Cawley Lemay 600 question

[Joe C]

Hi, I think I know the answer I'm going to get about this but I'm hoping someone here has dealt with this before. I have a Cawley Lemay 600 that I'd like to restore into usable condition but I'm not sure its worth continuing. This stove looks like its been used pretty hard and has a couple of pieces cracked on it. The back panel and top plate both have cracks. Is it possible to repair these? It's really a pretty stove and I hate to write it off but it may not be worth trying to fix?
Thanks

 

[bholler]

Hi, I think I know the answer I'm going to get about this but I'm hoping someone here has dealt with this before. I have a Cawley Lemay 600 that I'd like to restore into usable condition but I'm not sure its worth continuing. This stove looks like its been used pretty hard and has a couple of pieces cracked on it. The back panel and top plate both have cracks. Is it possible to repair these? It's really a pretty stove and I hate to write it off but it may not be worth trying to fix?
Thanks

It is worth trying to have them welded if there is someone in your area who is good at welding cast iron. You can also try bucks stove palace to see what parts they have available. They are fantastic old stoves.

 

[Joe C]

Thanks for the reply. I was hoping they could be welded but wasn't sure if anyone had successfully done it. I'll see if I can find someone in the area that might be able to do it. I'll check with Bucks too and see if they're available but I'm sure they're probably pretty expensive pieces. I also need new side liners too so I know I'll have that expense if I want to continue. It is a very neat stove, I'd like to save it if I can.