I will just leave this here

[Josh Dekubber]

I have actually thought about that as well. Did the older ones have the shroud that hid them from view? I can’t recall.

Yeah kind of across the front but even if I get a view from a certain angle or from underneath I'd still like to see them. Maybe that's weird LOL

 

[Josh Dekubber]

Gutted out Ol Rusty 3000 and transformed it into a temporary rolling work bench for now. If I get a Weber Q grill I might make a nicer version out of a smaller frame or maybe just use this.

 

[Bruce]

I like it.

 

[Josh Dekubber]

I like it.

Thanks Bruce! Nice to have extra workspace

 

[Cody Bratton]

Yeah kind of across the front but even if I get a view from a certain angle or from underneath I'd still like to see them. Maybe that's weird LOL

That’s right. Held by the little plastic push pins. Then they moved to the wrap around piece.

 

[Bruce]

I have an old genesis one thousand cart That I use for work space. I just lay a piece of wood across it. Lol
Definitely not cool like yours

 

[Steve Hoch]

Gutted out Ol Rusty 3000 and transformed it into a temporary rolling work bench for now. If I get a Weber Q grill I might make a nicer version out of a smaller frame or maybe just use this.

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I like what you did there but can't see any rust on that frame to speak of unless it's on the zbars. Edit: Ok, I see it now. The crossmember that holds in the cook box is rotted.

 

[Cody Bratton]

I would put a set of bad wheels on it because those ones look pretty good, and finding good wheels (for me) has been a challenge.

 

[Steve Hoch]

I would put a set of bad wheels on it because those ones look pretty good, and finding good wheels (for me) has been a challenge.

See, that's just the thing. It seems all the stuff Josh picks up is in better shape than what we find.

 

[Josh Dekubber]

I like what you did there but can't see any rust on that frame to speak of unless it's on the zbars.

Frame has rust and weak spots everywhere and a hole where the left side of the cook box meets the frame so hopefully I get a pass. I won't ever use this frame but maybe the tables and swing tables eventually. Propane hanger and level indicator is quite rusty also.

 

[Josh Dekubber]

See, that's just the thing. It seems all the stuff Josh picks up is in better shape than what we find.

Not this one lol. Hole in the cook box also.
This one did come from California though. Some of this stuff on it that it's in really good shape seems strange though like the grease pan and the lid. This Grill also came with two full sets of stainless flavorizer bars

 

[Steve Hoch]

Not this one lol. Hole in the cook box also.
This one did come from California though

Did you figure out what caused the cook box hole? I like to know these things.

 

[Josh Dekubber]

Did you figure out what caused the cook box hole? I like to know these things.

Yes @Steve Hoch
At some point the bolt rusted off that holds the cook box to the frame and the rust spread from there. Also the wing nuts that held the manifold to the Cook box were rusted in there and just snapped off.
Very smart of you too be curious about this. That way we can be proactive in restoration to make sure it doesn't happen again.

 

[Steve Hoch]

I meant the hole in the actual cook box, but I already pretty much know what causes those. The crossmember rotting out is pretty common as we all know by now. This is where knowing how to weld would come in handy.

 

[Josh Dekubber]

I have an old genesis one thousand cart That I use for work space. I just lay a piece of wood across it. Lol
Definitely not cool like yours

Definitely more practical with the plywood. You can use it for a work table without losing stuff between the slats

 

[Josh Dekubber]

I meant the hole in the actual cook box, but I already pretty much know what causes those. The crossmember rotting out is pretty common as we all know by now. This is where knowing how to weld would come in handy.

Wasn't by the crossmember. Let me go look

 

[Samuel]

Interesting, plywood with zbars!

 

[Josh Dekubber]

I meant the hole in the actual cook box, but I already pretty much know what causes those. The crossmember rotting out is pretty common as we all know by now. This is where knowing how to weld would come in handy.

Biggest hole was on the back right under where the burner goes into the cook box. Small hole also front left probably from where the cross member disintegrated. Burners were in bad shape also rusted through. You have definitely taught me the importance of inspecting and using good burners.

 

[Cody Bratton]

Not this one lol. Hole in the cook box also.
This one did come from California though. Some of this stuff on it that it's in really good shape seems strange though like the grease pan and the lid. This Grill also came with two full sets of stainless flavorizer bars

This isn’t the one from the 92 year old, is it?

 

[Josh Dekubber]

This isn’t the one from the 92 year old, is it?

No