A 1920s Hoover Vacuum?

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footlooseman

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I was looking on craigslist and found a ad for a 1920s Hoover Vacuum. The listing did not have any photos so I sent him a email and got these photos back. Does anyone have an idea of what model number it is?

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Tell the seller to look underneath, the model number will be stamped next to the rear wheels. It looks like a model 543 to me.
 
It's a 541. A very popular and best selling model. Bojack bag. If the brushes are all worn down, it might not be worth getting.
 
Hi Tom

I thought it was a 541, but the bag threw me. I have a 541. By the way, do you remember the models those two ladies gave the V.C.C.C. at the 1994 meeting?


 


As most of you were not there, it was our first outside meeting, I'll tell you what happened that historic day.


 


In May of 1994, we returned to our birthplace, The Hoover Historical Center. After the festivities, we were in the hospitality suite (my hotel room) and two maids knocked on the door. The management had 2 old Hoovers and gave them to the club. Tom also did the first cleaning contest by ripping open a dust bag, and we took a few machines to see which was best. And if I recall correctly Tom, it was at the Hoover Historical Center that we got our first bit of bad press! The reporter assigned to write an article on us, took sick, and another, very anti V.C.C.C., and anti Hoover covered it. I don't recall what he wrote, but it was very nasty. Do you know anybody who has that article? as I recall, both Stacy Krammes and Jackie Love of Hoover, contacted the paper and had that reporter fired for insults not only to Hoover but to Hoover's guests (us!) Almost 20 years later, our club is still alive and kicking. In fact it's got kids of it's own. Yours, The V.C.A. and Vacuumland. Thanks for being a big part of it Tom.


 


As always,


Bob Alex Taber.


 


 

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I'm just got in contact with the seller again and last asked if he could test it to see if it turns on. He said that the motor just hums. Could it be because of the cold weather since it was sitting in the garage? Is there a lot of work to get the motor going again? I thought I read that these units need oiling, is that true?
 
I am pretty sure they do need oiling, could just be seized up from lack of oil, or something could be jammed in the fan- if it hums, you are half way there. I would go for it if the price isn't outrageous.
 
How much is the seller asking for?  If it is low enough I'd just buy it and worry about the possible problems later.
 

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