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Old 03-16-2015, 10:09 PM   #21
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Thanks guys, I appreciate it. The best part about it is that I got it for free.

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Old 03-17-2015, 12:46 AM   #22
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Man you are kicking butt!! Good luck to you from another Vet. I am at this time bus-less but I am looking. I'm in MA. Do you mind sharing how/where you bought your bus? Was it a private sale or did you find a dealer in NH?? Thanks, Ted
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Old 03-17-2015, 01:43 AM   #23
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Thanks, always glad to find other vetsbwith the same interests. It was a private sale that I found online. I used craigslist. Good luck, it's really addicting. I did get set back by the below zero temps for the last 2 months though. Come on spring!
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Old 03-19-2015, 11:34 PM   #24
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Finished my bed. I made it a little high so I could have plenty of storage under it (21" to be exact)Click image for larger version

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Finally decided where I want my little stove to go as well Click image for larger version

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Old 03-20-2015, 04:47 PM   #25
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I like your cute little stove. Would look right at home in a small Martha Stewart kitchen.
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Old 03-20-2015, 05:00 PM   #26
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I have the same little stove in green.

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Old 03-20-2015, 06:16 PM   #27
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I have one like that but a 4 burner top in black! Got it for free too!!!!!
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Old 03-20-2015, 06:26 PM   #28
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I scored mine for $10. She needs a paint job. Just not sure what color yet.
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Old 03-20-2015, 10:53 PM   #29
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I scored mine for $10. She needs a paint job. Just not sure what color yet.
Leave it. The color screams "80's pop up camper." ;) Go old school-cover it in state shaped magnets you get at tourist traps.
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Old 03-21-2015, 01:17 PM   #30
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Old 03-21-2015, 09:53 PM   #31
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Haha.. that is one popular stove design! I, too, had one of those in my possession. It was green like Nat's. I also obtained it (and the slightly larger 4-burner one I have currently installed) for free from two camper trailer tear-downs. I gave it away to some off-the-grid friends of mine, but I think the piping was too rusty for them to bother putting it back into service...

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Old 03-25-2015, 04:53 PM   #32
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Old 03-27-2015, 12:54 PM   #33
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That piece of lumber is beautiful. Can't wait to see this kitchen finished. Seems a shame to ruin the paint on that stove to get it back to looking like new—I hope you intend to refinish it to the original color. Very nostalgic.
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Old 03-27-2015, 01:05 PM   #34
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I'm not sure that I will paint it back to it's original color. I'm painting the kitchen/living area a deep red with white trim. I'm kind of up in the air with a color for the stove. I've never really been good with interior designing haha.
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Old 03-27-2015, 08:35 PM   #35
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If you really like dark red, I would suggest an off-white or beige as a compliment. Plain white might be an intimidating contrast.

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Old 04-22-2015, 10:38 PM   #36
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Got the counter top done and the stove painted.
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Old 04-22-2015, 10:43 PM   #37
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The stove turned out great! What type of paint did you use on it?
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Old 04-22-2015, 10:44 PM   #38
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I can't remember the brand. It's a high heat automotive paint. I used a rattle can.
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Old 04-23-2015, 08:06 AM   #39
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I like that
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Old 04-23-2015, 11:47 AM   #40
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