Favorite metal body Electrolux
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suckolux
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I am with you on this one Joe! Wish my aged hardwood floors were nice enough to have it as daily driver again.
suckolux
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Perhaps!
suckolux
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Very nice pick!
sireluxomatic
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Any of the 80 series, and I also second Sam's vote for the Model G (turquoise, tan, and/or Hospital).
scvacuumguy
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I'm going to have to go for the Commemorative Edition (sold mine off several years back), the black and bright silver accents were adorable.
My second favorite would be the Ultralux with the blue body. That Blue color really works on that model.
A slight drift, but my favorite plastic body is the light baby blue and white.
My second favorite would be the Ultralux with the blue body. That Blue color really works on that model.
A slight drift, but my favorite plastic body is the light baby blue and white.
kirbylux77
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I second Sireluxomatic's vote.....
Give me either the Lux 89 or a Super J!
Give me either the Lux 89 or a Super J!
Klectrolux
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My Silverado! But I am sure that will change when I find an Olympia One, or Super J. I like the Super J style machines.
suckolux
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I guess the Silverado does qualify there too, ok, might would pick it over the XXX, it does sound wonderful though.
pr-21
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Favorite all metal
I would have to say my Commemorative Edition Electrolux. The last all metal Electrolux made.
Bud
I would have to say my Commemorative Edition Electrolux. The last all metal Electrolux made.
Bud
eurekastar
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Well, if I could ever get the bag ejector on my LX to work, then that would be my favorite. I'm easily entertained and that would be fun to see! In lieu of that,I would have to say my cream/turquoise Model L. It's hard to explain but the motor just has "presence".
mercuryman
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Mine Is...
A turquoise Electrolux Model G. (I don't currently have one in my collection.)
I'm finding (even though this is a post in the Contemporary Forum), that my liking for Electroluxes is lending itself toward the more vintage machines, such as what were sold prior to the 1205 revolution. Although I do like the color of the 1205, I like the old lux canisters.
I know I am digressing here, but I'd love to have a late Model AF (like my grandma Jeannette had), a Model R, and, of course, a turquoise G, like I mentioned earlier.
For some reason, the Model E (even though that was the vacuum my mom had when she first got married), doesn't appeal to me. It's too similar to the Model L, and I'm not crazy about the hammertone paint.
My second favorite is my blue Model L. I agree with you, eurekastar, the L's motor just has a certain "je ne sais quoi" about it. I did once have a cream/turquoise L, but sadly, when I tried to repair it, I broke the fan unit.
A turquoise Electrolux Model G. (I don't currently have one in my collection.)
I'm finding (even though this is a post in the Contemporary Forum), that my liking for Electroluxes is lending itself toward the more vintage machines, such as what were sold prior to the 1205 revolution. Although I do like the color of the 1205, I like the old lux canisters.
I know I am digressing here, but I'd love to have a late Model AF (like my grandma Jeannette had), a Model R, and, of course, a turquoise G, like I mentioned earlier.
For some reason, the Model E (even though that was the vacuum my mom had when she first got married), doesn't appeal to me. It's too similar to the Model L, and I'm not crazy about the hammertone paint.
My second favorite is my blue Model L. I agree with you, eurekastar, the L's motor just has a certain "je ne sais quoi" about it. I did once have a cream/turquoise L, but sadly, when I tried to repair it, I broke the fan unit.
kenmore81
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Id have to say ...
the blue Model L, or the Olympia. I to love the chocolate brown and cream. Even though blue is my favorite color.
the blue Model L, or the Olympia. I to love the chocolate brown and cream. Even though blue is my favorite color.
kirbylux77
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Kenkart, that Model G is BEAUTIFUL!!!
Too bad I didn't know where you live, or I would have to sneak off with it! LOL
Rob
Too bad I didn't know where you live, or I would have to sneak off with it! LOL
Rob
floor-a-matic
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Model G[this post was last edited: 1/18/2014-13:35]
floor-a-matic
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1205s (early version at left & later version at right)[this post was last edited: 1/18/2014-19:23]
s31463221
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I'm with pr21
My Commemorative Edition is my favorite just because of its rarity, then my next pick would be a model XXX. I have a postwar model complete with companion and cord winder that I use as a daily driver right now! Awesome machines!
My Commemorative Edition is my favorite just because of its rarity, then my next pick would be a model XXX. I have a postwar model complete with companion and cord winder that I use as a daily driver right now! Awesome machines!
floor-a-matic
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B8
KirbyCollector01
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My favorite right now would be the only one I have at the moment, My Golden J with a PN6
Here the link to the video
Here the link to the video
human
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Having just acquired a nice, shiny Diamond Jubilee earlier this week, my thinking is admittedly skewed by new toy infatuation. I'm really liking the sleeker aesthetic of the control panel and handles, which are far better designed than my 1205s or my Super J, even if the putty colored body is kind of bland looking. That said, there will always be a soft spot in my heart for the 1205's turquoise. It's a color I will always associate with Electrolux. From a performance standpoint, I've always favored the Super J with its more powerful motor but now my Diamond J would seem to be a close rival with a much less garish appearance.
