Diamond Jubilee Model 1521 Circa 1985

[real1shep]

Just as an FYI...the Diamond J did not have the Super J motor. They had problems with the commutator plates flying off and problems with the motor in desert climates. Electrolux took care of the problem as usual on troublesome machines. I've restored about 12 of these vacs and have never seen a bad motor yet, but you gotta figure after all the yrs if they had had a bad motor originally, it was probably replaced. That's why I caution about this one because it's had no real use yet.......chances are though it's just fine.


 


Kevin 

 

[keither]

Kevin thanks for the heads up I experienced the issue you described with my 1st DJ. My Electrolux repair guy corrected the problem for me. My current one sounds very nice, with good suction. I hope it will be fine. Thanks again

 

[eurekastar]

The hose?

Keith, is the hose in tact and free of leaks after all these years?

 

[keither]

Hi Bill ! Incredibly yes-the hose is fully intact with no leaks. The machine has that " new Elux " smell to it !!!! It has honestly not been used - Its as if it was just taken out of the box

 

[real1shep]

Crazy find....very envious. That would be my 'flagship' of the fleet...lol.


 


I remember that smell well....before the pet hair.....as she was breaking in. 


 


 


Kevin

 

[kenkart]

Keith!

You really find some great stuff!

 

[keither]

Hi Ken ! Thanks for the kudos! I guess persistence pays off as they say. I’m humbled by the opportunities I’ve been given to acquire these machines for my collection. I appreciate your kind words Ken

 

[lux14]

Hey Keith....

Thanks and love the back story on this find! Hope all is well!

 

[keither]

Hi Richard! Your welcome and thanks for the feedback. Have a good weekend

 

[jasper]

Time Machine

Keither,
I still think you have a time machine and you take trips into the past and buy these things new.
Jasper

 

[keither]

LOL @ Jasper

Jasper *** shhhhh **** dude ! Dont go giving away my secrets!!!! Just wait til you see my ... ;-) Will save that for later !!!! Wouldnt it be cool to go back in time and make a few purchases?! I mean dang. I think back to the late 70s and 80s , there was such a variety of machines back then I believe there are more new machines out there that will hopefully be discovered ! So now its your turn to step through the time tunnel to bring back one of your favorite machines!

 

[djub85]

Nice find! Beautiful! My DJ is a daily driver and has gone through 3 generations of my family (my grandparents bought it new). The plastic trim is all yellowed... keep yours locked away somewhere dark so that it doesn't fade/yellow!

 

[keither]

Thanks Dave ! I have a box that i will be storing it in!