Genesis 1000 restore

[Najar]

Just got hold of a Genesis 1000 in great shape. It still has a quick release regulator so I ordered a new modern QCC1 regulator from Weber.

Not surprisingly the igniter doesn’t work but I’m happy using matches to light it.

The wood handle is a little beat up from the elements so I might make a new one.

I guess I should get a cover for it. Thinking of the 52” one by Char Broil from Lowe’s. Any other suggestions?

Other than that it’s good to go!

 

[Jon Tofte]

Najar,

If you could use something like imgur.com to post pictures of your 1000 we might be able to make better suggestions.

There are many choices for grill covers. The new covers Weber makes are very lightweight and "breathe." The one they sell for the 3-burner Spirit will work on your grill. Some people prefer a more water repellent design. For that I would recommend King Kong covers that you can find on Amazon.

 

[Najar]

If you could use something like imgur.com to post pictures of your 1000 we might be able to make better suggestions.

Is that the recommended way to post pictures? How about Dropbox?

 

[LMichaels]

Imagur works quite well but many here don't pick the correct link to share the photos. To actually get the photo to show in the post like this

you need to get the correct share link. You need to click the button that says BBCCode Forums NOT the one that says Share Link. That one is kind of a PIA because when you use that it makes the reader leave the page and go to another site. By using the BBCCode Forums link it puts the photo inline and shows right in the post as I demonstrated here

 

[Najar]

pics!

 

[Sam Bee]

Looks like you got a nice project there Najar and welcome to the board!

 

[Jon Tofte]

I agree! Some elbow grease, some parts, and paint well applied and you will a really nice grill you can't buy in the big box stores.

 

[Najar]

Looks like you got a nice project there Najar and welcome to the board!

Thank you!

 

[Najar]

I agree! Some elbow grease, some parts, and paint well applied and you will a really nice grill you can't buy in the big box stores.

Didn’t know you can paint these.

 

[Dave in KC]

Didn’t know you can paint these.

Endcaps of the hood, firebox, and frame, can and likely should be painted
on a 1000 restoration project.

 

[Najar]

Is it ok to steam clean everything?

 

[Dave in KC]

Shouldn't be a problem.

 

[LMichaels]

If you're lucky enough to have a true steam cleaner than you bet!

 

[Najar]

If you're lucky enough to have a true steam cleaner than you bet!

I am pretty lucky at blackjack, but alas for steam cleaners I only have a McCulloch which I suspect is not what you meant by a "true steam cleaner"?

 

[Bruce]

My wife has one of those steam things for getting out wrinkles on clothes. I am guessing we need a little more umpf than that.

 

[Najar]

I see there are different varieties of Genesis 1000; should I try to find out which one I have? Does it matter?

 

[Dustin Dorsey]

That looks like it'll clean up nicely! Good luck! That wood even may be salvageable.

 

[Bruce]

Post up a photo and we should be able to tell you what model you have.

 

[Najar]

The photos on the last page? Are the varieties just depending on which retailer sold it?

Post up a photo and we should be able to tell you what model you have.

 

[Bruce]

Sometimes yes, certain retailers sold specific models but generally, there were very minor differences from the general model such as color of lid or maybe an accessory or logo on the lid.

A couple photos showing the whole grill would help more.