Early 90's Genesis 5000 find..

[Evan_k]

Found this beauty on Facebook marketplace.. asking $200, got it for $75! (Australian Dollarydoos that is!)

Came with the enamelled serving tray which matches the hood and the original purchase documents. Was $1722 new in 1992!

Hoping for a full restore as time/money permits.. the Steam N Chips accessory has seen better days but I don't like my chances of finding a replacement!

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[MacEggs]

Whoa, that looks nice!  Appears to be in great condition.

[Craig]

Sweet find!


HOLY GRAILS: 1950s era Black or Custom finish 18.5 or 22.5 Kettle, Brown Go Anywhere grill.

[addicted-to-smoke]

... the Steam N Chips accessory has seen better days but I don't like my chances of finding a replacement!

@Evan_k

Stumbled on one just now. It's not my auction. https://m.ebay.com/itm/Weber-Steam-N-Chips-Enameled-Smoker-Grill-Kit-Vintage-9880-Free-Shipping/282719816969?epid=1027088776&hash=item41d36a0d09:g:MZ0AAOSwR2RZ~Nbq

[RottiGuy]

Dam that's nice, i'm looking for that lid color........

[MacEggs]

@Evan_k , here is a great restore thread of that very grill.


http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-gas-grills-electric-cookers/the-elusive-genesis-5000-restoration-progress-thread/

[Evan_k]

... the Steam N Chips accessory has seen better days but I don't like my chances of finding a replacement!

@Evan_k

Stumbled on one just now. It's not my auction. https://m.ebay.com/itm/Weber-Steam-N-Chips-Enameled-Smoker-Grill-Kit-Vintage-9880-Free-Shipping/282719816969?epid=1027088776&hash=item41d36a0d09:g:MZ0AAOSwR2RZ~Nbq

Thanks Mate!

@Evan_k , here is a great restore thread of that very grill.


http://weberkettleclub.com/forums/weber-gas-grills-electric-cookers/the-elusive-genesis-5000-restoration-progress-thread/

Yeah, I have seen it! Another member here @bear linked me to it! hopefully I can achieve results as good!

[Evan_k]

Whoa, that looks nice!  Appears to be in great condition.

It is! appears to have near new enamelled grates on it & the warming rack was replaced at some stage.

It will need a fair bit of elbow grease but it is in great shape for such an old grill!

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[captjoe06]

Wow that's a great find!


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[Evan_k]

Slow progress being made!

Finally had a chance to pull it all down. Frame is in good condition, some surface rust which should sand off and refinish nicely. The cook box strangely has some damage at the front, looks like someone hit it with a mallet (not visible when assembled) and some pitting visible after I had a mate sand blast it and the hood ends.

All in all, I think the rest should refurbish nicely. I plan to buy new burners and flavorizer bars. I am even toying with the idea of making my own flavorizer bars. Weber want $175 for a stainless set!

Also pictured is the cook box, hood ends & alloy grates for a Silver A I picked up before the 5000. The grates were sandblasted and then I hit them on the wire wheel and they came up really nice.

OH, and I got the one and only remaining 'Steam N Chips' from Weber Australia!!

Hopefully I can finish the Silver A and flip that to free up some funds to progress the 5000!

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[Evan_k]

more pics...

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[Evan_k]

last 2 pics..

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[bear]

Restorations like this are inspirational. With gassees not all that popular amongst Aussie collectors, they epitomize the motto: Rescue, Restore, Respect.

[Evan_k]

Restorations like this are inspirational. With gassees not all that popular amongst Aussie collectors, they epitomize the motto: Rescue, Restore, Respect.

Thanks Mate! Appreciate your help along the way!


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