Colorado Genesis 1000 Restoration

[John G (Boston)]

They may have just run out of the old part and started using the new one to finish the model run. Who knows?

That's what I was thinking too. These were probably the tail end of the 1000 run. They still had the tank wheels. And that one has the white push caps.

-John (Boston)

 

[JonathanHolkum]

>> Also, it is difficult to tell but the manifold is very rusted, should it be replaced or polished?

The manifolds are thick steel. I would sand it to metal, prime and paint. It is just surface rust and flaking paint.

Thanks for all the great info and the drab to fab post has been helpful. I have removed all the surface rust from the manifold. Should the burner valves be removed to paint or just covered? I will also clean and grease the valves as suggested in the drab to fab post.

 

[Steve Hoch]

Thanks for all the great info and the drab to fab post has been helpful. I have removed all the surface rust from the manifold. Should the burner valves be removed to paint or just covered? I will also clean and grease the valves as suggested in the drab to fab post.

No, don't try and remove them. Just tape them up with blue painters tape. It will come out fine and you won't break anything.

 

[DanHoo]

If the valves work, I'd leave them as is.

 

[Steve Hoch]

If the valves work, I'd leave them as is.

Well, if they still pop up and move freely I would definitely leave them alone. It's really easy to strip out those little brass screws that hold the valve together.

 

[TomRc]

Yah, I learn something new about these old Webers all the time. I assumed the pointer style scales were unique to the Genesis 1000 and prior and the ones with the yellow markings came out with the Silver B's in 2000. Seems I assumed wrong.

I struggle with this same confusion when trying to do a “correct” restoration. Looking back, I’ve probably been blaming someone for bastardizing a grill by changing it out to the yellow scale before I got ahold of it only to slowly learn that it might really not be the case in every instance. And just when I thought I had it figured out, too....

 

[Steve Hoch]

I struggle with this same confusion when trying to do a “correct” restoration. Looking back, I’ve probably been blaming someone for bastardizing a grill by changing it out to the yellow scale before I got ahold of it only to slowly learn that it might really not be the case in every instance. And just when I thought I had it figured out, too....

Yep, it's a head scratcher. We've all seen grills with the newer style scale along with the tank level sticker still on the frame. That one is easy enough to figure out. As near as I can figure, if Weber was putting that scale on as original equipment it was only on some 1999 models.

 

[JonathanHolkum]

Thank you everyone for all of the help and suggestions! I actually finished my Genesis up in October 2022, but got wrapped up and haven’t updated. I had a lot of fun working on the grill and got some great grill time on it since October. This thing will cook for sure. I replaced the burners (cheap at Ace), flavorizer bars (awesome suggestions on drab to fab), igniter, and went with porcelain enameled cast iron grates (been grilling great and easy to clean), replaced the caster wheels and one of the threaded inserts, and the wood with cedar and tried to keep close to the original color - spray poly was great which I found in the drab to fab. The hood handle is original, I just sanded and dremeled it down and then stained and clear coated. I polished the valves of the manifold and took them apart and greased them. I heard some suggestions to keep it simple and grill but couldn’t help myself and they look and operate perfectly. I also polished the axles with my dremel. The manifold had some surface rust that was simple to remove and the hose and regulator are original. I removed the rust on everything I could find and repainted everything but the hood (obviously), control panel, and drip pan. The hood and drip pan cleaned like a dream with a razor blade. I sand blasted the grill box and end caps and repainted with flat black high heat ceramic paint which coated and heated up perfectly. The frame and legs are high heat rustoleum gloss. I replaced most of the hardware. The control handles and panel cleaned up so easily with simple green and soft scrub on the controls. The big wheels are original, I had an easy time cleaning them up and think they look great. I sanded and painted the badge hot rod red and followed the suggestions on drab to fab to clean it up, I love it and feel like it sticks with the Weber colors. I’m not sure what to expect from the die hard guys. The red silicone to reattach the badge worked great after I damaged the original washer after removal. I originally wanted to replace the bottom rack with wood, but in the end thought I was just creating work for myself. I’m very happy with the results and have this forum to thank for that! Just saw a Genesis II in Costco today for $900! I bought this one for $25 and have a few hundred into, but a fun project and I know it’ll be a good one for years. I also will not lie, I keep looking for other Genesis grills to rehab for friends and family - I will let you know how it goes haha.

 

[Bruce]

Prime restore. Excellent attention to detail.

 

[Steve Hoch]

Excellent job, it came out great! My only suggestion is to find a manifold bracket for your grill to pull it up higher, it's riding a little low.

 

[JonathanHolkum]

Thanks Steve Hock! I refinished and painted but haven’t photoed … but haven’t forgotten

 

[JonathanHolkum]

Thanks Steve Hock! I refinished and painted but haven’t photoed … but haven’t forgotten

Steve Hoch!! Sorry

 

[JonathanHolkum]

Also need to thank Dan Hoo for all the early suggestions. Very helpful my man.

 

[Steve Hoch]

Thanks Steve Hock! I refinished and painted but haven’t photoed … but haven’t forgotten

I have one grill that I had to put two of those brackets on to keep the knobs from scraping the control panel. I thought about trying to bend the arms of the manifold but was afraid I would break it.

 

[JonathanHolkum]

Prime restore. Excellent attention to detail.

Thanks Bruce, it means a lot coming from you. Hopefully I can collect and release in the future like you.

 

[DanHoo]

Wow!! Looks awesome. Giving me some inspiration to get my rehab going.

 

[DanHoo]

Also need to thank Dan Hoo for all the early suggestions. Very helpful my man.

Happy to help, yet I was simply sharing the collective expertise I have found on the forum. I'm glad to see the results.

Well done!

 

[Jon Tofte]

Wow! That one is stunning. I like redheads very much, but honestly prefer brunettes. Your black hood looks beautiful and contrasts the wood (that you also did an excellent job on) perfectly. Lots of attention to detail there, as Bruce said.

That clip would probably be a help (and you could possible fabricate and equivalent solution. Another thing that you might consider is adding the triangle shaped metal piece that creates a screen under the control panel to hide the manifold. This is also within the realm of someone fabricating (It has been done by someone here), or maybe someone has one they can spare for you.

Even without these minor additions you have one gorgeous grill that is case study in careful restoration and proof of why a classic Weber will beat out a new one in almost all respects.

 

[Bruce]

The other option for hiding the manifold area is to add a second swing table.

 

[HankBates]

Surprised to not see the slider type folding table support on such a late unit.
Maybe they ran out of these too....