Electrolux Model G

[rugsucker]

Different colors-

-are usually from rebuilding, either factory or vac stores.Elux rebuilds will have at least sticker inside door or metal tag riveted on.Some were rebuilt for the branch loaner program that a customer could borrow if they needed to vacuum while their Elux was serviced or repaired.Official colors are covered above and LOOK GREAT!

 

[dysonman1]

First Elux Power Nozzle

This is a shot of an Automatic F with the original Power Nozzle. The power nozzle was introduced in 1959, one year before the Model G launched. At launch of the model G, the power nozzle's bumper changed to turquoise color, but the single piece cord and three plastic clips were still there, until 1962.

What makes THIS set up so great, is that the power nozzle can be entirely removed from the cleaner, just like any other attachment. You are not forced to move around the wiring for the power nozzle if you want to do your car. Brilliant. I wish that today, we didn't have to deal with the weight of an electric hose, and all the wiring in the wands, not to mention the electric hose handles that are too big to clean your car with. Simpler is better.

 

[dysonman1]

First Model G hose and Power Nozzle wiring

This is a shot of the first hose used on the model G from 1960 through April, 1962. The handle end is the same as an Automatic F. Note the power nozzle cord still uses clips, so the cord can easily be removed from the hose when not using the Power Nozzle.

 

[dysonman1]

Turquoise Commercial Automatic with extra long hose

This is a shot of the Commercial Automatic (wet or dry) Electrolux from 1962. Note the extra long hose and extra long power nozzle cord (now with straps instead of clips).

 

[collector2]

Thanks Tom.

I'm kind of surprised that they didnt bring out the same powerhose in Red for the model 88, which was out in 67, in Canada. The first one I've ever run across is a dark green with gold tracer and the dark green direct connect handgrip as an option for the 1968 model 89.

Doug

 

[luxman107]

Absolutely stunning pictures. And what a wealth of information. Thanks

 

[petek]

I have a factory rebuilt model G with the metal tag affixed. I love it. Both it and my model 89 are the two most used vacs in the house.
Both are quiet and they roll around on the hard floors effortlessly. Plus bag changing is a snap. You can't get much easier.

 

[rugsucker]

Model G hose cord trivia

When they went from plastic clips to rubber straps there was a 'button hook' type tool for them.The metal loop and plastic handle with 'Electrolux' molded on were both about 1 1/2 in for a overall lenth of appox 3 in.Many salesmen would carry on ring type key chains.

 

[dysonman1]

Canadian Elux-O-Matic/U.S. model G

I always thought the Canadian models looked like model G's but turned on their side.

 

[paul]

Tom,

<span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Re: Reply #12...thanks for the information.  Both my PN-1s do have the one-piece plastic wand, although one of them is cracked and missing its hanger.  Yours looked a bit different than mine, so I had wondered if the wands were still available as an OEM or after market part.</span>


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<span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">BTW, like your vac pics--you obviously have an awesome collection.  I haven't been that interested in Canadian Electroluxes but your photo in your most recent reply on this thread has me thinking I'd like to someday own one.</span>


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<span style="font-family: tahoma,arial,helvetica,sans-serif;">Also, do you know if the Model R's duster brush was identical in color to the Automatic F?  Please let me know about the other original colors of Model R's attachments.</span>


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

 

[kirbyduh]

Model F

So the power nozzle was not introduced until the second version of the model F with the doughnut style cord winder? My earlier version with the swing open type cord winder does have a power nozzle port but that must have been added aftermarket...  

 

[dysonman1]

That's correct. The PN-1 Power Nozzle wasn't launched until April, 1959. Electrolux had tooled up the factory to build their own cord winders as well as the Power Nozzle. Many salesmen would carry the top trim piece with the receptacle for the Power Nozzle cord - with them. It was a simple, easy job (a few minutes) and they could then sell a Power Nozzle to a customer with an Automatic E or F. What a great source of additional commission. When delivering bags, show the Power Nozzle and it's a sure sale.

I have two nice model R's, one of them in the original box. The first one (lower serial number) has the matching Automatic F attachments. The hose tracer is different slightly from the Automatic F and it's somewhat shorter (maybe by six inches). It was sold in 1960. I have a 1961 Model R, and while it has the identical hose as my other model R, it does have model G attachments. They look odd. But I can understand why the factory would use them - the R was the economy model and the model L was well underway for it's 1962 launch - the L would use the same tools as the G.

 

[kirbyduh]

Thank you Tom!

Thanks for clearing that up. By the way- awesome job at the vacuum museum. I visited last summer. Sadly, you weren't there that day but your collection is simply breathtaking.

 

[dysonman1]

While the museum is open six days per week, I only work five of them. If you'll send me a private email I can always let you know my schedule. I really enjoy meeting with fellow collectors. The general public just listens to me talk - fellow collectors are actually interested in the machines themselves.

 

[kirbyduh]

Coincidence

Coincidentally, I bought my first model G today. It is blue and I just stumbled across it at the vacuum shop today. It sounds perfect. It's my new favorite lux!

 

[paul]

Tom,

<span style="font-family: helvetica;">Re: Reply #30...Please post pics of your Model Rs or send me a link.  I am also interested in pics of the original-colored attachments if you have them.  I would like to obtain the latter for my Model R someday.</span>


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[dysonman1]

@kirbyduh

Very nice EARLY model G. Did you get any attachments with it?

 

[kirbyduh]

attachments

I only got the hose and the power nozzle cord that was wrapped around it. I have a blue pn2 that I will probably use with it. I used my newer vinyl replacement hose and AF floor brush with it to vacuum the hardwood earlier and the swoosh at the nozzle was so much louder than the machine! I didn't realize how much more powerful it would be than my F.

 

[kirbyvertibles]

Tom what power nozzle did the first R come with? Was it the last of the grey af nozzles or did they start out with the white? Also I have a very light grey almost dirty white pn1 with a bright white bumper and a light grey one peice sheath but it's one made after 1962 as it has the reset and etc. What was it used for, I thought maybe just a replacment?

ps as ive told you before, I love that af pn1!!!!!!!!! A dream machine indeed

 

[kloveland]

While we are on the subject of the model g

Is it normal for a model G's motor field coil to be black? I've had two where the internals of the motor are black. Mine also has a lot of carbon dust the windings are black as well. The vacuum seems to run fine with a little bit of arching no fluctuating motor speeds or anything like that.