Hoover Dial A Matic joins the others

[gottahaveahoove]

A family friend's brother is moving to assisted care.  I was asked to 'go through some things' to see if there was anything I'd like.   They planned on me having the vacuum.  And, there it was:  model 1170, power drive in taupe, with tools.  A few of the attachments are missing.  But, they might show up before the movers come.  It's nice to add another model to the rest.  Pics  forthcoming.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Well, here it is.

It's Ctually a model 1178, made from may 25, 1971 to Feb 20, q976.406,600 units made. Retail:$179.95. A lot for that time.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Perhaps I'll post more pics

After it gets a nice spa date. Gloves on, perhaps a nice pair of shorts,what color? Maybe I have some nice taupe shorts this time...loose enough to not bulge... chemicals ready.........

 

[gottahaveahoove]

I will remove

That service sticker from a store in Virginia. A lot of know, I'm very anti sticker. Lolol

 

[gottahaveahoove]

I'm thinking of featuring an "array"

of a lot of my Dial A Matics....perhaps on those stairs???


 


Would anyone care to see that?


 

 

[2011hoover700]

Other than historic stickers I would remove a modern sticker from any vintage vacuum.

 

[justjunque]

"Would anyone care to see that?"

*Frantically waving hand in the air*
Maybe it's just me, but I'd enjoy seeing an "array" of vintage Hoovers displayed just about anywhere!
The nice vintage staircase is just an added bonus!

 

[gottahaveahoove]

True

I only kept 2 different stickers:  both were very reputable vac shop owners,, and both are deceased. Mrs. Betty Fritz and Gnall Jones.  He was mentioned  in the old Hoover "Newsies".

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Then, Barry,

You'll see an 'array' of Dial A Matics (all kinds) on that infamous staircase. 


 Why not?  Right???


 I'm unearthing them everywhere.


FUN !!!!


 

 

[joel27609]

Great addition

Beautiful machine

 

[electro]

Price is right!

You are right on with the price. It WAS a lot of money. My parents was bought in 1972. Still have it. If I ever get it to Jeff Parker, he is going to do a little work on it for me. Now let's see you in the matching shorts!

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Wouldn't you be surprised if I HAVE them???

I'll have to get working on that.

 

[convertible18]

beautiful...

I have the "1178" DAM too. Mine was free too...including a never changed bag, big clog and "Type A" bags? Lets see you fit those in the machine...

 

[convertible18]

though I love my 1178...

DAM's never really caught my eye. say I went to a mini meet and saw a lineup of DAM's...I would marvel at them but never would be interested to buy or look up any on eBay. If I see MWards Or JCP badged DAM's, now were talking. I would ask to buy in a heartbeat if it was the right price.

 

[kirbyklekter]

Yep!

I remember the first time seeing your staircase all festive with Hoovers lining the walls from top to bottom and of course garland weaving through the banister since it was Christmas! I think you had white mini-lights also running up the staircase to showcase said vacuums. Festive it was. Billy

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Thanks, Billy

You have a great eye. Yes, "that staircase" is the perfect place to spotlight almost anything.  If you ever saw it before it was totally restored.  there are some pics of it somewhere.


 


And, like shorts, cookies, tea, etc,  because of the ribbing, I just go farther...because I can.


 WE can't help that some people have no taste, no class, no manners, or, are just plain stupid.  Not our concern.


  So.......  Fall decor,  Halloween decor,  Hoover decor. .. It's all good.


 


I'll have to start arranging some cleaners, etc.   The staircase was even shown on the HBO special that covered The VCCC  convention.


 yay!


 

 

[gottahaveahoove]

And, I have many sets of tools

not for EVERY machine, but.  Some are NIB...all of the various colors.