Well if I disappear for a while it's because my wife had me committed
Found a Weber Sporit 500 at a local "Sanford & Sons " for $20
Bought as a "project " but when I got home was dismayed to find that not only was the frame , firebox & lid in good shape but even the grates, burners & flavorizer bars were good
Only needs an ignitor kit & the regulator replaced.
Instead of hours of entertainment I can do the work in 20 minutes
Oh well looking for the next project as soon as I get this one off the deck!