Original Electrolux Upright?
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caligula
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Hi Paul.
That looks like the first upright Electrolux. The time frame fits, and the color looks right.
Alex Taber.
That looks like the first upright Electrolux. The time frame fits, and the color looks right.
Alex Taber.
dysonman1
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The first Upright came out with the Super J. It has the full bag indicator light next to the on/off switches. Yours matches the Olympia One. They moved the indicator light to the top rear of the motor housing. There was also a matching model to the Silverado as well as the Diamond Jubilee. Within one year of the launch of the DJ, the matching Heavy Duty upright as well as the matching "Special" model disappeared - replaced by the High Tech 2100 and the Discovery II.
Alex, Tom, and Hans,
I really appreciate your responses. I don't know about you, but to me the machine looks 'yellow' (gold)--could just be the camera. Guess I posted prematurely anyway, because the Ebay listing stated that it was a model 1451. Here is the product history brochure information:
Model 1363
1977-1979
(Gold)
1979-1982
(Tan)
Model 1451
I really appreciate your responses. I don't know about you, but to me the machine looks 'yellow' (gold)--could just be the camera. Guess I posted prematurely anyway, because the Ebay listing stated that it was a model 1451. Here is the product history brochure information:
Model 1363
1977-1979
(Gold)
1979-1982
(Tan)
Model 1451
kirbyvertibles
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Hans I agree with you, I love these old uprights a bit better than the discovery.
suckolux
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I always thought they looked cool, never got to try one
electrolux-dude
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I have 3 of them
I have 3 of those old guys I will admit the suction is pretty impressive. I have 2 of the Silverado models and one of the Olympia models. I mainly have them as part of the babies in my collection. They don't see much use. I may start using them though when I prevacuum carpet prior to cleaning.
I have 3 of those old guys I will admit the suction is pretty impressive. I have 2 of the Silverado models and one of the Olympia models. I mainly have them as part of the babies in my collection. They don't see much use. I may start using them though when I prevacuum carpet prior to cleaning.
rugsucker
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Electrolux Upright
Tom is right on color match.
Hans is right that after they solved the clogging problem it had many great features.Not only the wheel adjustment but clean air with drop in 4 ply bag,easy attachment conversion,4 stage fan system and more.And unlike a current vac with 2 smooth belts on a clutch the Elux had 2 gear belts on a magnetic clutch that required almost NO attention.For proper service and repair they should have special tools and knowledge and skill helps.
Tom is right on color match.
Hans is right that after they solved the clogging problem it had many great features.Not only the wheel adjustment but clean air with drop in 4 ply bag,easy attachment conversion,4 stage fan system and more.And unlike a current vac with 2 smooth belts on a clutch the Elux had 2 gear belts on a magnetic clutch that required almost NO attention.For proper service and repair they should have special tools and knowledge and skill helps.
