Got her home! Called my brother at the last minute and secured his pickup truck, but I believe the van would have worked as well.
This is a 2000 Genesis Gold C model, and the previous owner did a heck of job taking care of grill even though it was stored outside. The flavorizer bars, grilling surface, and burners have all been recently replaced. So far, the only part in need of replacing is the ignition cover located inside the firebox.
I spent about five hours cleaning, scraping, and disassembling (as best I could without a manual). Most of the grill looks great except for the sides of the firebox and sides of the hood. Outside storage (under a cover) no doubt encouraged the growth of mold. Frankly, it looks like molded grease, and it has withstood everything I have thrown at it. I thought about spraying the moldy areas with professional wheel cleaner (acid based), but thought I better pass that idea by hear first.
It's possible the firebox and lid sides may need repainting. Nevertheless, I was fortunate to find this deal for $100.00. I hope to post photos later, but I am too tired to upload at the moment.
