Jon: Did you have to worry about the printing when you were cleaning up that lid, or is it porcelain like the rest of the lid?
Also, are you saying it looks the lid I pictured is a 5000 or the one that Jeff posted?
Bruce,
Scroll down to the bottom of this 1993 pamphlet to see your lid.
https://tvwbb.com/docs/1993-weber-genesis-spirit-brochure.pdf
Jeff
"Printed on recycled paper"? Just kidding, I know what you meant, and I agree.One other thing on that brochure that cannot be said any more is on the very last page and it's a rotten shame on Weber
I think 2017 and the Genesis II was the first year of a completely Made in China Genesis.BTW: What year exactly did Weber start producing their Genesis line in China?
I don't know the significance of the fancy pinstriping, but I'd be careful cleaning the lid. I'm not sure if it's under or over the porcelain, but I strongly suspect it's over. Two cents that weren't asked for but offered just because I happen to have fifty cents more than I'm .... gonna keep ....
Yah, those kind of deals come around occasionally. If a guy isn't in a big rush and just keeps his eyes open, the deals will come eventually on those older grills.
BTW: What year exactly did Weber start producing their Genesis line in China?