Hello from Calif/model 470000

[Tim S-CA]

This past weekend I retrieved a Weber from the back yard of my late ex Mother and Father in Law.
Seeing this unit with a tarp over it in its condition compeled me to put it in my truck and take it home to breathe some life back into it.
Its been a while but I do remember how proud my Father in Law was of this Red Weber BBQ. He would always find a reason for me to cook using my grill for our grilled meals together.
It was used with care and I am sure has not been used or cleaned since his passing 8 years ago.
This man afforded me oportunity to develop many skills with my hands, so I went to work cleaning it up and replacing the wood slats yesterday.
Even grilled some on it last night in his honor.
Can anyone provide the correct Model # and year of this unit,
Attached is a picture of the label under the control plate.
I will post a few pictures of it when I am finished with the restoration.

Thank you in Advance,

 

[Timothy F. Lewis]

Hey, post some “in process” pictures too! The working shots are interesting to many of us. Well,I like to see things in process.
And welcome to the place where you will be allowed to spend as much on your project as you can possibly imagine! It’s all in good fun as far as I’m concerned, I’ve only ruffled a few feathers since I started in this playground. The “Serious” restorers and rehabbers here can give help with hiccups that inevitably come up with a project.
I managed to have a small problem come up and after a quick email to a friend from here, I have the replacement parts on the way within a couple of days! You have found a great forum here and we are all happy when we see someone bring an old family friend back to its former glory!
Be safe, take your time and make it right!

 

[Steve Hoch]

Welcome Tim, looks like a Genesis 3 from the limited info I can gather from the sticker. It's at least a 1987 model, maybe a little newer. Weber didn't provide as detailed info on their grills then as they do now.

 

[Anthony Spitzer]

Welcome from Iowa and good luck on the restoration. Have fun.

 

[DanHoo]

Welcome Tim,

I'll agree with @Steve Hoch that it looks like an early Genesis 3.

Thread 'Deciphering Old Weber Gas Grill Serial Numbers'

Jun 10, 2017

The following information pertains to grills made for the U.S. market. Some variations may exist for grills sold outside the U.S. and are noted below.

1985 to 1992

Weber did not code date information into the serial numbers of Genesis/Spirit grills made during these years. However, some owners report finding separate date stickers attached their grills, so you may want to look for that on early gassers.

The first-generation Genesis 1-5 grills had a serial number in this format:

_# 999999

_ was L for liquid propane or N for natural gas
# was the model number:

1 is the Genesis 1...

• Chris Allingham
• Replies: 38
• Forum: Weber Gas Grills & Griddles

Please post some pics

 

[Joan]

Hi Tim, WELCOME!!!!! You will love it here!!!!!

 

[Tim S-CA]

Thanks everyone for your input.
After getting this unit home it was completely disassembled, cleaned throughly, reassembled, and I replaced the wood slats with cedar finishing the wood with stain seal. Ran out of time to re finish the lid handle. The only components I will be looking to replace is the starter for the side burner and possibly a new side burner assembly. It will also need a warming grate.
I do not plan on addressing any of the patina on the frame or body. The small battle scar on the lid gives it character.
She seems to operate as intended aside for a funky side burner flame.

 

[Steve Hoch]

Yep, it's definitely a Genesis 3. It looks to be in great shape for its age as well. I'm sure you will enjoy many years of cooking on it. What's going on with the side burner that you want to replace it?

 

[Tim S-CA]

Steve, the side burner ignitor does not work and the flame is a bit wonky. It goes out at lower settings.
The compartment was full of debris and insects. Probably has debris inside, not sure how to attempt cleaning.

 

[Steve Hoch]

The compartment was full of debris and insects. Probably has debris inside, not sure how to attempt cleaning.

Take it back off the grill and disassemble it as far as you can go. There probably is something inside the hose or the valve orifice that you might be able to get with compressed air if you're lucky. Don't give up on it without playing around with it first.

 

[LMichaels]

Actually once pulled apart they're quite easy to figure out. They don't have insect guards on the burners. Actually that generation Genesis did not have them at all anywhere.
Bottom line a good cleaning and that side burner will be turning out stir fry in no time

 

[Tim S-CA]

Thanks for the advice.

 

[Samuel]

Awesome Redhead Tim! Welcome to the forum!

 

[Tim Campbell]

What a beauty! Welcome aboard. Good to have more Tims here