Early Singer Models

[eluxomarty]

C 3

Going back to Doug's question about the C-3. It was identical to the C-2 but a floor/wall brush was included with the attachments. A place was created for it in the attachment box.

I have many of the vacuums pictured so far. One vacuum that has eluded me so far is the C-10 Golden Glide. My Grandmother had this vacuum in the 70's. It replaced a AirWay 66. I have been looking for this model FOREVER! The AirWay actually outlasted the Singer!

Marty

 

[collector2]

Hi Marty:

Thanks!! I knew the floor nozzle was an optional extra with the C2 as I know a lady that has one and she told me it was bought separately but I didnt realize that they had included it on the C3.

Doug

 

[chestermikeuk]

Morphy Richards / Singer / Eureka...???

Fascinating thread, such a varied selection of models, I wonder if you can shed light on who made this model, this is the second Morphy Richards model and was available here early 60`s...it looks similar to the Singer E2, this was our second family vac, I remember the curved extension tubes, long rubber grey hose and the RED pips to click the tubes n nozzles together, the floor tools where grey coated metal, very heavy!!!

I believe it was made for Morphy Richards but wonder is it a Singer or Eureka??

Cheers, Mike

 

[collector2]

Hi Mike:

You've kind of got me there. I have come across that machine once on line (picture below) but dont know anything about it. From the body style it is possible that it was a Eureka product that was modified but the rug nozzle in your pic definately isnt Eureka.

Anyone else have any ideas.

Doug

 

[petek]

I'd almost say that Morphy Richards looks more like a Royal and note in the 2nd picture unlike the ad there are no wheels. The Royal/Electro Hygiene twins don't have wheels either and have the wheel carrier they sit in.

 

[ge1969]

Hmmm, is it just me guys, or does that Morphy-Richards also bear a striking resemblance to a G.E. Swivel-Top? Later, Trg

 

[kirbyvertibles]

OMG
Doug!!! You have made my day, I have never ever seen another E2 other than the two that I have. Thank you so much.
I remember my Aunt Phyllis telling me that she bought both of hers in 1958-59 and used them three or four times a day. They both still work very well sadly over the years she tossed out most of the tools and one of the hoses. All I have is the hose, wand and floor tool for just one. I saw bags in her house before we started cleaning it out but I never got them.

 

[kirbyvertibles]

Also I seem to remember a brown Singer canister with a powerhead that looks a lot like the Golden Glide. Was this possible? I think my Uncle had one. I remember it being a Singer with a powerhead ( the first Singer I had ever seen) and I am pretty sure it was brown. Of coarse this was 20 years ago and I was two or three.

 

[rugmaster37]

Was this possible?

Phillip,

Yes, it's possible.

I try and do this short. LOL

Singer stopped offering their original vacuum cleaner line duirng 1981-82 for some reason, that I'm unclear of... They no longer offered vacuum cleaners thru their Singer Sewing Centers,and by 1984 you would never have known that they ever sold them. They also started closing most of their facotry stores as well....

Later, during 1984-85, they re-appeared in many major catalogs as the Singer System(s).

Several canister and upright models were offered. And they used the old Squarish "Golden-Glide" canister dies for the new canister line.

A few differences were there, a few options shuffled, and a new powerhead was used, the older Filter Queen Style was replaced by a powerhead of their own. It was wider, and had a headlight.

They were available as far as I can rememeber until serv-Merch closed their doors around 1996-97 or so, as they were one of the catalog houses that offered them..

So yes, it's possible.

Chad

Ann Arbor Michigan

 

[collector2]

Hey Phillip:

I have the later - non power nozzle brown singer (Model CSS220C). I do know they had a version of this machine with a powernozzle too but I havnt come across it.

 

[ge1969]

Hey Doug! Sorry it took so long, but the model number on the Singer with power nozzle is C-17. Later, Trg

 

[kirbyvertibles]

Thanks guys, I remember the Singer System canister, though never got to use one. I am sure that is the machine I remember. I didn't realize it was infact the singer system. Thank you!!!

