Allen Sharar
TVWBB Super Fan
Are these style Summits worth getting into? I thought I'd heard parts for these were next to impossible to get. This one looks to be in pretty good shape and can get it for $100.
Isn’t the cookbox delivered around $700 from Weber and it’s shipped via freight carrier?Allen, as far as I know you can still get parts for those, including the cook box (not cheap). I wouldn't discourage you from getting it if you like it. Just keep in mind that if it does need that cook box replaced it's going to be expensive. Taking a close look where the burner tubes enter the cook box will tell that tale.
That may be one option. I looked around a year ago for these and they were available from a few of the sellers that I have bought parts from in the past.Isn’t the cookbox delivered around $700 from Weber and it’s shipped via freight carrier?
I would kind of like a pic of the inside of that grill so I could decide if it is artwork in your office or a portable kitchen. Thanks in advance for the pic.That one is a "2nd generation" Summit. They are, in fact, similar in build to a Genesis Silver/Gold of that time period. I think what Larry is referring to is that this represented a pretty big drop from the 1st generation Summits that were very heavy duty but probably pricey to build as well. A LOT of heavy, real 304 stainless:
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I would personally try to stick with the "Platinum" version of that 2nd generation of Summits, since they had 304 stainless frame and cabinetry, vs. the regular steel use in the one you are looking at. The real issue, however, is the firebox which is highly prone to rust and ultimate burn-through due to the porcelain coated steel center sections. If you decide to go for it, be aware and look hard at the inside of the firebox, particularly where the burners come in. There is no cheap or easy fix for this problem.
I would kind of like a pic of the inside of that grill so I could decide if it is artwork in your office or a portable kitchen. Thanks in advanceThat one is a "2nd generation" Summit. They are, in fact, similar in build to a Genesis Silver/Gold of that time period. I think what Larry is referring to is that this represented a pretty big drop from the 1st generation Summits that were very heavy duty but probably pricey to build as well. A LOT of heavy, real 304 stainless:
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I would personally try to stick with the "Platinum" version of that 2nd generation of Summits, since they had 304 stainless frame and cabinetry, vs. the regular steel use in the one you are looking at. The real issue, however, is the firebox which is highly prone to rust and ultimate burn-through due to the porcelain coated steel center sections. If you decide to go for it, be aware and look hard at the inside of the firebox, particularly where the burners come in. There is no cheap or easy fix for this problem.
Thats Exceptional. I need to look up the manual to see all the features of that model.A couple more pictures:
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And as it is now with Summit fold-open grates replacing the equally good "rcplanebuyer" ones in the above pictures and proof that it really does cook now!
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