I chose as a gift for a job well done at work a couple of years ago. The only upgrade I have is the food grate that hinges up on 2 sides to allow for charcoal tending during a cook. My star grill is a 25-year-old gasser Weber Genesis Silver B three burner with cast iron grate. I replaced the burner tubes once, the temperature gauge 3 times, the flavorizer bars a few times. I keep a cover on it and it stays on the screened in back porch. Every now and then I give it a pressure washing and it continues to perform like it was new. Weber builds a quality product that will give you a long grill life with reasonable care.
On any of your lawn furniture or like the Weber kettle. What I do with mine is I got fluid film and then the 36-in 360 spray straw and you feed it in along the tubing that is making up the main structure of lawn furniture or grills and you spray the inside of the tube with this rust proofer it's lanolin based. Use it on cars primarily but it acts like fry grease on tissue paper. You know me stick a french fry on a piece of paper in the circle just spreads out and it's a grease circle around the french fry. That's what this stuff does and then it keeps the rust from being able to grill or form. It doesn't convert it, but it'll keep those tubes solid for years and years and years instead of them rusting out from the inside which is usually what happens and then you're off to buying a new piece of furniture. 😅
I picked up a used Webber Cart and the fiberglass tray was trashed. I'm having a buddy who's into woodwork making me a badass replacement "l'll share photos later". What I like about this video is that I saw a few add on's I didn't know existed. Thanks for the video!
Grate video. The best assessories are The fan, the Santa Maria adapter, and the Grill Grate. I may need to send you a picture I’ve got a crap ton of cookers
Excellent looking cooker Justin! That new charcoal starter... I hope those guys become friends. Oooooorrrrr maybe it’s a guy and a gal? Better keep a light on back there just in case!
Dang bro very cool. Glad you popped into my TH-cam feed lol. Now a days weber makes the different color weber kettle for the performer series but they want more for a different color. So I bought the black one thinking one day I'll get a regular kettle and swap it. Very cool that you did that 2 years ago lol
Great video. I second the king kong grill cover. The Weber cover is expensive and doesn't hold up well outside and falls apart very quickly. My KK cover has been around for 5 years and still looks brand new!
Looks great! Any tips on locating correct dimensions for the bracket holes onto the kettle? Want to make sure I have them in the right spot before drilling haha
Four years later and viewing this video again for accessories and cover. How well has your King Kong cover held up or have you purchased another? I have a Classic Accessories Veranda Water-Resistant 48 Inch BBQ Grill Cover for Weber Performer from amazon that only lasted about 2 1/2 years and then faded heavily and has started to tear. Curious if anyone else has had better results with a BBQ cover for the Performer with the table since it is an odd shape.
I saw a camera! I saw two cameras! Love the awesome neighbors shouting BBQ from across the street :)Love you, awesome video, big thumbs up! Can I have more please :)
Any tips or video on grilling on a picnic area grill? I moved on an apartment and NO GRILLS are allowed on the patios. I can only use the grills they provide in the complex. They are the picnic are type grill. I have never used that type of grill and don’t know what to do and what not to do. I have watched camping type videos but those fires are blazing. I will be cooking mostly wings, legs, breasts and burgers.
Tag me when you do. I am very interested. I did grill for memorial day , but my fire died out it wasn’t easy to get to back. I finished the meat in the oven.
It was very cool seeing someone that just enjoys their Weber like I do. I've only done the basic upgrades to mine and already have people asking for "the list" so they can do theirs but what you did there was pretty sweet. Thanks for sharing and Happy Queing !
I have two King Kong covers and love both. They fit great and have never faded in color. You are crazy if you pay the price Weber is asking for theirs.
Another awesome video Justin! I thought you were gonna include a segment of me calling you while you were shooting this video? LOL Good times brother!!! I'm very happy that you got the grill "pimped" out like you wanted it. It really does look very nice! Can't wait to see it in person! How does tomorrow work for you? LOL
Have had the King Kong cover for my Weber E-310 a couple of years now. Fully exposed year round to Illinois weather. Seems to be holding up great. Great job on the mods!
