Can glass go on this vigilant stove door?

[sheldonbarry]

Can I replace the metal with glass on this vigilant? Is this stove worth $300?

 

[stoveliker]

Stoves don't have glass. It's ceramic material.

Cutting cast iron is tough, and having a proper place for a gasket and clamps.oto seal and hold the window will be tough as well.

I can't advise on the price.

 

[sheldonbarry]

Do you think this stove was meant to have glass as an option?

 

[rwh63]

i believe on the early VC stoves, the glass option was for coal versions because coal wold not blacken the ceramic glass like wood smoke would.

 

[sheldonbarry]

Kk. One other question. The below stove. Is replacing the glass expensive? Is this a solid price for this stove

 

[rwh63]

no idea, could be any number of things right or wrong with an old stove. i've seen very nice ones in the $100-$200 range. unrestored, these top out around $100-$400.

 

[defiant3]

Can I replace the metal with glass on this vigilant? Is this stove worth $300?

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Order galss from Woodman's Parts Plus. Might need the clips that hold it as well and the gasketing. Easy.