I ran across an ad locally where a guy is selling 1.5+ cords of ash & elm (split, seasoned) and tossing in a used but functioning red VC Intrepid II. I don't need the stove & don't see any install in the foreeable future, but the wood alone, around here, is a reasonably good price. Pretty stove.
I'm torn...should I do it??
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If you need the wood and the price is right, why wait?
Buy the wood and resell the stove.....should fetch $400-500 if it's not a disaster.
Buy the wood and resell the stove.....should fetch $400-500 if it's not a disaster.
I agree with Elmo. If the stove needs work it will give you something to do this winter. Where in WIS are you?
OK,
I'm in touch with the owner and he says the stove is 7-8 years old. As for condition he says:
"There's a small damper plate that is missing off the back, but it's an easy part to replace. I have the full manual and parts list from Vermont Castings. The r.h. door's lower hinge pin was broken and reattached; the doors still close completely against the sealing gaskets.
The enamel finish - as visible in the photo - is chipped away in a lot of spots, and a couple larger areas. I planned on sandblasting the finish back to the cast iron, but never got to it. I did wire-brush the plate on the top that opens, and used stove-black on it, and it looks great."
Sounds like who ever used it was a bit rough around the edges. Is it feasible to blast the enamel (I have a sand blaster) and paint it? Does the stove black paint hold up?
I'm in touch with the owner and he says the stove is 7-8 years old. As for condition he says:
"There's a small damper plate that is missing off the back, but it's an easy part to replace. I have the full manual and parts list from Vermont Castings. The r.h. door's lower hinge pin was broken and reattached; the doors still close completely against the sealing gaskets.
The enamel finish - as visible in the photo - is chipped away in a lot of spots, and a couple larger areas. I planned on sandblasting the finish back to the cast iron, but never got to it. I did wire-brush the plate on the top that opens, and used stove-black on it, and it looks great."
Sounds like who ever used it was a bit rough around the edges. Is it feasible to blast the enamel (I have a sand blaster) and paint it? Does the stove black paint hold up?
Get the wood, take the stove and sell it 'as is' while the season is still going. Or keep the stove and get it reconditioned over the summer. Sell it next October when the market is strong.
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