Just Picked up this black Genesis 1000

[Josh Dekubber]

I better get to work. they're stacking up around here. Three for free in less than a week. these grills are undervalued. Easy to tell that these are built to last. I worked on a lot of newer ones and they don't have the build quality of these old ones. I still like both.

 

[Josh Dekubber]

@Andy Kaminski
Picked up another free one in Seattle today down on Redondo. That's three in a week

 

[Jim Weber]

You are braver than me --- I don't like going down into Seattle anymore.
West Seattle has been having quite a few nice freebies lately - too bad its such a pain to get to from the north end of the lake.

 

[Josh Dekubber]

You are braver than me --- I don't like going down into Seattle anymore.
West Seattle has been having quite a few nice freebies lately - too bad its such a pain to get to from the north end of the lake.

I agree it is a pain in the ***.

 

[Josh Dekubber]

@Jim Weber could you please let me know if you find any down there for sale or for free. If you're not picking them up I might. Wood slats era Weber.

 

[Jim Weber]

Will do. I keep my range to 5-10 miles from Bothell anyways --- I don't like driving (always) busy freeways with my trailer and city streets with parking on both sides and only one lane with the trailer really bites even more.

 

[Josh Dekubber]

Will do. I keep my range to 5-10 miles from Bothell anyways --- I don't like driving (always) busy freeways with my trailer and city streets with parking on both sides and only one lane with the trailer really bites even more.

Well if you ever need help picking one up maybe I can give you a hand. Pretty easy to get in and out of my truck. Quick strap down and im good to go

 

[Cody Bratton]

Lucky! I passed on two that were scrap bound yesterday. Although I did stop and steal some stuff off of them.

May I ask why wood slats only?

 

[Josh Dekubber]

Lucky! I passed on two that were scrap bound yesterday. Although I did stop and steal some stuff off of them.

May I ask why wood slats only?

Those are just the ones I'm concentrating on at the moment. I work on all different models. I really like woodworking and I'm looking forward to making my own slats on at least one or two of these units.

 

[Steve Hoch]

So they could also be grills with the plastic durawood slats if you're going to replace them with wood ones. This grill started out with the plastic slats and I replaced them and the handle with new mahogany.

 

[AndyK]

That is kind of funny about Seattle being a pain in the butt.
I’ve been here in unincorporated Clallam County for 6 years and have only been to Seattle once other than SeaTac, which doesn’t really count.
I am just fine out here on the OlyPen with out the city life after retiring from working in San Francisco.

 

[Josh Dekubber]

That is kind of funny about Seattle being a pain in the butt.
I’ve been here in unincorporated Clallam County for 6 years and have only been to Seattle once other than SeaTac, which doesn’t really count.
I am just fine out here on the OlyPen with out the city life after retiring from working in San Francisco.

That's awesome and I don't blame you one bit. I'm looking forward to retirement in a quieter area.

 

[Josh Dekubber]

So they could also be grills with the plastic durawood slats if you're going to replace them with wood ones. This grill started out with the plastic slats and I replaced them and the handle with new mahogany.View attachment 93162

You're absolutely right. I meant to say slats era Weber. Good call on that correction.

Wow that grill is a beautiful piece of art. Very nice work!! Thank you for sharing

 

[DannyG]

I better get to work. they're stacking up around here. Three for free in less than a week. these grills are undervalued. Easy to tell that these are built to last. I worked on a lot of newer ones and they don't have the build quality of these old ones. I still like both.
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I guess they dont rot out in Seattle like they do in Chicago ... those are all clean !

 

[Steve Hoch]

I guess they dont rot out in Seattle like they do in Chicago ... those are all clean !

I would think it would be harder on the old grills in Seattle, especially near the ocean.

 

[Josh Dekubber]

I would think it would be harder on the old grills in Seattle, especially near the ocean.

I guess they dont rot out in Seattle like they do in Chicago ... those are all clean !

I would think so too.
I picked up all three of these thinking that I could salvage parts off of them to start my build. The two 1000s are in pretty good condition and the 2000 is exceptional so I'll have to figure out what I want to do. The 2000 is in near perfect condition and I think it would be a shame to do anything to it other than take it apart to deep clean and wax the frame and appropriate parts to protect them. At least one of the 1000s I can do a full breakdown clean and paint. Also I can get creative with the wood. I ordered one set of all new stainless for everything in the cook box and I'm pretty sure that will go with the 2000.

 

[DannyG]

I would think it would be harder on the old grills in Seattle, especially near the ocean.

Chicago streets are saltier in the winter then any ocean Ive ever been to ...

 

[Steve Hoch]

Chicago streets are saltier in the winter then any ocean Ive ever been to ...

I don't know about you but I keep my grill on the patio in my backyard, not in the street. Sometimes I even bring it in the garage in the winter, grilling in the cold isn't fun anymore.

 

[DannyG]

I don't know about you but I keep my grill on the patio in my backyard, not in the street. Sometimes I even bring it in the garage in the winter, grilling in the cold isn't fun anymore.

Aahahhaaaa me too thats why my 99 is still going !

 

[Bruce]

Yah, I think most people keep their grills off the streets up here, but for some reason, the grills still start looking like a 72 Chevy Vega after 4-5 years anyway.