Just picked up my latest restoration project. 2000s Weber Genesis Silver B with Hunter Green Lid.

[TylerHonschopp]

Purchased from the original owners. I finally found a Hunter Green genesis worthy of a restoration. This is going to be for my uncle who has been wanting an older Genesis.

Even came with the original owners manual!

The frame is in decent shape but is still going to get repainted so that it lasts a long time. I'll be tearing it down soon and then the work shall begin!

Here are some before photos, in great condition already.

 

[TylerHonschopp]

Also needing to find a couple of these fasteners that secure the plastic end piece to the frame. They were missing when I picked it up. If anyone could help me locate these I'd be very appreciative!

 

[LMichaels]

That is a damn nice find

 

[DanHoo]

I think the bolts for the end pieces are 1/2 inch long 1/4-20

 

[Steve Hoch]

I think the bolts for the end pieces are 1/2 inch long 1/4-20

I think you're right about that, having the owners manual will provide a complete list of the hardware for reference also.

 

[DanHoo]

I think you're right about that, having the owners manual will provide a complete list of the hardware for reference also.

Yup.

And you'll also want some nylon washers.

Checkout page A-10 and C-1 in the owners guide.

 

[BPratt]

I got some. They are 3/4 long course thread speciality fastener

 

[DannyG]

Purchased from the original owners. I finally found a Hunter Green genesis worthy of a restoration. This is going to be for my uncle who has been wanting an older Genesis.

Even came with the original owners manual!

The frame is in decent shape but is still going to get repainted so that it lasts a long time. I'll be tearing it down soon and then the work shall begin!

Here are some before photos, in great condition already.

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And why does this needa to be restored?? Looks like its already done

 

[John G (Boston)]

I got some. They are 3/4 long course thread speciality fastener

Just a heads-up... These are for the plastic ends that don't have threaded inserts. I think his ends have the inserts (which are 1/4-20 thread).

 

[BPratt]

Thanks for pointing that out John. Upon review, I see the threaded insert.

That makes life easier 1/4 20’s are readily available

Just a heads-up... These are for the plastic ends that don't have threaded inserts. I think his ends have the inserts (which are 1/4-20 thread).

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[Bruce]

I would suggest stainless steel bolts as long as you have to buy new ones.

 

[TylerHonschopp]

Thanks everyone, yes indeed the owners manual specifies those fasteners as (2) 1/4-20.

I completely forgot about a jar of random Weber hardware that I harvested from some years ago when doing a previous restoration. I found 2 of the exact fastener I needed!

Teardown begins this week.

 

[MikeCO]

Nice! I have the exact same grill. Purchased new around 2000. Will be interested to see what you do to it. It already looks in better shape than mine, though mine is in pretty decent shape.

Recently upgraded the flavorizer bars and the grates from what are in yours to these and really like them.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NMBFB5C?tag=tvwb-20

Amazon.com

 

[Jon Tofte]

Nice! I have the exact same grill. Purchased new around 2000. Will be interested to see what you do to it. It already looks in better shape than mine, though mine is in pretty decent shape.

Recently upgraded the flavorizer bars and the grates from what are in yours to these and really like them.

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09NMBFB5C?tag=tvwb-20

Amazon.com

These are, in my opinion, the best options among the myriad of Asian imported flavorizer bars and grates. Only Dave Santana aka "rcplanebuyer" makes anything better. You can still get his flavorizer bars, but I am not sure whether he has resumed making grates. Not to worry, because the ones you bought are VERY fine and should give you many years of good service.