Hi, Here are some photos of a stove, that I have been working on recently. This stove was sold, for a few pounds, as a part-stove, for spares or repair: BEFORE AFTER I believe that this stove dates from the early 1960s, just after the formation of the PTC. The burner is marked OPTIMUS-PRIMUS, and the flame-ring. SWEDEN. The tank base, however, is marked AB OPTIMUS, UPPL VASBY. The NRV pip is an all-in-one rubber type, still supple enough to give a good seal. However the NRV spring was broken into three pieces and had to be replaced. All washers and gaskets on the stove were replaced, and the tank treated with GSR and polished, before the stove was fuelled and fired up, for the first time in many years. The legs are of course also replacements. I am very fond of the Optimus 00. It is a compact, powerful stove yet very elegant. Best Regards, Kerophile.
Hi, I missed a couple of photos that I wanted to include: Lovely tank markings: OPTIMUS-PRIMUS MARKING on Burner Head: Best Regards, Kerophile.
Hi George, very nice result! The 00 and similar stoves are just about the perfect size and performance for a camping stove. It's good looks come as a bonus! If one only wants a single stove, then this must be the one! (of course, we like all stoves so... ) All the best, Wim
Hi Kerophile! Nice job. But you make me feel a bit bad. I have some stoves with just to much "patina" and then I see what they can look like Not that patina is a bad thing, not at all. But I feel a line must be drawn. Thanks for sharing. Best regards Stoveuser
Nice work! I have 00 and it's compact stove for travel use. I really like it. Also 96 is nice one but not as powerful as 00.
Don't feel bad Stoveuser, I think unpolished stoves look better, feel better in the hand and have actually look their age.
Hi, Thanks to everyone for their kind comments. Optimus No.00 stoves are not uncommon, but I thought it would be fun to share the recent fettle with you all. I have several of these stoves and I am trying to develop a timeline for their development. As I said earlier, this one was likely manufactured in the very early 1960s, or over 50 years ago, yet it still performs as designed. Best Regards, Kerophile.
Hi Sefa, I should also mention that this particular stove (and indeed almost all of my stoves) is fitted with one of your excellent leather pump washers. Best Regards, George.
Hi Kerophile, great job on the refurb. Quick question though, what's 'GSR' ? I've bought some 96's from 1921 and 1935 and want to get rid of the grunge on them but keep the patina. Cheers Craig
Hi Craig, GSR ( George's Stove Restorer) removes patina, so is not the mix for you. Patina is an adherent, protective, oxide film which develops on the surface of certain metals and alloys, with time. It is often considered attractive and desirable, since regular polishing, back to bare metal is no longer required. To preserve a good patina, little more than washing up detergent in warm water is advised. Use a soft cloth but anything more could abrade the patina you want to preserve. After careful drying you might consider applying some wax polish. Best Regards, Kerophile.
Hi Craig, Have a look at this post: https://classiccampstoves.com/threads/3963 Best Regards, Kerophile.
Thanks for the advice Kerophile. I don't think that stoves of that vintage should look too shiny so will stick to soap and water. I'll post some photo's once they're done. Both fired up first time so all they need is a clean and some new seals. Cheers Craig
