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Author Topic: My Weber Genesis Skyline dream grill  (Read 2685 times)

Jon Tofte

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My Weber Genesis Skyline dream grill
« on: November 25, 2018, 10:00:14 AM »
I have been working on making a custom Genesis grill featuring the “Skyline Series” hood and special condiment rack that came with this limited edition featuring a graphic of the Chicago skyline that was sold through Sears. I hybridized a 13 flavorizer bar firebox and extended frame with the end caps and knobs from a later Genesis Silver. I put in a few special touches like the original Weber grill out handle light (uses ‘C’ batteries!), a Chicago White Sox decoration which also has a Chicago skyline, and 36 of my favorite red oak wood slats protected with four coats of McCloskey Man ‘O War spar urethane. This has been a labor of love and at this time of Thanksgiving I am grateful for the help and advice I received from a number of great people.


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Homerdog

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Re: My Weber Genesis Skyline dream grill
« Reply #1 on: November 25, 2018, 11:56:18 AM »
Excellent restore. Makes me want one, and I'm not a gas guy.
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Mr.CPHo

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Re: My Weber Genesis Skyline dream grill
« Reply #2 on: November 25, 2018, 01:19:58 PM »
Wow, Jon, I know you’ve been working on this project for quite awhile and the final product looks really awesome!  Nicely done. 


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LiquidOcelot

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Re: My Weber Genesis Skyline dream grill
« Reply #3 on: November 25, 2018, 01:40:56 PM »
damn makes me wanna get going on my 5000 restore. i have aleays thought that handle was hidious but i also never knew it was a light!!! looks exelent my man good work

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Jon Tofte

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Re: My Weber Genesis Skyline dream grill
« Reply #4 on: November 25, 2018, 02:16:53 PM »
Charlie,
Thanks very much! It definitely was a way longer project than I wanted, but  I have to balance a job and a half and other challenges. I am just really happy to have seen it through. It came out just like I had hoped.

LO,
I got that handle years ago and knew there would be a place for it someday. It doesn’t go with many grills but I felt it was perfect for the urban, Chicago look for this one. I also like that it provides more space between the hood and my knuckles:)


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Rub

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Re: My Weber Genesis Skyline dream grill
« Reply #5 on: November 25, 2018, 07:56:46 PM »
That's beautiful Jon. Well done!
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DellJones

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Re: My Weber Genesis Skyline dream grill
« Reply #6 on: November 25, 2018, 08:09:48 PM »
WOW. VERY NICE [emoji41][emoji106]🏾[emoji106]🏾


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RottiGuy

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Re: My Weber Genesis Skyline dream grill
« Reply #7 on: November 25, 2018, 11:45:55 PM »
Very well done!!

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JEBIV

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Re: My Weber Genesis Skyline dream grill
« Reply #8 on: November 26, 2018, 04:24:39 AM »
That is beautiful work !!!
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SteveMBH

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Re: My Weber Genesis Skyline dream grill
« Reply #9 on: November 26, 2018, 07:06:08 AM »
Very nice restore!  Looks beautiful!


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Evan_k

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Re: My Weber Genesis Skyline dream grill
« Reply #10 on: November 27, 2018, 03:09:54 PM »
Looks mint Mate!

I need to get in and finish my 5000 restore, this has given me inspiration!!


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Shoestringshop

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Re: My Weber Genesis Skyline dream grill
« Reply #11 on: December 15, 2018, 12:09:49 PM »
That is BAD ASS!
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Bob BQ

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Re: My Weber Genesis Skyline dream grill
« Reply #12 on: December 15, 2018, 01:48:11 PM »
Beautiful. Those red oak slats are amazing looking!


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Mike Huff

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Re: My Weber Genesis Skyline dream grill
« Reply #13 on: December 24, 2018, 06:30:54 PM »
Wow. Looks fantastic.. Thanks for sharing!

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vader06

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Re: My Weber Genesis Skyline dream grill
« Reply #14 on: January 25, 2019, 12:02:44 PM »
Very nice restore.  I actually cooked on one of those at a rental property.  It needed some TLC and I wanted to take it home but I couldn't.. 
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