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Don't forget the Electrolux C-A, which was introduced in 1961, or 62. It used a large version of the disposable bags for the model G. These bags fit inside the cloth bag. The C-A was the only wet/dry Electrolux. C-A stood for 'Commercial Automatic.

Cans of floor cleaner, wax, and so on. The model shown on the cans in the instruction book is the model XX (20) which was introduced just before WW11 to replace the model XXX (30) but after the war, Electrolux scrapped it, and went back to the XXX. The model XX is shown on the second shelf...

Sprayer. Actually, that was introduced with the model LX, as shown in the pic of the inside cover of the instruction book. Why the black Bakelite I'll never know. Stands out like a sore thumb. What was Gustave E. Lofgren, and his engineers at Electrolux thinking?

luxlife. Electrolux introduced the cord winder in late 1948, or early 1949, along with the ride-on tool holder called the 'companion,' Garment-air bag,' and 'Power polisher.' They also introduced white bristles to the bare floor brush and dusting brush for delicate surfaces like wallpaper, or...

I've done extensive research in the Electrolux Corporation. Most of the designs were done by Gustave E. Lofgren, head of the engineering department, and he introduced Hammertone blue in 1952.

As to the Electrolux Vaporizer. It goes back to the model XI (11) 927, and the model XII (12) 1930. But the big change came in December of 1937 with the model XXX (30) known as 'The Dirt Digger.' Then in 1948 there were huge changes. The vaporizer, and spray gun were improved. There were also...

The vaporizer for the model XXX was chrome, this is the one for the model LX, which was introduced in 1952.

Correction. Lux 30/XXX tools.

59imperial. If you need information on the ejection system, go to reply 87 of the thread, Lux tools XXX/30. It will give you a picture of the entire machine in parts, and the following is the ejection system. Great pictures of vintage tools by Crevicetool, and awesome pictures of both the model...

59imperial Here is what the early model LX looked like when it was new back in 1952. This was given to me by the husband of the lady who got me interested at the age of two, or three. He shipped it to me after she died in 1985. The only change is the cord winder. Hers was missing the Belden...

59imperial Go to eBay and check out the vintage parts. Looks like the 'Companion' has seen better days. That's easy to replace. The Companion' is the name Electrolux gave the ride on tool holder. I see that the tabs on yours are missing, and you need them to hold the rug tool, and bare floor...

Electrolux XXX. Hi Chris: Sorry about not responding to your email, but I was involved in an automobile accident, and was just released from the hospital this afternoon. Interestingly I could go from here to San Francisco three weeks ago with no problems, but drive down the road with my...

I know the backstory on this one. This is a very rare vacuum cleaner, and the history on it goes back to San Francisco in 1906. Too late to go into the history tonight, but I have the facts. All of them.

Electrolux History. Hi Chris: The only book I know of is "ELECTROLUX the first 40 years," which unfortunately was only available to employees back in the 1960's. I have a copy but not with me. However, there are excerpts in the thread I told you about. Yes, I worked for Electrolux in the late...

To read the backstory on this and other models go to the archives of 2013, locate thread 19227 near the top of the page, and click on Lux 30, XXX tools, by Powermate. This is a very long thread filled with all sorts of information. There are some great pictures of attachments, machines, patent...

Color of the upper section of the Electrolux XXX. This is known as 'Leatherette,' and it varied with each model. Likewise, the color of the paint on the various model XXX's, going from a very dark grey (1937) to a robin's egg blue (1955/56.) There were improvements galore, and in 1948...

Nice Kirby. Looks like 1951 to me. My family had one, but it had a grey bag with a long V, and the logo of 'Kirby' on top. Wheels, trim and cord were also grey. Alex Taber. The name 'Caligula' is the cat resting on the chair.

Loved the sound of an Electrolux xxx as a young kid. I think this pic was taken in 1953, or 54.

Old Newsletters. Great news: A friend of mine back in Pennsylvania went into my storage unit, located the box with my paperwork, found the newsletters, and mailed them to me. I should have them the early part of next week. So that problem is solved.

2011hoover700 Those cord winders have a very sharp spring, and were wound by machine at the factory. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR THEM BY HAND!!!