Electrolux Model G

[dysonman1]

Hey Everyone: One of my favorite vintage cleaners is the Model G Electrolux. I'll bet my feelings are shared by LOTS of folks. Here's my 1960 model G (Household version) with it's electric hose (optional) and power nozzle.

 

[dysonman1]

Hospital model G - turquoise

This is the Hospital Model G with power nozzle (turquoise color)

 

[dysonman1]

Household model G & Hospital model G

Love the turquoise color scheme.

 

[dysonman1]

Bronze Hospital Model G

In 1967 and 1968, the Bronze Hospital G was offered.

 

[floor-a-matic]

Here's my tan G; it even came with the Rug Washer/floor polisher (in box)

Is there an electrified hose for the tan G?

 

[massagemiracle]

This is the Model G I have had for sale now for along time. It runs fantastic and has great suction! Has an outlet for a pigtail In fact I have run other PN's off of it for fun.    If anyone knows of someone that wants one I have this one only for $50

 

[paul]

Tom,

<span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">In your initial post of this thread you commented that LOTS of us would claim the vintage Electroluxes as our favorites--and I'm one of them.  Your machines look excellent--great job in restoring and maintaining them!  I'm a bit confused about your 1960 G, though, because I thought the earliest Gs (1960) were painted a hammertone blue with cream trim (I've seen several on Ebay) and that the aqua with teal ones came next.  </span>


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<span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">I currently own four Electroluxes--including a tan Model G--but do not have the original-colored hoses or attachments for them.  My wish is to someday acquire those along with an aqua G.  A hospital G would also be cool but not as likely of a find.  I am wondering if the plastic wand--pictured with the aqua G--is original or a later purchase?</span>


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[kenkart]

G variations..

The G came out in 1960, it was the turquoise color, the first G 1960-62, had the powernozzle receptical in the front,right under the hse inlet, the plug on these machines was a belden with a bumper, the very first models had a single cord permanently attached to the power nozzle, you snapped it onto the hose with white plastic snap clips when you used it, and took the whole thing off when you didnt,then the familiar semi permanent outfit came out where the cord was attached to the hose and disconnected at the wand, in 1962 they started making their own cords so the familiar Electrolux plug replaced the Belden, then too, the PN outlet was moved to the side near the front wheel, the power nozzle recieved a reset button and a small clean out port on the bottom, Im not sure but I think that SUPER RARE hose Tom showed in his first picture was made sometime between 62 and 64, it never caught on. The hammertone Gs were factory re builds, The Tan G came out in 67 or 68. The tan g had the same wattage 535, but LOTS more power!

 

[paul]

Hans,

[COLOR=#000000; font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif]I appreciate the info.  Thanks.  From the photos the rebuilds I've seen look authentic.  I'm glad you told me about them, because I was considering putting a hammertone G on my want list, but I'd rather have machines with their original paint--or at least colors.  [/COLOR]


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[COLOR=#000000; font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif]By the way, did they ever produce aqua Gs with cream trim? [/COLOR]


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[COLOR=#000000; font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif]What made the tan Gs more powerful? [/COLOR]


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[COLOR=#000000; font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif]I'd like to see one of those early Gs with the single cord permanently attached to the handle.  If you have some pics please post them. [/COLOR]


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<span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Paul</span>

 

[luxman107]

All your Electrolux G's are beautiful everyone. This was in my opinion electrolux's all time best.

 

[luxman107]

I would give my left you know what for that hospital G

 

[kirbyduh]

Hans,

What makes the tan G more powerful? Is it any louder than the turquoise G? I know the hospital Gs must be very near silent. I used a turquoise G once and was impressed with how quiet it was. Thanks.

 

[dysonman1]

Paul:

The Power Nozzle for all model G's (turquoise and bronze) came with a plastic one-piece wand. The metal wand is the replacement for the plastic wand when it broke.

 

[kenkart]

Re Early power nozzle..with single cord.

Tom has one because he got it from me about 15 years ago!! The tan G motor is not that different in appearance except it has red plastic brush holders instead of black, its not much noisier, but it sure is stronger.

 

[dysonman1]

Bronze G motor

Like Hans has said, the bronze model G's carbon brush holders are different, and the armature is wound with more copper and more commutator segments. Put simply, it has more RPM's (and so, more suction) than the turquoise G. You can fit a bronze G's armature into a 1205 motor, but you can't fit a turquoise G's armature into a 1205 motor.

 

[collector2]

Hey Tom:

I'll throw in the same question that was asked earlier. Was a power hose ever made for the Bronze G?

Doug

 

[dysonman1]

Electric Hoses for Model G's

The Electric Hose was made to match both the Turquoise as well as the bronze model G's. The matching one for the Bronze model is something I've seen in person but do not have. The prominent red tracer was on both color variations. These were sold in 1967 - 1968. They were made in Canada for the U.S. but were not U.L. approved. There were apparently only a few shipments made. The telescopic wand for our model 1205 was made in Canada as well as the first pistol grip electric hoses for the model 1205. Once Electrolux was acquired by Consolidated Foods, they had enough capitol to begin making their own electric hose - which was the one with the curved end and double plug-in's.

 

[hygiene903]

I Agree!

The G is one of my favorite Luxes, too! Powerful & quiet, can't ask for more than that! Beautiful pics, by the way!
Jeff

 

[vacuumman206]

The model G

I was given one of these by a fellow collector. First electrolux in my collection. Absolutely a quiet and powerful machine but the length of the hose is a big downside for me. I'll have to look into getting a pn and pn hose for mine once I have a proper place for my G. I don't think I have any pictures of it either.