Thanks for all the responses. They really do make me feel welcome. I actually work about 4 minutes from the palatine factory. They have a parts store right there. Unfortunately I couldnt find the hours online so if anyone is in the palatine area and needs parts this is the info you need and what it looks like.
So next I went to ace hardware (in palatine on NW highway), picked up the missing thermometer, a new cooking grate, a chimney starter, and the one touch cleaning system parts. Got home and proceeded to clean the inside of the lid and bowl with the razor blade scraper as suggested on another thread. Its amazing how well that worked.
I am still missing a few bits here and there, but after today its fully functional, I think I will still want to take the ash ring back off so I can remove the rust on the cross bar and paint it black, and polish the ring and the pan, but I just couldn't wait to fire this baby up and cook some burgers. This thing is awesome. Best grill I've ever had the pleasure of cooking on. Its got the weber gourmet system cooking grate. Still not entirely sure how to take advantage of the possibilities with that one yet, but I', sure i'll find some uses for it. Its been a few years since I last did any BBQing so I've got a lot to learn.
To do list
New nuts and bolts hardware etc.
replace missing frame plugs
Sand and repaint frame gloss black
buy grill cover
buy grill brush, tongs and spatula
figure out how to refill propane tank (somewhat unusual size)
repair dent in lid.
Replace lid basket hardware.
Replace plastic handle on table (Dear previous owner set a hot tool down on it and melted a mark into it)
Get charcoal baskets (which is better, wire frame or the new stamped steel style?)
Whatever i cant get straight from webber, I'll try to source from ereplacementparts.com Thanks!