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fantastic ..the read up says Electrolux machines came in many names i would love to see more...that green arno seems to still use the z30 loaf shaped case yes?

yes Al i do just about....were you a member when i posted my pics of my challenge cylinder? its basically a 65 made in 1965 but in a different colour scheme i found it on a skip if you type challenge into the search box it should come up . apparently , like the tridents challenge were sold...

wonder what the filter cover is like?? 65 or 80?? we must be able to find more info on this machine......

walita yes and z30/55 clips....and the rear cap looks slightly different in shape to the 65 ...and this was made in the 70s? it would be good to see more pics of this wouldnt it? Si

Hi Guys long time no speak! hope you are all well! just came across a pic on a certain photo sharing site of an ad about Walita vacuums theres a pic of one like a green lux 65 ive never heard of this before check it out!..... Si

what a beauty!! a lovely z65 with pink/red filter cover! lucky bidder who gets that Si

can i just say... I dont know what your argument is about but seeing as youve posted it on the board for everyone to see, both of you id just like to say that while ive never done anything to rip anyone off and never would, ive had some terrible experiences with my paypal acc they got my email...

beautiful house what a beautiful house this is. Is it your place Mike? it looks fantastic, Arts and crafts style, would love to see more of it as am interested in this kind of archetecture.... Si

hi Mike yes id like to come too.... i love your collection ...talking of differences in the lux cylinders in an earlier thread i never noticed until now the extra metal bits on the z30 handle which the 55 and 62 dont have? ..... Si

64 tubes did the 64 have plastic tubes they look like it in the manual and it does state lightweight tools

hi Rich if you go to our "my neighbours blue lux" and "Trident uk vacs" threads these will give you some loveley examples of turn of decade (60sinto70s) lux cylinders some with paper bag inserts..... they had a very good reputation for good suction and long lasting sturdiness.... i know ive had...

vapouriser yes Doug i always wondered what the outer thread was for when i was a kid as we never had a vapouriser

64 manual of course Mike already posted the 64 manual! sorry guys ive been pretty tired lately! dont know where my heads been!! great postings anyway all of them!! Si

48 manual Al i would love to see the 48 manual and some pics of your 116! i am absolutely loving these lux threads! Si

hey Miss Picky I meant that my Nan bought her z48 in 1951 AND RAN IT TILL 1978!!!!! but thank you for the info and shots of the undersides yes it was great finding the challenge in the skip it only had the hose and 3 inch of cord on it and a bag rammed full of dog hair i was with a mate in his...

vapouriser thread Mike am i right in thinking only the 55 out of those has the thread on the filter cover to take the vapouriser? and the 62 and 65 dont? you also have a z30 dont you i bet that has it?

rug nozzle yea Mike according to the literature off Walter the Trident 156 came with a carpet nozzle like the one youve given it but with a smaller thread-picker head part.. a separate floor brush, white crevice,(and end brush), dual dusting/upholstry tool, sprayer and single extension tube as...

fantastic! Mike its great to see the luxes in all their glory like that and spot the differences... thats the first 65 ive seen with a metal cover was that the first batch then still using a metal one?

cheers Al cheers mate for that. I Did see a 64 once in a 2nd hand shop but was on the bus at the time passing through and didnt have chance to get back and get it. You know whats coming next! i would like to see a Challenge in the 64 style. As you know i have a z65 Challenge i found it on a...