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Hey Dan,

I SO wish we had found one like yours instead, for a couple of reasons:

1) it would have been MUCH easier installation (as Greg and Bobby can attest to!!), and
2) I really, REALLY, like the pull-out feature!!!

We could have pulled one out of the house nearby where one of Rich's uncles used to live, but it would have needed a LOT of cleaning, and there were some mold issues since the house was uninhabited for a while. A shame, really.

Very nice unit!!!

Chuck
 
Rich, I bought the "Fabulous 400" off of Craigslist in Denver and had it shipped. It was expensive, but we don't see many cool gas stoves out here in the NW (probably because of the cheap electricity).

There was a bit of a drama when it arrived, as the upper hinge on the oven door cracked during shipment and was an intregal piece to the control panel. We were able to fabricate a new holder, however, so all is good in that department.

the only things that don't work are the thermostaic burner, the roast meter, and the oven indicator lights. (Anybody want to come to Seattle and work on it? :-)

The oven is chrome, except for the bottom, which is enameled metal, and comes out for easy cleaning.

And yes, it is heavy.

Chuck, The 400 is nice, but that stove of yours wins out in the style department. Plus, it was a World's fair endorsed stove, so what's not to love?

Once all the installation is done, you'll love that stove and a covered cooktop is as glamourous as a pull-out, so Enjoy!
 
I bought the "Fabulous 400" off of Craigslist

Hi Dan,

I now remember when you got that. The hinge reminded me. I remember my aunts and how stylish I thought it was when I was a child!! It sat between a Yougstown Kitchen sink and a slant front Westinghouse washer. I LOVED spending time at this aunts house !!! :-)

Sorry that it has taken so long for me to reply. We are stil working on the remodel (everything has to be hand built and we are doing it ourselves!) and I hope to have pics next week! We just installed yet another vintage appliance that came in todays mail! It's something that I have wanted for quite a while.

"I've never seen such a gooooogeeousss range before! Wooowwww!!" Ralf, thank you so much. I can't wait to use it!!!

Rich
 
QUOTE: "We just installed yet another vintage appliance

man you must have a HUGE mailbox!!

Looking forward to seeing what it is!!
 
The wires make sense!

Do I get to play with it?

Pastitsio, bakalva, spanakopita souvlaki, gyro anyone?
LOTS of tzatziki (talatouri) sauce!

Boys: love, love, love your "new" old cooktop and ovens may you enjoy to for decades to come in good health!
 
Do I get to play with it?

Do I have a choice!!!? LOL

You are welcomed to cook ANY TIME!! We havent been able to use it, yet, but it should be very soon. Turkey day is comming soon!

Thank you for the kind wishes. We, also, hope to enjoy it and share it with any of you who visit for years to come!

Rich
 
ABSOLUTELY GORGEOUS!

Hi there,
I haven't looked in 'SUPER' for a while and the first thing I see is your GORGEOUS oven and stove top..real beautiful treasure given their date and condition. Many congratulations on 'tripping' over them and your impressive installation.
I would love to know the dimensions of these appliances and if it's no trouble, a couple of close-ups of the controls and general graphics and badges.
Thanks for sharing this and good health and happy baking for many many years to come,
sheerlookhomes, Denis.
 
Tile or Background Splash?

What a great installation of two stunning appliances, you have created perhaps a cooking altar! I am thinking IMHO that a combination of stainless steel/ and green glass tiles would just set that miracle of a find off perfectly, humm, what pattern? And what to do with the troublesome vent pipe off center? Cover it with sheet rock and make it look like a v shaped column to support what's above and repeat it on the other side, and then cover with stainless steel, and glass tile all around, IMHO. The only thing better than perfection is possibility! Good luck and thanks for the inspiration! Phil
 
Thanks for the kind words!!

We will post some pics of the control knobs and badges. It may be in a couple of days. We are working "full tilt" to have the kitchen ready and presentable for company on Thanksgiving. It will not be finished as we still have some trim work and painting to do.

Phil, I love your ideas. They sound very sleek and the glass tile sounds spectacular BUT we have allready finished all of that work and since the kitchen is very small and we have so much crap we needed cabinet space over the oven.

We should have some pics up an a couple of days!

Rich
 
Happy Thanksgiving guys!

Thank you, Jeff, and the same in return!! :-)

"If you think yours is small, you should see mine."
Steve, I don't ever recall saying that! <LOL> Must be thinking of someone else :-)

Rich
 
Rich, this has been so much fun. A very very special thanksgiving wish for y'all. I can't wait until the project is finished and even more pics. Bob
 

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