Just for reference, I thought I'd post what I've learned about reporcelaining Chambers stoves with this company.
I tracked them down after noticing in an article that Hugh's Place down in LA sent all their Chambers reporcelaining up to Independence, MO-- just a few hours' north of me.
Jeff Gaylord is the guy to talk to there- jwgaylord AT aol.com. He gave me permission to post his price list:
Side Panels - $72.50ea.
Front Panel - $82.50ea.
Oven Door - $47.50ea.
Storage Door - $39.50ea.
High Backsplash - $45.50ea.
Low Backsplash - $39.50ea.
Cast Iron Cook Top - $75.00ea.
Burner Grates - $14.50ea.
Burner Heads - $14.50
Drip Pans - $14.50ea.
Folding Top - $42.50ea.
Front Panel Lettering - $55.00
We were just talking about black and white, so there may be extra charges for colors. And this is completely exclusive of any shipping (or handling charges). And yes, IPE does redo the Chambers lettering on the front; it is is silkscreened on the panel and fired on @1400 F (permanent).
I know Gigi's beloved for this and very good at what she does, but she's way out West, and some of us further east might really save some bucks shipping/driving-wise.
Their prices are surprisingly similar to Gigi's, I think. Because I know people are going to want to compare, let me paste in Gigi's price list (as of January 2006, from Lowracer on this thread):
Side Panels: $60.00
Doors: $50.00
Stove Top: $60-75.00
Grates: $20.00 each
Burner Heads: $20.00 each
Folding Lid$ $45.00
Broiler:$40.00
Knob Control: $35.00
Kickplate: $35.00
Lamp Cover: $35.00
Griddle Cover: $25.00
Black Striping: $35.00 per panel
...hope this is helpful to someone else! Sure is exciting to me.
<font color="#FFFFFF" size="1">[ November 21, 2006 03:13 PM: Message edited by: kimvsmith ]</font>
