Hoover sharing......

[real1shep]

besides the Constellation and the Celebrity, what other Hoover models shared similar floor cleaning accessories(unpowered)? Somebody told me the Sprint, but I'm not seeing anything that looks familiar.


 


Kevin

 

[bnsd60m9200]

connie, slimline (some models), portable, pixie,handivac, lark, all had the same combo bare floor/carpet tools. crevice tool, duster brush, upholstery brush and smaller floor brush were all shared by these models. also the dial a matic and convertible attahcment sets (sans large combo floor tool) some machines didnt have some attachments , but the all shared the same family of attachments. hoover didnt really change thier attachments until late in the slimline/portable production that started to overlap with the celebrity . the bare floor tools werent as good in the late 70's imho.

 

[real1shep]

Thanks. The reason I asked is because I use a late model Constellation(model 858) fairly regularly and I'm wearing the adjustable brush out on the floor head. I found two on eBay and I'm bidding on them, NOS. I bought another floor head off eBay last yr, so that is my reserve although the head is an older design(same adjustable brush though, no edge cleaning slots on the head).


 


The metal clip rails that the brush rides against just wear into the plastic brush strip....you can tell this was a trip to the vac shop at least once a yr to get a new brush strip. And I've given up on finding the teflon like seals for the wand tubing segments.....they seem to be unobtainium. 


 


I was trying to figure out the best field entry on eBay when I look for this stuff.


 


Kevin

 

[bnsd60m9200]

kevin in my experience, ebay is awful for acquiring vintage hoover attachments. (the only brand where ebay seems to be great for vintage attachments is kirby) ive found vacuum shops, estate sales and thrift stores the best places to find machines complete with attachments, or loose attachments by themselves for very cheap prices or even free. other generous collectors who aquire spare parts usually will be willing to part with a set for a reasonable price. the only thing i use ebay for anymore is belts, bags and nos parts if they are cheap.

 

[crazykirbydude]

I know that on some models of the Spirit and Celebrity II both used the Quadraflex Powermatic

 

[TheSpiritOf76]

CrazyKirbyDude.....

The Celebrity II did NOT use the Quadraflex Powermatic. When the Celebrity II was introduced in 1975, it used a power nozzle (yes also called the "Powermatic"), but it was built more like a Eureka power head, used a non Hoover made GS Electric motor, and had the same beater bar brush roll as the Convertible and Dial-A-Matic. That Powermatic was then used in 1979-1982 on the first of the next Celebrity IV in regal brow, and the set also in Olympic Blue. 


 


Then when the Honey Brown and Rust, and Mint Green QS Celebrity was introduced in 1983, the Powermatic was re vamped, and the Quadraflex was added.

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Very little changed for a long time.

The extension wands did change, however. The ends had a metal clip, later changing to plastic with a hole to snap over the pin on the tool. But, the majority of the attachments remained the same for a very long time, changing only, in color. There was seal greige light, medium, dark, taupe, and, later, white.

 

[human]

Electrolux attachments are also fairly plentiful, albeit pricey, on eBay.

 

[real1shep]

Yeah, I don't care anything about the PN's...doesn't apply to my Connie and it's the only Hoover I have. I do see a lot of similarities in the non-power floor attachments across the models and yrs. I hate buying donor stuff to get parts...takes up too much valuable space. I think I may have four Electrolux PN 1's sitting in boxes waiting to be restored and that's not even a favorite PN of mine.  


 


We've got a very old vacuum shop here downtown....I should talk to him about what he takes in on trade and what kinda things he keeps/throws out. He stocks some belts and parts for older Electrolux, so maybe others as well. Not the friendliest bunch of people, but oh well. Mostly they sell sewing related stuff....seems to be a staple in a lot of old vac shops.


 


Kevin

 

[TheSpiritOf76]

@real1shep....

Thank you for pointing out the obvious, but you might notice that my reply was not meant for YOUR question, it was to enlighten SOMONELESE! I have two eyes in my head, and unlike a good amount of people here, I actually read the posts.

 

[real1shep]

The SpiritOf76

Well then, if you're so infamous about reading well...you should have noticed that I STARTED this thread and you rudely hijacked the topic with another. Nothing I said or asked had ANYTHING to do with PN's. You wanna cross sabers with me, go for it.


 


Kevin

 

[TheSpiritOf76]

gladly.....

Because once again, I was correcting someone else! I have been a member of this organization since 2006, and I know FAR more than you do, PIPE DOWN! 

 

[real1shep]

Well stating the obvious, you have some serious issues and because you've been a member since 2006, means what exactly...you have built-in creds? I don't think so and only someone truly ignorant would presume they know more than I do without even knowing me. About Hoovers certainly, about other hobbies and other vacuum marques, you're being foolish and pedestrian.


 


Kevin

 

[real1shep]

<a name="start_33631.365969"></a>The extension wands did change, however. The ends had a metal clip, later changing to plastic with a hole to snap over the pin on the tool. But, the majority of the attachments remained the same for a very long time, changing only, in color. There was seal greige light, medium, dark, taupe, and, later, white.


 


Whether they were the metal clip or the plastic clip(my style), did they both still use those unobtainium recessed seals in the wands?


 


Kevin