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[ronni]

As I reread my first reply and Charlie's information I offer these corrections:

1. The original wands would have likely been chrome-plated steel. The later Model Fs had aluminum ones (used on all cleaners until some time in 1994).

2. The earliest Model Fs did not have bumper strips on the front cover (like yours).

So, I would say yours is probably a '58 based on that information and what you mentioned about the absence of a plug-in port, or outlet, for the power nozzle's cord.

I do not know of any Electrolux "Bill"s other than Jimmy Martin (rugsucker), who owns a vacuum cleaner store that has lots of vintage parts of various brands. Unfortunately, Aerus LLC (formerly Electrolux Corporation) no longer makes or supplies vintage parts. I have had some success going to local vacuum cleaner stores and have found a couple that still have basements or back rooms with vintage trade-ins and parts; so I would encourage you to check those in your area.

 

[ronni]

I should mention that if you choose to add a power nozzle port (either by finding a used handle trim or a service tech with vintage parts that can retrofit your handle) you will likely not locate a gray-colored PN-1 as Charlie's photos show. They were only made for a year or two and were optional--not standard--which is why they are so rare. Later PN-1s (manufactured until 1972 in ivory and teal) pop up regularly on eBay and Craigslist. Other models of power nozzles (e. g. PN-2, PN-4, PN-4A, et cetera) that have the non-electric wand connections would, of course, also work if you're just looking for functionality versus originality.