Drewski's Redhead 1997 Genesis 1000 Restoration

Drewski · April 05, 2020, 06:35:56 PM

Hit the bad rust spots in the frame with some sandpaper and primer. I hit the full frame with primer, just forgot to get a pic. Final pic after painting at the bottom.

Had to glue down the top of the tank level sticker and hit it when a clear coat.

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Drewski · April 05, 2020, 06:41:20 PM

Before and after.

Other parts either cleaned up or painted. Had to get some parts down to the metal to get rid of the rust.

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Drewski · April 05, 2020, 06:44:35 PM

Removed the wood slats, sanded down half of them and stained so far. Need to pick up more sandpaper and some paint stripper to finish the firebox.

Espresso stain.

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Dave in KC · April 06, 2020, 01:20:14 AM

Looking good. That handle looks to still be in great shape.
I have not been so lucky on a few of my restos.

JEBIV · April 06, 2020, 05:14:05 AM

damn impressive, not sure I have the patience, but I have 2 of these to do. I think i'll take them apart and send to you or @Dave in KC to refurb for me LOL

crowderjd · April 06, 2020, 08:53:17 AM

Yup this looks amazing...I don't have the patience for taking the whole thing apart...too many parts on a gasser! Great work, I can't wait to see the finished product.

Drewski · April 06, 2020, 09:18:07 AM

Quote from: Dave in KC on April 06, 2020, 01:20:14 AM
Looking good. That handle looks to still be in great shape.
I have not been so lucky on a few of my restos.

Thank you, Dave! All the wood was in good condition and even after the sanding some of the dirty areas show with the stain, but I don't mind. Just a reminder of the history.

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Drewski · April 06, 2020, 09:21:10 AM

Quote from: JEBIV on April 06, 2020, 05:14:05 AM
damn impressive, not sure I have the patience, but I have 2 of these to do. I think i'll take them apart and send to you or @Dave in KC to refurb for me LOL

Thank you! This has been one I've put off for some time, but have done enough project on the house that the wife didn't mind I spent the weekend working on this. Dave does awesome work and I wouldn't mind since I have really enjoyed this build. Lol

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Drewski · April 06, 2020, 09:23:22 AM

Quote from: crowderjd on April 06, 2020, 08:53:17 AM
Yup this looks amazing...I don't have the patience for taking the whole thing apart...too many parts on a gasser! Great work, I can't wait to see the finished product.

Really appreciate it! I've had to bag and label everything to make sure it all goes back the way it came apart. Hopefully will have it finished this week.

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Drewski · April 06, 2020, 09:37:01 AM

Put the Weber badge under one of the wife's grow lights to bake a little.

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Drewski · April 07, 2020, 04:39:05 PM

Worked on the grill for a little bit today. Cleaned up the gauge/temp probe.

Made some more progress on the end caps for the lid. Picked up some paint stripper and it's still a PITA!

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Drewski · April 08, 2020, 12:03:32 PM

Badge is finished.

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DellJones · April 08, 2020, 01:05:05 PM

Very Nice!!!

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JEBIV · April 08, 2020, 01:23:05 PM

Badge looks better than new

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Drewski · April 08, 2020, 03:22:20 PM

Quote from: DellJones on April 08, 2020, 01:05:05 PM
Very Nice!!!

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Thank you!

Quote from: JEBIV on April 08, 2020, 01:23:05 PM
Badge looks better than new

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Thank you! Really happy with how it came out.

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Drewski's Redhead 1997 Genesis 1000 Restoration