Primus No.96 (1935)

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  1. Tony Press

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    Here is my 1935 Primus No.96 after fettling.

    This is a Version 6 according to Bryan Miller's typography here. Note that the filler cap and air release, and the flame plate are replacement parts and the legs are home-made.


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    Z = 1935:

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    Note the "tippy-toe" feet which lift the stove a little higher of the flat than earlier versions like my 1927 Primus No.96):

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    The bits:

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    This is a replacement part:
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    This is a replacement part:
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    As it came:
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    The tin was treated with Hammerite Rust Removal Gel and then clear-coated to protect the remaining paint:

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    The stove in action:

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    Notes:

    The legs were made from 3/16 stainless steel rod.

    The Hammerite Rust Removal Gel will leave the paintwork intact, but dull.

    Lucky for me the NRV works fine because I couldn't budge it! Nor could I get the burner bell separated from the lipstick - I'm hoping that use will play its part and it will be easier to free at some point in the future.

    Cheers

    Tony
     
  2. tofta

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    That is one grand 96 fettle – had to look twice to spot the legs might not be made in Sweden.

    I use de-rusting gel to, easy to work with and fairly effective.

    About the stuck bell – they tend to continue being stuck and possibly be worse with use; have a Y I hoped would come undone for a few years but no. It was first when I found info here on CCS for an “unstuck” tool I got it fixed. It might come off with just heat though, the “lightly stuck” ones do.

    Thank you, and All the best, e

    PS. And all the best for May 17th. HippHippHurrraaaa……
     
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    Another great job Tony! The tin came up very well! The colour seems to really pop!

    Did you use a wax or anything else to bring up the shine and prevent corrosion?
     
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    Hi, see in post above


    "The tin was treated with Hammerite Rust Removal Gel and then clear-coated to protect the remaining paint":

    Regards,
    Kerophile.
     
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    I was too busy looking at the pretty pictures and missed the line on clear coat!

    I'm a fan of cleaning, buffing and waxing old items such as car parts and tin ware to keep the original look and feel which often means preserving years of neglect but there is always a challenge to avoid further deterioration.
     
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    Really nice work and a great photo set to show what you had to do to get it up to snuff. Thanks for sharing
    Ivan
     
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    Excellent as always Tony.:clap::clap:
     
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    Hey Tony, nice result! I like how the tin turned out. I have been a cleaner and waxer in the past, not plucking up the courage to clearcoat over anything other than labels and decals to preserve them. I should have a practice on something that doesn't matter with a semi gloss or matt?

    I really admire the rope knurl on the transport cap. Would the original tank cap and relief screw been similar? Pump knob too?
    Thanks for posting the images of your fine efforts.
    Cheers
    B
     
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    @Caveman

    The travel cap and pump are both correct for this version (so no "rope" on the pump). The knurling on the replacement cap is correct, but the proper cap would have I raised peek from the cap to the place where the release screw is fitted.

    Try plain "clear" (not gloss) and see whether it suits. Use sparingly.

    Cheers

    Tony
     
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    Nice JOB!
     
  11. Robert Bruce

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    Just a quick question Tony, I assume the 96 is a kero one? The reason is I have just bought one in a tin box , it looks in seasonable state , we will see. I got on the eBay and paid a bit too much but it looked good and I did not have one. I will post pics when I get it and check it out.

    Cheers
    Rob
     
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    @Robert Bruce

    Definitely kero. Much to dangerous to run with Shellite.

    A great little stove to have when you are on the move and need a quick cuppa.

    Cheers

    Tony
     
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    Thanks Tony, I will post some pics when it arrives , this waiting game , must be more patent.

    Cheers
    Rob