First hoover

[kirbyduh]

i got a hoover convertible 69 at a consignment shop today. it is all original and in excellent cond. all info would be appreciated. and i would like to see a manual. thnks

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Great cleaner

I have 2 It was the FIRST convertible to have a white handle. It was also the LAST model to have the full, metal badge all in the base all the way through the run. The next model, 70, changed mid-stream
Good luck with it.

 

[kirbyduh]

this

may sound stupid... but how do you remove the headlight cover....and can it use f and g bags

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Well, turn the machine off. Disconnect the unit from the ele

turn the machine over. Loosen the screws, remove the hood, and you'll find the lens come right out. As far as BAGS go, as the owner's manual states, "It is imperative that you use only genuine HOOVER bags". Others will nullify your warranty. And, WHY would you contemplate using an F and G bag?
Are they not for "Eueka"?

 

[gottahaveahoove]

so sorry:

It's "Eureka" Glad I could help. It's the only decent thing to do.

 

[kenmore81]

Very nice Davis. cant wait to see pics.What color is he?Blue? I love blue =).

I know its a sin to use f&g bags in a Hoover ;p,but I have done it in the later Convertibles now and then but this bag style is kinda small for that bag IMHO.
Kenny

 

[kirbyduh]

thanks

pic

 

[kirbyduh]

another

pic

 

[kirbyduh]

and last

pic ....the black mark on the handle is where i removed the price sticker...it'll come off later.....also no hose or attachments....vintage hoovers arent common around here

 

[kirbyduh]

there

was also an upright fantom...... should i have got it

 

[kc_kirby]

Looks like its in really good shape overall, quite a find. I have one of these models I and I really like it alot. Enjoy your new Model 69!

 

[vibragroomer]

Very very nice

Excellent find!!! I would experiment with the F & G bags. The Hoover Type C bag can be a mess.

 

[kirbyduh]

it

seems like you havee to turn the machine upside down to take the bag out without a mess