The one thing I'm not totally infatuated with on the Diamond J is the PN5 that came it. I have never cared for the L-shaped design as the 'outrigger' on the right seems to constantly catch on furniture legs. I'm sure it's a great design for wide open spaces but that's not the reality of my crowded house. The more compact designs of the three earlier PN models (of which I have one of each) just work better for my needs.
The one thing I'm not totally infatuated with on the Diamond J is the PN5 that came it. I have never cared for the L-shaped design as the 'outrigger' on the right seems to constantly catch on furniture legs. I'm sure it's a great design for wide open spaces but that's not the reality of my crowded house. The more compact designs of the three earlier PN models (of which I have one of each) just work better for my needs.
real1shep
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So subjective.....
as you can tell by the responses. I think 'favorites' are sometimes what hits your 'I fancy' gut when you first see them. For me it was the turquoise G and then the turquoise 1205. But my very first new Electrolux was the Diamond J back in the 80's. I resisted getting another(ex took the first and left me with the G) Diamond J for yrs.
Then I had some good friends that moved away to the coast and I decided to give them a vac as a house warming gift. I found a nice, low hr Diamond J, went through it, the PN, picked up a Sidekick and gave them the whole shebang. The PO had carpets and never used the wands or floor brush which were virtually new. They absolutely CHERISH that vac....almost to the point of absurdity. He was telling me the other day that he didn't want to take it downstairs and do the hard floors.
Well, that started a 'bug' in me for my own Diamond J again. Plus, I sent my son in Brooklyn my DD 1205. That left me with using my restored turquoise G as my DD....not liking that, I found another nice Diamond J and then another with poorer airflow, but beautiful shape.
Then the mechanical interest part of me 'fancied' the motor in the Super J and so I found one of those. For those that don't know, Electrolux USA put over a million dollar upgrade into their plant to manufacture the new motor/canister. I don't like gold canister vacs as a rule, but this vac is so historically significant that I got one.
So as you can read, I'm all over the place in personal favorite, metal canister Electrolux vacs....lol. Now.....I wouldn't turn down an XXX if someone was to give me one, but I'm not actively seeking anything that old. Seems to me if you got an XXX, you're bound then, to get everything in between that and the last metal series canisters. I've got enough to restore in many other hobbies...don't need that scenario!
Kevin
as you can tell by the responses. I think 'favorites' are sometimes what hits your 'I fancy' gut when you first see them. For me it was the turquoise G and then the turquoise 1205. But my very first new Electrolux was the Diamond J back in the 80's. I resisted getting another(ex took the first and left me with the G) Diamond J for yrs.
Then I had some good friends that moved away to the coast and I decided to give them a vac as a house warming gift. I found a nice, low hr Diamond J, went through it, the PN, picked up a Sidekick and gave them the whole shebang. The PO had carpets and never used the wands or floor brush which were virtually new. They absolutely CHERISH that vac....almost to the point of absurdity. He was telling me the other day that he didn't want to take it downstairs and do the hard floors.
Well, that started a 'bug' in me for my own Diamond J again. Plus, I sent my son in Brooklyn my DD 1205. That left me with using my restored turquoise G as my DD....not liking that, I found another nice Diamond J and then another with poorer airflow, but beautiful shape.
Then the mechanical interest part of me 'fancied' the motor in the Super J and so I found one of those. For those that don't know, Electrolux USA put over a million dollar upgrade into their plant to manufacture the new motor/canister. I don't like gold canister vacs as a rule, but this vac is so historically significant that I got one.
So as you can read, I'm all over the place in personal favorite, metal canister Electrolux vacs....lol. Now.....I wouldn't turn down an XXX if someone was to give me one, but I'm not actively seeking anything that old. Seems to me if you got an XXX, you're bound then, to get everything in between that and the last metal series canisters. I've got enough to restore in many other hobbies...don't need that scenario!
Kevin
real1shep
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<a name="start_10834.361958"></a>The one thing I'm not totally infatuated with on the Diamond J is the PN5 that came it. I have never cared for the L-shaped design as the 'outrigger' on the right seems to constantly catch on furniture legs. I'm sure it's a great design for wide open spaces but that's not the reality of my crowded house. The more compact designs of the three earlier PN models (of which I have one of each) just work better for my needs.
That's a very reasonable observation about the PN5. I thought that too when I bought my first back in the 80's(had been using the G PN1). But if you try to use it like they intended you to, it kinda grows on you. The little PN1/2's could fit about anywhere like you said, but I think the cleaning design of the PN5 to be superior...especially edge cleaning.
Now that I've made my DD a Diamond J, it's kinda hard for me to get motivated in restoring the older canisters I have. Something about the Diamond J I really 'fancy' as a DD....maybe it's muscle memory from the 80's...lol!
Kevin
That's a very reasonable observation about the PN5. I thought that too when I bought my first back in the 80's(had been using the G PN1). But if you try to use it like they intended you to, it kinda grows on you. The little PN1/2's could fit about anywhere like you said, but I think the cleaning design of the PN5 to be superior...especially edge cleaning.
Now that I've made my DD a Diamond J, it's kinda hard for me to get motivated in restoring the older canisters I have. Something about the Diamond J I really 'fancy' as a DD....maybe it's muscle memory from the 80's...lol!
Kevin
