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Mods for this thing are everywhere, and I did all I could find......

an additional rack under the charcoal basket to
close down the bottom of the grate,

I haven't seen this one.... can you explain further? I can't
visualize it.

metal handles on the sides,

Been there, drank that.... er, done that

and a painted indicator on the access door handle.

DOPESLAP! Will do that.

Thanks a heap,
-Zz