Latest acquisition, vintage Genesis


 
RalphMartinez said:
Eric, how's that frame rail on the left side of the cook box looking? Asking because I picked up two similar 1990s-era Genesis models this summer, and both need that frame rail replaced because they are just swiss cheese. At least I have Bruce's instructions to guide me when I replace them!
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Decent, I think it'll clean up and be quite useablePXL_20240713_021815390.jpg
 
You can, but those small screws are hard to drill out. Patience and good quality drill bits are your best friend. Hopefully it won't be an issue though.
 
Steve Hoch said:
If you have a torch, you can always try heating up the metal of the cook box around the screw before trying to remove it. Whatever you do, definitely use a socket on it and not a screwdriver.
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I have propane, mapp, and acetylene. And plenty of nut drivers, sockets, etc. I'll update as I go for sure!
 
Bruce said:
I think Mapp and/or acetylene might be a little too hot....be careful you don't melt the aluminum.
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I use a Mapp gas torch myself. You don't need to leave it on there too long usually for it to work. Acetylene may be too much if you aren't really careful.
 
Eric-NH said:
Just picked it up, overall looks good. Drip pan is solid, just a little along the edge, the rails are toast and that's what the issue was. Even has a relatively soft and pliable original cover. Now I'll have to decide if I keep it or flip it.... Always The challenge 😂 One of the grills will have to go though, that much is certainView attachment 95744View attachment 95745View attachment 95746View attachment 95747View attachment 95748View attachment 95749View attachment 95750View attachment 95751View attachment 95752View attachment 95753View attachment 95754View attachment 95755View attachment 95756View attachment 95757View attachment 95744View attachment 95745View attachment 95746View attachment 95747View attachment 95748View attachment 95749View attachment 95750View attachment 95751View attachment 95752View attachment 95753View attachment 95754View attachment 95755View attachment 95756View attachment 95757
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Those original covers are awesome! They don't make them like that anymore. I love it when I get an old Genesis and it comes with a cover like that.
 
Steve Hoch said:
All the dirt and grease may have served as a protective barrier. I'm hoping for the best on that one. Maybe not the wood so much, but the grill itself.
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I agree, the filthiest grill I did had an immaculate frame. How would you approach the wood slats? Never had one with wood before, not sure the best way to do it
 
Eric-NH said:
I agree, the filthiest grill I did had an immaculate frame. How would you approach the wood slats? Never had one with wood before, not sure the best way to do it
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I guess I would take them off of the zbars and start sanding off the old finish and grease. They may look ok, start with one of the worst slats to get a better idea. Personally, I would make all new wood for it.
 
Getting harder and harder to find these in any kind of useable condition, so creative touchups and preservation are becoming an important part of restoring these older grills.
 
You are very fortunate the grease tray is in excellent shape, that is the reason users usually tend to kick it to the curb.
 
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