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Seeking info on this Redhead Genesis

Started by jaycee213, June 30, 2015, 10:11:40 PM

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jaycee213

Interested in buying this redhead genesis and would like some advice. Can anyone tell by the pics what year and model it is? The price I negotiated was $100 and the seller informed me it has new grates and flavorizers less then 12 months old. I plan to restore it to its original glory so I would like to know what to look for when inspecting the grill.





Redhead SS Performer w/cajun bandit stacker
Weber Q 320
WSM 18.5

pbe gummi bear

That's a genesis 2000 (LX?). That's a great grill and looks like it has flavorizers in good shape. People like these because of their deep firebox and criss cross flavorizers that diffuse the heat real well. I would check for cracks in the cast lid and firebox, take the flavorizers off and inspect the burners/crossburner tube. Make sure the valves work, and the porcelain for dings. I would guess that rust is not an issue since you are in SoCal but that's worth investigating too..
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pbe gummi bear

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jkolantern

Check the frame around the firebox as that is prone to rusting out. Make sure that the box itself has no holes or spots where it bows out (indicating a potentially damaging grease fire). That firebox is not available anymore and the newer ones don't fit. Other than that, make sure the valves move freely and the manifold isn't a rusted away and you should be good to go.

Great grill though. Got a very similar one on my deck.

jaycee213

thanks pbe gummie bear. I decided not to buy this grill. I calculated the cost to restore it and the labor involved and just don't think it'll be worth it to me. But I've decided to get a Weber Q instead. I have my SS performer to smoke and grill with hard fuels but I need a gasser to replace my old Charbroil piece of junk that is currently in service. After reading more about the Q it seems like the best option as far as versatility, convenience, and technologically advanced. I just missed a great deal on a Q220 with stand and cover on CL, the seller was asking for only $80. Guess I'll have to wait for the next deal to come around.
Redhead SS Performer w/cajun bandit stacker
Weber Q 320
WSM 18.5

LightningBoldtz

My only gasser is a Q, they are perfect for a charcoal head.
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demosthenes9

A Q might be nice, but there's something about a nice shiny Redhead with wooden shelves.  Man they are pretty.

OoPEZoO

I had a Q100 sitting on my deck for years that I used the shit out of. It's a great grill for quick evening cooks. About a month ago, I replaced it with an older Genesis Silver C to get more grill space. I have more $ into the Genesis than I had planned, but it cooks so well that I don't care. The only thing that irked me is the $50 I spent on a Weber cover only to find out its super flimsy and feels like a $10 dollar store product. VERY disappointed with that. Other than that, I don't regret it at all
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