constellation86
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Wow what a great machine.
Was this the first US model to have the handle come out the back?
Nicholas
Was this the first US model to have the handle come out the back?
Nicholas
My new baby (Hoover 26 Upright)
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DysonAnimal
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What an incredible example of such a great machine! I've always felt that textured paint Hoover used during this period was a mistake - it holds dirt and scuffs, and doesn't take to knocks well. You rarely see it in good condition these days - so it's all the more exciting when you find one that looks as good as the one above!
Over here, we had the 262, which was pretty much the same thing, but without the rubber ridge running along the centre of the hood. According to Paul Linnell's 'Simply Switch On' site, rare pre-war examples had a metal band which ran round the front of the hood (like Model 26), but I've never even seen a photo one of these. I do know for a fact that in 1939, when the UK government decreed that all aluminium had to go towards the War Effort, Hoover started making their cleaners out of zinc until production was halted entirely in 1940...
As you can see, the paint on my 262 has seen better days... I'm sure one day I'll find a better example!
Over here, we had the 262, which was pretty much the same thing, but without the rubber ridge running along the centre of the hood. According to Paul Linnell's 'Simply Switch On' site, rare pre-war examples had a metal band which ran round the front of the hood (like Model 26), but I've never even seen a photo one of these. I do know for a fact that in 1939, when the UK government decreed that all aluminium had to go towards the War Effort, Hoover started making their cleaners out of zinc until production was halted entirely in 1940...
As you can see, the paint on my 262 has seen better days... I'm sure one day I'll find a better example!
portable
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I know what you mean, Jack. That darn wrinkle finish paint was quite popular on the US Hoovers. It is a devil to restore, and, in fact, is tough to find in the current day other than in bland colors like black and ugly brown.
The "British Tan" that Hoover used on several of the '30's and '40's Hoovers is now long gone as a replacement. It has to be specially mixed, and even at that, the wrinkle finish is tough to duplicate. When I could still get the color (back in the '80's), I used to spray it on and quickly put the entire piece in the oven. You got a better result with heated paint (or, by pre-heating the actual metal base itself).
But, all that aside, I loved the Hoovers of these eras...
The "British Tan" that Hoover used on several of the '30's and '40's Hoovers is now long gone as a replacement. It has to be specially mixed, and even at that, the wrinkle finish is tough to duplicate. When I could still get the color (back in the '80's), I used to spray it on and quickly put the entire piece in the oven. You got a better result with heated paint (or, by pre-heating the actual metal base itself).
But, all that aside, I loved the Hoovers of these eras...
supervacuum
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Carbon brushes
Does anyone know where I can find carbon brushes for the model 26's motor??? Having a hard time finding a good schematic.
Does anyone know where I can find carbon brushes for the model 26's motor??? Having a hard time finding a good schematic.
vacuumlad1650
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I have some, old stock. Email me and we can work out the details there.
