Weber Genesis re-restoration advice welcomed!

[Kelly Clancey]

My Weber Genesis Redhead has been down and out this summer. Though it looks beautiful in my flower garden, I would love to find the frame and parts needed to get it back grilling again. Similar to another restoration story of a "redhead" on this site, I inherited this grill from my parents during their divorce. It was purchased in 1986 or 1987. About 15 years ago, I repainted the firebox, replaced a few parts, crafted a new handle, and strengthened the lower crossbar by adding metal rivets.

A few months ago, the legs (not sure this is the correct term) completely separated from the left and right sides of the frame. I would love to find a new frame or frame parts to patch the frame together. I should share that I am handy and can make simple metal cuts (handheld Dremel) but do not weld.

I would also love to find someone selling the lower wire shelf that originally came with this grill.

Any and all advice is welcomed!

I'm excited to post pictures once I get this grill back together and prettied up.

 

[Steve Hoch]

So the tabs that connect the upper frame to the lower frame have completely rusted off, you are definitely going to need a donor grill to fix this. Start looking on FBMP, offer up, and Craigslist for a grill that looks like yours to get the parts from. You should be able to find one pretty cheap or even free.

 

[Cody Bratton]

That’s the strangest place to have frame failure. I’m in agreement with Steve. Donor frame.

 

[LMichaels]

Yep I'd say donor frame.

 

[Bruce]

I agree. You could have the frame welded back together, but judging from the pictures and points of failure on that grill frame, I am guessing that it would just wind up crumbling in other areas soon after.

That cook box and most parts should transfer over to a Genesis 1000 frame which are still fairly available from donor grills.

 

[Jon Tofte]

Welcome, Kelly! Glad to have you here on TVWBB.

I would have to agree with the others. Good thing for you is that you are in a larger metro area, so I think you will find what you need with just a little searching on FBM and even Craigslist.

We will all be happy to help along the way, so please keep us up to date.

 

[HankBates]

That’s the strangest place to have frame failure. I’m in agreement with Steve. Donor frame.

I picked up a 1000LX which failed that way, it crumbled as I wheeled it out of the bushes where it had been sitting for 20 years. The only piece of tubing which hadn’t rusted out was the cross member which bolts to the cook box. Lots of other parts are still alive though…..

 

[Samuel]

At least if you find a donor grill frame, you will have the original Redhead lid from your parents grill. Welcome to the forum!

 

[DanHoo]

My Weber Genesis Redhead has been down and out this summer. Though it looks beautiful in my flower garden, I would love to find the frame and parts needed to get it back grilling again. Similar to another restoration story of a "redhead" on this site, I inherited this grill from my parents during their divorce. It was purchased in 1986 or 1987. About 15 years ago, I repainted the firebox, replaced a few parts, crafted a new handle, and strengthened the lower crossbar by adding metal rivets.

A few months ago, the legs (not sure this is the correct term) completely separated from the left and right sides of the frame. I would love to find a new frame or frame parts to patch the frame together. I should share that I am handy and can make simple metal cuts (handheld Dremel) but do not weld.

I would also love to find someone selling the lower wire shelf that originally came with this grill.

Any and all advice is welcomed!

I'm excited to post pictures once I get this grill back together and prettied up.

This is a newer model in Roseville for $20. IMO it is a bargain for parts. You could swap your red head lid on it and be cooking by dinner time.

note the "wood" is not real wood it is a composite called durawood, and also note the cart style is different with casters and a slightly different bottom, but otherwise nearly identical to your vintage Genesis 1

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