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Postby doug hodder » Sun Dec 18, 2011 2:13 pm

First of all...big thanks to Kevin and Dave A for gifting me this stove at the Coleman gathering. Kudo's also to Jeremy for the decal it sports! It's a 1927 AGM KampKook. done up in original colors.

After lots of trials and tribulations with the paint...it was too cold...I finally got it all together this morning. It had been apart about 6 weeks and I want to get the "apart" projects taken care of. I haven't built a fire in it yet, as the CV needs some attention but it's done.

What's cool is that it has adjustable height legs on it, they're tall to begin with, but can go another 6 inches or so, shown about 2 inches higher at present.

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Postby canned o minimum » Sun Dec 18, 2011 2:32 pm

WOW ! What a beauty ! :applause: Yer THE MAN !
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Postby Ratkity » Sun Dec 18, 2011 2:48 pm

canned o minimum wrote:WOW ! What a beauty ! :applause: Yer THE MAN !


DITTO!

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Postby halfdome, Danny » Sun Dec 18, 2011 3:08 pm

WOW!!! Doug :thumbsup: . Your the Rick Dale of gas appliances. :D Danny
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Postby IndyTom » Sun Dec 18, 2011 4:18 pm

That is absolutely gorgeous Doug! I am looking for my first stove to restore, and I have no hope of doing anywhere near as well.

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Postby Lazybones » Sun Dec 18, 2011 4:52 pm

Very nice! I like how the legs adjust.
Is it true? Is it necessary? Is it kind? Ask yourself these simple questions every time you are in doubt about any action.
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Postby Joamon » Sun Dec 18, 2011 4:52 pm

Doug
Your restores always look so great. :applause: :applause: :thumbsup:

Would love to see a virtual collection of your best stove restores.
Maybe not altogether in your living room, but at least a collection of the pics.

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Postby Dave A » Sun Dec 18, 2011 4:54 pm

Another gas pressure appliance perfectly preserved for postarity.

Looks fantastic .
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Postby Loader » Sun Dec 18, 2011 4:55 pm

Looks great Doug! :applause: :thumbsup: :applause:
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Postby DragonFire » Sun Dec 18, 2011 4:57 pm

what Joamon said!

Always amazing!! Looks like new! :thumbsup:
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Postby Wolffarmer » Sun Dec 18, 2011 5:31 pm

Great lookin stove Doug. I think I could almost shave with that paint job it so shinny

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Postby doug hodder » Sun Dec 18, 2011 7:34 pm

IndyTom wrote: I am looking for my first stove to restore, and I have no hope of doing anywhere near as well.
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Tom...just take your time, don't cut a corner, don't push it on working with uncured paint and pay attention to the details...you'll do great. It's mostly time and effort. I've got lots of rattle can paint job stoves, nothing wrong with that if you don't have spray equipment. Doug
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Postby doug hodder » Sun Dec 18, 2011 7:40 pm

Here's what's next in the lineup...same age as the model 57, but a 2 burner with the economy grate in it...wire. I already got leftover paint! Doug

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Postby Dave A » Sun Dec 18, 2011 8:04 pm

With all your stoves does this mean waffledogs are on the menu for Chtristmas brunch ?
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Postby doug hodder » Sun Dec 18, 2011 8:36 pm

I dunno Dave...but that's an idea. I"m going garage camping for Christmas eve though...that might just be a great breakfast idea. Doug
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