So...Daily Drivers? (pre 1995)

[gottahaveahoove]

Yes, Brian

There are 2 different styles of that "full hood' model. I'll post a pic of the two of them together later on tonight.
John

 

[dysonman1]

When I'm not using my central vacuum, I often use my 1996 rainbow performance edition.

 

[hooveru4089]

Hoover Convertibles, of course!

Out of my entire collection, five Convertibles get used the most for carpet cleaning; models 719, 1020, U4089, U4367, and U4497-900, the latter three of which have CWP brushrolls. I also use HEPA filter top-fill bags in the U4367 and U4497-900 since they are equipped for type A bags. The combination of a direct-suction cleaner with HEPA bags results in ultra low emissions!

 

[vintagevaclover]

SOME of my Hoovers

 

[gottahaveahoove]

Austin,

Stunning HOOVER"buffet"there.


 

 

[vintagevaclover]

Thanks John!

It's taken a while to find all those, that's still not all of them tho! I tried to call you yesterday btw

 

[icee]

Well, the two sweepers I have right now are my daily drivers lol. 79 kirby tradition, and a kenmore whispertone, square powermate head.

 

[computerman768]

Sanitaire S650A with Vibra-Groomer I (mid 80s?)

 

[vintagevaclover]

That's almost identical to my Sanitaire!!

Mine has no headlight though and I installed the older style Eureka/Sanitaire hood on it. It's very rare to find one that style in chrome, most were painted. I think all of my daily drivers are pre-1995 except for the Sanitaire Quiet-Kleen, and I don't personally use that one often.

 

[hygiene903]

The Electro-Hygiene 903, Kirby Classic III, and Electrolux G probably get more use at our house than any other vacs. However, the others do get used too. When I'm the one who vacuums, I usually pick one at random. And by the way, I do have the power nozzle for the Lux G, it just wasn't in the picture.
Jeff

 

[vacerator]

Vibragroomer

Nick, I had an early 1980 Similar to yours. It had the VG 2.

 

[iheartG5]

Ive been using my 1970 Dial-a-matic model 1176 as a DD. Built like the hulk & the color combo always catches my eye. My Kirby G5 & 2007 Hoover constellation (pearl white) have been my daily drivers for the last 8 and a half years.

 

[blknblu]

I would have said my Electrolux LE, but it recently started making a funny noise ...


Time to use the Olympia One or the 1205.


Can't complain, got the LE for free.  It had been used like a Shop Vac before I got it, and refurbished it.


No pics of the 1205 yet. My son has the Super J.


 


 

 

[vacuumlad1650]

Well, blknblu, thats like my 2100, I got my 2100 for free, its like the same vacuum! Just has the automatic control. I use it with a pn6. Those motor shafts are hard to come by, but my friend may have a spare...Ill check
Andy Rousonelos

 

[Deleted member 1090]

My dayly driver is

My beloved Compact Electra IEC C9 . My grand mother had one in the past final got my hands on my compact in 2012 .No problem since day 1 , i replace the motor filter , cloth bag , paper bags .Restored and rebuilt the Compact Turbo -Brush new motor,new cord,new brush roll and bearing and belt . Cant complain about it tons of suction great air flow long cord and hose metal construction .

 

[rainbowd4c]

My daily driver. I didn't use all of the attachments. Date stamped 1989.

 

[vacerator]

Sony betamax, or old vhs recorder?

Is that one on top of the console television?

 

[Deleted member 1090]

Comapct

My Compact Electra C9 1979 I use it dayly /Only attachement missing is the original metal rug tool and the gold speckle upholstery tool and crevice too and dusting brush . I have the clear version id like the gold one .

 

[kirbyezee1914]

We (My family and I) use my circa 1972 Electrolux 1205 almost every day.

 

[suckolux]

Mine has recently changed! Was the dc 18 cause its easy and never has broken or the handheld. But I dug out my Legend 2 Heritage and am learning how to work it to just skim the surface or I can't move it and my Silverado, not saying its my best or easiest, but it makes me happy to use it! Darn Miele I trip over the cord or hose all the time. NO thanks

 

[charleskirby66]

Suckolux

So glad you're using your Kirby!

Have you tried cheating and extending the brushes on the brush roll a bit?  Extending the brushes past the recommended 1/16" will help break the seal on the carpet, thereby rendering the unit easier to move.  You should notice lovely Kirby lines on the carpet as well.



Granted, this will wear your brush roll and belt a bit quicker, but worth it to be able to use such a fine upright IMHO.

 

[kenkart]

I just brought in

My early Automatic F Electrolux, I love the sound of it, and also have been using my 63 Royal Pony.

 

[suckolux]

Area rugs, no lines

 

[suckolux]

With the room rugs, if just kiss the surface, on pull back it lifts and holds the rug for about 2 feet! Pretty sure that means its getting all the crap! I used a G7 recently I tuned up for a friend, few inches it dropped it. I THINK?? the different beater, 4, not 2, there was less contact with mine,between brushing it could hold longer? Could feel mine beating, hers not so much. and it was in great shape.Mine does have the upgraded white fan, I think they were a match there?

 

[ian]

Tooooo many gorgeous machines to feast upon in this thread! Interesting to see your daily (weekly/monthly...) "drivers". Thought I'd share mine (pictured with a few old friends) - I never thought of it as a classic really, but yep - about 23 years old so...
It's an Electrolux Contour in jade and I've never even thought about replacing it; does the job, tools are on board and ready to go, plus readily available paper bags. What's not to love, as they say..?
Oh, I thought I'd also show my two cylinders and a wee baby that must have fallen out of a Hoover nest... (it's a tape measure!)

 

[durango159]

One of these Celebrity's tend to get used fairly regularly on my rugs. Usually within every 2 weeks I like to hear the sound of a Celebrity run!!

Sometimes a PowerMax nozzle might be attached, some times a Quadraflex power head might be attached but 90% of the time it's that units genuine power nozzle running on the machine!!

 

[durango159]

Decade 800...

Since getting this added to my collection in the beginning of January and having it fully repaired just a few weeks ago, it has run on the rugs numerous times!!

 

[theosterizer]

Electrolux Golden jubilee

This wonderful electrolux canister that i acquired for only 5$ is my daily driver for when i really feel i need it

 

[lovelux]

Model LX

This is what I use as my weekly driver. Sometimes, I use the Model xxx too.

 

[vacuumlad1650]

Very nice! Ive always been partial to canisters, but a Hoover Decade 80 is good!
Nice Lx! Is the cordwinder working out?