Hoover Convertible 691...

[funvacfan]

I picked this one up today. Boy it sure is in great shape. Nary a scratch on the hood, and the beater bar is still shiny and black. I don't know much about the vintage convertibles (I only have one from the 80's). Maybe someone can help tell me it's age. <br
Guy

 

[funvacfan]

A pic from

the bottom.

 

[funvacfan]

Closer up of the model plate

on the underside.

 

[funvacfan]

Interesting bag holder...

I've only ever seen the coiled spring as the holder. This one is like the Hoover Junior <br
The Serial number is <br
20914 any ideas to the age <br
Guy

 

[funvacfan]

Ok...

Last one.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Here, they're model 69

I have 2 They were the first upright to have a white handle. The HOOVER folks called the bag holder the "diving board". They could tend to break, thus returning to the spring. Was a great vac. Built circa 1963/64 here are mine

 

[gottahaveahoove]

my favorite as a child

you never know when you can use a good 69

 

[aeoliandave]

Super find, Guy. lOVE the colour and I see it is a Canadian factory labeled issue <br
Dave

 

[gottahaveahoove]

our bottom plates aren't white

Is your handle one piece
Ours are 2 pieces. It's a great machine.

 

[kittingerhoover]

YES!

What a great machine. I wish I had it for my collection! The 69 is a fine machine. I have one myself, and it is just about perfect. Wanna sell it LOL ; <br
All kidding aside, that painted brush roll plate is so awesome on Canadian machines. I wonder if the headlight cover was replaced. My Canadian friend Dave, maybe you'll know if your Canadian counterpart machines had the "Convertible" embossed on the headlight lens.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

We had a 67, my aunt had the 69

it, of course, has the Converible on the lens. I LOVE tha

 

[gottahaveahoove]

you DO plan to

remove that sticker, aren't you
I used to have a Wilkes -Barre center service some of my machines. I told them,"NO STICKERS"... I know how to reach you.... I'm talking to you now. "Betty Fritz" used to tell EVERYONE about me and the "no sticker" deal.

 

[aeoliandave]

I do remove the Shop stickers if they detract from the appearance but I do save them and affix them out of sight inside the hood or on the chassis somewhere, to preserve the vintage shop information <br
I don't recall ever seeing a Canadian Convertible with the embossed lens <br
Dave

 

[funvacfan]

Thanks for the interest...

and information! Yes John, everyone does need a 69 from time to time...I will be removing the service sticker. I agree with you regarding the sticker placements. They do it at my local sewing machine repair place as well. <br
The handle is one piece. I'm going out today to get a bulb for it. <br
Yes Dave, it is stamped with my hometown...Hamilton, Ontario!

 

[portable]

John -

That is a riot about the bag hanger being called "The Diving Board"! I never heard that one!! JL

 

[gottahaveahoove]

...and, it's absolutely

true. I have a model 66, 67, 68, 69, 70, among others. I'll post the lineage someday soon.Do you have the attachments? You MUST have a set.

 

[compactelectra]

Here's My

Hoover 69. As Charlie W. says - every vacuum collector needs a 69!

 

[compactelectra]

And

Another. A beautiful machine.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

An excellent specimen, Charlie

That lens is so perfectly clear. My tools are the tuflex.. I have those tools, too. A great machine.