Hello from West Michigan!


 
Craig Rich

Craig Rich

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I've been the proud owner of a Weber Genesis 1000 Series (Redhead) since my wife and daughters presented it to me about 25 years ago. (The owners manual is dated 10/97)
The kids are grown and gone and, sadly, my wife passed away recently... so it's just me and the Weber now.
It's been used regularly, including all winter-long and at my annual daylong "CIGAR-B-QUE" (patent pending).
I have taken good care of it -- cleaning, replacing and restoring whatever was needed, oiling the wood slats annually, etc. It stays outside year-round, just outside the sliding door to my deck. BUT...I am now at the proverbial "grill fork" in the road...

The hinge on the right side of the cast iron lid has cracked (I was trying to open the lid while it was frozen solid last week). I'd love to fix or replace the lid assembly, or the right side of it anyway if that's even possible.

I've searched eBay for a replacement red lid to no avail (And, holy cow, imagine the shipping cost for an entire lid!) So, shout out to anyone within driving distance of West Michigan who has a spare red lid for a Genesis 1000 for sale!

If I try to get it repaired... (I am handy, but do not weld)... what sort of welder would I be looking for if chose to invest in that?

Thanks in advance for any and all assitance!

Craig
 
Wait a second, it sounds like you don’t need the “lid” you need an end cap the hinge is cast into the aluminum cap. Can you shoot a picture and post that?
A whole lid is a lot more expense than I “think” you need. One thing to keep in mind, watch for curb grills, or yard sale grills. Parts wear out and donor grills for replacements are a good thing to have around. When I see one, if the car isn’t full of crap, I grab it.
Which side is broken?
I’d see if I could find a welder to repair it, unless you see welding as another “fun” hobby?
 
Yes, I mentioned replacing the lid, "OR the right side of it anyway" in the post.
Welding may be an option, but I am not averse to paying for a used part if I can fine one in the region. ;)
 
Welcome, Craig!

Part of the fun for many here is finding and restoring these vintage Webers. Depending on your location, your best bet to repair your Weber might be to watch your local OfferUp, Craig's List, Facebook Marketplace, or other neighborhood advertising for a curb find or an inexpensive grill and use the parts from it to repair yours. Be aware that there is always a chance of catching "Weberitis", the seemingly uncontrollable urge to find and restore vintage Weber grills and other grill-related items. It's a slippery slope you are standing on!
 
You could try a metallic epoxy rated for high temperature. And add a "splint" to the outside of the lid. I used waxed paper to keep the epoxy off the clamps. The metal bar on the bottom is my splint, it increases the area for the epoxy. JG-Weld, Loctite, RectorSeal offer some options rated to 500'F.
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