Redhead hunt is over

Brandon Pilkington · Oct 23, 2020

Finally got one today! Actually came with two tanks of propane and a set of grill grates. Owner also put stainless flavor bars in which is a plus. I'm ready to break it all down and get working on it!

Samuel · Oct 23, 2020

Sweet! A Treasure indeed!

Ron De Hoogh · Oct 23, 2020

Congrats!

Bruce · Oct 23, 2020

How much did you pay for that.

Brandon Pilkington · Oct 23, 2020

Bruce said:
How much did you pay for that.

$100, forgot it came with a cover and some tools too. He said he is just going to buy another one and fix it up where he is moving to in South Carolina. If I move I am taking my grills with me for sure.

Bruce · Oct 23, 2020

I wouldn't pay $100 just for the grill, but the "Grill Grates" cost something pretty close to that alone I think.

Brandon Pilkington · Oct 23, 2020

Bruce said:
I wouldn't pay $100 just for the grill, but the "Grill Grates" cost something pretty close to that alone I think.

Yeah I definitely went after it for the value of the other items that came with it, grill grates are expensive and I have never used a set before. I can always use more propane tanks.

They also delivered it to me, which was a surprise considering they are an hour and a half away.

Kelly C · Oct 23, 2020

Congrats on the score! Send pictures with the progress.

Brandon Pilkington · Oct 23, 2020

Kelly C said:
Congrats on the score! Send pictures with the progress.

Will do, thanks!

BillSmith · Oct 24, 2020

Nice pickup. I’m going to get a free redhead later today myself which will be my first one.

Brandon Pilkington · Oct 24, 2020

BillSmith said:
Nice pickup. I’m going to get a free redhead later today myself which will be my first one.

Planning to keep it?

Brandon Pilkington · Oct 24, 2020

Rich Dahl said:
Nice score. Around here and in Phoenix $100 for A Genesis 1000 is a bargain now, everyone thinks their clapped out genesis is a treasure.
Most are asking in the $125-175 range. With what you got with it that was a great deal.

The grill grates cost 90, the Weber covers aren't cheap, neither are stainless flavor bars, the drip pan is in great shape as well, I feel like I got the grill for free and paid for the accessories. Needs some work, but in the end it will make a nice addition to the collection.

Bruce · Oct 24, 2020

Post up some photos when you get a chance.

BillSmith · Oct 25, 2020

Brandon Pilkington said:
Planning to keep it?

I picked it up last night. Didn’t take any pictures unfortunately and the CL poster deleted the listing. The frame and manifold are in very good shape. The shelves look like cedar from a distance but I think they are painted. The end caps and firebox have the white coating that is common. It did cone with two sets of grates. Cast iron and steel. The steel ones are shot.

As soon as I got there, I immediately got to work to dismantle the grill. I’m getting the hang of it as this is my fourth pickup. I did have trouble getting one burner tube off. Probably needs penetrating oil.

I’ll try to take some photos once I get it out of my car later today.

Brandon Pilkington · Oct 25, 2020

BillSmith said:
I picked it up last night. Didn’t take any pictures unfortunately and the CL poster deleted the listing. The frame and manifold are in very good shape. The shelves look like cedar from a distance but I think they are painted. The end caps and firebox have the white coating that is common. It did cone with two sets of grates. Cast iron and steel. The steel ones are shot.

As soon as I got there, I immediately got to work to dismantle the grill. I’m getting the hang of it as this is my fourth pickup. I did have trouble getting one burner tube off. Probably needs penetrating oil.

I’ll try to take some photos once I get it out of my car later today.

It will turn out great, looking forward to the pictures.

Samuel · Oct 25, 2020

The screws that hold the burner tube on at the left side of the grill are not to be tightened when putting it together. They are only screwed in partially and used only as guides to put in the burners. When removing the burners it is best to remove the manifold on the right and then slide out the burners to the right. It is not necessary to remove the screws on the left.

Bruce · Oct 25, 2020

Those screws on the left should not be removed. As you say, they just hold the tubes in place and are not designed to be removed. Most of the time if you try to remove them, they will twist off.

Samuel · Oct 25, 2020

Bruce said:
Those screws on the left should not be removed. As you say, they just hold the tubes in place and are not designed to be removed. Most of the time if you try to remove them, they will twist off.

Exactly what I meant Bruce, Thanks.

BillSmith · Oct 26, 2020

Here are pictures of the red head I picked up on Sunday. I’m getting to be a pro at dismantling them quickly to fit into my car. The frame is in great shape. Flavorizer bars are shot. The shelving is in poor shape and the pull up table is missing. The manifold is in great shape. Not bad for $0 and 90 minutes of round trip driving.