Off the trash pile

[Soybomb]

I would say an E-320 would be quite an upgrade, wouldn't you? I was not meaning it would be a new Weber, but a new grill that would be similar. Like I said, you guys are far more ambitious/excited about these junk pile finds than I :wink: (not that there's anything wrong with that).

Heh I think some of us weber heads would just rather have $100 in a refurbed rescued old weber than a new $200 grill from walmart. For me its something about the quality. The new $200 grill at walmart is just a few seasons from the junk pile, the weber will be ready for another 15 years with a little TLC. I don't see many rescued brinkmanns or uniflames.

And yes we may be :crazy:

 

[mbshop]

great rescue. its not always about the cost of rehabbing them. amazing what gets thrown away.

 

[Groundhog66]

No, I don't find it crazy at all...I even understand it, it's just not for me is all :becky:

 

[El Ropo]

Are Weber grills any good???

That one is a score for free.

Groundhog isn't into refurbs, and would prefer to buy new and expensive, we all get it.

 

[Drew]

Nice score, can't beat free :thumb:

 

[Groundhog66]

Groundhog isn't into refurbs, and would prefer to buy new and expensive, we all get it.

Yeah, that is pretty accurate actually.....To each their own, right?

 

[DannyMac]

That aint grease, that's gravy!

Or to paraphrase my lunch lady from school, "that ain't grease, that's seasoning." Here's some before and after photos of the initial washdown. I'm trying to determine whether I'm at the point of removing seasoning instead of grease. As you may be able to tell from the photos, there was a thick layer of grease. Now that its off, I'm wondering if I should stop or try to get down further. Still don't know if the burners work or not. So far I'm into this for $2.98 for some greased lightning.

 

[mbshop]

naw, clean it completely and do yer own seasoning. they really don't need seasoning even when new, just look better !

 

[sfbbqguy]

Starting to look good Danny! I picked one of those off curb for free two years ago and cleaned 'er up real nice...looks almost new now. I took a soft wire wheel to the hood and it polished up real good (do the same to my kettles annually). Cleaned out all the burners and everything else and she runs like a top.

This guy made me some SS Flavorizor bars...http://sfbay.craigslist.org/pen/for/2333439341.html and I threw in CI Grates.

Good luck and keep us posted.

Nice find.

 

[Fife]

Good luck with it

 

[Ground Pounder]

She's a Beaut! Been keeping my eyes peeled for something similar so my wife has something else to yell at me about

Have fun bringin' the ol' girl back to life.

 

[DannyMac]

You ain't kidding! My wife started complaining that the yard was starting to look like Sanford and Son. She is unable to perceive the inherent beauty of a grill garden.

 

[orangeblood]

looks like a 2004 model?...

 

[DannyMac]

I've been progressing nicely especially since Fitz posted his rebuild here http://www.bbq-brethren.com/forum/showthread.php?t=105524. Also had some inspirarion from here http://www.restoredgrills.com/. New photos should be coming soon.

 

[DannyMac]

Gettin' there.

Still a little ways to go. I am making progress. Here's a few pics.

 

[Fife]

Wow that turned out well