My Weber Genesis Skyline dream grill

[Jon Tofte]

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]

Excellent restore. Makes me want one, and I'm not a gas guy.

[Mr.CPHo]

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]

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]

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]

That's beautiful Jon. Well done!

[DellJones]

WOW. VERY NICE 🏾🏾


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[RottiGuy]

Very well done!!

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[JEBIV]

That is beautiful work !!!

[SteveMBH]

Very nice restore!  Looks beautiful!


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[Evan_k]

Looks mint Mate!

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


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[Shoestringshop]

That is BAD ASS!

[Bob BQ]

Beautiful. Those red oak slats are amazing looking!


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[Mike Huff]

Wow. Looks fantastic.. Thanks for sharing!

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[vader06]

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..