Genesis Platinum C - is it time to retire?
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John G (Boston)
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So what came as a replacement lid sounds like a special production "run" just for replacements. I don't think a black lid was ever offered with grey ends and a stainless handle. If the handle is tubular then the ends are probably Platinum ends? I think they would have to be. If so, then that means a Silver lid panel will fit into Platinum ends - something I did not realize. A Platinum handle will not fit on Silver ends. I think the black lid will look really nice on the stainless frame.
On the frame - I'm pretty sure you will need to join the legs, from left to right, down low to provide stability and prevent cracking of the stainless at the welds up top. Right now the floor in your grill is an important structural part (joining the legs). If you can find a "snap-in" lower wire rack from a later Silver C it might fit right in there and give enough support. You would need the snap-in type from a later Silver C, not the "lay-in" style that just sits there (lay-in style was used on earlier grills). Notice the lower left-to-right cross bars that Bruce has on his grill above. The rack Bruce has there is a lay-in rack. He can use this type of rack because he has those left-to-right lower cross bars (which I'm pretty sure he added).
On the frame - I'm pretty sure you will need to join the legs, from left to right, down low to provide stability and prevent cracking of the stainless at the welds up top. Right now the floor in your grill is an important structural part (joining the legs). If you can find a "snap-in" lower wire rack from a later Silver C it might fit right in there and give enough support. You would need the snap-in type from a later Silver C, not the "lay-in" style that just sits there (lay-in style was used on earlier grills). Notice the lower left-to-right cross bars that Bruce has on his grill above. The rack Bruce has there is a lay-in rack. He can use this type of rack because he has those left-to-right lower cross bars (which I'm pretty sure he added).
Jon Tofte
TVWBB 1-Star Olympian
Not having the welding skills I admire Bruce for obtaining, I used the connecting nut method on the Platinum I previously owned. I wish I had a better picture, but you can see the bolt outlined on the left leg. The frame tube pieces I used in the front and back were made from stainless, preserving the integrity of the construction. You either have to do something like this or use the wire rack to hold the legs together.
Jon Tofte
TVWBB 1-Star Olympian
Larry,
I believe that is what you did for the front portion of the Summit you sold me. I kept that arrangement when I restored it. Seems like it gives more tension than two separate star connectors.
, and I did it to my dad's as well. Totally forgot about the Summit though
Joe Anshien
TVWBB Platinum Member
If you are so inclined I did a thread on using a wood 1x1 instead of metal for the front and rear bars instead of metal. It was easier and cheaper.
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Any Reason not to use wood to frame for bottom Silver B cabinet?
My wife found me a nice looking Silver B with cabinet and 2 pop up shelves. It has the classic rusted out bottom and rusted out firebox cross member. I just cut out the cross member and will be welding in a new one. For the bottom I am planning on using 1x1 wood across the front and back with...
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Joey Langan
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This is the warranty replacement lid on the grill
Jon Tofte
TVWBB 1-Star Olympian
That's actually pretty nice, especially as mentioned that they matched the light gray side pieces. I think I would swap out that modern Weber badge with the one from your original Platinum hood.
Joey Langan
New member
Agree - very happy that it matches with the gray sides. Also like the round, stainless handle that matches the original.
Definitely am planning to change out the badge.
DanHoo
TVWBB Olympian
Not sure if you've seen this or not. Some good tips on restoring the badge.
HOW TO: Restore The Weber Emblem
WHAT: This is a How To on how to restore the emblem on a Weber gas grill lid. WHY: To restore the emblem to like-new condition. WHAT YOU NEED: Basic tools like straight-blade screwdriver and needle-nose pliers Stiff bristle brush Solvent like lacquer thinner High temp gloss or semi-gloss...
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Steve Hoch
TVWBB Diamond Member
I kinda like the badge on the new lid, but I would keep the old badge too. You can always swap them out later when the new one starts to look bad. No biggie either way, the real job is getting all the rusty parts off and deciding how to remake that frame. You have enough choices, should be interesting to see how you approach it.
John G (Boston)
TVWBB Super Fan
Wow, I guess that's a specially made lid. With the grey endcaps and stainless handle it looks really good on the grill. I like it better than the original.
Steve Hoch
TVWBB Diamond Member
Weren't the original end caps and control panels gray on those grills, or did they come gray or black?
Steve Hoch
TVWBB Diamond Member
I guess the better question is whether those end caps would work with your Skyline lid even though you would lose the thermometer.