I have a big family...of smokers! I have a weber genesis, a weber 20 in kettle, a louisville 1200 black, a napoleon 16 in torpedo, a bradley manual and a big chief. I use all but the bradley regularly. Sadly my napoleon legend and pit boss 700 have done their duty and been replaced (one tried to kill me) but RIP. I have cooked a briket at least once on all but the two electric cookers. Ribs aplenty, pork butts, burgers, sausages, I'm getting hungry.
Showing off the DIY skills as well as the BBQ skills...go Justin lol. Great mods. I think I'm going to watch this series and maybe make some mods to mine.
Nice mods! Looks terrific. Now come on… I think we all know you will get the rotisserie. Since when has “needing” a new BBQ items stopped you? AND you will absolutely LOVE it. I promise. I go with an off brand cover too and spray Scotch Guard UV/water protection on it to help it last an extra season or two. Keep up the good work Amigo.
Hi Justin love your channel!!! I'm a big fan of yours I'm always learning from the things that you put on this channel!..... and I really do love the wood handles on your red kettle...but I tried looking on the link that you put down below and I cannot find anything.... is there any way that you can send some information where I can get ahold of the wood handles.....im trying to do the same thing on my Weber performer.... thank you so much Justin.....keep up the good work!!! Arthur...........
I am torn between getting a 48" lang or a same size lone star but can't really find any comparisons online. I live in NY so i can't really see any unless I buy them. I know you have a Lone star and wanted to know your opinion?
"I'm not going to buy one [rotisserie] just so that it fits".....after buying yet another BBQ.....just because it was cheap. Some great mods though Justin. Never had Weber kettle, but always wanted to get one purely down the the amazing accessories people make for them. If I could get the Gabbies grill in the UK, I'd buy one for sure.
As so many have already mentioned, well done And I love your idea of getting others involved in sending their Weber pictures in. It's truly a joy seeing you back in your groove. 🍻
Great idea Justin. I'll be sending you a clip. You looked like you had a good time with this video. I am sure our people will be talking soon. Take care.
That is a super kettle with all the features one would need great job! ( I just built a bbq balcony, porch with a Pavilion type roof..hanging on the outside wall next to my kitchen in the upstairs..got only 2 kettles, 1 drum smocker ( kettle), 1 gas grill, 1 beefer for speed searing....) ..one thing I noted using bbq s outdoors even stainless parts etc..the rust off in no time..so a welder, rivet gun, grinder, saw, drill is standard tooling next to the kitcheb..😊
For the same price as a slow n sear, I got a cast iron grate. Helps w/ heat retention and distribution, while my regular ol charcoal bin and cheap drip pan do the same thing as a slow n sear. Highly recommend going this route instead. Excited to try the maverick probes, since my thermapro just failed!
Love a bargain. Picked up a Weber Spirit two seasons ago for less than 1/2 price at Target. Now I'm looking for a bargain on a Weber Kettle or Kamado Joe. I can't decide!👍🔥🔥
Alright I took the Kettle plunge, found a Performer Deluxe brand new off Craigslist this weekend. I'll have to get some cooks in before I start customizing it.🙂
Took your advice and pimped my Weber. It was great for a while, my grill made me a lot of money on the streets, but now I have Traeger and Broil-King trying to run me out of town.
she is purdy!!!! love it!! one day i will get a red one and perhaps do it to my performer! I did email you a pic of my recent mod/addition to my offset .....i put some new shoes on her, to make it easier to roll on/off trailer for bbq comps !!
Baby Back Maniac I figured you would get flooded! Do what you need to do - I won’t be offended if you don’t have room for mine! Love your vids and your iPhone/window video made me start my channel! All the best and will be on the lookout for more of your vids!! Your awesome!!
How has your king kong cover held up? Just got a Performer and see the king kong on Amazon for $28 w/ tongs and grill brush. Weber cover is $30 right now.
Thank you for pointing that out. I had forgotten about this link. This is an old video and this therm is no longer for sale. Try this for an alternative. It came out this year. Thermoworks Smoke x4 tinyurl.com/tyo8x5r
This is exactly what I’ve been looking for. I have the same red kettle and my little one just pushed it over and chipped the paint and dented the lid. Lucky it was not hot. Will be doing this once I find a performer frame 👍 thanks for the video!