 

[collector2]

Thanks for the model number Toby.

And thanks to Marty I knew what to look for so here is the model C3 (from the web).

 

[collector2]

and the C3 tool kit - also from the web

 

[electroluxxxx]

what year is the C3 from??

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[collector2]

According to the Singer sheets I have these were the dates for the machines:

C1 - 1956-1958
C2 - 1958-1959
C3 - 1959-1962
C4 - 1961-1964
C5 - 1962-1964
C6 - 1964 -
C7 - 1964 -

E1 - 1958
E2 - 1958-1959
E3 - 1959-1961
E4 - 1961-
E8 - 1964-
E9 - 1964-

 

[collector2]

This is all I have for Singer Manuals - anyone have any others?

E2 front

 

[collector2]

E2 - back

 

[collector2]

E3 - front

 

[collector2]

E3 - back

 

[collector2]

Guess I might as well add the newer Singers I have in my collection as well.

This is a Singer System 90 - Model: SL800C. It was sold from 1991-1994 by Consumers Distributing her in Canada for $229.99 and was made by Ryobi in Anderson, SC, USA

 

[collector2]

And the final singer I have in my collection. A Singer 3.3 Model: DLC-400C. It was also sold from 1991-1994 by Consumers Distributing her in Canada for $168.98 and was made by Ryobi in Anderson, SC, USA

 

[eurekaprince]

I love the description on that Singer manual.......

Full-Power Roll-a-Magic Special Vacuum Cleaner with Attach-O-Matic Clip-On Cleaning Tools! What a mouthful!

I suppose the cheaper version would be the "Partial-Power Roll-A-Magic Not-So-Special Vacuum Cleaner with non-automatic manual clip-on cleaning tools......."

Those automatic tool clips must have been amazing!

 

[Bootdude42]

New to this site. Not sure how to reach out for parts

I have a beautiful Singer, thought it was a C3 but not sure now. I've been looking for the (brown attachment set)same style as Eureka that would go with my baby. I bought it on E-Bay(one of the kids no one else was watching). Ugly generic replacement hose, but beautiful machine. Has the original Red power cord, bought new hose,(possible what would have been on Kirby) Perfect from what I've seen. If anyone knows where I can purchase wands and attachments that will match,(reasonable price!)please let me know.
Funny Note: I recently bought a Hoover celebrity II from a thrift shop, nice shape my partner said it looks like a Ford Mavrick with cheap hub caps (next to Singer) and hurts MS. Singer's feelings being in the same room. LOL.
LOVE this site Thanks to everyone that shares their special stories!!!

 

[suckolux]

Wow up close shot brought memories! We had that machine, I was too young to remember it, but grandma got it when we got the Compact. I used them both to death.

 

[collector2]

Hey John - that's actually a Singer C1. It was the first of their delux cannisters. Here is the manual

 

[collector2]

and the inside of the manual

 

[hugomcor]

C1 Singer vaccum cleaner

Does anyone know where could I purchase dust bags for the Singer C1 model. It is the greatest machine going strong like new.

Thank you very much for your help!!

Hugo

 

[JFitzBurns]

Bags for Singer C1

Can anyone tell me where I can buy bags for my Singer C1.

I've used this vac for over 50 years, and it it absolutely the best canister vac (excluding large shop cacs).

 

[DesertTortoise]

Maybe in a couple of days I will have some images of a Singer canister vac to add to this thread. I just bought a Kenmore 3.1 off eBay after a lengthy negotiation with the seller. I should see it Friday or Monday. It is, from what I can tell, a Ryobi built Kenmore badged DLC something or the other (100? 200? 300? 400? Beats me). It looks pretty much like the DLC 400C pictured above. There are recesses on the underside for tools. It comes with a hose and nothing else. I am anxious to open it up, see what's inside and clean her up. An odd duck interloper into the Kenmore High Desert Restoration Center. Now the quest for accessories begins! And to think just a few months ago I let a powered brush for one of those slide by. I even had a thread here asking what it was. D'oh.