Just not something I've done before and I've seen some people concerned with chipping the enamel or whatever coats the outside of the grill. I will likely continue just running the cables under the lid. If it fails quickly then I will try something once I get a replacement, if not then I'll keep on trucking like this.
Currently in the stall at 165, been there for close to an hour. Good thing its just me and my old lady that will be eating this tonight and plenty of beer to persevere through.
Check with Weber, you may be able to buy an enamel touchup kit. If so, that would alleviate one of your concerns. Drilling the hole through the metal itself isn't that difficult.
What kind of meat are you looking for, and in what quantities? For small amounts, I get my meat exclusively from Costco. For tri-tip, I get it from Olde World Meat Market off Hwy 150. For larger quantities I get it from Shuler Meats off Business 85 in Thomasville, but you have to buy it by the case from Shuler.