Wife says its a problem! I refer to it as ambitious Weber preservation!

[John-NY]

McMaster Carr has your back for a z-bracket fix....
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This website looks like it can get me into trouble

 

[Dave_C]

Just grab a few more grills. You'll come across some usable z brackets in no time! You can tell your wife it is good for the environment, each grill in a landfill is absolutely dreadful!

I like the way your thinking!!

 

[John G (Boston)]

This one was in use for 30 years, and doesn't have Celsius on it View attachment 55611

It also does not have a revision number on it, and no reminder to only use outside. Must be a really early panel. Pretty cool.

 

[DanHoo]

It also does not have a revision number on it, and no reminder to only use outside. Must be a really early panel. Pretty cool.

Edit: cool sales point... Indoor outdoor gas grill

I think this is the oldest one I have. Igniter toggle is hinged using metal on the back side. No plastic bezel. This was from a genesis 2, but I'm unsure of the year.

 

[Steve Hoch]

Edit: cool sales point... Indoor outdoor gas grill

I think this is the oldest one I have. Igniter toggle is hinged using metal on the back side. No plastic bezel. This was from a genesis 2, but I'm unsure of the year.View attachment 55637

Is it the same switch as the newer ones, just without the plastic bezel?

 

[John G (Boston)]

Edit: cool sales point... Indoor outdoor gas grill

I think this is the oldest one I have. Igniter toggle is hinged using metal on the back side. No plastic bezel. This was from a genesis 2, but I'm unsure of the year.View attachment 55637

I didn't even notice the igniter - that's pretty cool. Also, the white boarder line around the igniter. I find the evolution of these grills and their parts to be fascinating. I guess this was before they tried the thermocouple safety shutdown device? I don't remember when that was in use.

 

[DanHoo]

Is it the same switch as the newer ones, just without the plastic bezel?

No, different. Metal pivot is the same as a lid hinge pin. Has a cotter pin to remove it.

 

[DanHoo]

It also does not have a revision number on it, and no reminder to only use outside. Must be a really early panel. Pretty cool.

Found the warning for outdoor use, on the bottom side of the control panel.

 

[Steve Hoch]

No, different. Metal pivot is the same as a lid hinge pin. Has a cotter pin to remove it.

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It looks like a newer switch will work with that panel, just have to remove it from the bezel.

 

[Steve Hoch]

The lid is in excellent condition and the control panel as well. Can you get the brackets that hold the wooden slats at the bottom? The 2 slats that are missing are due to bracket rust.

Dave, I bought a set from rcplanebuyer last year. They are exact replacements except they are stainless steel.

 

[DanHoo]

It looks like a newer switch will work with that panel, just have to remove it from the bezel.

You are right again. The moving part is the same.