Found Electrolux Model LX - cleaned and fixed ejector

[caligula]

'Electrolux the first 40 years 1924-1964,' was a book only available to Electrolux employees. As I was working for the company in 1968, I was given a copy, and I refer to it often.

From the early years Electrolux held huge gatherings at the Waldorf. From about 1927 till the mid 1950's every salesman in the country attened this convention. If I can upload pictures I will.

 

[vacuumlad1650]

Filters

BikerRay once told me I could cut a Renaissance filter to fit my machine. It works like a charm!

 

[super-sweeper]

Thanks again for the information, for some reason I thought it came out in '51 

 


Above the Electrolux logo in your photo, is that a shadow? I'm hoping it's not a small dent!


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Vacuumlad, I used  to buy HEPA cloth bags to cut up and fit as filters. Worked great! 

 

[vacuumlad1650]

I may try that! Been too busy lately to work on these other than bag changes...

 

[caligula]

The Electrolux Gala in 1952.

 

[caligula]

This is only one of the 3 page fold-out, I'll try to share the other 2. But as you see, Electrolux went all out. And yes, these people all worked for Electrolux.

 

[lovelux]

No smiles!

These people don't look happy at all. I guess no one smiled back then. I see only maybe one or two people grinning...lol Reminds me of the picture from the movie "The Shining" and if you look closely, you will see Jack Nicholson.

 

[caligula]

Hi Lovelux:

Have you even attended a sales convention?

While we find the Electrolux machines interesting these men did NOT! This was part of the job to promote the latest model, thus it was not a 'fun' night. Long boring speaches from the top brass, and the 'get out there and sell,' attitude was the order of the night. Also, most people traveled across the country to attend, and at their own expence. Air fare, or long driving, hotel room, meals, and so on was expensive, and they were required to attend this convention.

No, it would NOT be a fun night!!!

My reason for posting was to show the sheer volume of people attending, and as I said this was only 1 of 3 pages. (The other 2 won't post!)

We may like the model LX, but I assure you, these people did not!

 

[rugsucker]

"no smiles" -- "not a fun night"

I have differing opinions here based on personal experience as well as real stories passed down from one generation of 'the Friendly Electrolux Man' to another.
As to smiles what was wide angle photography like at this time?Could everyone have been told to look in a certain direction and be very still until the picture was taken?I have 3 similar pictures(different years) from the daughter of an Elux man who was there that would lead me to believe that all received a rolled photo in a mailing tube after returning home.
I have also been told by an Elux manager(now dead) who started in 1965 that he was told by salesmen who were there that they fed bits of cork to the NEW Mo LX and when they started ejecting wrappers the crowd went wild as if at a sports event.
I think at times the eastern half of US went to Waldorf & the western half went to an equally nice hotel in California.
It was my experience that all a salesmen or managers who won a trip only had to show up at the airport(or train station in older days) with a suitcase and everything was taken care of by Eluxes travel agency.
The NY trip would include a visit to the nearby CT factory and other shopping or sightseeing.And what Elux man and his wife would not enjoy a trip to the famous Waldorf Astoria in those days to hear about the newest products to sell and future prizes and trips to be won ?!?

 

[caligula]

Thank you rugsucker.

I love the model LX, after all it was what started the interest, but I was only 2 years old when it came out. By the time I was old enough to understand the demo process I was 17, and the salesmen didn't want to talk about the LX, they were pushing the new 1205!

All I know is what I read, and that comes from the few issues of 'The Electrolux News,' and 2 books strictly for employees.

Do I welcome ideas, and corrections? certainly! But according to the book 'Electrolux the first 40 years,' the Waldorf was an anual event with other gatherings around the country. The picture I posted was to 'welcome' the 60. And as I said it's a three page fold-out that I can't download. Naturally I'm guessing about the facial reactions, but I attended one in 1968, and it was damned boring!

I love to get into a time machine and watch the demo of the LX, I'm sure it was awesome. What I did do, was see the museum at the factory in Old Greenwich, Connecticut, and yes, I was a kid in a candy store.

As I said, I welcome ideas on this and all topic I write about.

 

[charleskirby66]

Caligula

That is a very inventive way of connecting a hose to a Kirby!  What model was that?  Looks beautiful!

 

[caligula]

Hi CharlesKirby66

Actually, it's Alex, 'Caligula' was the sealpoint cat resting in my lap. He was the mascot for the VCCC when it was headquartered in my home in Naperville, Illinois.

As to the picture, I was about 5 when that was taken, I discovered it in an old photo album, and love it.

I have no idea why I put the hose of the Electrolux model XXX on the handle of the Kirby 512, but this was the way to use the hose on the upright Air-Way Sanitation system. No doubt my love of Electrolux and Kirby has continued, and yes, I still have both machines.

 

[caligula]

Why Caligula?

The name means little boots in Latin, and he was so named because of the markings on his front paws that looked like boots. I got him as a stray kitten in October of 85, and he lived till January 2004.

 

[caligula]

Hi vacuumlad1650

There's a model LX in mint condition as far as I can tell, on ebay, see Marketplace, only $35.00 or thereabout. What a geat addition to the collection if you can swing it. Have a look.

 

[vacuumlad1650]

hey Caligua! Im looking into that one! Deciding if i have the money
Thanks!
Andy Rousonelos

 

[caligula]

Hi Andy:

Here's Caligula. As to the model LX, I hope you can swing it, I can't think of a better person to own it.

Alex.

 

[vacuumlad1650]

Really, Alex, im considering this one more than I normally would. If I do, im waiting till the last second to bid...

 

[caligula]

Good luck.

I really hope you get this as it has all the bells and whistles you need, and from what I can see, even the original hose. A note on the hose, don't expect it to be 100% operable, as it's 63 years old, and I'm sure the rubber base is crumbling due to age. (I know that at 65 I certainly am!) And if the hose leaks, there are members here who can fix that for you. Still, to have all parts original, that's really something.

So I have my fingers crossed, as you can then have the model LX, and the LXI both in the correct styles.

Keep me posted.
Alex.

 

[vacuumlad1650]

Hi Steve! I got my Lx's Ejector rebuilt this afternoon. It oly took an hour! Did you get yours looking? Maybe it will help if you ppost a picture of it so i can help you better
Have a good one!
Andy Rousonelos

 

[lovelux]

Hi Andy,

Yes I did get it to work. Congrats on getting yours fixed. The suction on my LX is awesome. When I use the rug attachment, you can hear the air sucking in and when you turn it over, it has this loud noise. The hose plays a major role in this I believe. When I put a hose on it that leaks, I don't get the same suction. The hose pictured with my machine has no leaks. When the bag is almost full, I still get great suction. Good luck with your machine Andy.