Glad I found this channel.. I am in the market and still trying to decide what to get.. Whats the difference between the performer and the summit? and do you like the KJ better than the kamado kamodo?
Think your cooker is cooler than mine? Show me! I’ll put it on my channel!!!
Baby Back Maniac awesome video
You should make this a competition with a winner and an award to follow.
so funny you guys compain about prices lol, come live in europe... weber performer 500€ cover ? 100/120€ ;)
How much are the brackets
Hey Justin - unfortunately Jules V F.B. Page got hacked so he had to change his name to Bukid Noon
You had me at “I stuck my Weber in the living room and that’s where it’s been for the last THREE months”. Amazing - YOU’RE A LEGEND
LOL. Yeah just as my wife about that. Never mind, don’t. I might need to park another one in the living room someday
For someone with no skills. You did quite well. You took an idea and made it a reality. You win the internet for the day!👍😎
Thanks!
I have an 18 inch Weber kettle that I chose as a gift for a job well done at work a couple of years ago. The only upgrade I have is the food grate that hinges up on 2 sides to allow for charcoal tending during a cook. My star grill is a 25-year-old gasser Weber Genesis Silver B three burner with cast iron grate. I replaced the burner tubes once, the temperature gauge 3 times, the flavorizer bars a few times. I keep a cover on it and it stays on the screened in back porch. Every now and then I give it a pressure washing and it continues to perform like it was new. Weber builds a quality product that will give you a long grill life with reasonable care.
Yep. They know what they are doing.
YAY YAY gabbys grills. Thanks for the shot out . Awesome performer. Nothing better then the red kettle. God bless brotha
Hey Junior I need you to send me a 26 in Santa Maria grill 2 Jacksonville Florida. Do you have any already made that you can send off
Are the 26 in Santa Maria grills sturdy just like the 22 in
Do you have any videos using the 26 in Santa Maria grill
Thanks Jr. Love your grills man
The editing is superb. BIG thanks for bringing back the 80's music.
On any of your lawn furniture or like the Weber kettle. What I do with mine is I got fluid film and then the 36-in 360 spray straw and you feed it in along the tubing that is making up the main structure of lawn furniture or grills and you spray the inside of the tube with this rust proofer it's lanolin based. Use it on cars primarily but it acts like fry grease on tissue paper. You know me stick a french fry on a piece of paper in the circle just spreads out and it's a grease circle around the french fry. That's what this stuff does and then it keeps the rust from being able to grill or form. It doesn't convert it, but it'll keep those tubes solid for years and years and years instead of them rusting out from the inside which is usually what happens and then you're off to buying a new piece of furniture. 😅
I picked up a used Webber Cart and the fiberglass tray was trashed. I'm having a buddy who's into woodwork making me a badass replacement "l'll share photos later". What I like about this video is that I saw a few add on's I didn't know existed. Thanks for the video!
Glad it was helpful!
Grate video. The best assessories are The fan, the Santa Maria adapter, and the Grill Grate. I may need to send you a picture I’ve got a crap ton of cookers
No love for the SNS or the spin grate, mate?
Victor Bitter The what? Those were mentioned? 🤔
@@meatcranium4280 They sure are along with the drip n griddle pan @5:00 mark.
Victor Bitter I’m kidding. I know. I don’t acknowledge those things. Lol
Victor, check out MeatCranium's channel for some contest.
Thanks for watching, Chris.
Excellent looking cooker Justin! That new charcoal starter... I hope those guys become friends. Oooooorrrrr maybe it’s a guy and a gal? Better keep a light on back there just in case!
lol. Yeah, I don't want a bunch of little charcoal starters running around.
I like it Justin. Love it when people show love to the kettles. CHEERS!!!
Cheers man.
Dang bro very cool. Glad you popped into my TH-cam feed lol. Now a days weber makes the different color weber kettle for the performer series but they want more for a different color. So I bought the black one thinking one day I'll get a regular kettle and swap it. Very cool that you did that 2 years ago lol
I just bought this grill...worth every penny!!
That kettle is freaking awesome! Weber should take note... Lol.
Keep up the great work.
BTW loved that 80s intro music.
