Differences in Hoover convertibles

[motojoejo]

I'm curious as to the differences of the models. Not as of much in the time difference (i.e. 1965 vs 1978) but the differences say if you were shopping for a vacuum in 1970 and saw four different models of convertibles on the shelf. I've been wondering if hoover would use the same frame and motor but change the color and slap on a longer cord and such. With so many retailers, did hoover repackage their products to accommodate the different retailers?

And also did Eureka do the same thing?

I've noticed a current trend in Hoover like the Hoover Windtunnel SP Bagged. I've got a deep maroon color but I've seen a pretty seafoam green, Cobalt blue, Navy Blue, Forest Green and grey but they all had the same features and power ratings.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

As far as HOOVERS go,

That is exactly what they did.They would change the color of the bag, hood, bumper, handle grip. The motors were the same. The "specials" would have a shorter cord, snap bag, no light, no grip, and sold at a considerable savings. Later, retailers, for example, K Mart, would have cleaners made for them. You'll notice horizontal stripes on the bag, or, Penneys would have one big stripe. The end of Convertible saw "Runabout, by HOOVER on them, etc. The attachmenbts were the ssame, too, EXCEPT: the "deluxe" set had a dusting brush, telescoping wand, a different upholstery brush, and, a neat little bag to house these tools. Hope this helps.

 

[motojoejo]

That sure does answer a lot! Thank you!

I guess the next question is how did the Hoover Convertible motor evolve over its run from the 50's to the 80's?

 

[gottahaveahoove]

WEll,

the motor in the 'first', model 65 was the same as the 1076, etc.
The plastic base saw the new "high performance" motors. You'll notice the sound changed bigtime.That HOOVER "hum" was forever changed. Some had only a 1-speed motor, the cheaper ones. The rear conversion cleaners had a 'tab' in the track which would get pressed when the attachment converter would go in. Front conversion saw a little tab by the handle bail, When the handle went ito the upright position, it would press the tab, Although, some peole would switch the wires, making the vacuum run on "high speed" all the time. Some would even insert, say, a piece of wood into the track to keep the tab down. tsk, tsk.
Jope THIS helped, too. Your 'quiz' will be next week.

 

[alexb1186]

Mostly by amps. My favorite motor of the Convertible is the 4.3/4.7 2 speeder from 1977, nice hum and not too loud, and the 5 amp motor has a nice pleasant sound as well. I absolutely LOATHE the 4.8 amp motor, it is a SCREAMER!

 

[kirbfan94]

The 6.5 decades sound the best imo, with a cwp brushroll though