What im working with. "Pic heavy"

[petewoody]

JJW, I used a pair of pliers and some cloth to protect the paint and bent the lid edge. It took a few tries but turned out well.
I also modified the charcoal grate as follows, using a grilling sheet I picked up at Lowes:

 

[jjw]

ok, sounds good

 

[south jersey bbq tim]

nice!!! did not know that char broil made a bullet