Great video. I second the king kong grill cover. The Weber cover is expensive and doesn't hold up well outside and falls apart very quickly. My KK cover has been around for 5 years and still looks brand new!
Justin... This video was F-ing awesome! I loved every minute of it brother! Dig on that performer. WOW!
Thanks buddy. I'm glad you like it. Fly back over and I'll let you cook on it.
I’ve never seen this channel before. But this guy’s grill game is awesome.
Great video Justin. Your content is always really entertaining. I learn a little. I laugh a little. Keep it up.
Thanks Niknod. I really appreciate it.
Mind sharing who makes the work stations on wheels you have on your patio? Look clean and sturdy. Looking for some now.
Looks great! Any tips on locating correct dimensions for the bracket holes onto the kettle? Want to make sure I have them in the right spot before drilling haha
That decal is slick! All you need on that performer now is a V Twin and a sidecar :)
Lol
Four years later and viewing this video again for accessories and cover. How well has your King Kong cover held up or have you purchased another? I have a Classic Accessories Veranda Water-Resistant 48 Inch BBQ Grill Cover for Weber Performer from amazon that only lasted about 2 1/2 years and then faded heavily and has started to tear. Curious if anyone else has had better results with a BBQ cover for the Performer with the table since it is an odd shape.
your kidding me..i wrkd at lowes for 14yrs.ive got all those Saturday workshop builds.love your channel!
Houuuu! very nice in red! Super video too! Sooooo! Here's my subscription!
I have to say you are the coolest guy on TH-cam!
Thanks Christine.
You are welcome! You are so funny, polished, and articulate. I feel like I am sitting right there having a backyard chat.
Perfect. That's what I'm going for. lol. Have a great weekend.
Thank you!
You and yours have a wonderful weekend too Justin!
Nice Dramatic opening Justin. Fun stuff.
I need that red BEAUTY in my life! Damm that looks nice... Love the edits brother!
Thanks brother
hey brother
Justin that is SO cool. Nicely done !
Wow Justin that looks bad-ass !! You did a great job !
I saw a camera! I saw two cameras! Love the awesome neighbors shouting BBQ from across the street :)Love you, awesome video, big thumbs up! Can I have more please :)
Thanks buddy. Good to see you uploading
Great video Justin. The new modified rig looks great.
I love watching your videos, mainly because I think you are an awesome dude. Keep up the good work
The king Kong cover is great. It's performing very well in Chicago winters.
Good to know!
Wooo pretty cool, thinking of buying my pops one, I did see the red one, like the whole cart system, table is so handy!
I love how you tubers put their own disclaimers to all the haters prior to starting their videos.... keep up the good work bro!
Great video Justin! You sir have been PIMP'D!!! lol
lol. Thanks man.
Sending you a clip Justin! I did the same with a red LE. And I had a glass top custom made, it's my hotrod!!!
Awesome. Can’t wait to see it.
This, as all you’re videos, made me smile! Your a hell of an influencer! Thanks for all you do 👍🏻
Thanks a lot Eric.
Love the 80’s theme music! Sweet mod man!!!
Any tips or video on grilling on a picnic area grill? I moved on an apartment and NO GRILLS are allowed on the patios. I can only use the grills they provide in the complex. They are the picnic are type grill. I have never used that type of grill and don’t know what to do and what not to do. I have watched camping type videos but those fires are blazing. I will be cooking mostly wings, legs, breasts and burgers.
That's a good idea for a topic. Thank you!
Tag me when you do. I am very interested. I did grill for memorial day , but my fire died out it wasn’t easy to get to back. I finished the meat in the oven.
Nice upgrade Justin, I am going to have to make my own sticker and redo my performer table, nice video brother!!!!
Thanks Daryl.
That is a cool grill! You certainly have more DIY skills than I do!
Klaus
I love it! lol. I promise it's not much more.
It was very cool seeing someone that just enjoys their Weber like I do. I've only done the basic upgrades to mine and already have people asking for "the list" so they can do theirs but what you did there was pretty sweet. Thanks for sharing and Happy Queing !
I have two King Kong covers and love both. They fit great and have never faded in color. You are crazy if you pay the price Weber is asking for theirs.
