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[air-waycharlie]

Marty Rocha very kindly sent me several vacuum brochures that he came accross in his travels.

Two vaccums in them, (Hoover 69 and a Eureka from the 1930's with no model number), are ones in my collection so this was really wonderful.

The Hoover one features the entire Hoover line of appliances. I scanned it and wanted to share here. I had to do it in three scans and the last one is slightly grainly...sorry!

This first pic is what is just inside the front of the brochure. You can see the fold lines.

 

[air-waycharlie]

This next picture is the rest of what is on the front of the brochure.

 

[air-waycharlie]

And lastly, this is the complete line up on the backside.

Sorry it is not clearer but we do what we can.

 

[ian88]

Were there any difference between the two Convertibles pictured here mate? or were they just "normal" and "deluxe" models of the same thing much like with our Junior range at the same time?

(stupid question, but it's my way of letting people know I am still interested in my hobby )

 

[air-waycharlie]

ian88,

You are correct. The model 69 was the deluxe and the 34 was the convertible special. The motors are just the same and both are two speed.

The main visable differences are the 69 has a longer cord, full wrap around bumber, headlight and the vinyl bag zips up insteading of snapping up. The brushrolls are the same and they both use the "C" bag. The 69 was the first convertible to use a white handle instead of a painted handle to match the hood and bumper. The 69 also has a cushioned handle grip.

I thought the colors of both models were fantastic. I had a 34 Convertible Special that I gave to Fred Stachnik since he needed one for his collection. I have the Deluxe 69 and it is a wonderful performer as are so many of the convertibles.

Many club members have one or both. To make mine really pristine, I acquired 3 and took the best from all. I put on a new Hoover medallion and it looks fresh from the factory!

The only flaw is that the outer vinyl bag was still using the hinged holder at the top and the handle tended to crack completely through after years of use. This happened to me and Jeff Parker graciously helped me out with a replacement.

The hinged holder disappeared and the spring holder appeared with the model 70 or 1060.

 

[ian88]

Much more variety of US vacuums than the old UK models..much more adventurous designs which is always good for the enthusiast.

if anyone wants to whack me on msn for a chat about life the universe and everything let me know =p

 

[petek]

Here's the can opener featured in that brochure

 

[hoover1060]

Models 69 and 34

Ian model 69 had a LONG run, produced from 1961-64 here. Model 34 was made from 63-65.
Both were essentially the same machine "under the hood" the differences were in the features.
Model 34 did not have a headlight or a handle grip, nor the little booties on the handle release or height adjuster pedals. It also had a 1/2 bumper, a 16' cord, and snaps to hold the bag closed.
Yeah, stripped down were the Convertible Specials.
Following are some pics of my model 34 & 69, so you can see the differences.
first is the headshot...
Note the bare handle release pedal

 

[hoover1060]

snaps

which didn't always last...

 

[hoover1060]

bag spring...

the shoestring inside the bag spring was discontinued during model 34's run

 

[hoover1060]

and finally...

with model 69... note too that the bags are folded/pleated differently between deluxe and special models

 

[ian88]

We only had the model 69 style in the UK, and of course the later "Ranger" design which I think is a damn solid design ;]

Let alone the famous built like a brick outhouse commercial models ;]

 

[petek]

Hoover blenders

yay

 

[ian88]

And to think i'd just like to get my hands on one of those Fan heaters hoover uk did gotta admit that, Hoover tried a lot of things back in its golden era..Electrolux (in europe at least) mainly concentrated on Vacuums and so called "white goods"