NIB Compact.......the gold one!

[crevicetool]

Thanks to Terry Lattz (Lattz - Swedish for wonderful)...I got a NIB 1974 Compact Electra - GOLD!

 

[crevicetool]

So, decided to host a family unveiling party. Every one was amazed to know the story behind how these came to being "discovered" What kind of look is on my face????

 

[crevicetool]

Decal side. Oh, the seventies!

 

[crevicetool]

Hooking everything up for the first time since 1974!

 

[crevicetool]

Runs like a dream! (NO - I didn't use the included bag...got that from another Compact) Whew! Glad I stopped the E-mails in time....

 

[crevicetool]

Kids will be Dorks.....no matter how old they get! All that air flow, and the nozzle is firmly sucked to the rug!

 

[crevicetool]

You know the saying, suck a golf ball through a garden hose? I think the Compact could suck a bowling ball through one!

 

[crevicetool]

Well, that's it for this one. Back in the box. Back out in another thirty-five years! I'll only be eighty-seven! Might consider getting it back out before then!


No NIB Compact Electra's were harmed during the making of this photo-play

Rick

 

[jdinstl]

Very nice Rick! Very nice indeed!

And hey, if you don't make it to 87, we'll have you cremated, vacuum up your ashes with it, and stick the vac in the columbarium....how's that?

That's the way I want to go. Either in my Electrolux or Royal canister. I'm Episcopalian, so I know the priest will go for it if I slip him a bottle of good Scotch.

John

 

[luxg]

Rick, what fun!!! I think the unveiling party was such a neat idea. I am so happy that your family is interested in your hobby. So do tell did the NIB Compact pull any dirt out of your beautiful carpet?
Terry

 

[petek]

What a nice gift.

Terry I think they're just humoring him like that one that lives with me does. It's all about the will really. Like I told you, soon as I'm gone to my reward the 1-800-Got Junk truck will be in the driveway pronto.

 

[aeoliandave]

They don't come no newer than that without Sherman and the Wayback Machine. Congrats Rick - couldn't go to a nicer, more color coordinated guy. Hey, yer delightful Daughter simply takes after her dorky Dad. Your wife's (?) arm is commendably tolerant as well.

Dorky Dave

 

[ridgidvac]

white Compact tools

anyone have COMPACT dusting crevice + upolstery tools in WHITE I cant find them anywhere

 

[luxg]

Forgto to mention Rick, how cool that you even wore a matching shirt for the event!!!

 

[petek]

Co-ordinating vacuum outfits, that's a tip he learned from Miss Tania

 

[crevicetool]

Sompin's wrong with all ya'll for noticin' my matching shirt. It was a little darker actually. bleached it to match the flower decal.


Oh, you guys.....
Rick

 

[petek]

Well next time don't wear any clothes then if you don't want people commenting on them. I think most here will agree to that.

 

[rexaircollector]

Very Nice Rick

I heard there were a few of the gold ones to be had. Terry, you are such a gem to bestow such a gift to our Crevicetool. I do have a question though. I thought the gold ones had the electric power nozzle included, at least that was my understanding from others that got one. That color combination was my absolute favorite of all the Compacts. Very nice pictures too!

Robb

 

[aeoliandave]

Yes Rick, does yours have a PN socket under the lid latch for later upgrade? It does look like there is something dark and mysterious there in your Compact's 'crevice'...

My old yellow daisy one that I painted in iron gray speckletone does have the trwo pin socket but no evidence it has a cord retainer clip.

Dave