Finally finished a Silver A resto

[JimV]

For some reason this resto took a long time with several short sessions vs a couple long sessions. It seems like it took forever but I am sure u guys know the feeling. Anyway this morning that grill didnt stand a chance!!! I got all coffee'd up and attacked with a vengeance. First I must admit the under hood was so clean that I broke a rule....if the rule break was so dang bad just tell me where i can buy the new end cap compression nuts and I will undue my rule break ......are u ready? Ok......I used a small paint brush and painted the inner end cap nuts with high heat just so they would look black vs looking grease...yes grease....u know dirty brown rusty look. This was such a minor amount of paint I thought it might be ok.....let the forum be the judge.

Todays finish work just because u guys can relate
1. Paint Weber emblem and sand clean
2. Use automotive silver door ding touch up paint for slight rust on door handles where they connect to doors...just a lil
3. Final polish on inner and outer hood with micro fiber towel and a lil simple green
4. Final walk around and frame touch up with high heat....I did not paint this frame.....just touch up
5. Paint inner cabinet floor and other inner areas to freshin up
6. Clean stainless doors with stainless wipes and buff
7. Clean inside and out of wheels and treat with 303 aerospace....also wipe regulator hose with 303...and all black plastic
8. Test burn and burn off for little bit of paint on end cap nuts.....25 min 500 degrees...not bad for a 2 burner..I think I saw 550 can remember but took a pic at 500

anyway I will include a few pics.......cause we like looking at grill pics

 

[BPratt]

Nice grill.

 

[JimV]

A few more pics

 

[JimV]

and the logo

 

[JimV]

Thanks.....I am enjoying being on this end of the project. It is on craigslist now for $275.00 do u guys think it is priced right?

 

[Dave Maze]

Nice! Great reflection shot in that one picture

 

[JimV]

Thanks....that my signature move
I do that in all of my grill ads on craigslist....now another guy on craigslist around here is copying my move.....

 

[Bruce]

That grill looks good. I would say $275 is a good price for a Silver A restore in my area. Location does seem to have a big impact on how much you can get for a rehabbed grill.

 

[JimK]

Saw your Craigslist ad this morning, Jim. That grill looks great! BTW, we're not far from each other. I'm over by the Wegmans.

 

[JimV]

Thanks guys. Yes I particularly like the 3 burner grills and think they bring more value. This is my first 2 burner resto and when finished I can see where this grill fits for some folks. The 2 burner isnt a massive heavy grill yet there is still a decent amount of cooking space. Mine cruised to 500 degrees and was ready to cook. I guess the better chefs like more control but for an average home owner the 2 burner should cook burgers and dogs quite well. Yes everything costs a little more in the suburbs of DC. I live in Chantilly Va out by Dulles airport. There are plenty of people with money burning holes in their pockets around here. I wish I suffered from that same problem .....
Hi Jim....neighbor......That makes two forum members living close by. AHYMEL also lives right around the corner. Feel free to contact me if your looking for a spare part or donor. Im not a serious resto guy like the pros on the forum I have just got a nasty case of Weberitis and havent been able to stop yet.

 

[AHymel]

Looks great, Jim! Hard work paying off! Fair price and I hope you get it soon!

@JimK Northern Virginia representation growing strong! Cheers!