What is the difference between a Primus 71 and a Primus 71L? I apologize for my ignorance and appreciate those willing to enlighten noobie collectors like myself. Graciously yours,
The L model is the square tin with the drop down front. Link There's also an 'E' and a 'K' model, cook-kits included.
Hi, generally speaking, any classic Swedish stove with an L added to the model number is cased in a tin. L = LÅDA= BOX. https://classiccampstoves.com/threads/235 Best Regards, Kerophile.
Small correction: Lada is a Soviet/Russian made car: https://www.google.fi/search?q=l%C3%A5da&biw=1467&bih=624&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=IhvXVPW7IqWeywOzjoHoDw&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ#tbm=isch&q=lada Låda is a box in Swedish: https://www.google.fi/search?q=l%C3%A5da&biw=1467&bih=624&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=IhvXVPW7IqWeywOzjoHoDw&ved=0CAYQ_AUoAQ
Lada is the swedish word for barn. It is possible that some stoves designated "L" eventually came in a barn...
Thanks for wising me up. I need to purchase a Primus 71 to use with an Edelweiss cookset. I thought the "L" might stand for "Longer" which might not fit. Now that I know, I will be on the lookout for a Primus 71 sans Låda.
Hey, Ben, I "might" have a Primus 71 for you, but will have to do some looking down in the Hobbit Hole. I've done some trades recently, and can't recall what was left in the way of 71's. If I find something that might interest you, I'll give you a shout. Take care, and God Bless! Every Good Wish, Doc
I can clearly tell none of you lot has ever driven a Wartburg or its companion the Barkas (van)... . I had 2 of the vans. 8-[ Only excuse, they were bl**dy cheap! Best regards, Wim
I can't believe I'm even admitting to this but I have & I lived to tell the tale. Three cylinders of warp speed power & smoke like the Red Arrows display team, unforgettable, I wish Stu
A little off topic but the only thing wrong with Lada Nivas was that everyone laughed at you (or at least everyone that still associated with you did). They were actually very good 4x4s. A little underpowered but would go anywhere and show up far more serious wagons. Pieces fell off every now and then but they rarely stopped going. All very old and rusty now though.
A friend of mine had a Wartburg in the 1970s. He got it to replace the Reliant Robin that he kept rolling when cornering. He bought the Wartburg because it was cheap. It was rusting before the first year was done. I also think it had a two-stroke engine!
Hi, I remember a cartoon at the time of the six-day war between the Israelis and Egyptians. A glum looking Arab was viewing the battlefield and burnt-out tanks and was saying: "We need to get some Wartburgs. I hear that they take some stopping" Regarding Lada cars: here is an Agricultural Riddle: Q. What is the difference between a Lada and a sheep?: A. It I is more embarrassing to be seen coming out of the back of a Lada. Got my coat and I'm off. Regards, Kerophile.
Wartburg and Barkas used the same 1 liter, 2 stroke, 3 cylinder engine. These were based on the pre-war DKW designed 600cc engines. The first SAABs were also using the 1 liter, 2 stroke, 3 cylinder engine (they were fairly successful in rallies!) made by DKW in what was then West Germany (the Wartburg & Barkas were made in the Deutsche Democratische Republic). My ex-wife had a Wartburg and liked to beat much "sportier" cars at the traffic lights! They were pretty fast accelerating from stand-still. My Barkas was nicknamed "the howling chicken" because of the sound it made. They were primitive, cheap, old fashioned but not that bad! Even had an automatic clutch. Fuel consumption was very reasonable for a 2 stroke too. Best regards, Wim
