With y'alls help I was able to restore my Genesis 2000! I couldn't have done it without your kindness and patience. Thank you.
I wasn't very good at photographing my progress but thought I'd share what I have long winded as it may be...
-My Genesis 2000 began as an LP model and was converted by original owner to NG using Weber parts, but I re-converted it back to LP for now using a 1000 LX donor manifold.
-I had the firebox sandblasted and that was the best $70 I've ever spent.
-Initially I balked at the difference in paint color, but now I like the contrast between the High Heat (firebox) and High Heat Ultra (end caps and frame).
-For the slats I used cedar I'd salvaged from the deck my wife made me replace!
-I rebuilt the manifold and valves
-Since the grill is for personal use I kept the nearly new 13 bars and decent grates. I'll go stainless when I need to replace components.
-I did not sand the end caps, but used steel wool and there are some minor imperfections from the original paint, or lack thereof.
-I chose to reuse the end cap bolts because I prefer the black bolt heads.
I welcome your feedback...positive or negative!
This was a fun project and the Weber cooks great...and I can use my rotisserie! My Genesis E-310 is for sale now...