NIB Compact Winners!

[williamr1248]

NIB Compacts

Fred,
I haven't gotten mine yet. Yours looks great. Where did get the Evnirocare bags and the vacfx motor filter?
Rob

 

[luxg]

Fred, I am so happy that yours arrived safe and sound!! All I can say is WOW. I am so glad that I got a green one as well. Mine should arrive sometime next week.

 

[compactelectra]

Rob

Try this link for the bags and filter.

http://www.totalvac.com/parts/tristarvacuumbags.html

 

[compactelectra]

Bill

I haven't tested the machine with different filters, but now probably will when Tania comes down this weekend. I'll let you know the results. With the HEPA filter, it seems to drive the turbo brush well. That is real test.

 

[hoovercelebrity]

Got mine, too!

Yay for NIB!

I opted for one without the Turbinette. Mine, too was wrapped in paper.. but the box didn't fare so well. One end of the brittle, dry cardboard had busted open--which I was able to tape back together with clear packing tape. I'll get over it.

The machine is perfect! So glad I got one.

The only issue I found is the hose is a bit sticky. I'll have to give it a bath at some point.

Pictures:

 

[hoovercelebrity]

Money Shot

 

[hoovercelebrity]

Fabulous!

I'm a "discriminating home-maker who can boast, with pride, of owning America's finest and most advanced home cleaning system."

!!!

 

[williamr1248]

nib Compact winners

Fred,
Thanks for the info on the bags and filters. They are on the way! Of course I don't have the Compact yet.
I noticed there are instructions for C6 and C8 in the pictures. What is the correct model number for this machine? I thought I was getting the green machine with the "turbinitte". I didn't want the power nozzle. I have that with my TriStar and it makes the hose difficult to use. It seems to bind on the end because of the electric connections. To both Freds-your machines are beautiful!
Rob

 

[hoovercelebrity]

Rob-

I think Fred N. may have gotten the wrong instruction manual with his machine.
Either that, or maybe he got an early production one, where they may have been using up some leftover C-6 manuals?

You should be getting a C-8 Compact--like Fred N. In the orange box, with the Turbinette.

Mine came with the C-8 manual... which Fred's should have too.

~Fred

 

[kirbyotronic]

Yay! I think I have a mini Cyclonic furniture turbo nozzle. I snagged it from a Tristar CXL that was a trade in at my brothers work, he wouldn't let me take the machine though.

Well, at least I got the full set of clear glitter attachments, some bags and a belt, and the turbo head....

~Alex

 

[compactelectra]

C6 vs C8 Manuals

The theory that they may have packed older manuals with later machines may hold water since the machines really didn't change and the average purchaser wouldn't care about model numbers. Greg got his C8 with a C6 manual. The "Compact Queen" Tania will be down this weekend and we will post some more intelligence then!

Fred

 

[camelotshadow]

Wow, what wonderful machines
I have a C4
still w orig filter & grey attachments & alum
just got bags for it
ran it
pretty good machine but not sure
maybe the electrolux are better
still its a great machine

Congrats to those who got one NIB!

 

[ttuee2006]

Here's mine

Here's mine.....came with the same box that Fred's did as well as the C6 manual. The manufacture dates and serial number show it was made in 11/73.

 

[ttuee2006]

So the pix don't load......

OY! Stupid Flickr and it's not-linking right!

We'll do this the manual way......here's the box!

 

[ttuee2006]

The Manual...

The C6 manual with the C8 cleaner Maybe because it's an early C8?

SHAGADELIC! YEAH BABY!

 

[ttuee2006]

Flower Power...

The Flower Power logo

 

[ttuee2006]

Nameplate

The Nameplate side

 

[vacuumalex]

NIB Compact Winners Thread 5701

Vaccumalex got his Compact today, works great. I am impressed at how well the cyclonic head works. The head works as well as a power head. Sorry I can't post a photo I only have a regular camera. Haven't moved into the 21st century. Mine looks the same as the others. Pretty Cool!

 

[buffster]

Fred and Tania...

Congrats again Fred on your new toys! Gorgeous! It was great fun chatting with you and Tania, and joining you on your maiden voyage! What fun. I'm hoping to get one ordered this weekend. The poor sellers seem so overwhelmed, but very accommodating and friendly. Can't wait to get one... or two...

M.

 

[airwaylady]

Fabulous Compacts

Hello Fellow Compact Owners!

Enjoy your New Compact C-8s.
What a wonderful find they are and soooo many available!
These were manufactured from 1974 thru 1978 Green to Gold
C-9s from 1979-1981. Enjoy!

Tania