My Genesis Gold B Resto

[Sam Ruby]

Here are some pics of it torn down, unfortunately I never took any before pics (I didn't even know about this forum yet). I have no idea what year it is, but I think it's a mid 2000s Gold B. The label is long gone.

The tray has a lot of rust and I'm stumped as to what to do-- besides remove it and cut some decking boards to fit. The rust is all the way through to the other side.e

I hit the box with some oven cleaner and my pressure washer yesterday (results shown). The liner isn't in the best shape, but I do have another Genesis... Unfortunately I love stainless steel. If it was any other color, I'd probably just rip the liner. My other Genesis has a green lid, and the liner is in great shape. I'm considering swapping the liners, but I could also swap the lids (if I can get the hinge pin to come out...)

It's soaking in some more oven cleaner right now and I'll probably give it a rinse later.

Everything else was in decent shape with a little surface rust. A great find for New England. Burners looked good, manifold was okay, I just don't know what to do with the rusty tank gauge.

 

[Sam Ruby]

Today I decided to tear apart the manifold. It looks like it's alright, but I do plan on cleaning the valves, lubricating with brake caliper grease, and painting.

I ran out of time today, so I'll probably end up cleaning and painting tomorrow.

 

[Steve Hoch]

Your model # is 6240001. It's legible on that sticker next to where it says part number. It is a 2004.

 

[Rich G]

That all looks oddly familiar, Sam!!!



Truth be told, your lid liner is in WAY better shape than mine was. As for the tray, you could use some z-channel to create some older Genesis style brackets for some wood slats to replace the bottom shelf, and maintain some structural rigidity. I'm going to do that on mine, and I think a dark stained wood will pop nicely with the stainless.

Have fun with it!

Rich

 

[DanHoo]

Rich, do you still have that grill?

 

[Rich G]

Rich, do you still have that grill?

I do....still in a pile of pieces, Dan!

 

[DanHoo]

I have a liner in excellent condition if you want it.

 

[Rich G]

I have a liner in excellent condition if you want it.

I'm good, Dan, thanks. Weber sent me a replacement lid (black), which I think will work out well with some retro-style wood slats. I plan on moving the stainless handle over to the black lid.

 

[Sam Ruby]

Your model # is 6240001. It's legible on that sticker next to where it says part number. It is a 2004.

Doh! I guess I need to have my vision checked. I thought the part # was the top one!

So she's barely 18!

Anybody know anything about cleaning up the fuel scale?

 

[Steve Hoch]

Doh! I guess I need to have my vision checked. I thought the part # was the top one!

So she's barely 18!

Anybody know anything about cleaning up the fuel scale?

If you are in to making this grill as nice as possible, just buy a new one. I've restored the older version but that was only because I couldn't get a new one.https://www.ebay.com/itm/392410858304

 

[Steve Hoch]

This is what the previous version of that scale looks like. It was fairly easy to clean the rust off of it and repaint it. The decal is a reproduction that I got from Jon Tofte. Your scale has a decal that shows how full your tank is. You may be able to mask it off and repaint the scale if that decal is still in decent shape. Personally, I would just buy a new one and eliminate the extra work.

 

[Sam Ruby]

Since it's an easy bolt on, I may just clean this one up as best as I can and replace it later. My biggest concern was that the corrosion may have caused it to be inoperable, but thay's something I can deal with later. My Genny silver's one is in far worse shape!

Generally fatigue in springs comes from repeated compression, but I have no experience with 20 year old rusty springs that need to hold a 20lb object. When the box is back on the frame I'll test it with a full tank and see how the gauge works. I accidentally blasted some of the label off with the pressure washer... lesson learned.

Today I got the manifold cleaned up and ready for paint... I see everyone uses brake caliper grease. I bought a big jar of the stuff last spring because I was tired of buying the little packets every time I had to do a brake job, then losing it. Buy Once Cry Once! Except now I can't find the big jar! I need a garage!!

More pics tomorrow! If I finish the manifold early enough I may work on the cookbox some more.

