bikerray
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Found this at Goodwill for $7
Hoover Convertible model 263G
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wow! Excellent
That was the last of that 'hood'...w/ the false light lens.
KUDOS to you!
That was the last of that 'hood'...w/ the false light lens.
KUDOS to you!
dysonman1
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The ketchup model
Hey, Bikerray
Hoover made 4 special colors. They are known as the 'condiments": mustard, mayo, relish, and ketchup. The ketchup one is a full hood which came out in 1975.
That model you have there, I believe, is called "Canton red". It is not one of the condiments. They are referred to as "full hood models".
I have the specs and that model at home. I believe I have all 4 condiments too. I'll have to take a picture of all 4 .
Hoover made 4 special colors. They are known as the 'condiments": mustard, mayo, relish, and ketchup. The ketchup one is a full hood which came out in 1975.
That model you have there, I believe, is called "Canton red". It is not one of the condiments. They are referred to as "full hood models".
I have the specs and that model at home. I believe I have all 4 condiments too. I'll have to take a picture of all 4 .
bnsd60m9200
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this is a u4123 convertible. this is the very last metal based convertible hoover made.
But, a great, sought after
machine. "Relish" it. Sorry.. was too easy. It is nice t show all four condiments. matching bag, too.
machine. "Relish" it. Sorry.. was too easy. It is nice t show all four condiments. matching bag, too.
dysonman1
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Will
Would you consider the metal based commercial convertible model U4313 from 1990 to be the last of the metal based convertibles?
Would you consider the metal based commercial convertible model U4313 from 1990 to be the last of the metal based convertibles?
bikerray
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bnsd60m9200
Then why does the tag over the rear wheels say 263G ????
The base just has Model with nothing after it
Then why does the tag over the rear wheels say 263G ????
The base just has Model with nothing after it
OK here's the info
There are 2 versions of this cleaner. One is a "rear conversion" with a narrow white bag with a red topper. The other is a front conversion with the wide, white bag, as shown on your machine. The colors are Oyster White and Light red.
This was not the last metal base, but the last Convertible with this style hood.
There are 2 versions of this cleaner. One is a "rear conversion" with a narrow white bag with a red topper. The other is a front conversion with the wide, white bag, as shown on your machine. The colors are Oyster White and Light red.
This was not the last metal base, but the last Convertible with this style hood.
These facts are real and
can be backed up from the archives, books, notes, specs.
Hope this helps.
can be backed up from the archives, books, notes, specs.
Hope this helps.
As for the "condiments"...
This phrase refers to the 4 new, full-hooded Convertible uprights of 1975. They were dramatically improved in the following ways. The new high performance motor, new wide top bag, tip toe rug adjustment with pile level eye (essentially, a window in the hood), and a new larger carpet height adjuster lever.
Mayo =model number U4059 Color: Maple Sugar
Pickles = model number U4057 Color: Lichen Green
Mustard = model number U4063 Color: Gold Tone (light)
Ketchup = model number U4061 Color: Poppy
I hope this helps and clears up any confusion.
This phrase refers to the 4 new, full-hooded Convertible uprights of 1975. They were dramatically improved in the following ways. The new high performance motor, new wide top bag, tip toe rug adjustment with pile level eye (essentially, a window in the hood), and a new larger carpet height adjuster lever.
Mayo =model number U4059 Color: Maple Sugar
Pickles = model number U4057 Color: Lichen Green
Mustard = model number U4063 Color: Gold Tone (light)
Ketchup = model number U4061 Color: Poppy
I hope this helps and clears up any confusion.
I believe it is a
"whimsical" nickname coined by collectors.
It certainly is not "official", merely something done in a most affectionate way, by people who genuinely like/love, respect/admire the Hoover brand.
"whimsical" nickname coined by collectors.
It certainly is not "official", merely something done in a most affectionate way, by people who genuinely like/love, respect/admire the Hoover brand.
dysonman1
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Thanks John G.
bikerray
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Here's a shot of the bottom before I cleaned it up
bikerray
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Yes the 263G is over the UL symbol
Anytime,
Kenny.
Kenny.
bnsd60m9200
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bikerray and tom G.
tom im talking specifically about the domestic home models. commercial cleaners while indeed metal based for a while longer, werent available for the general public to buy at retail stores.
and bikerray. the model number is pressed into the casting of the base in the rectangle below that metal plate. this is where convertibles with aluminum castings having thier model number stamped into after the model 714 and 1010's. that UL plate is just the covering to hold the rear axle in place. not a model ID
tom im talking specifically about the domestic home models. commercial cleaners while indeed metal based for a while longer, werent available for the general public to buy at retail stores.
and bikerray. the model number is pressed into the casting of the base in the rectangle below that metal plate. this is where convertibles with aluminum castings having thier model number stamped into after the model 714 and 1010's. that UL plate is just the covering to hold the rear axle in place. not a model ID
correct, Will
And, I believe that the last metal DOMESTIC Convertible is orange, no light, half bumper, etc. I have it. As does Tom (Anderson, to be clear). Isn't the nonsense mildly amusing, or pathetic? Whichever.
But, that's the 'skinny' on the Convertibles.
And, I believe that the last metal DOMESTIC Convertible is orange, no light, half bumper, etc. I have it. As does Tom (Anderson, to be clear). Isn't the nonsense mildly amusing, or pathetic? Whichever.
But, that's the 'skinny' on the Convertibles.
dysonman1
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Ray
You’re a good friend and I’m so glad you got that machine. Next time we talk on the phone, you will have to give me the “skinny“ on it.
You’re a good friend and I’m so glad you got that machine. Next time we talk on the phone, you will have to give me the “skinny“ on it.
And, Kenny and Will,
remember, if you're ever in a 'pickle' about Hoover facts, we can get all of the right info right from N Canton. Here we go.
remember, if you're ever in a 'pickle' about Hoover facts, we can get all of the right info right from N Canton. Here we go.
dysonman1
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Ray
Maybe you'll be so kind as to let Owen Perkins bring it to the Vacuum Cleaner Collectors Convention this year. Everyone would LOVE to see it. You do amazing restorations. Everyone comments on the brand-new satin bags you made for my oldest Hoovers. And thanks again for rebristling my 1917 Hoover old style Special's brush roll for me. It's a delight to use exactly as it would have been when new.
Maybe you'll be so kind as to let Owen Perkins bring it to the Vacuum Cleaner Collectors Convention this year. Everyone would LOVE to see it. You do amazing restorations. Everyone comments on the brand-new satin bags you made for my oldest Hoovers. And thanks again for rebristling my 1917 Hoover old style Special's brush roll for me. It's a delight to use exactly as it would have been when new.
bikerray
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bnsd60m9200
I'm well aware of where the model number normally is, but this is just a blank where it should be.
Here are pictures of the blank model number with the serial number and also a front on shot of the fake light lens
I'm well aware of where the model number normally is, but this is just a blank where it should be.
Here are pictures of the blank model number with the serial number and also a front on shot of the fake light lens
