Finally preparing the Vacuum "gallery". Care to see some HOOVERS?

[gottahaveahoove]

My PRIZED 1076

I have 3.  One is beaten to heck.  The other is great, (blank lens)... a gift from the great Tom Anderson.


  I bouth this when I was 15.  My first HOOVER purchase.


  Honestly,  this is HOOVER at it's best.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Bicentennial, Anyone?

One is perfect.  The other was a "trash find"... ended up in Dunmore, PA.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

719, anyone? Plus some 70s

There's another 719  here, too.  And,  several more 70s

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Here's a 65

in it's natural habitai!

 

[kloveland]

Looking good John! Looking forward to seeing pictures of the gallery!

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Perhaps, soon.....

I'll fill the kitchen w/ some HOOVER non-floor care items.  There are LOTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!


 


  Here's the empty "pallette"

 

[constellation86]

I like your light over the table, you can never go wrong with stained glass. Is it vintage or a reproduction?

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Thanks!

It's a repro.... was overpriced,  but....  sometimes you must cross the line.  When my paents bought the house inthe 50s,  that kitchen was 2 rooms and a hallway.  It has asbestos linoleum, a sink on legs (not a pretty keepable one),  celotex staple up ceiling blocks,  a dead chimney from a former coal stove, and......... a double doughnut flourescent light!  Suffice it to say,  it was a dog's breakfast. I did it over about 26 yrs ago... and tweaked it 3 yrs ago.. one addition 3 yrs ago was that new repro light. Glad you like it.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

I just HAD to replace that dishwasher.

When "Al" removed the old one,  I vacuumed, (naturally... w/ Miss Connie Hoover),  I spied the remnants of the brick chimney.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

And, a lot of $$ later.

It was very sunny that day.  You can see the reflection.  I've only used it once.  You almost can't hear it at all.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Back on task...................

Aquamarine Blue, anyone?


 Presenting the 1070 Convertible, The Dial-A-Matic, and the Slimline.  All of the 1070s will pose for a group shot soon.

 

[watsonw]

Hello John,

Love the pics.

I am fascinated by your shower/mini bath fitting, what is it exactly....we are always a bit behind the times over here?

Regards, Walter (UK)

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Thanks, Walter!

Everybody is surprised by that tub. They go nuts upon seeing it.  One nice thing,  it is easy to clean.   I'll post better detailed pics of it,  if you'd like. It is a full-sized bathtub and shower.  It's porcelain covered cast iron. That pic was taken the day it was reinstalled.  The faucette trim was not complete yet.


  It is made by Kohler... "Mayflower".  You MUST order the drain, etc from them, as, NOTHING else will fit it. Kohler and "American Standard"  would be on a level with your "Armitage Shanks",  I believe.  These two makers are considered "the best of the best".  There's a long story behind this tub/shower.


 John

 

[miskini]

Hi john

The tile work in your bathroom is beautiful. My question for you is about the prized 1076. I don't know much about the old hoovers. Was there something about the 1076 that sets it apart from the others. It is a sweet lookin machine. Also what did that machine retail for back in the day.

Alphonse

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Thanks, Alphonse.

That cleaner was the top of the line at the time. It boasted the large headlight, air channels on the nozzle (not that great), handle grip, 4 position height adjustment (had recently come out on other models), 2 speed motor.


  It sold for $84.00 without tools.  I got mine (floor model, no box) for $59.00   (63.00 w/ tax). I got the last one at Jewlcor on July 15, 1975. This vacuum has received excellent service,  first in Wilkes Barre,  then in Scranton.  It was the daily driver for about 20 years!!  It has cleaned an 11 room house faithfully.  And,  it is STILL in this perfect condition!!

 

[gottahaveahoove]

With the tools

$10.00 at Zollinger's. Model 1031  basic set.  I later added the parts to make it a "deluxe set".

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Wow! 941 views in 4 days.

But,  who's counting?  Trust me,  there Are people who count everything.  Who knew my collection would draw this interest?!


I'm truly glad,  and amazed that y'all are enjoying it.


  As the prostitute said to the Navy,"There's more where that came from"!


  More pics in a bit.  I'm sure you're all dying eggs........ or perhaps,  running your favorite HOOVER.

 

[ryan1994jeep]

What a wonderful collection of Hoover's. Looking forward to seeing more! I also love your kitchen backsplash what a cool design.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Thanks, Ryan!


They are "subway" tiles... actual stainless steel, individually installed in a herringbone pattern.  Was harder than it looks. But, I do love it.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

How about a nice 28 and matching floor polisher?

I'll group all 4 28s together soon.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Real

workhorses!

 

[gottahaveahoove]

How about a nice Celebrity

with "Quadraflex" power head. There are 2 more here.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

I must unearth the cream colored one, too.

It looks perfect,  but has a mechanical concern.  It would be nice to obtain the matching Decade  upright.

 

[hooverboy81]

I love that shade of green! I think a Celebrity will be next on my Hoover list!

 

[gsheen]

Wow love that concept one. I just finished restoring one for a friend here in Sa. It was a green cordwinder model. Now I must just get started on my 3.

 

[suckolux]

I think that is the green of my Decade 80 John, but it is rather cherished and used

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Thanks!

That green one is perfect.  One sounds rough,  the other was very well-used.


  I think that Concept was NEVER used.... not a mark on it anywhere.


  Ready for more?


 How about a few "teasers"? 


  Then,  let's peek into the "basement". This is where the bodies are.


 Firs, down the staicase,  you'll find a little bit of my cleaning supplies.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Into the deepest cellar.

These are not really part of the "collection".  They are;


A:things to be sold


B: things to be given away


C: Things to be worked on (spa treatments) for a later date.


 


 Just thought a little teaser might be fun. That is one of 3 GUVs

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Lots of parts

Some new,  some used but useable!

 

[gottahaveahoove]

1 of 3 Spinsweepers!

1 I use, 1 new in box,  1 new out of box.  1 black, 2 green.