First Restoration Project - Genesis 1100?

[EricDThomps]

Hello all.
Excited to be here. I just inherited this Weber, looks to be in good shape and works.
Based on my initial research I believe that it is a Weber Genesis 1100? Is it considered "Gen 1"?
Any way to know what year it was made?
(The serial # and other info is worn off in the sticker on side of controls.)

I looked, but couldn't find it pictured in the brochures on here.

I plan on giving it a thorough cleaning to see exactly what I've got then I'm sure I'll have plenty of questions.

Are parts readily available?
Assume that if I restore it, I should be able to get many more years of use out of it? Looks to have cast iron grates also.

I really like the "vintage" look of it vs the new Webers.
Have so much to learn...

Thanks everyone. Eric

 

[Richard in NS]

Looks good Eric! Cast iron grates that are not all rusted. Bonus!

 

[Bruce]

That is a Genesis 1000. The Gen 1 that you refer to is actually "Genesis 1" from the Genesis 1-5 family which are very similar to the later Genesis 1000-5000 family. Yours is probably early to mid 1990's.

 

[Samuel]

Excellent Start, looking forward to your progress!

 

[Jon Tofte]

My quick advice is to try to take it slow on that very nice grill. I totally agree with you about the vintage look vs. the boring stainless junk out in front of Lowes, etc.



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