Actually, she/we don't want the industrial look of stainless. We want to switch out the range because we want a gas stove.
The brown color is a bit of an issue too because it wiil be difficult to find matching appliances. There is also the issue of finding a repairman to fix such an old unit if...
I have been told from the previous home owner that everything on that range/oven still works. It also has what appears to be the original broiler pans etc. in the drawer. The hood hums but the fan doesn't turn. I figure a screwdriver, and a good cleaning and the hood would work too.
My wife...