Early Airway?

[hoover300]

I've heard the one with the steel back wheel bracket is very early, but this one has the later style floorhead(shown), plated tube for the floorhead,and a handle the same length as the others. The black model tag does not show a model, just the patents, ratings, and serial number 155527, with the last patent date of 1922. Can someone please fill me in on this?

 

[dysonman1]

The nozzle with the height adjustable front wheels launched in 1929 with the model F.
The black metal rear wheel bracket was done by 1923, when Air-Way discontinued retail sales and took it door to door. Machine is a mixture of parts, probably a vac shop rebuild from many decades ago.

 

[vacmadman]

your right

This is a early Airway with a newer nozzle. That nozzle with the adjustable height came out in 1929. Earlier models had the black nozzle tube and the black rear wheel bracket.

Jim

 

[huskyvacs]

"Earlier models had the black nozzle tube and the black rear wheel bracket. "


Would this be one of those models, Jim?


Hoover300, my serial number is 178247 and it has a "REISSUE DEC. 15 1928" listed under the repogle patents if that helps you out any. My floor nozzle I believe is missing its front wheels and it does not have the little height adjustment levers.

 

[vacmadman]

yep

huskyvacs,

Yes that is one of the earlier model Airway's I don't see the power switch on that one.

Jim

 

[huskyvacs]

Here is a photo of the switch. Not sure if it's been replaced or not. Main cord is old vulcanized rubber, from the switch to motor it's cloth.

 

[vacmadman]

huskyvacs,

That is a replacement switch. It looks like the original switch bracket is there at the top cord hook. It just so happens that I have an extra original switch with the bracket that I would be more than happy to send you. also the cord should be all cloth as well. Picture 2 is my 1929 Airway with original cord.

Jim[this post was last edited: 6/4/2023-09:08]

 

[dysonman1]

Jim:
What a gorgeous machine. One day, when we meet in person, I will give you a genuine, original disposable bag for your sweeper.

 

[vacmadman]

That would be great!

Tom,

Thanks that would be great. I hope we do meet some day. I would love to see the museum and have the opportunity to meet you. I have an original Air-Way paper bag in my Green Goddess, but not my 1929 Air-Way. I used a hoover type C bag that works well.

Jim

 

[huskyvacs]

Hello Jim, yes I can give you my address in a email if you would like to send me the switch. That will help me a great deal in restoring this vacuum.

 

[vacmadman]

address

huskyvacs,

You can give me your address here in a private message and I'll send it out.

Jim