Flat Top 600 series restore

Hogsy · June 08, 2015, 05:33:16 PM

I spotted this on the side of the road last week on the way to work. Only two blocks from Golly, I gave him a call and he came straight down and gave me a hand to load it on the back of my ute.
It's in great condition with minimal use only problem is it looks like someone's dog has gone to town on it. The plastic handles are all chewed and the igniter leads and gas hose is all chewed off. Gave weber a call and there sending out new igniters and Jocool has a donor for the handles. These are really well built and I'm looking forward to getting it fired up
More pics to come

Andrew · June 08, 2015, 05:40:13 PM

Can't wait to see the restored picsß

demosthenes9 · June 08, 2015, 05:58:17 PM

Wow, just sitting there abandoned ? Nice score @!!! Definitely looking forward to seeing some pics of it.

minnesotaman82 · June 08, 2015, 07:01:29 PM

That's simply amazing. When was the 600 series made? I'm not familiar with them.

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demosthenes9 · June 09, 2015, 07:04:33 AM

Quote from: minnesotaman82 on June 08, 2015, 07:01:29 PM
That's simply amazing. When was the 600 series made? I'm not familiar with them.

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Not sure of the year. You probably aren't familiar with them because they were never in the US market. They were sold in Canada and Aussieland.

Edit: After researching, I could be wrong about not being sold in the US as there are US Manuals for the Flat Top's up at Weber.com

Hogsy · June 09, 2015, 12:39:45 PM

I think they were released in the early 90's. When I enquired about parts the CS responded by saying 'Many think the Flat Top is the Rolls Royce of BBQ's'. It still amazes me they keep parts for a 20 something year old BBQ. Well played Weber!

1buckie · June 09, 2015, 01:44:44 PM

Quote from: Hogsy on June 09, 2015, 12:39:45 PM
I think they were released in the early 90's. When I enquired about parts the CS responded by saying 'Many think the Flat Top is the Rolls Royce of BBQ's'. It still amazes me they keep parts for a 20 something year old BBQ. Well played Weber!

Good pick, mate !!!!

there's not a lot of them & if I know you guys, it will be running soon !!!!!

SixZeroFour · June 11, 2015, 10:27:23 AM

Quote from: Hogsy on June 09, 2015, 12:39:45 PM
When I enquired about parts the CS responded by saying 'Many think the Flat Top is the Rolls Royce of BBQ's'.

Great pickup Hogsy! CS speaks the truth! The FT's are built like TANKS!

minnesotaman82 · June 12, 2015, 02:22:20 PM

Best thing about Weber. You can find OEM parts for almost any grill they've ever made. The only trouble I've ever had getting parts was for my 89 Weber Genesis Jr.

Hogsy · June 12, 2015, 03:44:33 PM

Yes there service never ceases to amaze me
This turned up in the post yesterday. One day after ordering and free of charge
6 knobs, 3 igniters and 3igniter buttons
I just need @Jocool to come through with the handles

Jocool · June 13, 2015, 05:13:28 AM

Yrah yeah.... 😈

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Jocool · June 13, 2015, 05:17:12 AM

And just to add, these things are unreal. I donated a couple to my kids school, and they can't believe how well they cook.

Hogsy · June 15, 2015, 01:31:06 AM

And it's up and running in its new home
I donated it to a good mate who needed a new BBQ, he was a bit sceptical at first being 2nd hand but it didn't take long to convince him that it's a quality machine

Hogsy · June 15, 2015, 01:34:19 AM

He's so impressed he keeps sending me pics of it in action

pbe gummi bear · June 15, 2015, 01:13:14 PM

That must be so nice to cook on. Is the flame to grate distance the same as a Genesis?

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