Worth restoring??

[Rory Walsh]

hello all! after years of believing wasps were nested in an old grill, we finally uncovered it today and found nothing in it. however, that has opened up the possibility of restoring it from being a random decoration on the deck.

do you guys believe this could be restored or if it is worth it? it has not been used in over ten years due to the person who used it not being around. i believe ive found a replacement for the bottom, but im not sure what to do. i plan on getting the serial number tomorrow if i can from the inside and doing some form of deep clean.

let me know your thoughts! if you have any cleaning tips on what to do it would be greatly appreciated.

 

[LMichaels]

Boy you sure let that get away from you

 

[Rory Walsh]

Boy you sure let that get away from you

it was my dad's but one messy divorce later and now im in my 20's and wanna grill. my mom is terrified of grilling on a gas grill

 

[Cody Bratton]

They’re all worth it. If the desire is there

 

[Joe Anshien]

I would call Weber support. I think the last cabinet base I bought was around $70. That and new SS grates from Amazon and you are probably set. A picture of the whole grill would be helpful.

 

[Jay D in Jersey]

I would call Weber support. I think the last cabinet base I bought was around $70. That and new SS grates from Amazon and you are probably set. A picture of the whole grill would be helpful.

I suspect those flavorizers are worse than the depicted. It's not so expensive to throw stainless flavorizers in and sometimes the grates and flavorizers are a decent package deal. Also need to see pics of the grease trap.

 

[Bruce]

That bottom is gone. Likely the bottom edges of the back panel and side panels are totally gone as well. It looks like the legs are getting close to failing at the bottom too.
Unless there is some sentimental value there, I would not start sticking any money into it.

 

[Jay D in Jersey]

That bottom is gone. Likely the bottom edges of the back panel and side panels are totally gone as well. It looks like the legs are getting close to failing at the bottom too.
Unless there is some sentimental value there, I would not start sticking any money into it.

Good point(s). Might be better off looking for something solid on FBMP.

 

[LMichaels]

Good point(s). Might be better off looking for something solid on FBMP.

Sadly that old sidewinder is one of the last of what I consider a really "good" "true" Genesis

 

[Joe Anshien]

It may just look worse than it is. I have had plenty of instances where I thought the sides where bad but just needed a little attention. No way to know unless we can see some good pictures or it is disassembled.

 

[MarkCuda]

If you want a nice Weber to refurbish, these are a work horse.

 

[Josh Dekubber]

hello all! after years of believing wasps were nested in an old grill, we finally uncovered it today and found nothing in it. however, that has opened up the possibility of restoring it from being a random decoration on the deck.

do you guys believe this could be restored or if it is worth it? it has not been used in over ten years due to the person who used it not being around. i believe ive found a replacement for the bottom, but im not sure what to do. i plan on getting the serial number tomorrow if i can from the inside and doing some form of deep clean.

let me know your thoughts! if you have any cleaning tips on what to do it would be greatly appreciated.

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What area are you living in? Maybe I can help you find a cheap or free option with little to no work to get started grilling. I see you are in New England. I'm not sure what part but I just looked and I'm finding lots of great options for free or cheap that will get you grilling sooner.

 

[Rory Walsh]

after some discussion with my mother who would by the one buying it, it seems we have agreed to get rid of the grill and likely post it on FBMP to see if anyone is interested in it even if they scrap it for the metal. likely will be downsizing to a spirit as it would only be grilling small amounts. thank you all for your advice and i’m looking forward to picking up grilling soon!

 

[Bruce]

Rory, when you start grilling and get your own grill, I suggest you find an older Genesis 1000 or Silver B to fix up. It will outlast mom's new grill and cost 1/3 the price.