Bruce
TVWBB 2-Star Olympian
As far as I know, they never did make that handle in black.
Skyline Blackout Edition is FINALLY DONE
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Josh Dekubber
TVWBB Guru
Looks to be factory black. Like the end caps on the tables
Jon Tofte
TVWBB 1-Star Olympian
That is still my favorite of the Silver era. Two flip-up tables in a compact footprint. The black trim, pinstriping, and closed cabinet (despite the issues that brings) make this grill more appealing to modern eyes, yet underneath it is still a REAL Weber.
Jon Tofte
TVWBB 1-Star Olympian
Yes, that last year with the special edition did have a black handle along with black knobs and end pieces. I actually owned one of these as my everyday grill for a number of years.
DannyG
TVWBB Pro
Absolutely stunning! My not so secret blackout is only partially done unassemblrx pieces. Racing against the onset of cold weather with another project in front. Regardless, I don’t think mine will look that striking.
What was your final treatment on the black durawood? Did you do more than the black trim restorer I believe you mentioned? It looks perfect.
This for sure makes you a flagship member of the Skyline Club!
I was slacking Jon I thought you were gonna get ahead of me !
Cody Bratton
TVWBB Pro
That’s gorgeous! I love the detail on this grill! Looks fantastic. What will the first cook be? Or is it designated for only looking at?
DannyG
TVWBB Pro
It will be a little hard but im definitely cooking on it.
Ill just rebuild it again in 25 years ...
For the 1st cook? I dont know, not sure. Suggestions ?
Not sure if you guys noticed but I also used some old burner tubes that i cleaned up, the ones with the dual flame center tube.
Cody Bratton
TVWBB Pro
I noticed the spider guards and thought the crossover tube was a bit different. Nice touch! It’s amazing how well the burner tubes clean up!
DannyG
TVWBB Pro
Yea i bet the newer ones wont last that long / clean up that well. Even the genuine Webers I bet arent as high quality as they once were.
Cody Bratton
TVWBB Pro
I recently cleaned up a set from my brother’s NG e330 and surprisingly they cleaned up really nice. But it’s easy to tell that grill didn’t have much use from the condition of the flavor bars and the lack of buildup in the cook box.
Paul Warner
TVWBB Super Fan
Fantastic job Danny, a very special unique grill! Im keen to source a Skyline, be like looking out my window!! 
Cody Bratton
TVWBB Pro
I’m really liking those condiment baskets on the skylines. I’ve yet to see one near me for sale
Steve Hoch
TVWBB Hall of Fame
Those skyline grills are relatively rare, even around here. I feel fortunate to have one myself.
Cody Bratton
TVWBB Pro
I saw a nice looking one for sale in Palatine earlier this year.
Steve Hoch
TVWBB Hall of Fame
I think you keep better track of the grills for sale near me than I do. I might have seen that one and just don't remember, if they are too messed up they don't stick or I just straight up missed it.
John Saldana
TVWBB Fan
Wow!!!
Cody Bratton
TVWBB Pro
I remember it well, because it was pretty decent, and at $75. I checked an hour or so later, sold.
It seems I recall the far away ones I “miss out” on better than the close ones.
Chicago is the capital for grills. For some dumb reason they were marketed and sold in New England. There isn’t a strong connection to Chicago since the sports teams don’t seem to be rivals. They are about as common as the red head genesis 13 bar grills around here.
I believe Sears Roebuck sold them on a national basis.
It would have been nice to have a regional model like the skyline. A New York Skyline, A Golden Gate Bridge one, a Vegas one etc
I believe Sears Roebuck sold them on a national basis.
It would have been nice to have a regional model like the skyline. A New York Skyline, A Golden Gate Bridge one, a Vegas one etc
Jon Tofte
TVWBB 1-Star Olympian
Jon Tofte
TVWBB 1-Star Olympian
Here is the brochure from our archives which confirms that Weber partnered with Sears to sell the Skyline Series grills. That probably explains the nationwide distribution, especially wherever Sears was strong back then.