Lux model 30/XXX tools

[caligula]

Hi Crevicetool.

How about a look at the underside of this great machine. Like the diaphram of the ejector, with or without the dial, and the compartment to store 3 wrappers. Also a shot of the front cover open with the ejector set, and another post ejection.

I have a lot of Electrolux info to share with the newer members of the club, as well as members who have read my histories before but may want to read them again. Tell me who I have to contact.

I'm glad to be able to post again.

Alex

 

[s31463221]

Alex, Rick, and to the rest posting in this thread....

I just want to thank all of you for such awesome posts! I have learned so much from reading these postings and while I have several xxx/30's and a couple of lx's mine come nowhere close the beautiful machines I've seen in this thread! I am one of the newer members, and I love learning all I can learn from you all! It's folks like you that make this club so great, willing to share your wealth of knowledge and passion for vacuum cleaners with the rest of us! I hope I will get the opportunity to meet you all in the future, but just reading your posts really are an inspiration to me!

 

[caligula]

Hi Fred.

While all the vacuum cleaners are indeed wonderful to look at, I have to say that the area rug, the model LX is on is awesome! And please let Ms. Tania know how fantastic she looks in green.

If you want to learn the history of Electrolux, I wrote an in depth article several years ago. That as well as 'The history of the Non Electric,' 'History of the Electric," and 'The History of Kirby.' Each can be set to you via email. And this goes for anybody else on this thread.

Fimally, let me say that the facelift is wonderful. Tarantula Arms was fantastic before, now it must be awesome.

Thanks for starting Vacuum Land.

Alex Taber.

 

[luxman107]

Alex, I would love a copy of your in depth article on the Electrolux history. Thanks very much in advance.
Mike

 

[caligula]

Hi luxman107

I just made minor corrections this morning, and checked a few facts, now it's ready to go.

Send me an email at [email protected] letting me know where to send it.

Alex

 

[caligula]

The Story of the Electrolux Corporation

When I wrote this we were just starting Vacuum Land, and it was intended to be published for all to read. Actually, it's a revised story that I wrote for our Electrolux issue in the winter of 1994. For that we had the Electrolux XXX on the cover, and the LX on the back cover. (See the two ads in this thread). But the newsletter I'm most proud of goes back to 1984. In this issue, I painstakingly positioned the pictures of the various prototypes of the ejector system, which were taken from my patent books. Maybe our Historian Marc T. can locate those pictures and post them, as their truly amazing.

When it comes to the history of Electrolux, Kirby, and the non electric vacuum cleaners, I have a wealth of information that I'd be glad to share.

Alex Taber[this post was last edited: 1/6/2013-16:26]

 

[caligula]

Electrolux canisters.

This was an article used in the 1994 newsletter. The original went back to the late 1950's, and was published in the 'Electrolux News.' It seems that a group of Electrolux salesman went to the Electrolux museum located at the factory in Old Greenwich, Connecticut.

Being that I lived in Wallingford, Connecticut, a 45 minute drive from the Electrolux factory, I got to see this museum. Back in my boxes of club paperwork are the pictures of the tools, prototypes and what not. I also saw the canisters. Machines that were tested, but proclaimed 'not good enough' by the head engineers. These machines were increadible!

I promise you that in the spring I will go to Indiana and get all my VCCC paperwork. I also plan to start a scrapbook of the various display rooms, as well as pictures of the first two club meetings, 1985, and 86.

Needless to say, I'm having the time of my life on this thread, as it's about my two favorite models the LX and the XXX.

Alex.

 

[caligula]

The Story of the Electrolux Corporation,

has been scanned into my personal files. Anybody who wants to read it, can send me an email. Mark subject, 'Electrolux History.'

 

[rugsucker]

GE rug/floor

I don't have all the answers to this but the 1952 Swivel Top(815) still used seperate rug & floor nozzle that were introduced on the last deluxe tank.C-1 or C-2 was first with flip over that had to be reconnected in a different locking slot to go under low furniture unlike the Elux version.

 

[caligula]

Thanks rugsucker!

That was my guess too, but being a vacuum cleaner historian, it's important to make sure my facts are correct.

As for that G. E. swivel top, it was two tone blue/gray. My grandmother gave one to her sister for a 25th wedding present. In 1968, I took that G. E. as a trade in (and kept it) when I sold her a new Electrolux 1205. That G. E. is now part of my collection.

Thanks for confirming my feeling that it was indeed G. E.!

Alex.

 

[caligula]

Great thread, fantastic pictures, but.

While I have a lot of praise for all the members sending info on models XXX, and LX, how about the other great models on sled runners? I know there are some guys with great pictures, and a lot of info on models V, X1, X11, and XX's out there. And how about a look at those wonderful instruction books. The book of the X11 is very impressive, the period costumes and hair styles are a hoot.

Thanks guys!

Alex.

 

[s31463221]

Alex, Jimmy, or any other XXX expert

I do have a question about these machines (and yes Alex I agree 100%, I too would love to see some of the even older sled runner models) The "leather" material that is on the top half of the XXX, is there a suitable replacement for that? I have on that is ripped and torn in multiple places and just looks awful so I'd like to replace it with something as close to the original as possible. I have been thinking about possibly a faux leather contact paper or something like that, but not totally sure what I need for it. If that's not possible, does someone have a pattern of the top cover (completley spread out) with measurements so I could create something custom? The cover I need to replace isn't decent enough to get a good measurement/pattern from and I don't want to mess up one of my good XXX's for a pattern. Thanks!

Steve

 

[caligula]

Thanks Fred!

What a wonderful anniversery present for me, my all time favorite vacuum cleaner, the LX!

Thanks for posting it, and you're right, this is exactly what the club is all about. A group of people sharing their love of the vacuum cleaner.

Alex.

 

[caligula]

Storage box for Electrolux XXX, and LX.

Does anybody have any information of the various wooden boxes used to store the models XXX, or LX? This can also be the earlier models like the V, X1, X11, and XX. I know of three. Two were custom made for Choate School in Wallingford, Connecticut, the other I got at an Electrolux dealership in Lonbard, Illinois.

What else is out there?

Alex.

 

[powermate1970]

here's mine

This is the vac I started the thread question about. I haven't done a thing to it yet, but it will look nice when I get done. I still have to find a duster brush for it. Anybody have one they would like to sell?

 

[caligula]

Sweet!

That's one beautiful XXX!

Alex

 

[s31463221]

I completely agree with Alex....

That is indeed one beautiful XXX! I can't wait to see it when you're finished cleaning/polishing it!

 

[caligula]

powermate1970.

Thanks for starting this thread, please help keep it going.

Alex.

 

[caligula]

All parts and tools apear to be original.

That companion is indeed correct.

 

[aeoliandave]

As Doug mentioned there was/is a tool saddle companion for Canadian 'breadloaf' machines. This is my Z57 ensemble.

Dave