A rare one

[Ed L]

I picked this up about 7 years in San Jose. It was a wreck. I was surprised that the glass doors were still with and in good shape.

It’s been in the garage for the past 3 years. I figured since I’m refinishing the deck it was time to get it back out and use it!

 

[Jeff MA]

Nice 5000.

Definitely a keeper.

Jeff

 

[NickF]

Wow that thing looks sweet! I’m surprised how complete it is!

 

[Jon Tofte]

I don't think I have ever seen one that still had the side matching serving tray.

 

[Ed L]

The local ace hardware has one that they use as a display. Brand new never used.

They refused to sell it to me.

 

[Bruce]

Never saw that porcelain side shelf before. What color is that lid? Is that the "Mauve" color or is it Pink?

 

[Chris in GA]

Oh man thats sweet. Thats awesome!
Someone please explain as to why there is no more craftsmanship like this, with this type material, at this level anymore ?

 

[G Schafer]

Oh man thats sweet. Thats awesome!
Someone please explain as to why there is no more craftsmanship like this, with this type material, at this level anymore ?

Because it's too expensive for most people.

Gerry

 

[LMichaels]

That hood is called platinum IIRC. I had one of them. I could not get rid of it to save my life and ended up throwing it away

 

[Bruce]

Larry, I have one, it is on a regular 1000 (not sure it came that way), but it's rarity has to be worth more than zero.

 

[LMichaels]

I offered it for free on here, Craigslist, FB Market and so on. I ended up tossing it sadly

 

[Jon Tofte]

Those glass cabinet doors remind me of the stereo rack I and half my dorm had in college in the 80's. I remember the glass door breaking when moving out of the dorm. My first experience with tempered glass. Thankfully, rather than sharp slivers it turned into a bunch of "diamonds!"

 

[Dave DaRooskie]

I offered it for free on here, Craigslist, FB Market and so on. I ended up tossing it sadly

Too bad, indeed: You could've made a side tray out of that lid before you tossed it! Cut the front middle of the lid out and you even have the right striping!

 

[Bruce]

I think it would be extremely tough to cut the lid without shattering the porcelain coating.

 

[Shawn-G]

What is the extra knob near the igniter for

 

[Chris Allingham]

What is the extra knob near the igniter for

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[Tom E.]

I just picked this one up last month. Same color scheme. Wood slats are a different color. Looks like a "driftwood" color. Anybody have any ideas on a stain color to use to refinish? Would like to keep it original.