Friday's find...

[hoover1060]

I am so used to seeing plastique junque in the thrift stores, that when something like this comes along I grab it even though I already have one...
Presenting a rather dirty model 1030, it runs beautifully, but needs a little greasing. All for the princely sum of $12.00...

 

[truckerx]

Hoover 1030

Jeff,
Would that be a Hoover Baby I spot in the photo?

 

[mihi]

sweet deal !!!

 

[kirbyvertibles]

I am the same way, I can't leave any metal Hoover in a thrift for some one else to buy and abuse.

 

[xraytech]

Jeff,

That was a great find for especially for that price, I wish I were that lucky around here.

 

[hoover1060]

yes Bernie,

That is a 103 Hoover Baby awaiting restoration

 

[truckerx]

Oh Baby !

Very nice find, Jeffie. ;-D

 

[hoover1060]

Jeffie??

OY!!

The Baby is Michael's, a gift from Tom when I was out there in May working on convention plans with him

 

[gottahaveahoove]

another one

saved. excellent!!

 

[evlhoover19]

the grrn convertible

hello i love that vaccume i would love to buy it if u are intrested ?

 

[moparhemipower]

Isn't it Funny Jeff...

That on the same Day you found your 1030, I Won one off ebay, lol!

Although, mine looks quite AWFUL and is missing the Hoover Medallion, so God only knows how it's gonna Run and if I'll be able to Restore it...? :/

Here is a Photo of the 1030 I Bought and do you know where I can get a replacement Stick-On Hoover Medallion for it????

James C. Gockel

 

[hoover1060]

the 1030 has had its spa treatment...

from Michael, it cleaned up very nice, and as we took it all apart it was obvious this 1030 had been loved. There was barely a ding in the fan, and hardly any dirt under the motor hood at all.
I have a 1076 Convertible awaiting mechanical restoration, I think this 1030 will probably be the donor.

James, you should be able to get the medallions from a Hoover service center. You'll want the smaller sized one, such as on the floormate.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

the madallions are called

"bugs". they are great

 

[petek]

Me thinks I had that model and I had to go check, and I do. Terrible when you can't remember what all you have or else I'm getting old-timers.

 

[luxg]

NEVER Pete!! After the first 25 vacuums it is hard to keep them straight. Hope you are doing great!

 

[gottahaveahoove]

The first 25!!!!!!!!! are you kidding!??

People tell me, "Oh, that's the number >>>> I say, "Ok". I AM gioing to catalog and photograph them ALL. After 130+ it's about time.

 

[truckerx]

Convertible 707

Would anyone know the production dates of the 707 ?

 

[hoover1060]

707

was made from 1971-1975, its a promo model. Its colors are spring green, light venetian gold and garland green.