My Early Electrolux 1205 and PN1 FINALLY COMPLETE!

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I have been working on for months. Completely took everything apart and cleaned, and rebuilt and replaced everything to make it fresh as new! It works great! Been waiting a long time for this. Took vacation and got them done!

 

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Love this PN1

This 1205 has the smooth finish.

 

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Completely Rebuilt this PN1

Just like the PN1 I grew up with that started my addiction.

 

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Completely cleaned motor and new belt.

I also replaced the elbow. Nice and fresh from brushroll to cordwinder.

 

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Wired a new cord.

This was actually a brand new cord that was about 5 feet long for a hose, and I trimmed and stripped and it was a perfect replacement. Too bad they don't make more replacement parts in aqua but I like the matching beige too.

 

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New wiring complete.

Not original but safe. Still can not get over finding that brand new aqua cord after many, MANY hours of web searching.

 

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New brushroll and bearings.

Almost there.

 

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OH YEAH! Finally!

Now to enjoy it. I swear I go keep looking at it! I wanted this for years and never took the time, and decided to bite the bullet and start my collection and save to invest in it and started finding what I wanted. Life is short!

 

[vacman117]

A little off topic, but, how many feet long is the hose you are using with it? I would like to get a replacement hose like that for my Diamond Jubilee, and that looks just about the right length for me!
Thanks!
Chase

 

[pnluxconvlvr]

It's about 6' including the handle.

Chase,
I had to call a lot of places to find the color. It would look great with a GJ or Super J. Did not see these for months and then after I bought it noticed a few places had them online. It is beige, white and light gray.
Tyler

 

[rainbowjoel]

Wow graduations. You sure did great job restoring it. I like see it running.

 

[reginafan]

Wow! Fabulous job! Congrats!

 

[crevicetool]

You did do a very nice job. Congratulations. I had a 1205 smooth-side as a daily driver back in the early 1980's. I think I was just a little upset that I didn't have a Super J (that I attempted to sell for a while). So, the 1205 really never appealed to me then - collection wise. However, my view has changed over the years and when I see one that looks as nice as the one you restored - it makes me appreciate them for the transition machine they were.

Good job.

Rick

 

[pnluxconvlvr]

Thanks everybody.

I could not wait to join and post these pictures. I hope it inspires someone else to take the plunge and just do it. It is so worth the enjoyment. I have vacummed the house five times already. I wish there were more genuine parts available but the hoses are good and the beige and gray generic coloring looks pretty good.

 

[luxg]

Tyler, fantastic job.  That is a beautiful 1205!!  

 

[brandon_w_t]

Indeed that is first class work right there. Congrats on such a beauty! Cherish it forever.

 

[pnluxconvlvr]

Thanks

Thank you very much. I will treasure it.

 

[beerad]

wow!!

what a beautiful vacuum!! Where did you get that hose from?

 

[vac-o-matic]

Your machines are impeccable, you are truly a restoration artist!