Electrolux CB

[collector2]

Hi Guys:

I was given this CB a few days ago and, since I had most of the parts, decided to restore it for my collection. Have as much done on the CB as I can - it works well. I still need the cloth bag (I know I had one but cant find it LOL), top cover, clip that keeps the hose from turning and the proper brown rubber for the floor nozzle (As you can see in the pic this one has the rubber from the CB that was out with the brown G) Anyone have any of these parts spare?

Doug

 

[kirbyvertibles]

I love this vacuum!!! Congratulations

 

[danemodsandy]

Question:

When was the CB produced, and was there ever a turquoise version from the 1205 era?

 

[goadie12]

Wow Doug nice find thanks. Zach

 

[andken23]

re

hey Doug smith nice electrolux cb vacuum you got i am looking for one of them and i am looking for a electrolux elux 89.
Andrew kendall

 

[electrolux-dude]

1205-Era CB

Yup-There is a 1205-era CB, I have one, to see a picture of it go to the "Collections" tab in vacuumland, click on it, then click on "Electrolux-Dude's Collection in Texas" and it is picture #13 of 14. I still have it.
Enjoy--
Nathan

 

[powermate1970]

very nice CB

I have one of these sitting in the corner of the basement and haven't done a thing with it since bringing it home 3 years ago. Mine is from the 1205 era.

 

[collector2]

There was actually a light blue CB to match the blue model G, a tan/brown CB to match the tan L, a blue/silver CB to match the 1205 /L and the brown/silver one shown here that matched the olympia. I also have been told that there was a gold/silver one to match the super J but have never seen one. Anyone have any info on that one?

Doug

 

[rugsucker]

Elux CBs

In the model G days the CB had painted tank with the stainless steel an option.I have only seen one painted.Another option was wet pick up with float ball inside tank.--- Your brown CB looks good.Rare to find good original hose.I may have other half of swivel lock.The half on tank should be pointed downward.---There was a wet pick up Elux available in addition to the CB in maybe the Super J days.Seems to have been private labeled for Elux.Anyone know more?

 

[powermate1970]

Lux CB

I got this expecting to do GREAT things with it. Three years later, its still sitting in the same place in the basement I put it when I brought it home. LOL

 

[jmurray01]

You'll have to finally do something with it Bill!

It is a sin to let a vintage cleaner like that sit unused.

 

[danemodsandy]

Nathan:

That sure is a pretty CB! You know me and my soft spot for turquoise.

 

[collector2]

Hi Jimmy:

Found the other half of the swivel lock today - I knew I should have one but couldnt find it. Now if I can only find the cloth filter bag.

The machine that had the wet pickup ball was dubbed the CBW and the other one that was dedicated for wet dry was the CW. I have the repair sheet for them here. Have never seen the actual machines though.

Doug

 

[powermate1970]

Yeah, but Ive never been much of a "lux" guy, although an XXX is very appealing! lol

 

[collector2]

Ok - since we keep getting the same question I dug these out and Scanned them. First this is the model CBW - note the motor mount is totally different from the plain CB as it had a bypass motor in it. There also was no powernozzle connection.

 

[floor-a-matic]

If anyone plans to get their CB, I may be interested (Esp. 1205-era)

 

[floor-a-matic]

"plans to get their CB"

I mean if anyone plans to get rid of a CB.

 

[collector2]

Now the model CW - totally different. Wish I could find these two to see what they actually looked like.

 

[powermate1970]

I'd almost "donate" mine if the shipping wouldn't be so outragous!

 

[collector2]

LOL Bill:

I'd be tempted to go for that too if you were closer. Want to get the whole set now that I've started on them and I know where to find a top half that looks like new, just no tank or other parts. Unfortunately the shipping would be a killer.

Doug

 

[andken23]

electrolux

if anyone get rid of there electroluxs plese let me know at my Hotmail [email protected]. any Canada and usa models.

 

[joe]

My CB 1

 

[collector2]

Hey Joe:

Nice machine - Interesting how its been adapted to take the earlier model power nozzle cord (up to serial number 148999 that model came with the plain plug on the machine, from 149000 up they had the new 3 round pin plug)

 

[joe]

CB-1

Very detailed eye you have.... Yes, I added the round outlet when I was unable to find a replacement cord for the power nozzle. I purchased the machine on ebay for 25.00 a few years back and have been trying to restore it. It came with the 2 blue cords for the hose and power nozzle. It gets used in my shop and does a great job. I have been using it with a 10 gallon shop vac dust bag inside. I have a second one that is in much better condition and is an earlier model with a standard 3 prong outlet for the power nozzle connection. Thank yoo for posting the diagram above. Was there ever a manual for these?

 

[collector2]

Hi Joe:

Yes there was a manual for them but I havnt been able to find one yet for most of the versions. Luckily a friend in Florida just sent me a scan of the one for the Brown one that I have.

I also have a picture of the tan version of the CB that I'll post later on when I get around to scanning it. LOL now if I could only find the actual machines and the parts to finish mine.

Doug

 

[joe]

CB-1

I actually had a complete brown one ( CB-2 ) that I found in the basement of an office building I was in. It was getting tossed out. I saved it, used it for may years and sold it when I found the complete blue CB-1. I am still looking for a CB-2000.

I would like to get a copy of the brown manual if you are willing to share it.

 

[collector2]

Hi Joe - just sending it now.

Actually the Blue and Silver machine is the 3rd version of CB and the Brown and Silver is either the 4th or 5th version. (I've been told there was a Gold and Siver version between the two but no one has been able to confirm that one - Anyone have one of these?).

Doug

 

[collector2]

Here's the second version of CB. It was made to match the brown G & tan L. This picture was taken about 15 years ago. I have the powerhead from this machine but the owner didnt want to sell the machine itself at the time. Unfortunately it was destroyed in a fire about 8 years ago so no chance of getting it now.

 

[vacuumboy1993]

Hey Doug...

That CB is awesome! I didn't even know they existed, always thought that the commercial model to match the bronze/tan model G would be a CA with the same color scheme. Do you know if it uses the same motor as the model G?