1966 Compact Electra C6

[floor-a-matic]

I'm so glad to have a Compact Electra with hassock! It even has all the ORIGINAL tools & paperwork too.

I already have the "Magic Disk" & Polish-Aire, it's with the other 23rd Anniv. C6, which is also complete but no ottoman.

The only thing missing is a Turbinette.

Does anyone have a Turbinette that I can have?

 

[floor-a-matic]

Even has the styrofoam tool tray.

 

[floor-a-matic]

Vacuum, hose, tools & accessory tray inside ottoman.

 

[floor-a-matic]

Outside view of hassock (closed)

 

[brandon_w_t]

Very nice find!

 

[hoseb4bros]

A hassock of a different color...

 

[hoseb4bros]

The vinyl is more or less an "ice" pattern in a deep green w/ ivory piping, lined in the finest faux cedar cardboard! My Compacts vintage is earlier than yours by a couple of years (according to a manual someone posted here)- '63-4? The lid construction differs from yours significantly as mine is a solid core- ridiculously, burdensomely heavy- and yours is "hollow" and framed. I'm assuming customer complaint was the reason for the re-design? I've only seen about five hassocks and they're all clad differently! I guess since the machine stayed mostly the same they had a bit of design fun with the hassocks!

 

[hoseb4bros]

Here's the works! Fabric hose, PN port on top (I don't have a PN), all tools accounted for. When I first saw the hassock in one of my thrift store hotspots I thought "Nice vinyl on that 50's toy box, I could store a lot of stuff in that!" Once I opened it and saw the treasure inside I considered what a clever idea it was for someone to use a toy box to store their vacuumm cleaner in! I had no idea it was a matched set! It included two bags of liners ("brand new"!), an extra chrome extension (that fits!) and an early Electrolux tool too! Plus she runs like a top!!!

 

[hoseb4bros]

PN port detail...

 

[hoseb4bros]

They're ready for their close-up...

 

[hoseb4bros]

By the way, my pride dictates that I clarify that these photos were taken in my basement- my mid-century modern basement LOL!!! That's basement carpet!!!

 

[goadie12]

In response to floor-a-matic; you said you were looking for a turbine power nozzel for your compact, well if I am not mistaken I don't think this model of compact ever came with a turbine tool it but I am not 100% sure thanks. Zach

 

[floor-a-matic]

It even came with the owners manual & paperwork. Missing the grill for upholstery nozzle.

What are the metal clips for & where do they go?

 

[vacuumfreak]

I just had a question about those Compact's that I was wondering if someone could answer. How come the pn receptacle is at the front of the machine instead of the back closer to the hose?

Thanks,
Daniel

 

[floor-a-matic]

A few issues:

1. The hassock has a strange odor; I tried my best to clean it out & air it, but the odor still lingers inside.

2. The crevice & upholstery tools have shrunk at the hose end of the tools. Is there a way to correct this so I can use the tools?

3. The wand end of the hose needs a coupling; are they sold by itself?

Why do the Compact uphosltery & crevice tools shrink to the point where the hose handle and/or wand can't fit correctly? I've NEVER had any issues like this on other vintage vacs' tools, just the Compact's tools.

 

[floor-a-matic]

I finally found the upholstery tool's grille in sea green.

And I also found a good turbo brush (black) VERY quiet.

The only problem is getting the strange, musty odor out of the hassock. I sprinkled baking soda & it doesn't seem to work too well. Then I wiped the inside & outside with a rag moisteed with warm water, Clorox, & detergent. Again, I put more baking soda. Finally, I aired it out. The odor still there.

 

[floor-a-matic]

What can I do to get rid of the smell?

 

[westingman123]

Did you try leaving a box of baking soda in the closed hassock? It may take a few days, but often the soda will soak up any odors.

I've had some success with wadded up newspaper in "aromatic" luggage, but that takes much longer.

 

[louvac]

Another trick that works is a cotton ball with pure vanilla extract soaked into it.  Put it in the hassock with the vanilla face up. 


 


Isn't the interior cedar? It looks as though it might be.