TedLangeJr
New member
Happy Friday Everyone,
After months of reading through all the awesome restorations threads I finally came across a Weber Genesis 1100 for free on Offerup near me in San Diego. Unfortunately, I can't make out the serial on the sticker but i can faintly make out the model # 214111. Currently I have a newer Spirit II 210 that I grabbed for $100 a few months ago. Not really that impressed with it as it's not built to last. My plan is to sell the Spirit to cover the costs to fix this up. The restored Genesis will be my daily driver along with my Smokefire.
This will be my first attempt at restoring an older Weber so I am sure I will have a bunch of questions. Of course I will continue reading through all of the great information but would appreciate any tips to make my life a little easier.
For the most part the genesis is in decent shape. The frame appears to have no major issues or rust and I haven't' decided if I am going to paint it or not. Flavorizor bars are toast and it came with CI grates which I will most likely replace with SS.
I will be ordering the following parts:
Questions:
Firebox:
Axel: The axel has some surface rust on it. It worth trying to clean this up or just replace the axel.
Thanks everyone in advance! Have a great day!
After months of reading through all the awesome restorations threads I finally came across a Weber Genesis 1100 for free on Offerup near me in San Diego. Unfortunately, I can't make out the serial on the sticker but i can faintly make out the model # 214111. Currently I have a newer Spirit II 210 that I grabbed for $100 a few months ago. Not really that impressed with it as it's not built to last. My plan is to sell the Spirit to cover the costs to fix this up. The restored Genesis will be my daily driver along with my Smokefire.
This will be my first attempt at restoring an older Weber so I am sure I will have a bunch of questions. Of course I will continue reading through all of the great information but would appreciate any tips to make my life a little easier.
For the most part the genesis is in decent shape. The frame appears to have no major issues or rust and I haven't' decided if I am going to paint it or not. Flavorizor bars are toast and it came with CI grates which I will most likely replace with SS.
I will be ordering the following parts:
- RCP Stainless flavorizer bars $50+
- Stainless grates - may go with RCP's grates but they're a little more than I want to spend. Are there any decent alternatives?
- New ignighter from amazon
- Endcap: I appear to be missing 1 endcap. Is there a place I can pick one up?
- Support Rod swing table & Slide bar: After further inspection the rod where the table hangs is missing and the piece that attaches to the slide is broken. Can this be easily sourced?
- Replacement casters
Questions:
Firebox:
- What are the best ways to clean/sand the fire box? I am thinking of borrowing a power washer to help clean it up.
- Any suggestions on type of sand paper?
- What paint is recommended for the outside?
- What are the best ways to clean/sand the the lid sides? I am thinking of borrowing a power washer to help clean it up.
- Any suggestions on type of sand paper?
- What paint is recommended for the outside?
- If I decide to paint the frame what is best approach for this. Leave it assembled or take it apart?
- Is there a good way to clean it up to and avoid painting?
- What paint is recommended for the frame?
- From what I can tell the side and bottom wood slats are the grey stained wood. They are in decent shape. Is it worth the effort to sand them down or grab some cedar from home depot?
- What stain and sealant is recommended?
- What sandpaper would work?
Axel: The axel has some surface rust on it. It worth trying to clean this up or just replace the axel.
Thanks everyone in advance! Have a great day!