Buying a Florence 77

 
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Post by cansparkle » Sat. May. 15, 2021 10:30 pm

I am going to see a Florence77 at a local estate sale. The picture is only of the outside but it appears to be in good condition. The seller has no knowledge. Price is $650. What should I be looking for? What is a definite no go?
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Post by tsb » Sun. May. 16, 2021 7:05 am

If your going to use it, make sure the grates are complete and move freely. Look for cracked castings and obvious missing parts. It looks fine from the outside.

 
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Post by grumpy » Sun. May. 16, 2021 10:58 am

Great stove, trust me.... but remember is was made for bit..

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Post by cansparkle » Sun. May. 16, 2021 1:49 pm

I am definitely using bit. My neighbor is the one who actually peaked my interest in burning coal. He will be helping with the restoration and teaching me the basics. Your stove is gorgeous @grumpy.

 
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Post by Paned » Mon. May. 17, 2021 6:35 am

Make sure the firepot gas rings are present. Ring just above firepot. Great stove and burns anthracite excellent also.

 
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Post by cansparkle » Mon. May. 17, 2021 11:46 am

I am going to try bit and ant. I have been reading the posts on modifications for a good ant burn and nothing sounds too hard to setup so I can at least give it a try. I really want to try and have a routine by the time it gets cold, the 6 weeks of summer we get will be gone in a flash and I would love to have the old girl setup and ready by early fall. The sale is Thursday so I am working my way through all of the info I can find. As long as the photos are accurate and the hot air ring is intact that Florence is coming home with me. I've actually got a few feelers out for a gas ring in case this one is missing/broken, if I can nail one down then she comes with or without it. I'm excited.

 
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Post by cansparkle » Mon. May. 17, 2021 12:12 pm

Paned wrote:
Mon. May. 17, 2021 6:35 am
Make sure the firepot gas rings are present. Ring just above firepot. Great stove and burns anthracite excellent also.
Any Florence specific tips or tricks? I have been reading all I can find but since you and grumpy have the old girls rocking I figured might as well ask the source.


 
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Post by cansparkle » Thu. May. 20, 2021 12:56 pm

Picked up the Florence. It's complete. I'm in love.

 
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Post by franco b » Thu. May. 20, 2021 3:30 pm

Congratulations. The nickle looks good too. Just needs polishing.

 
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Post by D-frost » Thu. May. 20, 2021 3:51 pm

Good for you....soopa!!!!!!!

 
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Post by warminmn » Thu. May. 20, 2021 4:17 pm

Enjoy! Another happy coal burner!

 
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Post by Pauliewog » Thu. May. 20, 2021 4:27 pm

Congratulations ! Looks like that nickel will buff out nice !
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Post by grumpy » Thu. May. 20, 2021 9:23 pm

cansparkle wrote:
Mon. May. 17, 2021 12:12 pm
Any Florence specific tips or tricks? I have been reading all I can find but since you and grumpy have the old girls rocking I figured might as well ask the source.
Your going to want to disassemble it, clean it up, paint it, and then reassemble it using stove cement, the kind you can get in a calking tube from Rutland.

But wait until you can put it in place, start with the ash pan bottom, put the stove where it will live then work your way up.

Its best not to move the stove after you seal it up..

 
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Post by cansparkle » Thu. May. 20, 2021 10:33 pm

grumpy wrote:
Thu. May. 20, 2021 9:23 pm
Your going to want to disassemble it, clean it up, paint it, and then reassemble it using stove cement, the kind you can get in a calking tube from Rutland.

But wait until you can put it in place, start with the ash pan bottom, put the stove where it will live then work your way up.

Its best not to move the stove after you seal it up..
Thank you grumpy. I will definitely follow your instructions. I have to get some Rutlands, brasso,and order some mica. I'll be cleaning the nickel while hubby is building the hearth pad and back mantle wall. We will start from the bottom up as soon that is complete. I am so excited and will definitely be popping in with updates. What type of paint do you recommend?


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