Recent content by chuffle

Xray... ...yup, my truck did come from Woltz and Wind. I lived in Pittsburgh (Forest Hills, actually) for twenty years, having moved back to the sticks in 2006. When it was time for a new truck a couple of years ago, I found my best deal at that dealer. I still get down that way, for I...

Thanks loads.. ...John, for your info on the various colors, and some of the configurations that Hoover used over the years on the huge Convertible line. I bet that an entire book could be written, detailing the history of the Convertible - everything from the early design and development, to...

I have never been able... ...to understand the various grade names Hoover has attached to Convertibles. Also, aside from cosmetics, what makes the different models - different? I found a neat photo of the line (U4007 -9) at post #6365, and from what I can see, the machines with the headlight...

After... ...cleaning

Yesterday, I needed to head to town for a few items, and decided to drop in at the Goodwill. I was surprised to see that they had a Convertible on the sales floor - a Deluxe U4009 (S.N. 016478). I hope that I don't anger anyone by saying this, but the full hood design has never done a thing...

Saw this and thought someone might be interested. Joe http://harrisburg.craigslist.org/hsh/3896834263.html

Thanks... ...for the information! I have been wondering about the purpose of the plastic rod with hooks. Now, I know. Joe

Called in at my local Goodwill this afternoon, and found an Electrolux Trivac 2102. The machine was completely new to me, as I had never seen one before. Tried the vac in the store and it sounded good, checked the bag (looked new), and decided that while not abused, the vac does need to have a...

Difficult decision... For me, it would be a toss-up between the Classic 1-CR and the Omega, with the Omega and its rosewood trim edging to the top position. I really like how everything seems to flow, from the softly sculpted nozzle to the delicate headlight housing, no exposed serial number...

Daily use machines... Area rugs, both upstairs and downstairs, see the use of either the Eureka or my parents' Heritage II. Hard flooring and furniture downstairs is vacuumed by the Aerus Lux Classic, the solid flooring and furniture upstairs is done with the Electrolux Ultrasilencer (being...

Vacuete My oldest vacuum is my grandmother's Vacuete. She grew up in this house, was married in 1922 and lived here after her mother passed away. Electricity didn't arrive here on the farm until 1945. The Vacuete has been in my family for ages. The machine has been stored in a garage for...

Use the horsehair brush... ...here as well. If computer monitor has a smudge, a little Windex on soft cloth cleans it nicely. Haven't had any issues. Joe

The outer bag pattern design reminded me of something... ...then it came to me - it is the power on/off symbol! Sorry for being silly...I couldn't resist. Joe

I've never seen... ...such a brushroll condition! It always amazes me to see how filthy some vacuum cleaners are when offered for sale at yard sales, thrift shops and so on. I know that vacuums are to be used to vacuum up dirt, but to see such filth makes me wonder just how clean some...

I can't believe that I am putting this out ... ...for the world to see: a pic of me and the GE when I was almost two years old. A little blurry, but my interest in vacuum cleaners began early! Joe