elites, elites, elites!

[vacuumman206]

from 1990

That picture of the Legacy 730(or 780?) series is the exact machine we used to have in our basement for cleaning the area rugs down there. Never seen one exactly like it until seeing this add now.. Also never knew until right before it died in 2001 that it came with a hose and attachments, because they where buried in the basement for years. Was there a reason that model didn't have an attachment caddy? or was that the transition between the hose converter and on-board tools? And can anyone inform me as to the manufacturing run of this particular machine?

 

[fan-of-fans]

Seeing those pics brought back lots of memories for me. My grandmother had the green Elite Supreme, and I can remember that box when she got it. I had a maroon Legacy with the onboard tools and hard bag cover as well. Both machines still worked when we sold them. I liked them, though I thought even the 7.5 amp machines were fairly loud. I didn't ever see a Legacy with that clear cover over the tool storage or a Legacy without onboard tools so those were interesting to see.

I see Elites often at the thrift stores, but nearly always missing the attachments and/or hose.

 

[vacman117]

Sorry it took so long to post this. This is the Hoover Legacy Supreme that was featured in the 1993 Hoover Advertisement commercial. I was lucky to find one with all of the attachments and in decent condition. I didn't bother making it look new because I actually use this a lot. It's definitely my favorite 'Elite' that I own.

 

[director12]

I revealed that Hoover went downhill after the Elites got taken off the market.

 

[mr_mom]

i would terde all three of my elites for the hoover elite 2

 

[ralph123]

Sam's club - commercial elite

Not sure how this varies from the household version:


http://www.samsclub.com/sams/shop/product.jsp?productId=181313&navAction=push

 

[kirbylux77]

They are pretty much the same, except they claim it has a 7.1 amp motor instead of the later 12 amp motor, & it has a long commercial cord.

Here is a video of a hard-body Commercial Elite with on-board tools from GoVacuum. They REALLY bashed the Elite in this video! Surprising they carry it if they hate it that much....

 

[katjaneway]

I wish I could!

I do have a hoover elite that runs like a charm. Unfortunately, I've had to replace it, and it needs to go into the dump. Why? Well, the name I wrote on the pic might be a clue. But yes, every time you use it, it smells like vomit. Thank my husband's alcoholic friend for that one.
I'm quite sad that I can't take it to goodwill and give it a nice home, but due to its... shortcomings, well...

 

[durango159]

Hoover Legacy

 

[durango159]

Another Hoover Legacy. My grandmom owned the top post the blue Hoover Elite Supreme. She moved and the buyers want it, it's probably 18 years old. Could use a new agitator and the cord has a couple of Boo-Boo's with electrical tape but it works.

I refurbished this Hoover Legacy and sold it. Good machine.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

I watched that Elite demo. He sells them, but HATES them.

Do I bash? Nope. But, HE sure does!

 

[sanitaireboy99]

@ kirbylux77 Reply 45

I was so ANGRY after i watched this video!!! Mostly because I was the one that kept requesting for this video and i was so excited to watch this video when they put it up and after i saw it i was so ANGRY at GoVacuum because of what they said about the Elites. I mean for gosh sakes the Elites were GREAT vacuums and they still are!! Ughh after that video i never saw GoVacuum the same way again.

 

[thevacuumlover1]

NIB elite box

Heres my brand new elites box. I got this machine BRAND NEW on ebay.

 

[thevacuumlover1]

Elit

My baby her self

 

[raycarter]

Here is my slice of the Hoover Elite pie

An Elite 350 model U4463-900, manufactured in April 1991, with a complete attachment set.

 

[kirbyclassiciii]

Mom's U4617-930 - Bad Bearings?

While this topic is still active, I want to say that even after my dad had done an extensive teardown and rebuild of his wife's 1994 Hoover Elite U4617-930, that it sounded as loud as it ever did. Because of that, I repeat my assertion that it is the bearings, and because they are not serviceable, the whole motor assembly must go.

Therefore, how much would a new motor assembly for this '94 U4617-930 be? From the HESCOInc.com website, it is part #43576142. My question is, are these motor assemblies 12 amps as opposed to the original 7.2 amp motor?

~Ben

 

[bravokid]

here is a couple that i have the black turbo power 400 legacy is my favorite and yes i was having fun running them all before the pic

 

[bravokid]

and allow eureka to retort not as great as the elite but still good and equally as part of vacuum history an very much better then today's machines.

 

[director12]

I blame GoVacuum for hating the Elite.

 

[mr_mom]

nice

world vac i have been looking for one of them i would trade one of mine for that i been looking for a world vac and power line plus