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My Golden J has a beige PN cord. I'm assuming that everything is original with my machine since it has so many original, matching parts.


 


I think Electrolux left some of the parts teal on purpose (PN elbow, floor brush, crevice tool). I say this because the "Golden Jubilee" emblem is mostly teal, so it would make sense for some of the attachments to match that.
 
You make a good point about the '50th Jubilee' decal which was teal-colored. And since it was still officially a Model 1205 (service manuals tacked on a 'J' to make a distinction between the teal 1205s and the gold) it likely retained the teal cord on the PN-2 and some of the attachments. Another possibility is that teal-colored overstock was used on the early Jubilees and later ones were furnished with the new ivory color items. The ones I have seen for the Jubilees, Super Js, and Olympia Ones have ivory tools with no secondary color--except for the brush plates that were painted the same as the tank bodies (which had been done since the tool was introduced on the Model E in 1954).

Along with the teal accessories you mentioned I wanted to also mention that the hoses for the Jubilee and gold Model L of the same period were snow white with triple teal/gold/teal tracers. These were also used on the early Super Js. However, the later gold Super J and gold Model L hoses had triple teal/white/teal tracers.

In fact, beginning with the Model F in 1957 teal was used as a tracer color--even though there was no other teal on the tank like the Super Js and gold Model Ls. Ditto for the drop-down Model R. Then came the aqua Model G and ivory Model L turquoise hose with double teal/white tracers, but the teal matched the trim on the tanks. So there doesn't seem to be a consistent reason teal was used in hose tracers other than it was an attractive and complementary color.
 
I neglected to mention that the color of the PN-2 elbows through the Jubilees was 'jade' (they were made in ivory for the early- to mid-Super Js), a dark green which matched the later teal 1205's automatic control panel and bag door. The likely reason the PN-2 elbow color changed from the teal-colored PN-1 elbows was due to the larger size of its pivots than those of the latter; to avoid mix-ups when being serviced. Otherwise teal would have probably continued to be used.
 
This is a question for someone with knowledge like human, Rugsucker, and Suxolux. Anybody who can get me an answer is welcome to tell. My Silverado has a similar problem to this Super J. The bag door doesnt close all the way. When i push it all the way closed, the motor seems to gain RPM and when I let go it returns to its first position. Is that normal?
 
Check the suction control?

I can't give you a definitive answer but you might want to check and make sure the automatic suction control is working properly. There was a set of instructions posted here a few months ago showing how to tear one down and repair it.
 
I was sweeping with it today. If i put the control on one, it opens (bag is about 2/3 or 3/4 full). I put it on two, and it opened. The switch to open the door was 'quivering' on 3 and I always run it on 4. Obvious loss of suction by this point but i only have a few bags left. I might run it on 3, but im not sure
 
What 'Suckolux' said...

Agreed. It sounds like a bag problem. Fortunately, 'C' bags are plentiful and cheap. The best bang for your buck will be to order them in bulk from eBay. I got 24 for $15.45 with free shipping earlier this year. The offer is still there (see link below). If you've got the cash, an even better deal is 100 for $39.99 shipped, to which you will see a link on this listing. These are good quality four-ply generic bags and I can attest to their excellent performance. And no, I am not a paid spokesperson.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/24-Bags-for...991?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cf39c3eff
 
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I got 6 unused genuine electrolux bags plus one in the machine when Electrolux-Dude sent me my silverado. Plus I have 10 generics left. I tossed the generic I had in it (full) and put one of the genuine bags in it. So much suction with a new bag! I hope i get some time out of this bag, since i wont use the rest of the genuines, or the bags from the '60's i got with my Lx. im only going to use my generics since they are cheap.

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