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

[vacuumlad1650]

My neighbor had that same toy windtunnel, and the real one! They sold the toy at a garage sale and I wanted it so bad! They still have the full sized one. My convertible is arriving wednesday so expect pictures

 

[tinytyke]

What wonderful pictures!

Thanks again for allowing us to see all your goodies! It's amazing what you've been able to find; you might indeed locate Jimmy Hoffa after all! In fact, I'm betting that the Lindbergh Baby has been playing with those toy coffee cans!

Hope you can get some relief from your headaches. Sending positive thoughts and energy to you!

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Thanks, guys.


It is amazing when you think of all the "stuff" we find. As far as the lasundry machines,  "over here",  we never really had HOOVER washers and dryers like "across the pond".  We mostly had the portables.


  These Maytags are wonderful. Someone mentioned me having a museum.  PLEASE!  I'd only be a self-proclaimed curator.  I have a few degrees, but none in Museum Studies.  I just have a collection,  a 'gallery' at best.


  Stay tuned.  More pics coming soon.  I hope you're enjoying them.


 John

 

[gottahaveahoove]

There are also many

other toys to be posted.  I have 3 of those Windtunnel toys.  One was given to me by Mr. Dick Pike, himself. He was a HOOVER exec... his last project @Hoover was the developing of Windtunnels.

 

[jmurray01]

John, if there were a HOOVER museum you would be more than qualified to run it! Your house is better than a museum though, because it is a place where the vacuums can still "live" normal lives and be used, rather than being placed on podiums etc...

I would so love to see your collection in person one day. If you would have me!

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Jamie,

You'd be more than welcome to come over here. And, thanks.
John

 

[gottahaveahoove]

And, Jamie.............

What size shirt do you wear? I can't tell if you're a 'large guy' or smaller (frame). Perhaps Santa might be delivering some objects d'Hoover to the 'other side of the pond'.

 

[ralph123]

Just curious - will you be going to see the Pope when he visits Philadelphia?

 

[gottahaveahoove]

I'll be there tomorrow.

I have a chance (free bus trip) to go on Saturday, but, I declined.  It's a madhouse there.... will be absolute frenzy Sat. My sister had to stay home today.  She works in D.C.,  where he is now.


  I just hope nothing happens to him.


 

 

[gottahaveahoove]

I think we'll look at stick vacs next.

I have loads of them...... various styles and colors.


  Just yesterday, I got a cordless Windtunnel stick vac.  It doesn't have a maek on it.  The brushroll was loaded w/ hair.  OUTSIDE,  I took care of that... PERFECT.  These are very costly, complete w/ battery.  I only paid..... (almost died).. $13.00   uhuh !!


  Then, I spied with my little eye,  a black Brushvac... perfect condition.  It, too, was only $12.00


  I'm amazed at what people will discard!


  Plus, I'm going to pay a tribute to the Brits....... sharing all of my HOOVERS made on the other side of "the pond".


  John.

 

[jmurray01]

Sounds great John!  Can't wait to see the next batch of photos...

 

[gottahaveahoove]

They're coming in

the next 2 days !! Yay!!

 

[lillylux]

Hoover 29 & 63

I know that the 63 added the wrap around furniture guard and the paper bag insert--but my question is: Are there differences in the motors and overall design of the Hoovers 29 & 63?

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Ready for just a few more?

I just restored my 68.  I know it's not the "original" bag,  but, it IS a genuine replacement.  Runs like a dream

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Recently got this DECADE 80

I have its matching Celebrity.  This was a must have.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

The other 2 are recent arrivals as well.

I now have 3 "Victorian Rose" Convertibles: 2 have original bags.


  Gotta love 'em!  More pics soon.  A lot has been happening lately.


 John

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Oh, Janine,

So sorry to not have answered your motor question.
Yes, the motors are all the same. Sometimes the bumper guard was half, other models were wrap around.
It was the same way with the Convertibles: one model had no light, no handle grip, half a bumper, snap bag. But, the HOOVER motor was the same. They used to call these the Convertible "Special".
The Handisac vacuum "family" all had the same motors as well.
I hope this answers your question. Again, sorry for gertting back to you so late.
John

 

[gj3476]

gottahaveahoover, u have a very lovely collection! It’s like Hoovertopia!

 

[larryeddy]

WOW

I have never seen this post before! I'm blow away!

Awesome collection!

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Thank you, very much!

I must get back to posting more photos as promised. I'm having trouble loading pics from mu digital camera. It's the same one I always used. Not sure how to remedy that.
But, lots more pics on the way if/when I straighten it all out.
John