Thanks again for all the advice, gents!

 

[DanHoo]

The tank gauge is at best an approximation. Best to have a full spare on hand...

I'm not sure the cost is worth it to buy a new one.

The primary job is to hold the tank. The gauge is a secondary part.

 

[Steve Hoch]

If you're not concerned with looks then it doesn't matter. The spring inside probably hasn't failed anyway, it's just a place to hang the tank. Those scales aren't very accurate to begin with. If you're concerned about it being locked up, then spray it down with WD-40 or something comparable and let it soak in.

 

[Steve Hoch]

The tank gauge is at best an approximation. Best to have a full spare on hand...

I'm not sure the cost is worth it to buy a new one.

The primary job is to hold the tank. The gauge is a secondary part.

It's definitely worth it to buy a new one if you're going for a nice restoration. If you aren't then no, it's probably not worth the expense.

 

[DanHoo]

It's definitely worth it to buy a new one if you're going for a nice restoration. If you aren't then no, it's probably not worth the expense.

I completely agree. The work to make an old rusty one look great is not worth the effort.

That said, I haven't tried soaking one in evaporust. an overnight swim and some rattle can might do the job.

 

[Steve Hoch]

I completely agree. The work to make an old rusty one look great is not worth the effort.

That said, I haven't tried soaking one in evaporust. an overnight swim and some rattle can might do the job.

You can make the old pointer style ones look fantastic with minimal effort. You have no choice with those, you can't buy a new one or I would. I spend so much time trying to make these things perfect that anything I can replace I'm probably going to.

 

[Sam Ruby]

Well I got caught up today prepping my driveway for seal-coating tomorrow and didn't have time to paint or reassemble the cleaned up manifold. Any kind of painting is always 90% prep...

Then I had to go over the inlaws and grill some steaks... Fortunately I store my cheapo Nexgrill offset there for cookouts. I did 3lbs of skirt steak with chimmichurri sauce per request of my better half. I wish I had a Weber kettle to cook on, but I digress...

I'm going to pull the tang gauge off to clean behind it, and I think I might just keep it as is for now. I found the other piece of the gauge label in my driveway and laughed when it stuck back on. I'll take some pics in the AM. I see there are replacements available on Amazon. I'm not expecting to make this thing look perfect, but I'll decide if I want to get a new one after I finish the box and frame.

I got this (pic attached) from Harbor Freight, but I also saw they had twisted wire cups. I assume the crimped one is better for surface work, and the twisted one would bite deeper. I plan on using it for the inside of the cookbox, and maybe a little more on the frame.

I like the idea of using gray composite deck planks to rebuild the tray.

The grates and bars that I have are quite servicable, and I'm debating on whether or not to even bother replacing them. I was pleased with how clean the grates were after a single hit of oven cleaner and a pressure wash. I really don't know what my goal is with this, but I think I'll have a better idea when the box and frame are cleaned up.

Do you guys use anything other than barkeeper's friend to clean up the Stainless Steel and the knob panel?

 

[DanHoo]

Then I had to go over the inlaws and grill some steaks...

I saw a performer hiding under a cover in one of the pics, maybe you should have taken that to the in laws....

or watch FBM or CL for a free kettle.

I'd give you one of mine, but its a long drive...

 

[Sam Ruby]

I saw a performer hiding under a cover in one of the pics, maybe you should have taken that to the in laws....

or watch FBM or CL for a free kettle.

I'd give you one of mine, but its a long drive...

That's my Performer and it's not going anywhere!

I am always watching FB, but living near a city means the good stuff gets scooped up quickly. There are a good number of people within 50mi of me who know what we know about free webers...

Today I found a late model Performer Deluxe in rough shape for $125 locally... If they bite for $75 that will be my next project. Kettles are so much easier to clean up.

I also found a Genesis Gold with the wire-type tray underneath. It's free and not very far, so that may be my solution to the rusted out tray. With any luck maybe the tank gauge is in better shape, too.