NEED HELP! Restoring Old Char-Broil Model 220-A and need source for cast iron grates
 

Hi, As the subj: suggests, I am restoring an old Model 220-A charcoal
(not gas) grill. As happens, the cast iron grates for cooking (18 1/4
x 7 1/2 {x4}) and those for the heat source (15 1/2 x 10 {x3}) have
some serious rust issues. I have been all over this group and others,
the web at large and the phone book and have yet to find a good source
for replacement grates.

Does anyone know if these are still made or available and where? I
would really appreciate any help in tracking some of these down.
Thanks in advance, Tom

NEED HELP! Restoring Old Char-Broil Model 220-A and need source for cast iron grates
 

"Tom Owen" > wrote in message
om...
> Hi, As the subj: suggests, I am restoring an old Model 220-A charcoal
> (not gas) grill. As happens, the cast iron grates for cooking (18 1/4
> x 7 1/2 {x4}) and those for the heat source (15 1/2 x 10 {x3}) have
> some serious rust issues. I have been all over this group and others,
> the web at large and the phone book and have yet to find a good source
> for replacement grates.
>
> Does anyone know if these are still made or available and where? I
> would really appreciate any help in tracking some of these down.
> Thanks in advance, Tom

Charbroil Customer Service:
1-800-241-8981
P.O. Box 1240
Columbus, GA 31902-1240
Phone 706 / 571-7000
Fax 706 / 571-7012

NEED HELP! Restoring Old Char-Broil Model 220-A and need source for cast iron grates
 

"larry" > wrote in message >...
> "Tom Owen" > wrote in message
> om...
> > Hi, As the subj: suggests, I am restoring an old Model 220-A charcoal
> > (not gas) grill. As happens, the cast iron grates for cooking (18 1/4
> > x 7 1/2 {x4}) and those for the heat source (15 1/2 x 10 {x3}) have
> > some serious rust issues. I have been all over this group and others,
> > the web at large and the phone book and have yet to find a good source
> > for replacement grates.
> >
> > Does anyone know if these are still made or available and where? I
> > would really appreciate any help in tracking some of these down.
> > Thanks in advance, Tom
>
> Charbroil Customer Service:
> 1-800-241-8981
> P.O. Box 1240
> Columbus, GA 31902-1240
> Phone 706 / 571-7000
> Fax 706 / 571-7012

Thanks, I am actually on the phon ewith them now. Parts are no longer
produced by them for these older bbq's. So, Iam looking to see if
someone knows of an aftermarket outfit that mighthavesomethingor
someone who can/will share their story of solving this same issue...
Thanks for trying though..TMO

NEED HELP! Restoring Old Char-Broil Model 220-A and need source for cast iron grates
 

Tom Owen wrote:
>>> Hi, As the subj: suggests, I am restoring an old Model 220-A
>>> charcoal (not gas) grill. As happens, the cast iron grates for
>>> cooking (18 1/4
>>> x 7 1/2 {x4}) and those for the heat source (15 1/2 x 10 {x3}) have
>>> some serious rust issues. I have been all over this group and
>>> others,
>>> the web at large and the phone book and have yet to find a good
>>> source
>>> for replacement grates.
>>>

Is the rust so bad there's little metal left? There was a damn good thread
just last week about how to remove rust. You can find it easy on google
groups.

Here was one answer from M. Bohl

"A very easy to remove rust from the grates is to place them in a bath of
WEAK muriatic acid. This acid is available at most home remodeling stores
(Home Depot) Dilute the acid 50% and use rubber gloves. The acid will
dissolve the rust off COMPLETELY. Be sure to rinse the grates VERY GOOD.
After they are relatively dry, put some cooking oil over ALL SURFACES."

Seems muriatic acid is in driveway cleaner too.

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NEED HELP! Restoring Old Char-Broil Model 220-A and need source for cast iron grates
 

"Tom Owen" > wrote in message
om...
> "larry" > wrote in message
>...
>> Thanks, I am actually on the phon ewith them now. Parts are no longer
> produced by them for these older bbq's. So, Iam looking to see if
> someone knows of an aftermarket outfit that mighthavesomethingor
> someone who can/will share their story of solving this same issue...
> Thanks for trying though..TMO

I hate to even mention the name BBQs Galore here. However, the local one has an
entire room of replacement parts. Maybe you could find some to fit. Or have some
made at a local welding shop.

_________
ht_redneck

NEED HELP! Restoring Old Char-Broil Model 220-A and need source for cast iron grates
 

> I hate to even mention the name BBQs Galore here. However, the local one has an entire room of replacement parts. Maybe you could find some to fit. Or have some made at a local welding shop.
>
> _________
> ht_redneck

ht:

You have a bad experience with Barbeques Galore?
Three years ago when I bought my NBBD they had it optioned out the
wazzoo for no more than the big box stores were selling the NBSS. Good
deal for me and they helped be load it into the van. Of course, the
store I purchased at is now gone!

YMMV

Rob
Q 4 all so long as its not parboiled.