Gen JR

[glrasmussen]

I have always been intrigued with this classic grill. As we know, not many parts available for these guys. To bad, built better than the new IMHO.
Well what does one do when you can't get burners? I came into a free G1000. Was good for a parts machine, as I already have a 5000 series.
Burners were fine, as some other parts. Tubes are the similar, just the 1000 are quite a bit longer. One of the JR tubes was good for dimensions.
I spoke to the local WKC welder on staff, said he would give it a shot. On Sunday I finally got back to this project that had been in the wings forever.
Welds were spot on. FYI, crossover is the same as Gen Series.



Not a total restore, as it is a cooker, not in bad shape.
Thanks rcplanebuyer!

[Dale Benson]

Nicely done! I've got one in Tucson that I look forward to using very soon. :-)

[glrasmussen]

Nicely done! I've got one in Tucson that I look forward to using very soon. :-)

Thanks @Dale Benson ! I have two more, but I'm only going to be able to make
one of them operational with parts on hand.

[crowderjd]

Good to see one in action...this is the only gasser I'm interested in.  I've had two slip through my fingers.  Thanks for the info on burner tubes!

[LiquidOcelot]

The jr is my favorite of all gennys

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[Scott Zee]

Great looking Jr. I love these little gassers. Really nice design when Weber gassers were built like tanks.

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[Bob BQ]

Excellent mod @glrasmussen.  I assume the welder just cut out part of the middle and welded the ends together?  Wish we had a "local WKC welder on staff" here in StL... 

[glrasmussen]

Excellent mod @glrasmussen.  I assume the welder just cut out part of the middle and welded the ends together?  Wish we had a "local WKC welder on staff" here in StL... 

@Bob BQ , correct a few inches. Look at the bottom side of the first picture, you should be able to see the weld.

[ramsfan]

I have 2 sets of brand new NOS Weber cooking grates for the Weber Genesis Jr. if anyone is interested? Asking $20 + shipping. These sets are brand new, never used, and still in the original Weber packaging (from the late 1980's-early 1990's I believe). If you have a Genesis Jr. and you plan on keeping it for a while, it would be well worth $20 to have an extra set on hand of the one part of the grill that does all the work and takes most of the abuse, especially since they don't make these anymore. Just my opinion of course...

[56MPG]

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[inkaddictedchef1]

I have 2 sets of brand new NOS Weber cooking grates for the Weber Genesis Jr. if anyone is interested? Asking $20 + shipping. These sets are brand new, never used, and still in the original Weber packaging (from the late 1980's-early 1990's I believe). If you have a Genesis Jr. and you plan on keeping it for a while, it would be well worth $20 to have an extra set on hand of the one part of the grill that does all the work and takes most of the abuse, especially since they don't make these anymore. Just my opinion of course...

Still got a set? This just happened

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[ramsfan]

I have 2 sets of brand new NOS Weber cooking grates for the Weber Genesis Jr. if anyone is interested? Asking $20 + shipping. These sets are brand new, never used, and still in the original Weber packaging (from the late 1980's-early 1990's I believe). If you have a Genesis Jr. and you plan on keeping it for a while, it would be well worth $20 to have an extra set on hand of the one part of the grill that does all the work and takes most of the abuse, especially since they don't make these anymore. Just my opinion of course...

Still got a set? This just happened

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One set has been spoken for. Still have the other set available.

[inkaddictedchef1]

I have 2 sets of brand new NOS Weber cooking grates for the Weber Genesis Jr. if anyone is interested? Asking $20 + shipping. These sets are brand new, never used, and still in the original Weber packaging (from the late 1980's-early 1990's I believe). If you have a Genesis Jr. and you plan on keeping it for a while, it would be well worth $20 to have an extra set on hand of the one part of the grill that does all the work and takes most of the abuse, especially since they don't make these anymore. Just my opinion of course...

Still got a set? This just happened

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One set has been spoken for. Still have the other set available.

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[crowderjd]

I'm excited to see this restoration!

[pbe gummi bear]

Nice to see you, @glrasmussen! I've built genesis jr. burners for @LightningBoldtz before using standard genesis burners and standard hand tools. I simply crimped/cut the burner to length then drilled a hole for the cross burner tube. You'll love using the jr.