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SixZeroFour

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Storage Locker Queen - 1997 Red Genesis 1000
« on: March 17, 2016, 05:35:05 PM »
Hey Guys, just wanted to share a cool grill I recently rehabbed. It's a 1997 model Genesis 1000 that sat in storage for 15+ years. Every single part you see on there is original other than a replaced igniter! 8)

Since the paint on the firebox itself was flaking off a bit I sandblasted it inside and out so that the parts could be repainted. All the rest was just clean clean clean! [emoji106]

Hope you enjoy!


























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iCARRY

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Re: Storage Locker Queen - 1997 Red Genesis 1000
« Reply #1 on: March 17, 2016, 05:59:37 PM »
Wow. Great job


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Uncle Al

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Re: Storage Locker Queen - 1997 Red Genesis 1000
« Reply #2 on: March 17, 2016, 06:43:56 PM »
Fantastic!!!

jcnaz

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Re: Storage Locker Queen - 1997 Red Genesis 1000
« Reply #3 on: March 17, 2016, 08:22:19 PM »
Very nice!
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demosthenes9

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Re: Storage Locker Queen - 1997 Red Genesis 1000
« Reply #4 on: March 17, 2016, 09:22:45 PM »
Sweet looking grill Matt!!  Hell of a nice job.

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Re: Storage Locker Queen - 1997 Red Genesis 1000
« Reply #5 on: March 17, 2016, 10:46:27 PM »
Nice!!!
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addicted-to-smoke

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Re: Storage Locker Queen - 1997 Red Genesis 1000
« Reply #6 on: March 18, 2016, 01:44:41 PM »
Gorgeous. These first Genesis are my favs, appearance-wise.
It's the iconic symbol for the backyard. It's family/friends, food and fun. What more do you need to feel everything [is] going to be all right. As long as we can still have a BBQ in our backyard, the world seems a bit of a better place. At least for that moment. -reillyranch

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Re: Storage Locker Queen - 1997 Red Genesis 1000
« Reply #7 on: March 18, 2016, 01:51:04 PM »
AWESOME job Matt!.. I need to dismantle my '98 Genesis 1000 and do the same. Only gasser I have, but it's earned it's place.

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Hofy

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Re: Storage Locker Queen - 1997 Red Genesis 1000
« Reply #8 on: March 19, 2016, 09:30:17 AM »
Nice job on the save and restore!  Enjoy!
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AZRaptor

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Re: Storage Locker Queen - 1997 Red Genesis 1000
« Reply #9 on: March 20, 2016, 06:03:55 PM »
HO... LY... COW!!!
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Re: Storage Locker Queen - 1997 Red Genesis 1000
« Reply #10 on: March 21, 2016, 04:38:48 AM »
Looks new!
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Re: Storage Locker Queen - 1997 Red Genesis 1000
« Reply #11 on: March 22, 2016, 08:37:31 AM »
Wow, that sucker looks brand new.  Nice find and restore!
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Travis

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Re: Storage Locker Queen - 1997 Red Genesis 1000
« Reply #12 on: March 22, 2016, 05:04:46 PM »
Wow bud, that is beautiful! Nice work! Makes me want to get one.

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Re: Storage Locker Queen - 1997 Red Genesis 1000
« Reply #13 on: March 23, 2016, 07:51:30 PM »
Incredible Matt! You always go the extra mile...enjoy it with pride.
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Re: Storage Locker Queen - 1997 Red Genesis 1000
« Reply #14 on: March 24, 2016, 11:35:15 AM »
I didnt see a regulator? did my eyes deceive me?
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