How bad is the rust on this Summit 450?

[JohnS NJ]

looks like I found someone that is selling the Summit 450 in propane. But there is rust. Salvageable?

 

[BPratt]

Hi John, that is typical for the model of that age. Holes in the box run the hazard of flames shooting out causing problems.

I don't know how you would do a quality fix to the porcelain enamel firebox other than replace it.

You bolt on a patch to the holes and hope you contain the flames to the cooking area

 

[JohnS NJ]

I’m pretty risk adverse when it come down to anything combustible. Found my unicorn but I’ll likely walk away from this. Last thing I need is a grease fire burning up my other Webers.

 

[LMichaels]

Unless you know a fabricator who can make the piece from stainless it's a losing venture. They're wonderful grills though the 450 has no more grilling space than a Genesis and they don't do well at all with rotisserie.

 

[JohnS NJ]

Looks like I’ll stick with the genny 1000. The ss does look slick though