Restored a Genesis 3000 - Family Heirloom

[Cody Bratton]

This is newer than 2002, but I don't recall what year. The lid gauge is still on the handle, but the outside end is completely closed.

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That’s the style that wreaks havoc with my OCD, being that the handle bolt is off-center.

But I do like the clean appearance of no bolts on the side.

 

[Wes D.]

My bolt hole is in the off center, and the end is open. Anyone have a spare side?

 

[Bruce]

Your other option is to get a pair of one of the other versions which will still fit your grill and lid just fine.

 

[Wes D.]

Back at work - my dad had a weber he got in a trash pile sitting for about 20 years down in the woods. It easily gave up it's lid to be a donor for the end pieces. I'd use that lid as it looks great, but it's a much smaller one (lengthwise).

The end pieces came apart pretty well, I was able to salvage enough bolts; had to cut some off with the angle grinder.

Question: What should I do about the black porcelainized enamel? It is very faded on the top (almost white). I can let it be, but I sure would like it to look good again.

 

[Wes D.]

In the meantime, I picked up this old girl for $40, came with a full 20# LP tank, as well as a good cover. It gives me motivation to get the OG back up and running.

 

[LMichaels]

Back at work - my dad had a weber he got in a trash pile sitting for about 20 years down in the woods. It easily gave up it's lid to be a donor for the end pieces. I'd use that lid as it looks great, but it's a much smaller one (lengthwise).

The end pieces came apart pretty well, I was able to salvage enough bolts; had to cut some off with the angle grinder.

Question: What should I do about the black porcelainized enamel? It is very faded on the top (almost white). I can let it be, but I sure would like it to look good again.

Nothing you can do about the faded porcelain other than to have it stripped and re-coated. Remember it's NOT paint or enamel. It's literally glass fused to the steel.

 

[Josh Dekubber]

Unfortunately can't do anything about the faded porcelain lid except to find a replacement.
Great the the lid end caps you found are the same style as your original ones with the open ends where the handle is.
You say the doner lid is shorter length wise? Was it a Genesis Jr lid? Like this?

 

[Wes D.]

Yes, that's exactly what it was Josh

 

[Josh Dekubber]

Yes, that's exactly what it was Josh

Do you have the rest of that doner grill?

 

[Josh Dekubber]

Those are rare and good parts are hard to find. I'm on my second Genesis Jr restoration right now and always looking for more.

 

[Wes D.]

Not only does he have one, he has two of them out in the woods. I'll snap a picture next time I'm over there.

 

[Josh Dekubber]

I wish you were closer. I'd give you a Genesis 3 or 3000 in excellent original condition for a Genesis Jr.

 

[Wes D.]

I'd take that if you ever get up to central MO let me know and I'll get you set up.

 

[Josh Dekubber]

I'd take that if you ever get up to central MO let me know and I'll get you set up.

Deal!