Weber Genesis Platinum, I bought in Wausau,Wisconsin. Will be drastically modified.

[Steve Hoch]

So the fat frame box is deeper, but still only uses 5 bars that are slightly different, but takes the same grates and lids as the rest of the 1, 1000 and silver B? That’s crazy. And I like the idea 100%

The flavorizer bars are a lot taller than the ones that go in the bottom of Genesis 1000. The interesting thing is that I ran a set of those in my Genesis 1000 for years in place of the 13 bar set and was quite happy with their performance.

 

[DannyG]

Not knowing Mark's intentions on how he is going to use the grill, I agree that two 30# tanks would be overkill and extra work. I could see having a 30# tank on board with no scale, and a 20# on the oem scale. Switch tanks when the 30# tank is empty. You would obviously refill the 30# tank before you ran out of the 20#. (And you would know how long you could wait to fill)
If the grill is not moving from home where the spare full 20# tank is, I wouldn't be mounting an extra tank.

Gerry

Its like putting giant twin turbos on your car poking out of the hood. Do you need it? No. Do you want it? Yes.

 

[MarkCuda]

I'll probably mount 2 20 pounders on each side, it will look even that way, it's all about looks, must look good

 

[Cody Bratton]

I'll probably mount 2 20 pounders on each side, it will look even that way, it's all about looks, must look good

Powdercoated tanks to match the lid?!

The flavorizer bars are a lot taller than the ones that go in the bottom of Genesis 1000. The interesting thing is that I ran a set of those in my Genesis 1000 for years in place of the 13 bar set and was quite happy with their performance.

That’s kind of where my brain was going with that.

My next project is going to be either the Genesis 1 I just picked up, or a 2000.

 

[MarkCuda]

"Powdercoated tanks to match the lid?!"


A very good possibility but the lid will probably be stainless or not

 

[Cody Bratton]

I think the Mica Gray lid would look really nice on a Platinum frame!

 

[LMichaels]

I'll probably mount 2 20 pounders on each side, it will look even that way, it's all about looks, must look good

So 4 tanks? Yikes what you tryna do? Blast it to the moon?

 

[Gregory Pinch]

Yep @Gregory Pinch just used it on his Genesis 240 rehab. Perfect match. I'm hoping he will post more pictures.

Yep, I am the one that used it on my 240 (see photos for color match). I have also used the black in the past on vintage 1000/2000. It needs to be heat-cured but you can do that by running the BBQ a few times on medium for an hour. I have had fantastic results with it; it never peeled or had any issues.

 

[Josh Dekubber]

Yep, I am the one that used it on my 240 (see photos for color match). I have also used the black in the past on vintage 1000/2000. It needs to be heat-cured but you can do that by running the BBQ a few times on medium for an hour. I have had fantastic results with it; it never peeled or had any issues.

Looks great!

 

[MarkCuda]

So 4 tanks? Yikes what you tryna do? Blast it to the moon?

No, I think I came to my senses and decided on 2 20 pounders instead

 

[Cody Bratton]

Will you be cutting off the Weber tank mount and fabricating your own for both sides?

 

[MarkCuda]

Will you be cutting off the Weber tank mount and fabricating your own for both sides?

Yes, I will probably come up with my own idea of hanging/fastening the 2 tanks.

 

[Cody Bratton]

I have been trying to come up with something to attach the tank bumpers to, that wont look silly

 

[MarkCuda]

Weld in a cross piece 1 inch square

 

[Bruce]

 

[Cody Bratton]

Weld in a cross piece 1 inch square

That was my initial thought. But I think it will sit kind of crooked if it is flush with the side uprights. Since on the silver grills they actually sit back inside the upright supports. If that description makes sense?

 

[Bruce]

But, Cody, the original grill used the side panel for the bumpers, which puts them in the exact same orientation as that cross member.

Here is a photo of Mark's grill side panel.

 

[Cody Bratton]

I am an idiot! I was way overthinking that one lmao

 

[Bruce]

No, very good idea to think it over and ask question and ask for opinions. This web site has saved me a ton of time and effort.

 

[Cody Bratton]

I feel like in this this forum, if you’re thinking about it, somebody has already done it and it’s great!