I wonder what could be in here?

[hoovercelebrity]

Yeah..

David~ the bag is FLAWLESS! Except it needs a new bellows. Oh well, I'll figure that out. I think depending on if it was later or earlier in production, the color of the base was darker/lighter. I've seen model 115s with the same paint issue, early ones were darker, later ones were lighter.

Seamus~ I know, just a rotton shame about the plug. I have something up my sleeve. Jeez, I was thinking of throwing it away because of that yellow plug... maybe I will change my mind and save it (kidding). Gosh, what kind of a company makes a product whose plug doesn't last more than 50 years....? The nerve.

~F

 

[hoovercelebrity]

Oh....

Yeah...

Stupid as it sounds, I'm really thrilled to get that handle box! Don't see a lot of those!

 

[myhooverco]

Fred...

Congrats on the beautiful 61 ensemble. The handle box is nearly impossible to find. It just goes to show you that there are still good cleaners out there to be found. Thanks for the link. Your pictures look great!

--Tom

 

[ohio_tuec]

Fred

I congratulate you as well, on this beautiful 61. I have several model 28's, but somehow the 61 has always eluded me until a few years ago. I found one thrown away in Jamaica, Queens. It was converted to use paper bags, had a broken fan, noisy bearings, and was in absolutely deplorable condition. After much hesitation, I finally decided to throw it out. Had I known then what I know now, I would have kept it. I'm still kicking myself....

 

[hygiene903]

Congratulations Austin & Fred

on both of you getting really great looking model 61's. Unusual for 2 club members to acquire the same make and model vacuum within a couple days of each other.
Happy Hoovering!
Jeff

 

[convertible68]

Fred, congratulations! That machine looks like it's in good shape as well, especially the original bag and hose. I now need to find a hose for mine (have the converter already); I'm sure one will turn up on eBay soon. What a shame about the original plug being replaced with that ugly yellow thing, though. Do you have any vintage round plugs you could possibly put on it?

 

[dial-a-nap]

OMG the HOSE!

Look what Jack just brought in for you...

 

[dial-a-nap]

My 61 & 28

I found this 61 at an estate sale, complete with paperwork, attachments, hose and the original box. It was all original and looks barely used. I grabbed the cleaner and put it aside at the sale and went on to fight with an old bitty over some dishtowels. It can get ugly at these sales, but that's another story ;-)

The 28 came from the same thrift store I found the Scott&Fetzer in and it is in wonderful condition too. When Roger and Terry were here last week, Roger told us that the 28 hoods came in die-cast metal, stamped steel and bakelite. This one is die-cast. It also has all the original paperwork, bag, cord, attachments, hose and box as well. The paint inside the brushroll area is barely nicked or scratched at all. I was very lucky to find a nice 28, one I've wanted as I remember using my grandmother's many times. She used to fuss at me to not leave it turned on because it would "eat a hole in the rug."

 

[retromom]

Oh Greg, that "eat a hole in the rug" comment had me roaring! I remember hearing similar remarks as well! Glad to see Jack's nose hit paydirt again!! At least you know that he will be able to dig up the occasional snake this spring! LOL

These are all beautiful machines that have ended up in the perfect homes!! Congrats to all on these wonderful finds!!