Early 2000s Genesis Restoration... Need advice for rusted frame cross bar


 

TylerHonschopp

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Hey everyone,

It's been a while since I've posted anything on here but I am back at it again with another restoration. This one is an early 2000s Genesis Silver B with a sweet Forest Green lid. This restoration is for my uncle who has been asking me to restore one for him after he saw my own personal restoration of a late 90s Genesis 3000.

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Anyhow, I diassembled the entire grill today and everything was going great, the frame didn't appear to have any major issues and so I started sanding it down. I got about an hour into it before I realized.... one of the frame connector bars (circled in red in the pic above) was rusted out underneath the connecting bracket. UGH. Such is life...

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Anyhow, now I'm looking into how I can replace this part, and an easy replacement does not seem to be readily available online. I'm also wondering if these Ace Hardware mounting brackets are original or if they were added by the previous owner somewhere down the line.

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Regardless. I have 2 questions.

1) does anyone happen to have this spare part laying around (long shot but worth asking). The one I need to replace is 23 1/8" long.

and

2) what would be the next best solution to replace this piece? Are there any good aftermarket options out there that I could cut to length?

I'd really prefer to make this frame work and not go the route of another donor if possible.

Thanks in advance for any suggestions or comments!
 

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The L brackets definitely were added by the previous owner. I would think it wouldn't be too hard to find a length of aluminum or steel square tubing to use as a replacement. Cut to the proper length, paint, and add some new tubing connectors to each end and nobody will be able to tell the difference.
 
I would use steel vs aluminum just for cost.

I would use mild steel square tubing. I think home depot and lowes has these in varying lengths for not very much money.

Then you'll need the inserts. I'm sure someone will post a link, or I will in a few mins.
 

 

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