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Thanks John. Did you notice Duane and Michael working on my grandmother's little Hoover? It went to it's new home with Michael.
I made SURE we got at least ONE shot of a Hoover so you could read the thread!
We did have a great time and it was the first time Tom had been exposed to several vac collectors at one time. I think he was in shock but he made it to the dining table.
He knows Tania,Fred Nelson,Fred S.and some others in the club, BUT never on a steady 4 day course of NOTHING but vac talk. It was great.
 
Great pictures. How did he get a new in the box GE roll around. Would love to see a picture. The GE roll easy is my latest vintage vac fascination
 
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This was such a nice 3 day gathering with friends. Rob,Michael,Tania, and I had so much fun. Tania and I was treated with two great vacuum collections that Rob and Michael show us at there homes. Rob has a great collection of Air-ways, Rexair and many others. Michael has a great collection of Hoovers uprights his GE and Compacts and many others. We went Ft. Wayne to Allen County Sweeper Co. and other vacuum stores. We spent some time with Michael to get some things done for the convention. It seems to me that my truck is empty when I get here, but it is full when I go home. For now one I am not taking Tania to any Vacuum shops. She seems to find some very good vacuums that are one of a kind and always in very good shape.


 


Duane
 
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We had a so much fun at Rob's house.From lovely dinners to just working on the vaccums,to playing with Rob's water vac's.Duane and Tania and myself worked on the convention.All said,it was just a blast.Looking to seeing them at the convention.
Michael
 
I still find it interesting that people, well "members" in Indiana aren't still invited to participate in the mini meets.


 


Makes me feel so glad to have spent what little money I do have on membership to the VCCC.
 
I still find it interesting that people, well "members" in Indiana aren't still invited to participate in the mini meets. Makes me feel so glad to have spent what little money I do have on membership to the VCCC.

ENOUGH, there will be no unnecessary drama on this website. This is not the first time you've posted something like this Ben BUT IT IS THE LAST TIME. If you have an issue like this again you will take it to private email. If I catch you posting anything like this again it will be your last post ever on Vacuumland. This is your final warning.
 
Happy Gathering in Indy !

So glad all of you could get together again.
It's good to see all of wonderfully kept Vacuums.
I am so glad to see the Air Ways 66 and 88.
Still can remember my Mom, saying every month with
the $5.00 payment. Never again, just two epensive
for a Sweeper ! Lasted 27 years.
It lasted way into the 70's.
Now I have one justlike it !
In my collection of 12 or 14 that I have
cut back to !
Norm
 
It looks like you guys had a great time.
and, Rob what a lovely looking house filled with all of that fine Tell City maple furniture.

Sam
 
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Norm,
By gosh you are right on. I heard that same story about how much the Air-Way cost but when you think she only had 2 Air-Ways in 61 years,they were a bargain. I also kept her Hoover Dail-A-Matic and it was 40 years old. All 3 still work!

Sam,
I didn't think ANYONE would know what Tell City Furniture was or that it came from Southern Indiana. All hard rock maple. It is built like a battleship. There is no staples or fiberboard even on the backs of the dressers. I know it is WAY out of style but I am keeping it!
If you know what Tell City is you may also know about Cushman Maple from Vermont. I kept my grandparents bedroom set and their sofa and chairs in my family room. They bought it in the 1930's. Just like the old Hoover's-with a little care they last and last.
Also funny note, Michael Turner and I both have our dining room furniture passed down and it is in a very similar 40's style in Mahagany and both came from the SAME store in Indianapolis.
 
Air-way model 66

Rob: Your Air-Way model 66 is GORGEOUS. I remember bestowing a blue ribbon on it when I was President of the VCCC (many years ago). I know you had it rebuilt directly at the factory.

Here's a shot of my Model 66, along with its optional "Wheel A Way" carrier/cart. I was very lucky to find a machine with the perfect original hose, not one drop of air leakage.

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Tom,
I have neer seen the wheeled carrier for the 66. I notice yours has a slightly different switch and bottom plate. Tania had a new Silencer cloth for my machine when Duane changed the motor. Those original GE motors have a very unique sound when they shut down but amazing how quiet they run compared to todays vacuum motors.

Also thanks for posting the picture of the Electrolux with the first power nozzle. Our neighbor had one of the first ones. I was just shocked when she invited us over to see her new Electrolux with 2 motors! She bought hers in summer of 1960 and hers had the SAME removable clips for the hose.
 
Carrier for Air Way

I have never seen this carrier for the Air Way.Was it an optional or after market.It is cool and makes sense.
Rob,has such beautiful machines and we had a wonderful time.
Michael
 
Yes Rob, I am quite familiar with Tell City and their hard rock maple. My favorite finish is Andover # 48. My grandparents sold it through their furniture and appliance store along with century furniture and GE/Hotpoint.
Tell City is a bit hard to find throughout the Pittsburgh area but it's out there. Ethan Allen maple was more popular here when Early American was in.

However I have never heard of cushman maple.
 
@pinkge

That was a genuine Air-Way optional attachment. It was called the "Wheel-A-Way". The model 66 was the first to offer this option. The model 77 had a "Wheel-A-Way" as well, but it's styled completely differently. There was also a Commercial Wheel-A-Way that turned the model 77 into a commercial machine. If you'd like to see the pictures, I can post them.
 
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Saam,
Now it's coming back. I think we talked about Tell City and Buick's some time ago.

Tom,
The Carrier is very nice. Would that have been sold for commerical use?
I have never seen a 66 hose that color. Thanks for the picture.
 
Rob, I do think you were correct about that, as I'm also a huge Buick fan. I believe in the past we both had early 90s Centurys. I'm now in a 2000 Park Avenue for daily driving and a 2008 Lucerne CXL, both of which I really love.
 
I believe the Wheel-A-Way lends itself very well for commercial use, but it most definitely was an optional attachment that any salesman could add onto a sale, or use to close a sale.
 
Fantastic!

<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Thanks for sharing the AWESOME pictures of your minimeet, your finds and your gorgeous home!</span>


<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">It appears you had a great time.  You pictured some great machines.  The GE is one of my dream machines.</span>


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<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Looking forward to our minimeet in Pittston this weekend.  I'm sure it will be great fun.</span>


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<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Thanks again for sharing!</span>


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<span style="font-family: comic sans ms,sans-serif;">Greg F.</span>
 

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