Summit Gold D6 Firebox swap complete

[Kris Pfeiffer]

Thanks, all, for the help and tips. This forum has such great resources and users.

To recap, I was set to replace my burners and bars, etc., to extend the life of my D6 when I found the dreaded Summit firebox rot issue. I emailed Weber, and, after a month or so a new firebox arrived.

That was last year - my wife and daughter were out of town this week so I decided to give the swap a go. The goal wasn’t a complete restoration of the grill. Really, it’s to give me another 5-10 years of use.

I bought new burners, flavorizer bars, and an ignition system. In total, I spent about $275 on parts. Cheap? No. Cheaper than a new grill? Absolutely. I’ve got used to the 6 burners and huge cooking surface (and I use the rotisserie), so replacing this with a something close to it would have cost me a ton of dough.

Thanks again!
-Kris

 

[Steve Hoch]

Well worth the cost along with a warranted cook box. Did you buy new grates also?

 

[Bruce]

I agree. Way to extend the life a very capable if not flawed grill.

 

[Kris Pfeiffer]

@Steve Hoch yes, I did install new grates - forgot to note that. The ones I had before were not stainless and were falling apart.

 

[Steve Hoch]

@Steve Hoch yes, I did install new grates - forgot to note that. The ones I had before were not stainless and were falling apart.

I thought so, they looked too clean. I have the same ones on my Genesis 1000. You won't have to worry about those falling apart.

 

[John G (Boston)]

Nice job getting that all back together.