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Gaskets 58Limited So, somehow I didn't realize that there were gaskets for each burner and for each thermostat. Apparently we threw them out. My husband just mentioned it today as I'm trying to put this back together. So, I need to order gaskets. On TOAC and on antiquegasstoves they sell...

Yes, I removed the valves completely. I'll get some brake cleaner today. The burners and grates came in from IPE yesterday and they look amazing!!! The thermostats should be here any day. I need to finish the insulation and then I can start trying to get this beast put back together...

Valve cleaning solvent? Okay, I'm starting on the valves. What solvent should I use to clean the valves? I have the valve cream stuff to apply (just a tiny amount) once they're clean.

Burner output mikael3, I hope what you're saying about the output of the Roper burners is incorrect, or my husband is going to be so disappointed! We haven't hooked it up yet to try it out. Still waiting on parts that we've sent out for enameling, etc. I'm hoping to have it hooked up by the...

Safety Systems 58limited (and anyone else who wants to chime in!), About the safety system you mentioned in a previous post: I talked to the people at TOAC today and asked about the custom safety systems that they build. First of all, I almost choked at their price and the 2-3 month waiting...

58limited - The polished aluminum looks amazing! We finally got our burners separated from the stove guts. I boxed them up with the grates and am sending them all to IPE tomorrow. (God bless flat rate shipping!) The screws that held the burners to the stove guts were in rough shape due to...

Luckily, the legs appear to be fine. I've attached a pic. Three of the plastic handle inserts are broken and two of them have obviously been replaced at some point. So, I'd probably want to replace all 6 once you get them made so that they all match. Depending on price I might want a few...

And I think I need to buy stock in "Citrus De-greaser" and chrome polish....

So, it looks like I'll be sending the burners and burner grates to IPE for re-enameling. I'm going to look for a replacement for that side panel instead of getting it re-enameled. Hubby is going to spray paint the other stove guts with high heat paint after cleaning them. I've got an...

58limited - Did you end up getting the plastic handle inserts made? At least two of mine are broken. We can probably make them work, but I'd really rather replace them if I can do it for a reasonable amount of money. I'd probably buy several extra if I could.

Phil - Many might say it is overkill for us too. Currently we just have our 15 month old son, but we both like to cook and can. We have a 1904 farmhouse and there is actually plenty of room in the kitchen for this beast without having to move cabinets or anything. I know that most days we...

This is the only really significant damage.

Here she is! We finally got our T&C hauled into the house today and can't wait to get started. It's in better shape than we first thought.

It looks like you've convinced us to restore it ourselves (We really are the King and Queen of "biting off more than we can chew".). Thank you for all of your help so far. I'm sure I'll need it! First order of business is getting the thing hauled in here from off of the trailer. Going to...

One more thing, how would we go about getting the thermostats rebuilt? Is there a company we would ship them to?