Let's see your Pre-War machines!!

[arh1953]

Thanks Lux

It won't let me in yet, the 1401-B thread.

 

[vacuumkid3]

Oh, I don't mind ya'll changing this topic around a bit! Seriously! I think it's just fun to see some old vacuums, as many people are just interested in new machines. Anyways, feel free to post any kind of old pictures here!

~~K~~

 

[myvacsrock]

Two of my PRE-WAR! Sorry about the picture size. :<

 

[collector2]

Ok - enough with the Hoovers LOL. There were alot of other vacs made pre war too. This picture is of a Goblin T-2 Stationary Cleaner (Translation - Central Vacuum) from the 1930's. The cart its sitting on isnt original, of course, as it would have been sitting on the floor in the basement of a house and had a short hose connected to the metal piping that ran throughout the house. Unfortunately I've never found the wands, rug nozzle, small nozzle or crevice tool. I suspect the hose was originally cloth covered but that has long since disappeared. Its interesting to note that it came with a felt brush for hardwood floors and two different sizes of floor brush. Anyone else have more information or pics about this machine?

 

[charles~richard]

My Model V -- see link


http://137.com/luxv/

 

[charles~richard]

Model XI -- see link



http://137.com/luxxi/

 

[charles~richard]

Electrolux XII

See link -- scroll down to bottom

I don't guess there's any need to post the XXX since it's such a known machine.



http://137.com/lux/luxvxii.html

 

[hygiene903]

Hoover 475

One of my favorite pre-war vacs in my collection is my Hoover 475. It was given to me in March by Tom Anderson, then Charles Lester gave me an original bag for it. Top left is a close-up of the bag, showing a repair made by my wife, Lena. Top right is the 475 with the bag that was on it when Tom gave it to me, a genuine Hoover replacement bag. Bottom right is with the original bag installed and ready for carpet cleaning, and bottom left ready for above the floor cleaning with original hose and converter also from Tom Anderson, and upholstery nozzle swiped from my 28.
If this works out I might have a few more photos to post.
Jeff

 

[luxg]

Such a beautiful machine. I love the way the red on the bag matches the red on the front of the vacuum.

 

[hygiene903]

Hoover 541

Here's a photo of my 541. This is how it looked when I first got it, before polishing. Although I haven't taken any "after" pictures yet, it can be seen in a couple of the photos in the threads of the North Canton mini-meet back in August.
Jeff

 

[hygiene903]

Hoover 541--close-up

Here's another shot of the 541. A slightly unusual one, it has a polished aluminum motor cap instead of black, and has a headlight. I found out it was rebuilt in 1929, so I'm assuming these updates were done at that time. It's also a complete set, with cleaning tools and an instruction book.
Jeff

 

[hygiene903]

475

Terry,
Thank you for the compliment. However, I guess the photos didn't quite do it justice, as what you saw as red is actually orange, on the bag, the badge, and the motor cap. But I do agree, I love the way they all match.
Jeff

 

[vintagehoover]

475...

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[charles~richard]

Well, since we're on the 475...!



http://www.137.com/hoover/

 

[vacuumkid3]

Well, all I can say is...those are some beautiful vacuums...and Charles...that 541 is AMAZING!! Is that 100% original? That is just simply amazing...

You must know that the "coffee can" Hoovers are my favorite. I also enjoy the Dreyfuss machines. Just the look of both kinds intrigue me. Alrighty, well, this thread turned out better than I thought! So many pictures and such beautiful machines!!

~~K~~

 

[vintagehoover]

A few more!

Left to right (and not in order of production)
475
450
425
543
541
800
925

And the floor nozzle of the Airway is creeping in in the bottom left-hand corner!

 

[vintagehoover]

543 and 541

543's in as-bought, totally unrestored condition. A project for the Christmas holidays! The 541's survived in good condition - it only needed a good clean-off!

Some previous restorations:

http://www.freewebs.com/vintagehoover/beforeafter.htm

 

[myhooverco]

Here is the model 25 from 1937-1938. This is the makeup of 3 or 4 of these. I am still looking for an original bag! It runs like a champ.

--Tom

 

[myhooverco]

Here is the US version of the 160. This is the Hoover model 150...could it be because the machine would cost you $1.50 per week on credit? Or was it so named because a certain famous industrial designer was paid $150,000 to style the machine? I will let you decide. The original cost was $79.95 in 1936. The model 60 replaced it in 1940. Oh by the way this one cost me all of $3 in 1997 at a local barn sale. The way you see it is how I found it all those years ago!

--Tom

 

[myhooverco]

This is the model 26 sometimes known as the "Ensemble in Brown" from 1938 to 1941. This was the first US Hoover to not have the handle "fork". Usually these have hood damage where the rubber strip runs down the middle. This one is very much intact and even sports the lady's initials on the handle bail. This was a dealer option during the holidays. The machine was then gift wrapped in cellophane. Again...this one was cheap...free! I found it along with the tools and hose in a junk pile by the road. It looked like they gutted the house and threw out everything. This one did not run well so I replaced the motor. It is like brand new!

--Tom