Rescued a Red Junior - Restoration Complete

[MacEggs]

Thanks, Dale!

I just cleaned up that panel.  I wasn't sure if it had a porcelain-enamel coating, but I was able to use a razor-blade and 0000 steel wool on it no problem.
So, I guess it does.  It has a slight fade to it, as I doubt the previous owner covered this gasser much, if at all.

Does the "ignitor" panel have a porcelain-enamel coating?  Mine is faded ....  But, I don't want to paint it.
However, I will be painting the frame as I did some welding and grinding to it. 
Will also paint the lid sides and the grill base ... Just the outside of it.

[Dale Benson]

I'm pretty sure the igniter panel is not porcelain. And by ignitor panel I assume we're talking about the part facing forward that supports the ignitor button just below the front frame rail? It's painted like the frame.

I just checked the label on my 'parts' Jr. and, strangely, all the fields were left blank. So no help from that one.

What I've found to work wonders on the black painted frames of the gassers is some sort of vinyl or rubber conditioner. Something like Armor All. Actually, Armor All didn't work as well as some others. I forget the name of the stuff I really liked, but I think it was made by Depp. It might have been their tire treatment stuff, but I'm not certain. It made the faded black frame pieces look almost like new again - with no painting required. Worth experimenting a bit with various products. WD40 produced a nice look, too, if I recall correctly, but it dried and lost its' shine too rapidly to make it useful.

[MacEggs]

And by ignitor panel I assume we're talking about the part facing forward that supports the ignitor button just below the front frame rail? It's painted like the frame.

Yes, that is correct.  I might give it a coat of paint to freshen it up.



I wanted no part in trying to remove the star-nuts, so I cut them off, then tack-welded the remaining bolt end.








My go-to place for metal is ... aptly named, Metal Supermarkets.  I picked up a piece of square tubing cut to length for only $2.  I like that!   
Then welded the two pieces to the lower part of the frame.









I am starting to see some light at the end of the tunnel .... 

Need to get stuff painted, treat the wood, and pick up some replacement hardware.

[Gpinch1]

That weld job on the frame looks like an great solution. !

[JayCee]

Looks good so far mate. Keep the pics coming. I had the pleasure of restoring a bigger one of these a couple of years ago. Very well built grill.

[MacEggs]

Finally got this done and assembled.

As I mentioned at the outset, it was my first gasser restore ....
I had no intention of trying to make this look like "new", but I wanted to make it look presentable.

The wood I used has a lot of sentimental value to it, so that is what I tried to put my main focus on.

This particular unit was missing the swing-up side shelf on the right above the tank.
I decided to make a small shelf on the left side .... For ... beer, and stuff ....

I like how it turned out.   







Before and after .... The sellers pic ....

[mhiszem]

Wow! That looks amazing! Love the wood color with the red lid.


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[Hell Fire Grill]

I'd park that on my porch!

Did you make the square tube plugs too Mac?

[56MPG]

Bravo! Way to raise the bar! I love everything about this Jr.

[Bob BQ]

Very nice... looks phenomenal! Love the beer'n'stuff shelf.......

[MacEggs]

Did you make the square tube plugs too Mac?

@Hell Fire Grill , yes I did ... Good eye!

I just used it today .... To finish off a brisket that smoked for 12 hours on a black MBH.
Removed the brisket from the kettle at about 175° IT ... Wrapped in foil, then one hour in the Jr at about 275-300°.  Currently resting. 
I am really gonna like this thing ... 

[Tony]

Did you make the square tube plugs too Mac?

@Hell Fire Grill , yes I did ... Good eye!

I just used it today .... To finish off a brisket that smoked for 12 hours on a black MBH.
Removed the brisket from the kettle at about 175° IT ... Wrapped in foil, then one hour in the Jr at about 275-300°.  Currently resting. 
I am really gonna like this thing ... 

Hola Marko!

I know You will be enjoying the Fruits of Your Fabricating Labors!

Sorry I'm late on this one but want 'Ya to know i'm here and lookin'! 

Just a Freakin' Great Job on that Genesis Jr....I have a Genesis 1000 ,Circa '92-refurbished it (3) times so far and it's still kickin'! 

Thanks for the post ,Mark...Makes me want to tear mine apart...(Again!) LOL

Best Regards as Always,

Tony 

[MacEggs]

Thank you, Tony!

A buddy of mine says that the old Genesis's are bulletproof .... I will agree.

Thanks for stopping in.   

[Scott Zee]

Mark, GRATE job on the restore. She's a beauty. I also love the beer n stuff shelf. Might have to steal that one.  CONGRATS!!!