First fire in rebuilt VC Defiant!!

Thing is going great. Cranking right now. 0 degrees outside. 700 degrees stack temp. THe thing looks great.

Pictures on FB>
http://www.facebook.com/album.php?aid=92302&id=1654814184&saved;

Bill, it seems like you worked really hard on this rebuild. Now it is time to enjoy the fruits of your labor! Great looking stove and nice job on all that you've done!

Looks great! Make sure you bring this beast to temps in order to get the everburn going!!

600 griddle temp and shut it down, you got it! it will purr for hours and i almost always have coals in the morning to start a new fire...and that is after about 9 hours of burn. im rebuilding mine this summer i think, i hope i have similar success.

Great job. i appreciate the pics - in case I need a similar repair in the future.

I found my Resolute Acclaim ran a lot smoother after I rebuilt it.

Nice Timing. It rots fininshing a stove repair then waiting weeks or months for cool weather!

Hey Bill,
I did not know this was one of the pre 1990's model Defiant. I thought for sure this was a modern EPA rated non cat stove. Surprised to see it in the classic stove forum!

I'm planning on a rebuild for my defiant this summer. Where did you get your parts? I'm searching for the best place.

Sharp looking stove there!

Bill, did you say 700 stack temp.? Isn't that just a tad high? Happy heating!

Yeah never mind,..all of those temp readings for stack temp are high,..my thermometer is off.

Uh,...yeah it isn't. Someone moved my post for some reason. ????

It is a 1610 model from 2005 right? This makes it an EPA rated non cat stove correct? Again, great job on the rebuild, it looks great!

Bill, I would suggest putting VC Defiant 1610 N/C in your signature just to clear things up. People would know what you've got right away then!