Hey all, new here and was hoping for some help IDing this unit. Got it for a steal ($0!) from some extended family and I want to give it a new life as my garage burner.
From what I’ve read, I have to assume this is a very early baby bear. Baby bears came out in ‘74 sometime? And trees came on the doors in late ‘74? Im curious because I found this in northern Minnesota, and that seems like quite the journey for this little stove.
This stove sat outside for at least 4 years (I asked about acquiring it in ~2017 and it had been outside for at least a few years at that time). It was used for the last 4 years or so but was never restored. I’m hoping to give it a new life.
In all, I’m wondering if anyone has a confirmation on my thoughts about its age, and hoping to find a source for a what I assume should be a chrome ball handle. Any other tips/tricks for restoration would be welcome.
![[Hearth.com] Very early baby bear? [Hearth.com] Very early baby bear?](https://www.hearth.com/talk/data/attachments/321/321002-580f1ffccb8bdac699ff25e543860c98.jpg?hash=uWSwkvqf8Q)
From what I’ve read, I have to assume this is a very early baby bear. Baby bears came out in ‘74 sometime? And trees came on the doors in late ‘74? Im curious because I found this in northern Minnesota, and that seems like quite the journey for this little stove.
This stove sat outside for at least 4 years (I asked about acquiring it in ~2017 and it had been outside for at least a few years at that time). It was used for the last 4 years or so but was never restored. I’m hoping to give it a new life.
In all, I’m wondering if anyone has a confirmation on my thoughts about its age, and hoping to find a source for a what I assume should be a chrome ball handle. Any other tips/tricks for restoration would be welcome.
![[Hearth.com] Very early baby bear? [Hearth.com] Very early baby bear?](https://www.hearth.com/talk/data/attachments/321/321000-72af32e1a64fcb04f9a200ec5e7cea25.jpg?hash=JN319QX-r0)
![[Hearth.com] Very early baby bear? [Hearth.com] Very early baby bear?](https://www.hearth.com/talk/data/attachments/321/321001-3981bdf39c7a0743629e7610999fdf44.jpg?hash=y3IwKY9bSa)
![[Hearth.com] Very early baby bear? [Hearth.com] Very early baby bear?](https://www.hearth.com/talk/data/attachments/321/321002-580f1ffccb8bdac699ff25e543860c98.jpg?hash=uWSwkvqf8Q)