You've heard it before... Long time lurker, first time poster.
I often longed for the 1997 Genesis 1000 I bought new and left at the curb when it was rusted through. At that time, Weber was still making some nice grills with "new" features. The replacement was a Silver B with shiny stainless doors and an easy-to-clean composite side shelf. The Silver B steel frame started rusting through where it bolts to the firebox and the search for a solution lead me down a rabbit hole here at this forum. I found a NOS complete frame for my Silver B, so I just have to swap it in and enjoy for another 10 years. But then I found the threads about restoring "my old 1997 grill". Final surprise was that there was a Green Genesis 1000 for sale only about 3 miles from home! I picked it up from an anxious wife and reluctant husband. She couldn't understand why he hung onto the old Greenie when he had a new $1k Weber next to it...
When I got it home I cleaned and broke-down the major components. Made a list of parts to be replaced / repaired. Ordered everything needed, including upgraded black stainless bolts for the top, and brought the rusted-through frame and shelf brackets to a local welding shop. They replaced the square tube, drilled the hole for the shelf brace, and bent / drilled the brackets (see photo). It took some searching, but I found the correct "threaded tubing nuts" for inside the square tubes. I even found the exact-size cedar planks to replace the grey plastic shelving / handle (see photo of completed grill with wood slats).
Here's where I hit a wall. I've got respiratory issues and spray painting is going to be a real challenge. Besides, I don't have a place to paint / cure. I've also discovered that I'm better at the treasure hunt and disassembly than I am at putting things back together. I have the high-temp primer and paint for the firebox and top ends as well as the paint for the frame, so basically everything is in hand to finish.
For anyone that has read this far, I'm looking to see if there's anyone in CT, southern MA, western RI, or eastern NY that has the expertise and is willing to complete the project. I understand it might be hard to nail down just how much time it will take, so I'm open to being flexible on cost.
Thanks!
Ron (Central CT)
I often longed for the 1997 Genesis 1000 I bought new and left at the curb when it was rusted through. At that time, Weber was still making some nice grills with "new" features. The replacement was a Silver B with shiny stainless doors and an easy-to-clean composite side shelf. The Silver B steel frame started rusting through where it bolts to the firebox and the search for a solution lead me down a rabbit hole here at this forum. I found a NOS complete frame for my Silver B, so I just have to swap it in and enjoy for another 10 years. But then I found the threads about restoring "my old 1997 grill". Final surprise was that there was a Green Genesis 1000 for sale only about 3 miles from home! I picked it up from an anxious wife and reluctant husband. She couldn't understand why he hung onto the old Greenie when he had a new $1k Weber next to it...
When I got it home I cleaned and broke-down the major components. Made a list of parts to be replaced / repaired. Ordered everything needed, including upgraded black stainless bolts for the top, and brought the rusted-through frame and shelf brackets to a local welding shop. They replaced the square tube, drilled the hole for the shelf brace, and bent / drilled the brackets (see photo). It took some searching, but I found the correct "threaded tubing nuts" for inside the square tubes. I even found the exact-size cedar planks to replace the grey plastic shelving / handle (see photo of completed grill with wood slats).
Here's where I hit a wall. I've got respiratory issues and spray painting is going to be a real challenge. Besides, I don't have a place to paint / cure. I've also discovered that I'm better at the treasure hunt and disassembly than I am at putting things back together. I have the high-temp primer and paint for the firebox and top ends as well as the paint for the frame, so basically everything is in hand to finish.
For anyone that has read this far, I'm looking to see if there's anyone in CT, southern MA, western RI, or eastern NY that has the expertise and is willing to complete the project. I understand it might be hard to nail down just how much time it will take, so I'm open to being flexible on cost.
Thanks!
Ron (Central CT)
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