Can't find the thread again... FBs, grates, wheels, casters, etc.


 
Troy Goldreyer said:
It is a great discussion thread with suggestions, feedback and many links to purchase from Amazon. I remember @Steve Hoch, @Bruce, @Josh Dekubber, @Cody Bratton were in there, to name a few. I failed to bookmark it.

There was a Marketplace listing for a "Weber Genesis L/P Side Burner 7810—Brand New... This is a brand new, never-installed side burner for Weber Genesis LP grill in perfect condition."

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I'm not sure if you were looking for the thread? Here's where I posted it originally
Post in thread 'Weber Parts Deals' https://tvwbb.com/threads/weber-parts-deals.99903/post-1214754
 
Cody Bratton said:
I see it’s pending. Nice pickup!
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I was excited to score it for the Gen 3000 LX I am refurbing as a personal grill! Now I'm looking to add a work table to swap out with the sideburner when desired, and a drop table to the right side. I'm guessing I actually only need the z brackets and drop table kit hardware, as I'll be replacing all the wood eventually? Also looking for a new lid. Unfortunately, the original has a sizeable, rusty dent where the front and top planes meet that I didn't notice in the seller's photos. I prepaid so she would hold it for me. Both end caps are fine.IMG_8413.jpeg
 
Cody Bratton said:
The pieces you’re looking for shouldn’t be too hard to acquire. The slide bracket is a more difficult piece to find. But looks like a great start nonetheless.
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I’m hoping some are willing to sell from their respective caches to help a brother out and shoot me a DM. Donors from this era rarely appear in my area. Richmond/Houston, TX.
 
Cody Bratton said:
What’s your lid preference for the end product?
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I’ve always liked the black, although I understand from the group very nice ones without “Weber Fade” are getting harder to find. I didn’t know what a Redhead grill was until I joined the group in October, but was immediately smitten… kinda like a special redheaded, green-eyed lady from my younger days. Based on my limited knowledge of what colors exist in the wild, black and red are my first choices, but I’m open to other colors depending on condition.
 
Troy Goldreyer said:
I’ve always liked the black, although I understand from the group very nice ones without “Weber Fade” are getting harder to find. I didn’t know what a Redhead grill was until I joined the group in October, but was immediately smitten… kinda like a special redheaded, green-eyed lady from my younger days. Based on my limited knowledge of what colors exist in the wild, black and red are my first choices, but I’m open to other colors depending on condition.
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I've always liked the black ones best myself. You're right though, nice black lids are getting harder to find. Of course, you can still buy a brand new one if money is no object. This was my first restoration about five years ago. The lid was close to perfect but was just starting to get the little white dots on it in a few places, another form of Weber fade.IMG_1685758909602.jpgScreenshot_20250506-072337.png
 
Steve Hoch said:
I've always liked the black ones best myself. You're right though, nice black lids are getting harder to find. Of course, you can still buy a brand new one if money is no object. This was my first restoration about five years ago. The lid was close to perfect but was just starting to get the little white dots on it in a few places, another form of Weber fade.View attachment 122233View attachment 122235
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That is stunning! Mahogany slats? Are those the stainless z brackets from Dave Santana? I was thinking of doing mine similarly with the stainless look instead of painting them black. I'd love to see more photos from folks who have done the same.
 
Troy Goldreyer said:
That is stunning! Mahogany slats? Are those the stainless z brackets from Dave Santana? I was thinking of doing mine similarly with the stainless look instead of painting them black. I'd love to see more photos from folks who have done the same.
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Yep, mahogany slats and handle that me and my buddy made for that grill. The zbars are the stainless ones that Dave makes. I would never have painted them, I'm pretty sure it wouldn't have held up too well. I wish I had gotten them powder coated though since I had the cook box and lid end caps done anyway.
 
Steve Hoch said:
Yep, mahogany slats and handle that me and my buddy made for that grill. The zbars are the stainless ones that Dave makes. I would never have painted them, I'm pretty sure it wouldn't have held up too well. I wish I had gotten them powder coated though since I had the cook box and lid end caps done anyway.
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Pretty sure I'll go with mahogany as well and order new zbars, FBs and possibly grates from Dave. I was quoted, "~$400" to sandblast and powdercoat the cook box, end caps, frame, brackets, zbars, treat the frame with rust inhibitor then powdercoat all but the interior surfaces of the cook box and end caps. After reading https://tvwbb.com/threads/from-drab-to-fab-putting-together-a-how-to-restoration-guide.69605/ I'm conflicted about powdercoating the cook box and end caps, or the frame near the cook box due to the high heat because the guy that quoted me for the blast & coat said the standard coat was only rated for 400°, and the high heat coating would cost me an arm and a leg. I didn't ask him for a specific high heat number. Would appreciate feedback on the powdercoating from those who have traveled that road.
 
I paid $250 to have the cook box and end caps sandblasted and powder coated with high heat rated material. It looked great although I still thought it was too much money and haven't done it again on any subsequent grills. Besides the cost savings, I find that painting these parts myself yields a more factory look than the powder coat does.
 
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