My Latest Finds-Deluxe Convertible and Panasonic Jet-Flo!

[arh1953]

That would be a project. I keep turning down a 5 inch Emerson Color tv-radio because the stick on escutcheon trimwork is peeling off. They never look the same when you correct them. When I look for the bags I'll see if they might have any old machines laying around.

 

[ian88]

Of course you should try to get a matching badge, although from what i've seen the writing on them is all the same, it's only the colours that are different.

I guess a brown and white/cream one wouldn't make much difference.

Hehe, you live in another country Alan and yet I really want this Jetflo to work out.

 

[arh1953]

You're just that kinda guy Ian. I want to see all my pals in this club make good too. And speaking of colors, the handle is brown, as is the cord. Whatever I might end up with may be complementary to the strange scheme. And I bought the "green" vacuum on St. Patrick's Day. Too bad it's really blue, although I love blues.

 

[ian88]

It's such a cute little thing, and imo it's one the coolest colour schemes ever along with the Lux 504 and 500.

I presume it does actually fire up? I imagine so it being old Panasonic.

 

[arh1953]

Hadn't tried it yet, but I bought it from a place that is notorious for chucking out things that don't meet their standards. I haven't been disappointed yet, but I'll try it today when I come out of my nap.

 

[ian88]

Well this man, for one, will be crossing his fingers.

 

[arh1953]

Well, I just tried it out, and it had a really good tone, rather quiet, compared to other products of that vintage. It pushed easily, and picked up the nap on the rug. It cleans pretty well, but definitely needs bags. I hope I can still get them here. I'll be checking the internet also.

 

[petek]

Here's my little Jet Flo ensemble. The little one on the left is probably my fave

 

[arh1953]

Fabulous Pete! Nice looking trio! I love the Dial-A-Matic clone especially.

 

[arh1953]

MV1 General Electric

This might show up in another thread, I messed up the picture of the actual item.

 

[arh1953]

Moved by the Spirit

St. Martin De Porres in Jensen Beach had this, complete and with 2 packs 2 per, for a little more than I wanted to pay. But I wanted the Quadraflex Powermatic. It is the palest pale green, and grey. It was today's only vacuum find. It was irresistable, even for the price.

 

[ian88]

You shouldn't take on too much at a time Alan ;]

That's not a criticism of course dude, if I were you i'd be putting all my downtime into the Jetflo though.

 

[arh1953]

The Jet-Flo will be getting its beauty treatment real soon. With 5 vacuums in 3 days, I need to slow down with the spending. The new Spirit was screaming "BUY ME!!!!!!"

 

[ian88]

I admit, the Spirit is an elegant design..

Alas, after the 80s it all seemed to go down the pan for the Vacuum industry, that new Miele upright Mike mentions is the best looking new cleaner i've ever seen, lol.

 

[arh1953]

A Hoover Futura with 4.3 peak hp and a power head came into my life the same day I bought the Panasonic. It is much newer, and considered a disposable vacuum, but it is much classier than a lot of the new canisters. It's black, grey, and has a silvery electric hose. Picture pending, I misplaced the powerhead.