Opinions on what vintage vacs would sell today..??
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reo580
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Marketed right,
I think the Tristar CXL/DXL would sell.
Durable, reliable and simple.
When I worked at the vacuum store, I knew professional cleaners and guys in construction (especially drywall) who used them because of their durability and constant airflow.
I think the Tristar CXL/DXL would sell.
Durable, reliable and simple.
When I worked at the vacuum store, I knew professional cleaners and guys in construction (especially drywall) who used them because of their durability and constant airflow.
reo580
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As far as Lewyt Big Wheel goes, There is a new Shop Vac that is sold at Lowes that is similar to the Lewyt Big Wheel- stretched and plasticized...
http://www.lowes.com/pd_757597-20097-8891411___?productId=999957747&pl=1&Ntt=wet+dry+vacuums5
http://www.lowes.com/pd_757597-20097-8891411___?productId=999957747&pl=1&Ntt=wet+dry+vacuums5
chan55
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todays vac
I would buy a new Hoover Dial a Matic in a heartbeat. It's simple hose hook up and good suction made it the best all around vac I ever owned. Plus, it was the only upright I ever used that followed you around with the hose attached and did not tip over like todays uprights. The Kirby follows well but I hate the conversion set up.
I would buy a new Hoover Dial a Matic in a heartbeat. It's simple hose hook up and good suction made it the best all around vac I ever owned. Plus, it was the only upright I ever used that followed you around with the hose attached and did not tip over like todays uprights. The Kirby follows well but I hate the conversion set up.
The.......
Air-Way upright twin motors could make a wonderful come back. Use lighter metal, modern plastic for the bakelite handle, a geared belt on the brush roll, better clear plastic on the swivel dome and a longer hose to go on the handle end. Also, a on/off switch for the brush roll on the handle.
Doesn't get much better than that.
(The first on the left is the DirtMaster, a totally different vacuum. The other two are twin motored Air-Ways.)[this post was last edited: 3/24/2016-16:43]
Air-Way upright twin motors could make a wonderful come back. Use lighter metal, modern plastic for the bakelite handle, a geared belt on the brush roll, better clear plastic on the swivel dome and a longer hose to go on the handle end. Also, a on/off switch for the brush roll on the handle.
Doesn't get much better than that.
(The first on the left is the DirtMaster, a totally different vacuum. The other two are twin motored Air-Ways.)[this post was last edited: 3/24/2016-16:43]
brando_husky
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I could definitely see the airway making a successful return. Lots of demand for these stick type machines these days.
Other than that compact and Tristar machines are still widely used. Wish they stuck with the older simpler design of the cxl
Other than that compact and Tristar machines are still widely used. Wish they stuck with the older simpler design of the cxl
marks_here
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I wish they'd bring back the Vorwerk VK117 I still use mine when I think of the 80's kind of reminds me of the airway
luxflairguy
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Model G with a bigger motor and a longer hose and cord. Never had a machine follow along so well.
compactc9guy
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The Compact Tristar air flow and suction is amazing bigger motor true hepa . Model G handle control variable speed longer hose better power head pn6 omni-flow .
Fliter Queen better connection between power head and wands he pa and voila .
Dial a matic i have to agree as well
Kirby different hsoe connection make it easier .
Hoover Celebrity hepa filtration and different wands set up
Fliter Queen better connection between power head and wands he pa and voila .
Dial a matic i have to agree as well
Kirby different hsoe connection make it easier .
Hoover Celebrity hepa filtration and different wands set up
eurekaprince
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I think the Eureka Ultra upright would sell really well today...they would just have to redesign the bellows hose leading to the handle so that it was more securely sealed and less prone to breakage. And add an extra-long 40-foot cord.
I also think the Sanyo Transformax stick-vac would be a hit again - especially the turbo-brush version!
I also think the Sanyo Transformax stick-vac would be a hit again - especially the turbo-brush version!
pr-21
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I have a Eureka Ultra. Very little use. I had a nos bellow and clamp, along with a brand new esp bag, just in case I ever got one. Oh and I bought a nos brush roll as well. I use an extension cord with mine.
It really grooms the carpet better than any other vacuum I have and so did the NIB one I had when they came out late 70's or early 80's?????.
PR-21
It really grooms the carpet better than any other vacuum I have and so did the NIB one I had when they came out late 70's or early 80's?????.
PR-21
dysonman1
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The Air-Way canister (Sanitizor) with a modern Power Nozzle would still be able to be sold. Especially with the all metal attachments.
kirbysthebest
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I would agree,
I think the Air-Way would still be a viable machine in today's market.
I also second the Compact/Tri-Star & Filter Queen. Still a very easy machines to maneuver and follows behind easier (IMO) than some of the larger tank type vacuums.
Since design wise the Kirby hasn't changed that much over the years, it proves it is still viable.
I think the Air-Way would still be a viable machine in today's market.
I also second the Compact/Tri-Star & Filter Queen. Still a very easy machines to maneuver and follows behind easier (IMO) than some of the larger tank type vacuums.
Since design wise the Kirby hasn't changed that much over the years, it proves it is still viable.
oreck_xl
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I'm with Chan55....
Dial-A-Matic hands down! Their ease of hose use IMHO made it the best upright Hoover ever. I had always hoped for a NEW DAM like Hoover did with the Constellation, it's a shame Hoover sold the patents to Panasonic, the Concept wasn't nearly as good.
Dial-A-Matic hands down! Their ease of hose use IMHO made it the best upright Hoover ever. I had always hoped for a NEW DAM like Hoover did with the Constellation, it's a shame Hoover sold the patents to Panasonic, the Concept wasn't nearly as good.
brando_husky
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Even less of a change the Royal uprights have been pretty popular with hardly any updates besides motors since the 40s
brando_husky
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If the dial a matic had a beefier motor it wouldn't be too bad. Original hose suction wasn't the most impressive. The only downfall I find to it was it's a bit cumbersome and heavy.
I'd love to see the Hoover concept still around. One of my all time favorite machines. Although fairly bulky and heavy as well
I'd love to see the Hoover concept still around. One of my all time favorite machines. Although fairly bulky and heavy as well
Re AirWay
Yes, and with a direct connect hose that would swivel all the way around, so it could be used with a power nozzle but still set in the middle of the room as it was intended, also use a straight hose connection and the old tools.
Yes, and with a direct connect hose that would swivel all the way around, so it could be used with a power nozzle but still set in the middle of the room as it was intended, also use a straight hose connection and the old tools.
