If you look at a CharBroil (what they call infrared) or the newer NexGrill products with what they call infrared you'll see what GG do is basically the same thing made out of a piece of stamped aluminum. So, I'll keep everyone posted with more pics as I tear it down, and complete the restoration process. Overall great but just pretty filthy and in need of the typical sacrificial parts. and thoroughly cleaning and refinishing everything. Planning a “Complete” resto, which in my mind means taking it down to every last nut and bolt, replacing any/all hardware with S.S. My thought is to stick with the CI because it holds more heat, but I’d appreciate some feedback from those with experience here, both for or against. With respect to the cooking grates, not sure if I should stick with the Porcelinized C.I. The following additional parts would be nice to replace for a “Like New” result Turned out to be a very nice Weber Genesis Silver “C”! It was filthy dirty and in need of some TLC, but it’s a dream come true for me, as for $100.00 - $200.00, and some labor on my part, I will ultimately have a grill that would cost about 10 times that to purchase new today. I asked her to hold the grill for me as I’d be right back with my trailer to pick it up. As I inquired about “the grill” she said anything I want is mine for the taking. I backed up, pulled in the driveway, and as I approached the garage a very nice woman emerged. So, the other day I’m on my way home and I spot a Weber in a pile of junk on the side of the road, about a half mile from where I live. The one I have now (a Sam’s Club Special) frustrates the heck out of me due to its very uneven cooking characteristics, to the point where I avoid using it! I’ve always wanted the best barbequing tool (a Weber Grill) but always gagged at the price.įunny though, for what I’ve spent on cheap knock offs I could have purchased a Weber, and it would have still been going strong! If the frame is about to fail I suggest you invest in a new grill.Okay, so I got a bit overzealous and posted a bunch of pics of my new acquisition in the “Introduce Yourself” thread, instead of here.Īs a major gearhead I appreciate great tools, and have actually made a few myself. Replacement frames are not available for the Silver. If you have been storing your grill out by the pool or in some other location with corrosive conditions it is possible that the frame is about to rust out. The 2005 model grills came with enclosed storage cabinets underneath the grills.īefore you invest in replacement parts make sure that you check that the frame is still solid. The biggest difference is that grills manufactured between 20 have the thermometer on the right side of the grill body while grills made in 20 have the thermometer in the center of the lid. The Silver grills went through some styling modifications during the five years that they were in production. Here is a video that will walk you through the process. I suggest using Liquid Wrench instead of WD-40 if you need some help getting the screws out. I suspect the biggest difficulty that you will run into is trying to remove the rusty screws inside the firebox. I also do not have access to the natural gas conversion kits.Ĭhanging the burner tubes on a Genesis Silver is pretty easy. I have been unable to locate a supply of side tables or cabinetry hardware for these grills. The Silver C is the three burner grill with a side burner. The Silver B is the three burner grill without a side burner. If you need help figuring out how to replace the burner tubes then there is a video at the end of this list that walks you through the process. The stainless steel options only cost a little bit more but will last a couple of years longer. I strongly suggest you buy the stainless steel grates and Flavorizer bars instead of the porcelain enameled options. The parts you need to fix your Genesis Silver grill are listed below. Replacement parts for these grills are still readily available and are relatively inexpensive. The Weber Genesis Silver grills were manufactured between 20 and the ten year warranty on them has expired.
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