Questions on concepts

[singingrainbow]

I have a hoover concept model u4203 I think it is the BOL model but I would love some more info on this. First is whenever I use it I am amazed how quiet it is for a dirty air machine if you have the same model and the ability to make videos I would love it if I could compare yours sound to mine. Second I noticed when I was looking at the bottom there is a big hole right by where the belt is so if the machine was running you could stick your finger into the belt, is there suposed to be a cap or something? and the hole looks factory cut not like it was some freek acident or something that gouged a perfect round hole into the machine. And finally I would love to know the date on this machine. Any info is greatly apreciated.
Thanks! Scott

 

[suckolux]

well, I would never call my Concept quiet, powerful, yes. My belts are covered by the brush bar plate, long L shaped. I have a model U 3315, I think rather late model for that machines run, guessing very late 80s?

 

[bagintheback]

Mine has a small hole by the belt too, and I think thats okay. Concepts are one of the best vacuums I've ever used, and I mean it. Look at this page:

http://www.vacuumland.org/TD/ARCHIVE/VINTAGE/2008/2032x82.htm

 

[joe22]

concepts were the top of the line, and best carpet cleaners of their day....soon after those bag on the front things appear and hoover started its decline

 

[suckolux]

One of my favorite cleaners, it really gets the job done. I had forgotten how much it brings the heavy carpet back to life, never mind the memories. Love it!!!

 

[alexb1186]

Scott, the hole near the belt is for the Power Drive transmission pulley as the housing is used for both PD and non-PD Concepts.

As far as stats, it came from the first Concept series from 78-85/86ish and was practically the no frills budget model of the Concepts; no headlight, cordreel, or power drive but still had a 2 speed motor and a price tag from $130-$170.

 

[xraytech]

oh, Alex

Thats the model Concept I've been searching for years. Thats the vac I grew up with in our church(they still use it weekly), as well as several neighbors had them.

 

[kittingerhoover]

Hi Alex!

I'm glad you are here! Is this a Sovereign I see?

 

[alexb1186]

Yes Dennis, that is a Sovereign, it works but needs a new carbon brush motor housing and I don't know if the part numbers are interchangeable with the TurboPower. Can any of the Brits help me out here please?

 

[thevacuumguy96]

I saw a concept just like that at a yard sale earlier today but I didn't buy it because it had a hole in the bag and it was $30 which was way to much for it I think!