Thanks Connor. Great to know
Another awesome video Justin! I thought you were gonna include a segment of me calling you while you were shooting this video? LOL Good times brother!!! I'm very happy that you got the grill "pimped" out like you wanted it. It really does look very nice! Can't wait to see it in person! How does tomorrow work for you? LOL
lol. That would be awesome. Come on over.
@@BabyBackManiac I'm on my way, so leave the light on!!! LOL See ya soon my brother!!!
Any recommendations on a good BBQ light for night cooks?
I liked this video based on the opening alone lol
I guess I missed it. Why did you switch the one out for the other?
Well done Justin ! The red and black goes well together especially with the vinyl lettering! Looks awesome !
awesome video . Justin. i just picked up a weber performer from a yard sale. going to pimp it out. lol
So why did you replace the black kettle with the red? Appearance only?
Your music sounded like 70’s cop show! Love it! I always enjoy your videos Justin!
Have had the King Kong cover for my Weber E-310 a couple of years now. Fully exposed year round to Illinois weather. Seems to be holding up great. Great job on the mods!
When I filmed that I had not yet taken it out of the box. Seems really nice and it came with a grill brush.
Justin, this video is epic! You did such a good job. From the edits, sound, the kettle. A+++. Very impressive.
Thanks guys. I really appreciate it.
King Kong grill covers are very good quality. I have 2 of them. They need to make one for the PK360 though.
I have a green stainless steel performer it was made in 1999 and looks brand new. I paid 30 dollars for it. Found it on Facebook about a year ago
Thanks freaking awesome. What a steal!
I have a big family...of smokers! I have a weber genesis, a weber 20 in kettle, a louisville 1200 black, a napoleon 16 in torpedo, a bradley manual and a big chief. I use all but the bradley regularly. Sadly my napoleon legend and pit boss 700 have done their duty and been replaced (one tried to kill me) but RIP. I have cooked a briket at least once on all but the two electric cookers. Ribs aplenty, pork butts, burgers, sausages, I'm getting hungry.
Where did you get the wooden handle? The website in description looks weird don’t think it’s the right one
Did you actually do the whole measuring out the kettle on a big paper and all ? To drill out holes like the guy in r shack bbq did?
Showing off the DIY skills as well as the BBQ skills...go Justin lol. Great mods. I think I'm going to watch this series and maybe make some mods to mine.
Awesome! Then send me the footage. lol
Awesome modification my friend...
Nice mods! Looks terrific. Now come on… I think we all know you will get the rotisserie. Since when has “needing” a new BBQ items stopped you? AND you will absolutely LOVE it. I promise. I go with an off brand cover too and spray Scotch Guard UV/water protection on it to help it last an extra season or two. Keep up the good work Amigo.
Yeah buddy! That was a n awesome video, entertaining from the start to end. Can't wait for some cooks on your new(ish) performer.
Thanks man. Have a great weekend.
Hi Justin love your channel!!! I'm a big fan of yours I'm always learning from the things that you put on this channel!..... and I really do love the wood handles on your red kettle...but I tried looking on the link that you put down below and I cannot find anything.... is there any way that you can send some information where I can get ahold of the wood handles.....im trying to do the same thing on my Weber performer.... thank you so much Justin.....keep up the good work!!!
Arthur...........
I am torn between getting a 48" lang or a same size lone star but can't really find any comparisons online. I live in NY so i can't really see any unless I buy them. I know you have a Lone star and wanted to know your opinion?
You know I love this video! Great job Justin!
thanks man. I figured you would.
"I'm not going to buy one [rotisserie] just so that it fits".....after buying yet another BBQ.....just because it was cheap.
Some great mods though Justin. Never had Weber kettle, but always wanted to get one purely down the the amazing accessories people make for them. If I could get the Gabbies grill in the UK, I'd buy one for sure.
As so many have already mentioned, well done And I love your idea of getting others involved in sending their Weber pictures in. It's truly a joy seeing you back in your groove. 🍻
thanks man.
Great idea Justin. I'll be sending you a clip. You looked like you had a good time with this video. I am sure our people will be talking soon. Take care.
