Opinions wanted on vintage Norge Gas Stove

[bellalaundry]

So we are soon moving into a house that has a gas stove. I've always had a vintage stove, so I'm wondering if this might be a good candidate?

Luckily, the kitchen is an original kitchen from the 50's.

Any knowledge of this model?

http://https//www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details.html?adId=1336549127&requestSource=b

 

[rp2813]

As far as stoves and refrigerators are concerned, Norge is as good a make as any other.  The only thing I'd not like about that stove is its burner grates, which are on the flimsy side and could rattle, but that's a minor quibble compared to modern gas stoves.

 

[wayupnorth]

I would love to have that stove as we had a Dixie as a kid that looked just like that one. More than likely the worst drawback is standing pilots of a stove of that age and possibly you may have to light the oven by hand. Otherwise it should work perfectly for many more years.

 

[rp2813]

Would a stove of this age have a "CP" designation on it somewhere or had they stopped applying those by then? 

 

I would not want to have to light the oven every time I used it.  Maybe at a quaint getaway cabin or something, but not with my daily driver.  Besides, I can't remember the last time I saw a box of "strike anywhere" kitchen matches.

 

[speedqueen]

Strike anywhere matches

Check your local grocer, if not, here is an amazon link.

http://https//www.amazon.com/Diamon...rd_wg=CeLZj&psc=1&refRID=VWCGWPT4EXYRMKWM1GR2

 

[norgeway]

Probably

A late 50s, more than likely automatic oven ignition, great stove!

 

[rp2813]

Thanks for the Amazon link.  I don't really need "strike anywhere" matches, but have noticed that grocery stores don't seem to carry them, at least around here.

 

I remember like it was yesterday being at our next door neighbors' beach house as a kid, and their mom striking a match across the inside of the oven door before lighting the burner. 

 

[bellalaundry]

Thanks All...

I'm in contact now with the seller..

Do you think it is porcelain or painted steel? How hard will it be to find a pink fridge!

Guy