Weber Pull Out Tray - 40968012


 
John_NJ said:
Correct Jon- I am keeping the old one.

I am still interested in getting a quote for a fabricator to make a new one out of stainless because as you say, the supply of usable grease trays is dwindling.

It’s curious to me why those trays are more susceptible to rot than other porcelain enamel coated Weber grill parts?
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I wonder if Weber kettles last a long time because the high pH of charcoal ashes neutralizes the acidic grease.
 
The apocalypse may be upon us. Yesterday, I was offered and sold a used 40968012 drip tray in no better than average condition for $75 to a local cash and carry buyer who tracked me down on social media. Not too shabby for a roadside freebie grill with a lot of other salvageable parts. It scares me to think where the market on these trays might be headed if someone is willing to show up from out of the woodwork and offer up that kind of money on their own for one, though.
 
Yes, those earlier Genesis drip trays are becoming a harder and harder item to find intact, and there is no known domestic source for new ones left. These may well become the deal-breaking factor in the not-too-distant future for restorations of classic Genesis 1-5 and x000 grills.
 
John_NJ said:
I have thought about asking the metal shop we work with for a quote to fab a drip tray out of stainless.

It would most likely cost way more than $70, but would last longer than me.

Anyone ever look into this?

On my 93 grill, the drip tray was in bad shape compared to the rest of the grill.
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I would be happy to purchase one or two of them. As my Genesis 1000 is missing that part, I desperately need it.
 
Esther-CO said:
I would be happy to purchase one or two of them. As my Genesis 1000 is missing that part, I desperately need it.
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Esther, I have seen a couple of aftermarket universal fit drip trays that would work. I have also repaired them when they have holes in them. However, since they really aren't available new anymore the best way to get one is to find a parts grill to take it from.
 
PULL OUT TRAY JUST SHOWED UP> bbqparts.com has listed an aftermarket, exact fit porcelain coated tray replacement for Weber 40968012 pull out tray. - two pictures on the site - looks good. It is listed in their parts list for the Weber Genesis 1000 model. 64.99 each plus 9.89 shipping. Does not say anything about limited quantities.
 
Cody Bratton said:
Didn't think I would see the day they made these... thought for sure all aftermarket support was dead

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That's a great announcement! Certainly, for a keeper grill, this looks like a really nice fix. At $65 a pop, it would be hard to work these in on a flip, but eventually it may become the only option.

I felt the same as you did, Cody. Glad some company saw fit to do these!

BBQParts.com is a very good company that does more than most to help owners of classic Weber grills. I have always been treated very well by them.
 
Russell Buchan said:
Sorry, I don't know how to do that. go to bbqparts.com - on their home page - click on Weber to go to their Weber Brand page and it is listed at the top of the the Genesis 1000 parts list. Hope that helps and gets you there.
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Thank you for sharing this here. I very much appreciate it!
 
Jon Tofte said:
Yes, those earlier Genesis drip trays are becoming a harder and harder item to find intact, and there is no known domestic source for new ones left. These may well become the deal-breaking factor in the not-too-distant future for restorations of classic Genesis 1-5 and x000 grills.
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Bbqparts.com just listed a black porcelain aftermarket replacement for 40968012 for 64.99. I got one a few days ago and it looks good. They have pics on site. Go to their weber brand page and click on Gen 1000 parts list. Hope this helps.
 
Russell Buchan said:
Bbqparts.com just listed a black porcelain aftermarket replacement for 40968012 for 64.99. I got one a few days ago and it looks good. They have pics on site. Go to their weber brand page and click on Gen 1000 parts list. Hope this helps.
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Would you be willing to take more detailed pictures of the one that you got? I think a lot of people would appreciate it.
 
Josh Dekubber said:
Would you be willing to take more detailed pictures of the one that you got? I think a lot of people would appreciate it.
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Sorry, not good at posting photos - but bbqparts.com has two good size photos on their parts listing. One from the top and one from the bottom. And the part i received is just as the photo shows. Virtually identical to OEM. The lip around the hole holding the 7515 bracket has less “lip” bit it does not affect the bracket hanging - the bracket has a pronounced and exaggerated hanging bracket. Bbqparts.com also sells aftermarket bracket and pan for around 21.99 and it is pictured on their site
 
I'm guessing BBQ parts.com commissioned some company (Chinese more than likely) to make these for themselves to sell, which is fantastic news obviously. I still have to wonder how long it will take before these drip trays are all over eBay and Amazon with a dozen different brand names on them like so many other aftermarket parts. Any guesses?
 
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