That is a super kettle with all the features one would need great job! ( I just built a bbq balcony, porch with a Pavilion type roof..hanging on the outside wall next to my kitchen in the upstairs..got only 2 kettles, 1 drum smocker ( kettle), 1 gas grill, 1 beefer for speed searing....) ..one thing I noted using bbq s outdoors even stainless parts etc..the rust off in no time..so a welder, rivet gun, grinder, saw, drill is standard tooling next to the kitcheb..😊
For the same price as a slow n sear, I got a cast iron grate. Helps w/ heat retention and distribution, while my regular ol charcoal bin and cheap drip pan do the same thing as a slow n sear. Highly recommend going this route instead. Excited to try the maverick probes, since my thermapro just failed!
Which Weber is best bang for buck?
Love a bargain. Picked up a Weber Spirit two seasons ago for less than 1/2 price at Target. Now I'm looking for a bargain on a Weber Kettle or Kamado Joe. I can't decide!👍🔥🔥
Kettle first IMHO. Everyone should have one.
Alright I took the Kettle plunge, found a Performer Deluxe brand new off Craigslist this weekend. I'll have to get some cooks in before I start customizing it.🙂
This is n excellent mod. If i just find a nice enough performer used i will mount my LE in that, it is so cool! thanks for filming this Justin!
my pleasure, man. Thanks for watching.
Found a Stainless Performer sitting curbside for free today in really good condition....I know what I must do now.
Great Mod Justin ... That turned awesome and deffently like the logo on the table
Loving the new 80's inspired intro music...Epic!
weber accessories seems to be where stores make their money, as consumers we shop around for the grill but not always the extras.
greetings.. do you know of any shops that might sell and ship those accesories that you have in that weber over to europe?
great video do you have any information on a good deep fryer
Nice job Bro, it’s a nice addition to your Weber collection, happy grilling.
Justin! Ok your cooker is cooler than mine but I am still sending you a short clip of my Moded Up EL Chepo Brinkman!
Look for replacement casters for my Webber performer any ideas
Very Nice Mod Justin!! You just gave me an idea. Cheers!
Very nice setup! 👍
Nice build, Justin.
Awesome mods Justin looks great
Thanks bud
Took your advice and pimped my Weber. It was great for a while, my grill made me a lot of money on the streets, but now I have Traeger and Broil-King trying to run me out of town.
Best reply yet. lol
how can I purchase a grill handle like that? Loved the video!
Ok. now I have bene all over youtube and never really found a good Party Q review. I just got one, haven't used it yet, but how do you like it?
It’s great. Nothing fancy but easy to use
she is purdy!!!! love it!! one day i will get a red one and perhaps do it to my performer! I did email you a pic of my recent mod/addition to my offset .....i put some new shoes on her, to make it easier to roll on/off trailer for bbq comps !!
Can't wait to see it. I got a little overwhelmed by the number of responses (already got 50) so I need to sort through them all.
Baby Back Maniac I figured you would get flooded! Do what you need to do - I won’t be offended if you don’t have room for mine! Love your vids and your iPhone/window video made me start my channel! All the best and will be on the lookout for more of your vids!! Your awesome!!
Love the music used today. Took me back to the 80"s
Could you do a review/bbq on the char broil kamander.
Maybe. I’ll look into it
How has your king kong cover held up? Just got a Performer and see the king kong on Amazon for $28 w/ tongs and grill brush. Weber cover is $30 right now.
Why can you not purchase the XR-50 anymore? Your link does not have it listed. Thanks
Thank you for pointing that out. I had forgotten about this link.
This is an old video and this therm is no longer for sale. Try this for an alternative. It came out this year. Thermoworks Smoke x4 tinyurl.com/tyo8x5r
Gabby's grills has a rotisserie for the santa maria. Or you could borrow the one T-roy has. Lol
This is exactly what I’ve been looking for. I have the same red kettle and my little one just pushed it over and chipped the paint and dented the lid. Lucky it was not hot. Will be doing this once I find a performer frame 👍 thanks for the video!
No problem
Glad I found this channel.. I am in the market and still trying to decide what to get.. Whats the difference between the performer and the summit? and do you like the KJ better than the kamado kamodo?
Where do you find all these amazing deals sir? And is the slow n sear kettle a better cooker than a Weber? Or at least as good?
The intro got the like by itself.