My first XXX

[constellation86]

I just got this a couple days ago. The guy that had it lives near my inlaws so I didn't have to pay for shipping!
The round runners and 475 watt motor lead me to belive it is from 1948. That would make this my oldest vacuum.
I think the hose is from a model F. Are the tools original?
Nicholas

 

[crevicetool]

Tools are original....

Particularly the black - bumper-ed dusting brush!!! How is the rubber on that? It is impossible to find one where the rubber is still soft and pliable. I believe though, the machine may be earlier than that. Good job!!!

Rick

 

[arh1953]

That is sensational Nicholas! I picked up a bag o tools the other day that had the metal upholstery tool in it. I need one of those dusting brushes someday. I did get the later model combo brushes that I can finally attatch to my other Luxes.

 

[louvac]

Really nice machine, Nick! Congrats!!

I agree with Rick in that I think it's before 1948 because of the rug tool and the dusting brush. The wands will clean up nicely with some 0000 fine steel wool and some chrome/metal polish. Just don't clean the body too harshly. The hose is not original to the machine, but hey, if it works for now, go for it! There is a simple non-electric replacement hose for Luxes out there that are made of black crush-proof material and work really well and look great, too!

Enjoy!
Louis

 

[charles~richard]

Nice find! The hose is actually from a Model R -- but, also, for a long time, that same hose was used as a standard replacement hose for all models. I remember the Electrolux man having a coiled pile of them in the back seat of his station wagon.

The rug tool and black rubber trim on it and the dusting brush do late it back to the 1948 model, assuming they are original to the machine. Between 1948 and 1949 the newer style nozzle were introduced and sold as an optional upgrade.

 

[akabent]

Specifically 1948!

Nicholas, you are indeed correct. The unique combination of lower wattage (475) and round runners (introduced in 1948) pinpoint the vacuum at 1948. 1949 models were the first to see the introduction of the 535 watt motor. Your (1948) XXX is unique in that sense! Great find and wonderful condition! btw, I HAVE seen/had that black power cord set with the brown Belden plug.
Rick

 

[akabent]

Specifically 1948!

Hello Nicholas. You are indeed correct. 1948 was a unique machine in that it was the first to have round runners, AND the last to have the smaller, 475-watt motor. Yours is in very nice condition! As a foot note, I have seen and had a power cord set like yours with the brown Belden Plug!
Enjoy your machine!
Rick