2002 Genesis Gold C Build

[Cody Bratton]

So I figured since this is one that I just started, as I have several others in various stages of repair that I’ve posted some random pics of, in the hopes of having a few ready to sell when the upcoming Wisconsin winter finally breaks.

This was the most challenging pick up to date in my Weber van, as with the many grill grabbings I’ve done, I’ve always been able to get the lid pins out. Even without the tools I had. I’ll tackle that issue later and post the pics here.

I don’t have any fully assembled pics, but as solid as it looked, the frame was rough and the cook box was warped badly, and discarded. Tables, lid, control panel, side burner, and grease tray were all in great, but dirty shape. So that’s a plus. Tonight I replaced the typically rotted support. I know fabricators hate the magnets, but for this job it worked out great! Hopefully I’ll get more time this weekend to keep going on it.

 

[Steve Hoch]

Nice job Cody. Is the hole already there for the cook box bolt?

 

[Cody Bratton]

It is not. I will fit the cook box, then mark it and drill it.

 

[Steve Hoch]

It is not. I will fit the cook box, then mark it and drill it.

That works.

 

[Cody Bratton]

I forgot about the pics he sent me. Here are before pics.

 

[Bruce]

I commend your welding skills Cody.

 

[Cody Bratton]

Thanks Bruce. Next time I think I will tack the bottoms to run a nicer bead across the length.

 

[Cody Bratton]

Picking at the frame again figured I’d show what I do for prepping the joints that look rusty, but are in fact very solid. My theory is that there’s small areas in the weld where paint didn’t get on, moisture got under the paint and what you’re seeing is just rust wash. So prior to painting, I take a brass bristled brush and clean up the weld and where the pipe sits where it isn’t welded. I also do it in the male ends of the connections.

It may sound like a lot of extra work, but in reality it’s about 5-10 minutes for the whole frame.

After I have all the welds brushed and clean I take a red scuff pad and scuff up all of the existing finish to ensure good adhesion and decrease chances of scratches turning into peeling paint.

Hoping to have the frame painted today!

 

[Bruce]

I am confident you are right about the weld and the rust. They are usually very solid even though they exhibit rust many times. Using a brass brush is a good idea to clean them up.

 

[Samuel]

Cody,
Just curious are you using a Flux core welder or a Mig welder?

 

[Jon Tofte]

I am confident you are right about the weld and the rust. They are usually very solid even though they exhibit rust many times. Using a brass brush is a good idea to clean them up.

A little bit of rust converter spray as a follow up won't hurt, either.

 

[Cody Bratton]

110v Lincoln SP-100 MIG welder. It does a pretty nice job. If my dad hadn't sold the tig when he sold his shop I would grind down all the factory welds and drop some pretty beads down instead, just because, lol

 

[Bruce]

Jon: I always hit my sanded or welded areas with Rustoleum Rust reformer after I sand, grind or weld them.

Samuel: I use a MIG welder with gas, so no flux core wire. My welder is a Lincoln Weld Pack 3200. Probably very similar to what Cody is using.

 

[Cody Bratton]

It’s shocking how far a can of spray paint can go! Manifold looked rough so I did that too

 

[Bruce]

Pretty nice setup there cody.

 

[Cody Bratton]

Having it all at eye level is pretty nice.

Did one hanger in flat to go on the frame I painted with the flat black. I’m not sure which I like more. The flat black frame looks kind of neat.

 

[Cody Bratton]

Some more progress from today! Took the morning off and man did time fly! Also painted the manifold for my platinum!

 

[Bruce]

Looking forward to the Platinum build.

 

[Cody Bratton]

Same! Wanted to get a couple ready, hoping someone may want to buy one for a Christmas present! Debating which lid I want to throw on this one. If I want to stick with stainless or a red, black, green or gray I have.

 

[Samuel]

Gray would be something I have not seen.