A recap of Universal / Atlas straight suction non-uprights...

VacuumLand – Vintage & Modern Vacuum Enthusiasts

Help Support VacuumLand:

C

crevicetool

Well-known member
Joined
Dec 21, 2006
Messages
3,856
Location
GA
I know it's been just forever since I've done a Universal/Atlas thread. So, I thought I would recap the models I have with the model numbers. From left to right is the E60A - (I believe) the first Universal tank, ending production in 1940. Named the Roto-Verso originally - then called "The Clean Air Cleaner", which name stuck until the end of tank-type production. Next we have the E65 (later VC6700) last produced around 1950....which would have overlapped for a while the VC6702. (skipping the red one for a moment) - the one with the ribbon. Returning to the red one - the Super Chief, model No. M6010. Obviously very similar to the VC6702 without the fancy runners, tattle-tale light, and less bling. Sold in stores other than Universal dealers.

8-18-2010-20-34-58--Crevicetool.jpg
 
With the introduction of the first Jet99,

model No. VC6715 - Universal continued for about two more years to offer the tank vacuum cleaner. At which time it produced only the canister cleaner. They did produce a Canister later that resembles a Eureka Roto-matic, but I do not have an example of one of those.

Moving on is the Atlas. (Probably the second one in the series), the first model being the same color scheme but plainer and no fins. There is currently one on EBay right now. This red model is the 6758 and was made in New Britian Conn. according to the model plate riveted to the bottom of the machine.

Finally, on the right is the......

8-18-2010-20-56-26--Crevicetool.jpg
 
It's a B6758 - and it just showed up today!!!!

It is a complete, last of the Atlas machines in wonderful condition made available to me from Michael Turner! Original hose, tools, cord, and manual. YAY!!! It turns out that Michael was working late one night, walking home he passed by a thrift store. He spotted this machine through the window. He was very tired, and knew he would not be awake in time to save this machine - he picked up a brick and tossed it through the plate glass window. He grabbed the machine and made a run for it. And now here it is....Michael, be expecting a cake in the next few days. Make sure the screws ain't around when you cut a slice.....


Look how clean the untouched rug tool is!

8-18-2010-21-01-58--Crevicetool.jpg
 
Yep - it's a Universal Atlas El Dorado....(enough names?)

I think this machine saw little use the Atlas decals aren't even all scratched up!

8-18-2010-21-12-19--Crevicetool.jpg
 
Interestingly, there are quite a few differences between the red one and this model other than just color...the switch is in back, just below the handle,

8-18-2010-21-18-3--Crevicetool.jpg
 
...and the bag chamber has an additional suction inlet. I am going to have to investigate the duct work. The manual says that the exhaust also has a "permanent type" filter material to reduce noise and for better air filtering.

8-18-2010-21-21-32--Crevicetool.jpg
 
Thanks Michael again for going to all that trouble. When you get out of the big house - we'll have a party!

No El-Diablo Domenico Atlaso's were harmed in the making of this photo-play!


Rick
 
Congratulations!!

That El Dorado is a real looker!! The hose is beautiful, is it still useable? Strange how many vacuums had the felt pad for floors, they must have been very popular.

Terry
 
Thats a very impressive new unit you have there, Mr. Crevice

I am too curious about that additional disk filter. Please post a photo of the duct work when you have dismantled it. With the spectacular job that you did on the red Atlas, I can't wait to see how that hammertone paint buffs up! A great find!
Please correct me if I'm wrong, but do I recall seeing another Atlas that was more of a pinkish colour, with black fins, making this new unit in taupe a third colour scheme?
Enjoy that new Biarritz!

Michael
 
Michael, I had forgotten about one additional model that has the wheels positioned in four little pods about the base of the machine. I saw it on a website, and can't think of it to save my life. So, it's yet another mystery as to when these models came out and then ceased production.

This one, in different lighting looks sorta lavenderish. But I have seen what you are talking about too. Maybe it's just the photography.

Rick
 

Latest posts

Back
Top